Announcements

Friendly reminder ~ please have your bulletin announcements submitted to the Church Office, in writing, by Thursday mornings at 10 am. Thursdays are Bulletin Day ~ this means limited access to Tracy and the photocopier!!

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Rev. Valerie is requesting assistance from members of the congregation by contacting her (902-324-1615) or the Church Office (902-895-8098) if there is someone they know from the congregation who is ill or in hospital.

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Fundscrip – Do you shop at Sobeys? Buy gas at Canadian Tire? Dine out? You could be buying Fundscrip Gift Cards from the church to help us raise funds for ongoing programming (and to help pay the bills!) You pay the face value of the card and we get a discount. It costs you nothing extra, but really helps us out! Order forms are available at the back of the church and the church office.  Place your order one week and pick it up the next!

ORDERS are placed on the first Tuesday of each month.  

Next Order:  December 4th.  Orders due by Thursday, November 29th ~ 12  Noon!!   Need more info?  Call Tracy in the Church Office – 902-895-8098.

Don’t want to order?  Purchase cards directly from the Church Office – Sobeys, and Superstore!!  $50 denominations.

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The Food Bank Sunday is last Sunday of the month.   Please remember those in our community who are less fortunate, and give as you can. Items always in need are canned meats & milk, soups, cereals, beans, macaroni, juices, tea and coffee.  Non perishable items may be left in the Food Bank box any Sunday of the month.

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Change for Change is held the first Sunday of each month (except July & August).  Our Sunday School student collect your pocket change during the service and the money is sent to a school in Haiti.

At the Council meeting on October 30, 2018 Rev. Valerie spoke of the need for additional funds to help those from the community who come to her looking for a meal or some other financial support to help them through a difficult time. This money which she disburses at her discretion is provided by the Ida Webster Memorial Fund. This fund was replenished by donations made at communion services when people returned their communion cards; a practise no longer carried out. The fund currently stands at $470. In 2005 this fund stood at $23,000 and in 2008 it stood at $10700. Clearly something needs to happen if we are to continue to provide outreach to those who come to us in need.

It was suggested and the Council agreed that we consider making personal donations to the Ida Webster Fund to replenish it in lieu of donations at the end of the month to the Foodbank. It was felt that if we made this initiative for three or four months it would help to bring this fund back to a level that would provide Rev. Valerie with the flexibility to help those who come to us.
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The Film Group at First United extends an invitation to folks in Truro to join us on Tuesdays at 10 am to view films on the big screen and to be part of a short discussion about the meaning of the film. No obligation or cost. Our next film will be on November 20th – Hannah and Her Sisters ~ Brimming with laughter, tears and subtle beauty, Hannah and Her Sisters spins a tale of three unforgettable women. Hannah the oldest, is a devoted wife, loving mother, successful actress and loyal supporter of her two aimless sisters, she is also the emotional backbone of her family. She finally begins to see that she will have to chose between the independence her family can’t live with, and the family she can’t live without.
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Our Bible Study Group – join us on Wednesdays at 10 am. The Bible contains our religious heritage, both Jewish and Christian and a knowledge of the scriptures leads to spiritual growth. This Fall we will be looking at the Apostle Paul and his contribution to the Western World. Who was Paul? How did he understand Judaism? Was he the Father of anti-Semitism? Was he the creator of Christianity? Why does he never quote Jesus? Did he get the whole idea of a “sacrifice on the cross” from the Mystery religions of Rome? Was he a friend to women? Did he create the “Lord’s Supper”? Did he actually write any of the books that bear his name? Please join us.
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First United is hosting the Community Dinner at St. John’s Anglican on Saturday, November 24th, 3-5 pm. If you are interested in contributing menu items or helping out the day of – your support will be greatly appreciated! A sign up poster will be available at the back of the Sanctuary on November 11th and 18th. Menu items should be brought to St. John’s Hall by 1:30 pm on November 24th. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Ken Cameron (902) 843-0366 or Janet White (902) 895-6571 of the OutReach Committee. Thank you, in advance, for your participation!
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UCW 2019 Church Calendars are now available from the Church Office. These are just $5 and make a nice visiting gift during December. Stop in and get yours before they are gone.

The Office has a few Sisters in Spirit pins and necklaces for sale. $10 each – all proceeds to The Third Place Transition House.
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Church Library ~ a reminder that our Library is located upstairs in Memorial Hall, Room #2. There is an excellent selection of Pastoral Care Books, Theology Books, Books for Children, and some for teens. If you can navigate the stairs, please visit!
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Wreath Sale Fundraiser for First United Church – $20 per wreath. Contact Shelley Power (902) 897-9547 or the Church Office (902) 895-8098. Please leave your name, telephone number and order. Orders and payment due (to the Church Office) by November 20th. Delivery on November 27th at First United Church Hall. All proceeds go to the ongoing work of the Church.