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:  November 6th, 2018.  Orders due by Thursday, November 1st  ~ 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.

The Film Group at First United  will next meet on Tuesday, October 30th  to view Exile – a Myth Unearthed on the big screen and to be part of a short discussion about the meaning of the film. No obligation or cost.   Exile travels from Sepphoris to Masda, from Jerusalem to the catacombs of Rome, and features interviews with leading historians and archaeologists.  the film points to new evidence from Galilee and elsewhere, and asks us to re-=think the notion of exile — and perhaps to discover a richer and more diverse past than we had ever imagined.

Our Bible Study Group has begun its fall program – 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. For more information contact Rev. Roger rogermoore@eastlink.ca
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It’s that time of year again. Our wonderful Youth ministries have begun. As you know we like to eat. So Adam is looking for snack and beverage donations. When you are at the grocery store, please consider making a donation of the following items: for Sunday School – (peanut free) goldfish crackers, bear paws, apple sauce/fruit cups, pudding cups, juice boxes and gluten /dairy free products; for Youth Group – popcorn, chips, candy, chocolate (skittles/M&M’s) and soda pop. Items may be dropped off to the Church Office.
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A reminder that our Library is located upstairs in Memorial Hall, Room #2. There is an excellent selection of Pastoral Care books, Theology books, and books for children and teens! If you can navigate the stairs please visit!
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The Nominating Committee would like to invite the Congregation to submit names for consideration to fill upcoming vacancies on the Church Council and Committees. Please contact Eleanor Norrie, Chair of the Nominating Committee, (902) 895-3846 or email eleanorrie@eastlink.ca
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Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the release of a new CD by the First United Church Choir – “We Are One” and is now available! The CD features 17 selections, ranging from traditional choral works to brand new pieces. Pick up yours today!
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6th Annual Fall Craft Market ~ First United Church Memorial Hall – Saturday, October 27th ~ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Delicious Lunch Menu 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Bake Sale – Large Variety of Craft Items – Something for everyone. All who are able, we would appreciate your donations to our pantry / bake table. For further information contact Ann MacCormack, Joan Stewart or Judy Richards or the church office. Come one and all, and bring a friend or two. Thank you!