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June 30, 2017 - In This Issue:
           
     Season of Pentecost /Ordinary Time                                     www.emuc.ca
        
Canada Day Friday Message   
    

I personally cannot think of a better way to celebrate the 150th birthday of this wonderful nation than to install a handrail at the altar.

Thanks to Ian Love, the handrail I have heard you talk about since I arrived is here.  It has beautiful craftsmanship and will add safety for all of us serving at the front, including me!  I think this handrail is a perfect symbol for our recognition of Canada.  I have been all over this world, lived and worked in many countries, and I have never known a country like this one.

Canada fulfills all of the best of the Old Testament hospitality - and New Testament liberation - by offering a 'hand up' to those who are shut out of the places of privilege in this world.  Thanks to all that have made this particular hand up in our church happen.

We enter summer with the strawberry festival, and with a huge celebration of our nation in which "God has dominion from sea to sea".
As you move into a quieter space in this season of the spirit, called Pentecost, called Ordinary time, may you feel God's love in every corner of your life.

In faith, for a better world,
 Rev Jackie: Supply Minister. 






This Week at EMUC

Sunday at 10:00 am:  Special Canada Day Worship led by Rev Jackie
                                     Sermon:  God's Gift of a Nation
                                     Scripture Reading: Genesis 22: 1-14
                                    Gospel Reading:  Matthew 10: 40-42
 
Monday:  Office closed for holiday

Wednesday at  6:45 pm:  Prayers and Communion

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 Sunday, August 27th.   Please see the display board at the back of the church or speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.

CANADA DAY SERVICE
EMUC will celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday on Sunday, July 2, 2017!  Members of the congregation are invited to share "what I love about Canada..."  "my favourite place in Canada..." and a show and tell of Canadiana items they bring in. Please note, we might not get to everyone, during the service, but there will be a cake after worship and more time to chat then. 

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.