Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 19):

Offering Receivers: Scouts and Guides
Counters: David Dell, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Scouts/Guides
Greeters: Scouts and Guides
Coffee Hour: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (February 26):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: David Dell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Need a Volunteer
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

All members of Guiding and Scouting (any unit or group) are welcome to come in uniform and join 5th Fredericton in celebrating World Thinking Day/Baden Powell Week this Sunday.  We will meet in the Hall at 10:45.

2016 Income Tax Receipts – are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz, and his classmates, and their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City. A reminder to please bring in your donations of “return for refund” beverage containers such as water bottles, pop cans and juice boxes.  The redemption center will not accept recyclables such as milk cartons.  A drop off bin will be set up at the church on Sunday.  Large donations can be picked up at your home on Saturday, April 1 or by scheduling an evening appointment.  To make arrangements for a large pick up contact Dallas

Big Box Games – Our annual celebration of cardboard, duct tape, glow sticks and Nerf guns. This Sunday, February 19th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

College & Career Lunch – Sunday, February 26 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated.

A Time of Prayer is held every other Sunday evening at 7 pm.  Our next gathering is Feb 26. For further information, you may contact Jane Murray

Cookie Dough – Only a few tubs left!  Pick up some gingersnap dough before its gone in support of the Mission Committee.

World Day of Prayer Services – Please come and join us with Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and in 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather to learn about, pray, and celebrate in Solidarity with the people of The Philippines.  Prepared by Women of the Philippines with the theme “Am I Being Unfair To You?”  All are welcome to attend!

• St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church – March 3 at 7:00pm (storm date: March 5 at 3:00pm)
• Forest Hill United Church – March 3 at 7:00pm (no storm date)
• Sts John and Paul Church – March 3 at 7:00pm (no storm date)
• St. Dunstan’s Roman Catholic Church – March 3 at 2:00pm (no storm date)

Retirement of the Rev. Doug Blaikie – A reception celebrating the Ministry and Retirement of Rev. Blaikie will take place on Sunday, February 26, following the 11:00 worship service.  At that time, a gift from the congregation, in the form of a purse of money, will be presented to Doug and Holly.  If you would like to contribute to this gift, your donation may be placed in the offering plate marked “Rev. Blaikie Retirement.”  Donations may also be given to treasurer, John Astle, or mailed to the church office.  Donations are not eligible for an income tax receipt.