COMING EVENTS

October 21 - Dorchester United Church Anniversary Service 10 AM with lunch to follow. The UCW invites members with last names from A-L to bring squares, M-Z to bring sandwiches. Thanks for your participation. Come and enjoy the lunch and the great fellowship.

DUC Games Night on Friday, October 26, 7 to 9 p.m. get unplugged with a fun evening of cards and board games from 7 to 9 pm. In addition, we invite you to bring an old or new item of interest to engage inquiring minds at our Discovery Table. All ages are welcome. Snacks and beverages available. Admission y donation. For more information or to arrange a ride, lease call 519-461-1679.

Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 17 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Turkey Dinner on Saturday, November 24 at 6 p.m.

LEADING IN WORSHIP
Candidate for Order of Ministry: Gabrielle Heidinger
Music Director: Kathleen Hyde
Greeters : Ina and Bill Laidlaw

Announcements October 14, 2018

1. Please join us for a time of refreshments and fellowship in the lower level of the sanctuary following the service.
2. This Sunday, October 14, we are asked to pray for the mission and ministry of the Mount Brydges Pastoral Charge, consisting of the congregations of Mount Brydges and Cooks United Churches. Also, we pray for the well-being, compassion, strength, and joy of Beth Parsons and all those involved in ministry leadership at this pastoral charge. Thank you for participating in this prayer ministry.
3. The annual UCW Fall Event is being held this year on October 20th at White Oaks United Church, from 9am to 12 noon . Every one is welcome for a morning of fellowship, singing and sharing. We are asked to contribute personal items for women and children, to be distributed later to ELUCO, My Sisters' Place, Women's Community House, and others. Thank you for your thoughtful contributions.
4. Fri. Oct. 26 - Reynolds Creek United Church is hosting a Chili Supper at Hutcheson Hall, Putman, 6:00 p.m. Adults $10.00, Children $5.00. Advance tickets only. Call Church office at 519 425 - 1174 to reserve.

A New Emergency Appeal from the United Church of Canada:

The United Church has just launched a new emergency appeal in response to the tragic situations unfolding in Asia-Pacific regions. Japan, China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines have all sustained major damage as massive typhoons swept across their countries this fall. And there is strong possibility of more to come. In addition, Indonesia experienced two significant earthquakes that cost thousands of lives, many lost in the tsunami that followed the latest earthquake. These disasters also destroyed vital transportation and communication links making emergency response challenging.
In the midst of this, United Church Mission & Service partner ACT Alliance, working with other partners in the region, is responding to these devastating events with medical teams to treat the injured, damage assessment teams, food, shelter, and agricultural support to replant crops. They are concentrating their resources to reach the most remote and underserviced communities. United Church donations will support this critical work.
Please include the people of the Asia Pacific Region in your prayers as they face the long and difficult journey from emergency response to reconstruction and recovery.
Please go to: https://www.united-church.ca/typhoons-earthquakes-and-tsunami-asia-pacific-region to read more and to donate.

Donations can also be made by calling 1 800 268 3781 extension 2738 or send a donation to:
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200
Toronto ON M8X 2Y4

Be sure to mark "Emergency Response - Asia Pacific Region" on the face of your cheque.