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June 9, 2017 - In This Issue:
           
     Season of Pentecost /Ordinary Time                                     www.emuc.ca
        
Rev. Jackie's Message
Another full Sunday is coming up.  We have four babies being brought into the church through baptism, and we are placing new memorial banners.  This Sunday is also Trinity Sunday, a day in the life of the church when we ponder the mystery of God who comes to us in a multiplicity of ways.  Such is the great love of the Divine.

This week I have the great privilege of doing a three day silent retreat at Mount Mary in Ancaster.  I am very much looking forward to three days filled with prayer.  There is so much to pray for in our broken hurting world.  It is odd to think of prayer as work, but we are told in scripture that it is and that it is hard work, as we work with the Spirit who also grieves over the pain of the world.

I will be with you in prayer this week, mostly giving thanks for each one of you- and especially giving thanks that I get to be with you until the end of August.

Peace and Blessings always, Rev Jackie 



This Week at EMUC

Sunday at 10:00 am:  Worship and Baptism, led by Rev. Jackie
                                     Sermon:  Celebration Times Three
                                     Scripture Reading:  2 Corinthians 13: 11-13
                                    Gospel Reading:  Matthew 28: 16-20
                   Following service:  Church Picnic
                  
Wednesday at 1:00 pm:  Circle of Friends - Potluck Lunch
                         6:45 pm:  Prayers and Communion

Saturday at 9:00 am: Women for Women 1-Day Retreat

Sunday at 10:00 am: Worship led by Rev Jackie
                   
                   
Upcoming Events

NEW FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
We are continuing with FUNDSCRIP, an innovative fundraising program that asks you to purchase gift cards in order to pay for regular items you buy every month.  A percentage of the cards we purchase through FUNDSCRIP is donated back to our church.   Order forms for gift cards will be available the last Sunday of every month. The next order date is June 25.   Please see the display board at the back of the church or speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.

ANNUAL SUNDAY PICNIC
June 11th is our annual picnic.  This will follow the church service.  Please bring a salad or dessert to share.  Cold cuts will be provided.  Bring a lawn chair, sit on a picnic blanket or at one of our 4 picnic tables.

WOMEN 4 WOMEN
SAVE THE DATE!  On Saturday, June 17, Women for Women will hold our annual Retreat.  This year, it will be a 1 day retreat at the beautiful (& very close) Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre.  The retreat runs from 9:00 - 4:30.  Your $40 registration fee includes a morning of interactive activities, snacks, a labyrinth walk, a healthy lunch & a creative afternoon workshop (drumming or printmaking). Register by today, either by signing up at the church or emailing Debby Sturgeon at sturgs4@rogers.com.  Fill out the registration form at the church or include in your email your name, phone number, emergency contact name & number, any allergies & your preference for the afternoon workshop.  Bring your payment to the church office or mail it to EMUC (cheque payable to Erin Mills United Church Women's Retreat).  Invite your friends!  All are welcome.  We hope to see you there.  For further information, please contact Cathy Scattergood or Debby Sturgeon."

EMUC STRIDERS
This month will feature a one hour stroll along the waterfront at one of our favourite local spots, Jack Darling Park on Wednesday, June 21st. We'll meet right after the Wednesday evening service at 7:15 pm, to car pool down to the Lakeshore.  The group will start the walk at 7:45 pm from the last parking lot at the end of the road after the roundabout on the right side.  Return to EMUC by 9:15 pm (should still be light out).

MYSTERY DINNER ACTORS AND PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
Are you interested in finding out more information about how you can participate in an exciting new project?  We are working on a fundraising event that will take place next April and will involve a mystery dinner performance.  We will be working in conjunction with Eden United Church.  The title of the mystery is "Frownton Abbey" and is a spoof on the popular British series Downton Abbey.
If you might be interested in playing a role or assisting with the coordinating of this fundraiser, please join us for an information night on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. right here at EMUC. Come be part of the fun!
Please contact Joanne Hines with any questions.



About EMUC

Vision:

EMUC is a thriving Spirit-filled congregation: Diverse, inclusive,and engaged with the community and creation

Mission:

The mission of Erin Mills United Church is to offer opportunities for all persons to experience the love of God through Jesus Christ.