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, April 2nd ~ Order Forms and payments are due Thursday, March 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.  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.

Need some books for your Summer reading? Take a look at the book shelf at the back of the Church. Drop a tooney in the cash box for our heating system.
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Lenten Prayer Tree:  The purple and mauve ribbons tied on the branches of the little potted tree in the sanctuary represent prayers for ourselves, others and the world during this Season of Lent. Before or after worship, you are invited to take a ribbon from the basket beside the Lenten Prayer Tree and add your ribbon-prayer to the tree. Thank you.
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During the season of Lent, a Mission and Service Story will be shared each Sunday in worship.  This story will help us to know where our M&S Funds are going throughout the world.
 
Should you feel inspired to make an initial contribution or an additional contribution to support the M&S Fund of the United Church of Canada, please place your gift in an envelope, marked ‘M&S Fund’ and place it in the Offering plate or drop it off to Tracy in the Office.  If you include your name on the envelope, it will most surely be included in your yearly receipt.  
 
Maundy Thursday, March 28th, 6:30pm
A contemplative sharing of Communion ‘round Table in the Sanctuary
 
Good Friday, March 29th, 10:30am
A remembrance of Jesus’ Passion through Readings, Music, and Reflection
 
Easter Sunday, March 31st, 10:30am
A celebration of New Life in Word, Sacrament and Song
 
All are welcome to all services. Come as you are, come as you are able!
 
 
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Do you have extra crafting supplies and fabric lying around taking up precious space in your home? Did you buy it thinking you will use it for *something* years ago and still have not gotten around to it? We at First United will gladly take it off your hands, sort it and put it into our upcoming fabric and craft supply sale happening in May 25 2024. 
 
 
 
OUR COMMUNITY
 
Truro Music Festival 2024 – Piano at First United Church, on Monday, March 25th – Wednesday, March 27th. Check the website for programming — http://www.truromusicfestival.ca