LEADING IN WORSHIP
Communion: Rev. Keith Rameshwar
Candidate for Order of Ministry: Gabrielle Heidinger
Music Director: : Kathleen Hyde
Greeters : Marilyn Smith and Marion Jenkins

Announcements April 21, 2019

Please join us for a time of refreshments and fellowship in the lower level of the sanctuary following the service.

1. WEDNESDAY MORNING COFFEE: Every Wednesday, at 10 am. Come and catch up on the news, be a taste tester of the baking and have many laughs. Everyone is welcome.

2. PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP TO GREET on a Sunday morning on the clipboard at the rear of the church. You are helping to make our congregation feel welcome to our worship service. Thank you.

3. WESTMINSTER WEEKEND 2019, The Road Less Travelled, A Spiritual Retreat for Women Sponsored by United Church Women, May 3-5, Stoneridge Inn, London, Ont., cor. of Hwy. # 4 & 401. Some of the Fantastic Leaders are: Rev. Sue Browning; Rev. Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa; Rev. Janet Stobie; Wendy Kempster; Jessie Beattie; Dave Whiting & MORE. 3 Days OR Saturday only (8:30 - 4:00). A decision you will never regret. Come, Worship, Sing, Broaden your vision, & visit! Registration Forms available to-day; hurry.

4. ICE CREAM: There are 5 boxes of Chapman's vanilla ice cream in the freezer. If you would like to purchase a box for $3.00, please see Marion Woods.

5. RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE: DUC is holding its sale on Saturday, May 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are asking for your help in donating baked goods and clean, gently used items for sale. Please bring all items to the church on Thursday May 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baking will be accepted on Friday or Saturday morning. No clothing or furniture please. Please note that costume jewelry can be brought anytime and left downstairs in the clear plastic tub on the window ledge by the clock. We look forward to another successful sale this year. Thank you!

6. FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP: Local and worldwide Mission and Service is the heart and soul of the United Church. Our remittance to M&S in the first quarter was $2,783.59. Your generous givings help to provide food, hope and shelter for many. Thank you

7. With your help, we fed 120 adults and 8 children at the Ham and Oyster Supper on April 12th. We enjoyed a delicious meal and sincerely thank our supporters including all who helped with preparation and clean up. Income from this event was $2402.00, expenses were $889.84, with a net gain of $1512.16.

"SOX IN THE BOX"
A VISIONING WORKING GROUP
OUTREACH PROJECT

It's a few months into the New Year and we are once again in need of replenishing our sock supply for the "Sox in the Box" Outreach project.
In our church family, we are all privileged to wear clean, dry, warm socks throughout the whole year. New socks mean so much - warmth, comfort, better health and self-esteem, the list goes on. Socks are the most requested, and yet least donated item to those in need. Happier feet make for happier people.
Please put a pair or two of new, warm socks, any size, any colour, any style in your shopping cart and place them in the "Sox in the Box" collection boxes located beside the Food Bank containers in the back of the sanctuary or at the back entrance of the church.
Thank you in advance for your donations!!

EMERGENCY APPEAL
Cyclone Idai swept through Southern Africa in March 2019, leaving terrible devastation in its wake.
The United Church of Canada is accepting donations to help M&S partners provide relief to an estimated 2.6 million people in need.
Please donate by phone at 1-800-268-3781 ext, 2738 or send a cheque to: The United Church of Canada Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4.
Be sure to note "Emergency Response-Cyclone Idai" on the face of your cheque.