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Announcements March 12, 2017 1. Please join us for COFFEE AND A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP after the service in the lower level of the church. 2. Please keep all in our congregation who are ill or recovering from surgery in your thoughts and prayers. 3. Our LENTEN BOOK STUDY is on “He set his face to Jerusalem,” by Richard B. Wilke. The book costs $15 and is available from Rev. Larry. Our sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. It’s not too late to join us! 4. THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 12, we are asked to pray for the mission and ministry of Strathroy United Church. We are also asked to pray for the well-being, compassion, strength, and joy of Rev. Abiel Khalema. Thank you for your participation in this prayer ministry. 5. “MEET AND GREET” The Rajeh family arrived in Toronto on March 9th! Come to meet Fateh, Wafaa, Mohamad and Douha on Saturday, March 18th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Belmont United Church, 245 College St. in Belmont. Light refreshments. Everyone welcome! 6. A very special event called ReVITALize is being held by Middlesex Presbytery at Metropolitan U.C. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 & 22, and is open to all. Early bird registration by March 31 is $40 for the 2 days, including lunch, and $50 after that. Brochures are available at on the table at the back of the sanctuary. 7. The UNITED CHURCH OBSERVER; it's time to renew your subscription or if you are not getting it, perhaps the time is now. It's a good magazine, well worth the $25.00. See Marj Macmillan to pay your dues, Thank you. 8. CAMP KEE-MO-KEE is embarking on an exciting new future and we need your help: if you are a keen naturalist; a children’s champion, a camping crusader, a thoughtful business leader, or a fantastic fundraiser. Choose your own adventure! A little help can make a big impact. Call us today and discover how you can make a difference. Contact Mary Ann Hodge (hodgemav@gmail.com). 9. A BIG THANK YOU to you for your care & concern with your financial donation to "Change Her World" giving them the opportunity to purchase food to maintain stability in this community. A grateful thank you, Marj MacMillan 10. FOOD BANK DONATIONSare welcome on any Sunday. Items of particular need at this time of year are school lunch snacks (granola bars, pudding & fruit cups) as well as gift cards and cash donations used to purchase fresh produce, dairy, & meat. Please find envelopes for monetary donations on the table at the back of sanctuary. These gifts can be placed in offertory plates. Foodland cash register receipts are also welcome. |