(902) 895-8098
firstunitedtruro@ns.aliantzinc.ca
711 Prince Street, Truro, NS

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, August 6th ~ Order Forms and payments are due Thursday, August 1st.    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.  Sorry, we are unable to accept monetary donations.
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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:  Congregational emails will now be sent through a different email address:  Office@firstunitedtruro.ca.  With everyday changes due to spam emails, this change is necessary.
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Chris will be working for the wider church in the coming days, as he and Laura will be providing music ministry at Berwick Camp this year.  Following that he’ll have a time of vacation, and will be back for the service on August 18th.  Thanks to Joy and John for filling in on Sundays in his absence, and the volunteer team that assists with Wednesday concerts.
 
Cath will be taking some time for continuing education at Berwick, followed by a week of vacation, and will also be back for the service on August 18th.  Thanks to Jennifer and Grant for presiding at services on August 4th and 11th. 
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The First United “congregational invitations” went out in the mail a while ago, and we’re looking for your returned responses, even if you’re already serving on church committees, or if you are unable to assist with any of the tasks listed on your invitation.  Responses can be dropped off on Sunday morning in the special box at the back of the sanctuary, or returned to the church office either in person, by mail (PO Box 185, Truro, NS  B2N 5C1) or by emailing firstunitedtruro@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Please call the church office if you didn’t receive an invitation or if you’ve misplaced it so another can be sent to you.  The deadline to have your invitations returned has been extended to August 31st. * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Come and make a “Joyful Noise” this summer with our Sunday pick-up choir. Each Sunday in July and August, gather around the piano at 10:00 to go over a piece to sing in church that day. See you then!
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Canadian Blood Services – A Blood Donor Clinic is being held at Best Western Truro; Tuesday, July 16th (4:30pm – 8:30pm); Wednesday, July 17th (12-3pm & 5pm-8pm) and Thursday, July 18th (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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Saturday, July 27th, 7pm – Wild Rose Country Classics – the history of Country Music in Song with Cheryl Langford Hopper and Marven Murray.  Tickets available at the Church Office, $20.