Dorchester United Church

COMING EVENTS

Wed, June 5^th 6:30 pm The Dorchester United Church Workers Social Group is hosting a Potluck Social Time. Please bring your favourite dish to share.
Save the date for all aged 75+ Sat Sept. 28^th, 2019 at Noon. More details later.

LEADING IN WORSHIP
Candidate for Order of Ministry: Gabrielle Heidinger
Music Director: : Kathleen Hyde
Greeters : Carol and Ernie Reid

Announcements May 19, 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. 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. It would be appreciated if you could price your items (not baking or Jewellery). 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!
4. DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, the Hollands and Baskervilles will be away from the Dorchester area and ask that any concerns or questions regarding church matters be directed to Gabrielle or Carol Reid or Janet Paterson. They will be happy to assist you.
5. REFUGEE FAMILY: DUC looks forward to helping the Rajeh family when they arrive in Canada. Thank you to all who have given donations in kind. Monetary donations to help purchase items such as new mattresses for this family of four will be gratefully accepted into our Refugee Fund. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we missed the opportunity to sponsor a second refugee family under the BVOR program.
6. FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP: The Total Fair Market Adjustment shown on the Balance Sheet of the Financial Reports represents the growth to date of investments. The information on the Balance Sheet is the best indicator of the financial position of DUC. This information is posted with the Board Minutes in the Fellowship Hall (lower level).

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.