Dorchester United Church

UPCOMING EVENTS
Ham and Oyster Supper on Friday, April 20th at 6 pm. Come and enjoy a hearty meal of scalloped potatoes, ham, coleslaw, dinner rolls, baked beans and dessert with ice cream. Also on the menu for seafood lovers - delicious homemade oyster soup. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 & under and are available from Marion Woods and Cathy Baskerville (519 461 1679).

LEADING IN WORSHIP

Pulpit Supply Minister : Rev. Keith Rameshwar (April 1)
Rev. Dr. Art Hiley (April 8 & 15)
Minister : Rev. Larry Schneider (April 29)
Pastoral Care Minister : Rev. Dr. Art Hiley
Music Director : Kathleen Hyde
Greeters : Keith and Mary Kaiser

Announcements April 1, 2018
1. There will not be a time of refreshments following the Service today. This will return next Sunday.
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.
3. TO ARRANGE A RIDE FOR SUNDAY, OR FOR ANY CHURCH EVENT, CALL CATHY AT 519-461-1679.
4. THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 1, we are asked to pray for the mission and ministry of the Glencoe-Appin Pastoral Charge consisting of Glencoe and Appin United Churches, and for the well-being, compassion, strength, and joy of Rev. Cheryl Bolton along with others involved in ministry leadership at this pastoral charge.
5. The APRIL MEETING OF THE UCW will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at 7.30 pm at the church. Come out and join us in exploring future plans for the UCW going forward. All are welcome.
6. BOARD MEETING to be held April 11th 7:00 p.m.
7. London Conference United Church Women, Saturday, April 21, 2018. Hosted by Lambton Presbyterial, "WE ARE ONE". London Conference President - Sandra Stock; Theme Speaker - Martine Creasor; Bible Study Leader - Jill Rogers. Location - Dunlop United Church, 757 Rosedale Ave., Sarnia. Registration & Program on bulletin board or contact Marjorie MacMillan, 519-269-9632.
8. Mark your calendars: 'Westminister Weekend 2018' happening May 4-6 at Stoneridge Inn, London, Ont. titled "Coming Together", a Spiritual Retreat for Women, sponsored by London Conference United Church Women. Look for more information on the bulletin Board or speak to me, Marj MacMillan.

Many thanks to our Church family for all your thoughtful greetings and birthday good wishes. "I do feel 90 years young!" Blessings, Bruce Scott.