Upcoming Events
LENTEN STUDY WITH REV. SANDRA
Book "Prayer" by Joyce Rupp
Morning Group: Evening Group:
Mar 19 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Mar 19 from 7:30-8:45 p.m.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming meetings: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. March 18th, April 15th and May 20th.
UNITED CHURCH MEN
The speaker for this meeting will be Janet Gadeski from the United Church of Canada Foundation. Where do they get their money from and what do they do with it? A very important outreach of the United Church of Canada. Come and find out what it is all about. Just say YES to the phoning committee or phone the church office at (519) 941-0381 to reserve your dinner meal.
Some others in the congregation have expressed interest in this meeting. If you are interested, please phone Irwin Henderson at (519) 941-2614.
United Church Women will not be having a meeting on March 19th as this is the time of year they take their day trip to Stage West. Their next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16th.
WOMEN-TO-WOMEN
Next Meeting date is Tuesday, April 1st at 7:45pm. The group welcomes Barb from Debra's Chocolate Shop will delight us with the wonders of chocolate. (If you wish to be know of future meetings via email, please email Janet at janet-jones@sympatico.ca).
5TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH POTLUCK!
Coming soon... March 30th after the worship service. Bring a "pot" to share and join in the fellowship and stay for the Talent Auction! Our favourite Auctioneer is back again this year!
What is the Talent Auction? A live auction is where participants bid against one another to 'buy' a volunteer's talent. Individuals volunteer a talent or gift to be auctioned off and includes all ages and skills.
Our aim is to promote fellowship and friendship in our church community. Some ideas of talents may include: Making a gourmet meal, dog walking, a night of babysitting, computer aid, yard clean up, piano lessons, car wash, home made baking... the list goes on. .
Forms available at the back of the Sanctuary and in the office. Your talent submissions can be also be sent via email to Tanya at
tanyaellacott@sympatico.ca
THEATRE ORANGEVILLE PRESENTS "MESA"
April 9th at 8pm at Theatre Orangeville
Tickets: $20.00 (available in church office or see Tanya Ellacott)
Mesa
by Doug Curtis
Paul, an out of work writer, agrees to drive his wife's grandfather, Bud, to his retirement trailer in Mesa, Arizona, thinking the adventure and inspiration of the road trip will lift him from the slump he has found himself in. The problem is 93 year old Bud is intent on arriving for his last year at the trailer the same way he always has; stopping at his favorite Denny's and Motel 6's along the way, and with no interest in indulging in Paul's romantic notions. Through their friction and while watching Bud and his friends in the twilight of life, Paul's own life is altered in this poignant comedy.
JEWELLERY SALE
Do you have any jewellery that is collecting dust? You know... the stuff you don't wear any more and don't know why you still have it? We have a solution! Simply bring it to the church (attention Ways and Means). Then attend our Jewellery Sale on April 12th to find a new treasure! For more information or to register as a volunteer for the sale, please contact Tina Torrie at (519) 941-1932, Kate Robbeson or Tanya Ellacott.
WESTMINSTER'S BOOK CLUB
The group has chosen two books for reading this time around and welcomes any newcomers to the group.
Easter Everywhere: A Memoir by Darcey Steinke - Darcey Steinke was a minister's daughter and a dutiful Christian. But after her mother's breakdown and her father's struggles she turned to the club scene. Marriage, motherhood and divorce led her to begin the slow process of moving toward a living faith. (This book will be discussed June 22nd at 12:15 p.m. after church)
Water into Wine - An Empowering Vision of the Gospels by Tom Harpur - Harpur sets out the powerful and transforming message that emerges when the gospels are read as they were originally intended to be and as they were understood by the first Christians, such as Clement of Alexandria and Origen. Seen in their true mythological and symbolical meaning, the stories in the drama of Jesus' life come alive in a totally fresh way. (This book will be discussed in two sessions. The first half of the book will be discussed April 27th at 12:15 p.m. and the second half will be discussed May 25th at 12:15 p.m.)
If you wish to borrow a copy of either book, please contact Janet at janet-jones@sympatico.ca or by phone at (519) 940-3286. Feel free to bring your lunch along! If you wish to be kept informed of our meetings and book selections, please contact Janet so you can be added to the Book Club's communication circle.
Looking Ahead
Mar. 18 - 8:45am Tai Chi Advanced
Mar. 18 - 6:30pm United Church Men - dinner meeting
Mar. 18 - 7:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
Mar. 19 - 10:30am Morning Lent Study
Mar. 19 - 12:00pm O'ville Lenten Series at Tweedsmuir
Mar. 19 - 7:30pm Evening Lent Study
Mar. 20 - 9:30am Prayer Circle
Mar. 20 - 12:15pm Fitness Nooner
Mar. 21 - 7:30pm Good Friday Service
Mar. 23 - 8:00am Easter Sunday Sunrise at Brown Farm
Mar. 23 - 10:30am Easter Cantata
Mar. 25 - 8:45am Tai Chi Advanced
Mar. 27 - 9:30am Prayer Circle
Mar. 27 - 12:15pm Fitness Nooner
Mar. 29 - 9-12 Clothing Depot
Mar. 30 - 5th Sunday Potluck with Talent Auction
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More Franchises than Tim Hortons?
When: June 19-22, 2008
Where: Emmanuel College, Toronto, ON
More Franchises than Tim Hortons? Vital Ministry in the Canadian Context is gathering "a great cloud of witnesses" to the new things God is doing in the United Church. The encounter with best practices, new models, and emerging forms of ministry is brought into critical dialogue with insightful commentators on Canadian society. More information can be found online:
http://www.united-church.ca/getinvolved/events/morefranchises. Information also available in the church office.
Going Green!
Who: YOU! Everyone around the world
What: http://www.earthhour.org/
When: March 29, 2008, 8pm your local time
Where: In your own home and/or workplace
Why: To create AWARENESS about energy consumption
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE ASKING WHERE THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE.
This happens in your home or your workplace at 8pm (your local time) on March 29th WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD by simply turning off your lights, your TV, your dishwasher, your heating or a/c. You don't have to be in Toronto (they won't let me not put something in that spot) or a major city to participate.
On March 29th, 2008 at 8pm local time Earth Hour will commence ALL AROUND THE WORLD.
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a POWERFUL MESSAGE about the need for action on global warming.
Be part of making Earth Hour 2008 a huge, global success by telling your friends and family. Remember, every single light makes a statement and makes a difference.
Last year, on 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney (Australia) businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour.
Pledge your support for Earth Hour and find out more about the lights-out campaign at earthhour.org, the official website.
