Friday Message and what's coming.

Friday Message

What's Coming!

June 7, 2019

Ordinary Time

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Rev. Kathi's Message

This week, we witnessed a historic event with the release of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

In a letter to The United Church of Canada, Moderator the Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Bott and the Rev. Maggie Dieter, Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries and Justice, urge non-Indigenous members and friends of the United Church to

read the final report of the Inquiry
advocate for the actions it demands of government
explore how each of us, individually and as communities of faith, will make the changes necessary to ensure the dignity and safety of Indigenous peoples in this country

We renew our pledge to be good relations, and we ask the whole of the church to pray:

God of peace, receive our prayers

For the beautiful Indigenous girls growing up across this country

May they always be able to enjoy times of learning, times of play, and time at home safely

For the beautiful Indigenous women working hard for their families and communities

May they always be able to enjoy times of relaxation and respite from their cares,

securely and free from fear

For the beautiful two-spirit people blessing all those with whom they come into contact

May they always be able to enjoy the cities, the towns, and the countryside of this great land in comfort and with a sense of welcome wherever they go

God of grace, receive our prayers

For the work of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

For the families and all those who loved the beautiful ones who have been lost

For the justice we all hope for and long for so very much

In the name of all our relations. Amen

We acknowledge that there is more we can do as a faith community to mend this tear in our relationship with our First Nations.

Kathi

This Week at EMUC

Sunday June 9th: Picnic Sunday

10:00 am: Worship led by Rev. Kathi

Gospel Lesson: John 14: 8-17

Scripture : Acts 2: 1-21

Message: "Church on Fire"

Picnic after the service

Monday June 10th:

Tuesday June 11th:

12:00 noon: Worship Committee Meeting

7:00 pm: Finance Meeting

Wednesday June 12th:

1:00 pm: Circle of Friends Pot Luck

6:45 pm: Prayers and Communion service

Thursday June 13th:

Friday June 14th:

Saturday June 15th:

Next Sunday June 16th: Service at 10 am - Celtic Theme

What's Coming!

JUNE OFFICE HOURS

This week we have been celebrating Peter Kiteley’s well-deserved retirement as the Church’s Office Administrator and Building Co-ordinator. But, when someone is as integral to the community as Peter is, it is not an easy thing just to let them leave. While the search team continues to interview for our new Office and Building Administrator, you may notice some changes around EMUC. Starting on June 3, there will be new office hours and some familiar people covering the office.

Until further notice, the office will be open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

June 3 Peter Kiteley

June 4-7 Sylvia Arnold

June 10 Peter

June 11-13 Sylvia

June 14 Peter

June 17 Peter

June18-20 Sylvia

June 21 Peter

June 24-27 Peter

The July schedule will be posted later.

BRIDGE CLUB:

The EMUC Bridge Club gets together en masse 2 times per year, once in June and then in September. During the rest of the season, pairs meet monthly either as hosts or guests.

Our June meet is set for the Lower Hall on June 21st at 7:30 pm.

Persons new to the game are invited to learn and join the fun.

HELP WANTED

The garden under the front sign of the church has proven to be a challenge to maintain over the last few years. It needs to be redesigned to include more low maintenance plants. If interested in helping with strategy, design, redeploying plants, etc. please contact Mary Anna, by email please - maryanna.williams10@gmail.com

IAN MacRAE MEMORIAL BURSARY

Students preparing to attend a college or university starting in the fall of 2019 may now apply for the annual bursary awarded in memory of Ian MacRae. Application forms are available from the church office and the brochure explains the details. This bursary is offered to all students and is not restricted to members of the congregation. Applications must be submitted by June 15 ^th , 2019.

UPDATE - CELL TOWER PROJECT

The approval process for the placement of cell towers on the property of EMUC is moving ahead. As required, an open house will be held on Tuesday, July 9 ^th , 2019 at the South Common Community Centre from 6:00-8:00 pm. (Please note the change in date.) Notices have gone out to local residents. Shared Network Canada Inc (SNC) will conduct the meeting. EMUC will have observers at the open house. If you have further questions please speak to Dave Leeder, Kathy Andres, or Paul Marot.

REQUEST FROM DEACON'S CUPBOARD

Do you have Canadian Tire money that you could donate to Deacon's Cupboard to help purchase items for the operation of the Cupboard? If so, place it in the box at the back of the sanctuary. Every small amount helps. Thank-you. Linda Leeder

'FUNDSCRIP' PROGRAM

FUNDSCRIP is 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 purchased through FUNDSCRIP is donated back to our church.

Order forms for gift cards are available the last Sunday of every month. The next order date is Sunday, June 30th. Speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.