Announcements
The Stewardship Committee would like to advise the congregation that the final day for receiving donations for the 2023 year will be next Sunday, January 7, 2024. All donations received after this date will be included in the 2024 year.
The first regular meeting of the UCW for 2024 will take place on January 15, 2024 beginning at 12:30 pm. All ladies should bring their own bagged lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend.
BOOKCLUB: The next meeting will be January 25, 2024. The name of the book reading for January month is ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus. For information on time and place, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
QUILTING GROUP: The next quilting night is January 15, 2024. The Quilting Group meets the first, third and fifth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP HERE AT FIRST UNITED: Grief is a normal emotional response to significant loss that many of us experience when times are hard or we have had a significant loss. Have you been dealing with this emotion recently? Come and join us for a chat, a coffee and a listening ear here at First United. Next meeting will be held this month, date to be announced. “Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.”
Our Mitten Tree is still standing in the foyer. Please consider making a donation to the tree of hats, mittens, gloves, scarves or warm socks. All items will be distributed to those in need.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
BUILDING FUND SUNDAY: The last Sunday of the month is designated as Building Fund Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer. if you would like to make a contribution. Thank you for your continued support.
RECYCLABLES?
Our Youth Group collects beverage containers for recycling. If you would like to drop off your beverage recycling at the church, here’s what can be recycled: aluminum can; plastic containers; glass bottles; steel cans; drink boxes (tetra); mini sips (drink pouches) etc. (Please wash out all bottles and remove all caps before dropping them off.) This is a great fund raiser for the youth and the Youth Group thanks you for your support.
WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: Now that we have resumed printing bulletins, you may dedicate a bulletin in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special event. If you would like to do so, please put your name and phone number for a specific date on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call the church office at 368-2194.
Property Committee Roof Report – As some of you know, the church roof shingles were in very poor condition. In fact, we’ve been trying for the last two years to have them replaced. Finally, on August 2nd and 3rd, the shingles were replaced. The completed project had at cost of $31,000 or $250 per bundle of shingles. If you would like to help “keep the roof over our heads”, please consider donating a bundle or part bundle of shingles. All contributions, regardless of size, are graciously appreciated.
Worship Schedule
Worship Service
EVERY Sunday – 11 am
Bulletin
“We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather as the traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq. We are conscious of the long and painful history of relations between the Christian church, colonial settlement practices and the harm caused to these lands and peoples. May we always seek to live with respect on this land as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.“
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
We welcome today into the Body of Christ, through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Claire Laura Conway, daughter of Kayla and Andrew Conway.
Thank you to the United Church Women for donating the Baptism Candle and the Children’s Bible.
Please Note: It is the policy of First United Church that pictures not be taken during the Sacrament of Baptism Ceremony. The Minister will be available after the service for pictures. Thank you for your co-operation.
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
Building Fund
- In loving memory of husband and father Jim Manuel. From Linda, Blair and Scott.
In Our Faith Community
LADY COVE PRESENTS RAJATON, a world-renowned acapella Finnish group as they return for one night only, Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Holy Heart Theatre. For tickets call 709-579-4424.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, 58 Smallwood Drive will be hosting an Afternoon Card Party on Monday, January 15th at 2 pm. Bring your own cards and baskets. Cost is $6 per person. All are welcome.
BROADVIEW RENEWAL AND SUBSCRIPTION: The United Church Broadview connects you to congregations across the country and informs you of United Church news locally, nationally and around the world. To renew or take out a subscription, please put $30 in an envelope marked “Broadview”, include your name and address and put it in the offering plate. Deadline to renew is December 10th.
United Church Bookstore & Gifts UCC East
320 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John’s, NL
UNITED CHURCH BOOKSTORE ONLINE: The United Church Bookstore has launched the bookstore for online shopping as well as in-person shopping at 320 Elizabeth Ave. To shop online visit https://ucceast.ca/shop
HEARTFELT THANKS FROM BRIDGES. Thank you for your support over the past year, its is sincerely appreciated! If you would like to pick up a few items to help out Bridges, please place donations in bin in the foyer here at First United. The monthly items needed for January are peanut butter and/or cheese whiz. Other non-perishable food items are always welcome and appreciated! Some weekly “Flyer” Specials for January 4th to 10th, 2024 helpful for food hampers:
Sobeys – Heinz Beans or Pasta – 4/$5.00
Dominion – No Name Rice Crackers – $1.00
No Name Ramen Noodles – $0.39
Walmart – Great Value Peanut Butter – $.27
Cheerios – 3/$10.00
Ritz Crackers – 3/$7.00
No Frills – No Name Rice Crackers – $1.00
No Name Peanut Butter – $3.99
Clover Leaf Tuna – $1.44
Colemans – Holiday Luncheon Meat – 2/$6.00
Primo Pasta – 4/$5.00
70th Anniversary Fundraisers
PEACE GARDEN UPDATE: To date the Peace Pole, all stones and benches have been donated. The updated total figure for the Peace Garden sits at $11,456.42. Our goal figure is $27,000. Thank you so much to all those who have so generously donated!! We are still accepting donations, which will all be recognized.
70th Anniversary
THANK YOU FROM THE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE: The 70th Anniversary Committee would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who made this year a great success! Hopefully, everyone enjoyed the celebrations and the memories!
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
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- PO Box 921, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C8
- 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL
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