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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The Pastoral Care Committee  is requesting assistance from members of the congregation by contacting 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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Ida’s Cupboard is located off the church parking lot between the doors. Non perishable items, “leave what you can, take what you need.” A community food cupboard for those in need. Appropriate food items: Canned: baked beans, meats (tuna, ham/chicken), stews, soup etc., peanut butter, cheese whiz, kraft dinner, rice, bread, crackers, tin ravioli with pull tops, little boxes of cereal, juice boxes, bottled water. The cupboard is used on a daily basis and if often empty. Please give as you can.
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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:  Tuesday, October 3rd ~ Order Forms and payments are due Thursday, September 28th.   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.

Please note:  for the months of October and November the office will be closed on Friday afternoons. The office hours on those days will be 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
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The next Young Families Gathering – Monday, October 23rd at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP with the church Office Thursday October 19th – firstunitedtruro@ns.aliantzinc.ca so we have numbers for food!
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The Stewardship Committee will be having a cake sale on Sunday, October 1st from 11:30 – 12:00 noon in the kitchen in the church hall. We will be selling slices of a delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing for $5.00/slice for take out only. Please bring your own container to save on the environment. Orders can be placed with Tracy in the Church Office. We will be donating all proceeds to the church in memory of Ken Cameron.
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Fabric and Crafting Supply Sale – Saturday, October 14th 9am-1pm. Fabrics, yarn, craft kits, ceramics, threads, ribbons, buttons and notions galore! Sew much more!

OUR COMMUNITY

Canadian Blood Services – A Blood Donor Clinic is being held at Best Western Truro (150 Willow); Tuesday, September 26th (5-8pm) Wednesday, September 27th (12-3pm & 5-8pm) and Thursday, September 28th (12-3pm & 5-8pm). New Donors are always welcome! Make your appointment by calling 1-888-236-6283. Blood. It’s in you to give!
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – please join us on September 30th at 10:30 am at Millbrook’s Community Hall (72 Church Rd). All those gathered will walk in unity to the Powwow Grounds for comments from Chief Gloade followed by a guest speaker, with lunch provided.