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:  April 7th ~ Orders due by Thursday, April 2nd – 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 students collect your pocket change during the service and the money supports a scholarship for girls in Guatemala.

A warm welcome is extended to all who maybe visiting with us this morning from other churches or communities. Please identify yourself to one of the ministers and sign the Guest Book which is found in the vestibule.
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Friendly reminder ~ please have your bulletin announcements submitted to the Church Office, in writing, by Thursday mornings ~ 10 am. Thursdays are Bulletin Day ~ this means limited access to Tracy and the photocopier.
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Do you know of someone who is ill or in the hospital or perhaps needs a pastoral visit … help us out and please let us know by contacting Rev. Valerie (902) 324-1615 or the Church Office at (902) 895-8098.
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Tellers for March: Gordon Hickman, Bob Jordan and Krista McNutt
Ushers for March: George Vacheresse, David Hubley, Ken Niles, Vic Saxon and Greg Allan
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Today we hold in our prayers Bruce Wells and family as wife Maxine begins her journey in the Kingdom. May the peace and comfort of God sustain them and all who mourn.
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Joyful Noise! Choir will be singing next Sunday, please gather around the piano at 10am.
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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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Spiritual Growth through Film ~ Just a couple of films left! Join us this Tuesday (10am) in the Parlour ~ Otto Frank, father of Anne – After returning from Auschwitz, Otto Frank, the only survivor of the family, is confronted with Anne’s diary. He renews ties with his daughter by reading it. The film tells the story of what he went through, how the loss of his family scarred his life, how he dealt with the dilemmas that the publication of the diary brought upon him and how he made a memorial of his daughter’s legacy and became the father-figure for thousands of young readers worldwide. The film is based on unique archive material, hundreds of letters and the photo collection of the Frank family. It contains interviews with the closest friends of Otto Frank, such as his stepdaughter Eva Schloss, Buddy Elias and John Neiman.
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Yard Sale and Fabric Sale – mark your calendars… Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 in Memorial Hall, First Untied Church. The UCW is now accepting donations of quilting and sewing supplies which may be dropped anytime for sorting, bagging etc. Yard Sale items will be accepted after March 31st, heavy items may be left on the stage, all others in Room #11 at the bottom of the stairs.
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Music Under the Steeple is delighted to announce that American virtuoso organist Alcée Chriss will be touring the Maritimes, including a stop in Truro at First United Church on Thursday evening, March 26th at 7:00 pm. Alcée Chriss is the winner of many prestigious organ awards, including the Canadian International Organ Competition in 2017. He will be joined by renowned tenor Thomas Leslie for some operatic arias as well. Chriss will showcase his talents on First United’s 3 manual Cassavant organ in both classical and jazz styles. Tickets ($20/$5 students) are available at the First United Church office, at http://www.ciocm.org/events2?&&event_id=208, and at the door.