Dorchester United Church

Announcements April 16, 2017

1. Thank you to all of the men who helped to prepare and serve breakfast, and to all who came to join us for this time of food and fellowship. Refreshments will not be served after today's service.

2. Please keep all in our congregation who are ill or recovering from surgery in your thoughts and prayers.

3. THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 16, we are asked to pray for the mission and ministry of Camp Kee Mo Kee. We are also asked to pray for the well-being, compassion, strength, and joy of the Camp's Board Chair, Mary Ann Hodge, the Board members and all those who provide leadership for the camp. Thank you for your participation in this prayer ministry.

4. FOOD BANK DONATIONS are welcome on any Sunday.

5. PLEASE SEE CATHY BASKERVILLE if you are interested in helping to drive people to church who are otherwise unable to attend.

6. PLEASE CONTACT REV. LARRY if you know of someone who is ill or who would benefit from a pastoral visit, yourself included.

7. If you did not receive a 'thinking of you' card and instructions, there are extras available at the back of the sanctuary. Please take a few minutes to write one of these and send it on, letting Jesus' love flow through you to others. Thanks!

8. The West Elgin Choral Society, in which Rev. Larry sings, will present their Spring concert of all-Canadian music in Dutton on Saturday, April 22. Please see Rev. Larry for advance tickets @ $12.

9. On April 21 at 7 p.m. a slide show on Iceland will be presented by Gerry and Phil Hicks. Refreshments will be provided. Freewill offering for the Mission Fund.

10. Rev. Larry is not available for our Wednesday morning coffee time this week.

Last Chance To Order The Observer if you wish .

See me, Marj MacMillan to do so. - 519-269-9632.


Blessings for the Earth (formerly Blessing of the Seeds) with the Thames Centre Community Choir and guest speaker from the London Food Bank. Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 pm at St. George's Anglican Church, 172 King St., Thorndale. Freewill offering for theGood Neighbour Project for the Canadian Food Grains Bank. Fresh produce donations will be collected for the London Food Bank. Call Cathy if you need a ride.