Dorchester United Church

UPCOMING EVENTS

Trivia Night Friday, March 23
Oyster Dinner Friday, April 20

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Pulpit Supply Minister: Rev. Keith Rameshwar
Music Director : Kathleen Hyde
Greeters : Betty Smith and Gord Lewis

Announcements February 25, 2018
1. Please join us for a time of refreshments and fellowship in the lower level of the sanctuary following the service.
2. FOOD BANK DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ON ANY SUNDAY. Items of particular need at this time are family sized canned fruit and fruit cups for school snacks. Please note that the local food bank uses the "Best Before" date on cans and dried goods in order to provide the freshest food for clients. We thank you for your contributions and ask that you take a moment to check the Best Before date on your food donations in order to ensure a reasonable shelf life
3. TO ARRANGE A RIDE FOR SUNDAY, OR FOR ANY CHURCH EVENT, CALL CATHY AT 519-461-1679.
4. THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, we are asked to pray for the mission and ministry of Banner United Church, and for the well-being, compassion, strength, and joy those involved in ministry leadership at this church. Thank you for your participation in this ministry.
5. MIDDLESEX PRESBYTERIAL UCW ANNUAL MEETING, "Sustaining Hope" , Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Richards Memorial United Church, 360 Edgeworth Ave., London, Ont. Registration & Coffee 8:30a.m., Program: 9:00 a.m., Speaker: Rev. Pam Cullen, London Community Chaplaincy. Registration sheet on the bulletin board, reg $25.00.
6. MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY - MARCH 11TH. Please see Carol Reid if you wish to join the church or transfer your membership from another church.
7. Pastor Mary Dillon will facilitate a LENTEN STUDY on the book "Why I Believe," a collection of brief reflections by a variety of people on their personal faith journeys. For more information or to reserve your book, please contact Mary at (519) 455-7134 or mcdillon@rogers.com.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER happening on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Anglican Church, across the road. The service was prepared by the women of the Republic of Suriname which lies in the northeastern part of South America. Come and learn more about this small, Dutch speaking country & watch as local women tell the story of Suriname; "All God's Creation is Very Good". There will be stories & songs, a small financial donation with a cheque or cash (over $20.00 will get a tax receipt) and snack of food to complete the event. Will be fun.