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DORCHESTER UNITED CHURCH NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2016

We hope that everyone has had a safe, restful and relaxing summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone again as we begin our fall services! There have been and continue to be so many projects and events going on at the church, and we wanted to let you know about what's coming up in the next few months. We have enjoyed having so many people out and guests from Reynolds Creek during our August services, and want to keep this positive momentum going as we explore new ways to worship God and to live out our lives as faithful Christian servants. Please read the list of upcoming events below - we hope to have especially good turn-outs for Sept 9, 11, and Oct 9 & 23!

Rev. Larry

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Sept. 9th Welcome Back BBQ at 6:01 pm at the home of Ernie & Carol Reid, 4356 Hamilton Road
    • Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, corn, baked beans & dessert.
    • Cost: Donation. Please bring your lawn chair and enjoy food & social time. All are welcome! RSVP 519-268-3129
  • Sept 11th Welcome Back to Church Sunday - Please think who you might ask, and invite them now so that they can put it on their calendar. Don't be shy. We have lots of Spirit and fellowship to share. Ask new neighbours, people who haven't been to church for a while, or family members and friends
  • Sept. 18th Guest Minister - Rev. Carol-Reardon-Smith will be delivering the service.
  • Sept. 25th Dedication Sunday for the new pew cushions and front steps.
  • Oct 2nd Worldwide Communion Sunday
  • Oct. 9th Youth Sunday and Thanksgiving Service
  • Oct. 23rd Anniversary Church Service at 11a.m. Special music performed by "The Agritones". Lunch follows the service.
  • Oct. 30th All Saints Sunday - lighting of commemorative candles
  • Nov. 20th Baptism, Youth Sunday & Membership Sunday - Anyone wishing to have a baptism or to join the church please contact Carol Reid - 519-268-3129
  • Nov. 30th Advent 1 - Communion Sunday
  • Dec 24th Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m.

FROM MARY KAISER, BOARD CHAIR

On behalf of the Board of Dorchester United Church it is my pleasure to WELCOME, you, THE CONGREGATION BACK TO CHURCH. Over the summer the Property Committee has supervised and worked hard on completing the new eves troughs on the East side, the front steps and the gardens with

a little help from Carol. These people have worked hard to beautify the church so please have a look around. The steps and the cushions will be dedicated on September 25th. We are very appreciative to those who have made contributions to these projects. There will be many exciting church activities this fall. You will find them all within the newsletter. The Choir will be back thrilling us with their usual musical ability through the fall with the help of Kathleen. We have missed them over the summer months.

As we move forward remember to introduce yourself to those you do not know within the church, shake hands and say hello to those who have been absent over the summer and thank God for our faithful choir and especially our loving and caring minister, Larry whose leadership we could not be without.

UPDATES

Eavestroughing - Replacement of the eavestroughing on the east side of the church has been completed. Thank you for the contribution for this project. Thank you to the Property Committee for looking after this.