Friday Message and what's coming.

Friday Message

What's Coming!

February 15, 2019

Season: Epiphany/Ordinary Time

Intercultural Ministries Survey

EMUC members, here is an opportunity for you to have a voice about the future of the United Church! The Steering Committee on Intercultural Ministries is conducting a survey to inform future actions/decisions about our church.

You are eligible to participate if you are a part of a United Church community of faith. The survey is open to everyone in the church, aged 16 and up.

The survey, which will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, is an opportunity for you to describe your experience of church and your suggestions for the future. The results will be used to help develop a strategic plan for how the church can continue to live into its intercultural commitment. Our hope is to receive input from all the diverse voices that make up our church. And be assured that we are committed to seriously reviewing all of the results and taking into account everyone's considered opinions. The survey will be available until February 22, 2019.

Here are the links for the survey:

English link: www.uccsurvey2019.ca

French link: www.eucsondage2019.ca

For more information about the survey, please contact The United Church of Canada's Adele Halliday, Team Leader: Discipleship and Witness, Church in Mission Unit at cim@united-church.ca .

This Week at EMUC

Sunday February 17th:

10:00 am: Worship led by Rev. Dale Burkart and Rev. Kathi

Scripture: Jeremiah 17: 5-10

Gospel: Luke 5: 1-11

Message: "If You Will Trust in God to Guide You"

Monday February 18th:

Tuesday February 19th:

12:00 noon: Worship Committee Meeting

6:45 pm: Leadership Circle Meeting

Wednesday February 20th:

6:45 pm: Prayers and Communion service

Thursday February 21st:

7:00 pm: Chancel Choir

Friday February 22nd:

Next Sunday February 24th: Worship Service at 10 am,

Kids' Zone program for young children available during worship,

'Funscrip' order day.

Refugee Sponsorship Fundraising Appeal Update

Target: $ 10 000

Total amount raised to date: - $9,496

We are very close to reaching our fundraising goal of $10,000 dollars thanks to your generosity. Nadeem and his family, and Tarek are all grateful for everything that you have done to welcome them and help them to adjust to their new life in Canada. Nadeem has secured a probationary position in I.T. and is proud to be able to contribute to the family’s support. Tarek continues to volunteer as an interpreter and mentor other new comers. He is anxious to find meaningful work. Thank you for your generosity and continuing support of the Refugee Sponsorship Fund.

What's Coming!

ATTENTION BOOK LOVERS AND AVID READERS!

There are some EMUC members who are interested in forming a third EMUC Book Club. Please sign up on the list at the back of the church or contact either Sandy Hayes (905-820-4437) or Karen Colwell (905-891-1746) , if you would like to join in or learn more about forming a new book club so that we can gauge the interest and numbers.

In recognition of Black History Month, please read The Gospel Truth by Caroline Pignat. Books are available on Sunday and e-books can be signed out from the Mississauga Library. The initial meeting will be Tuesday February 26 ^th , when members will discuss The Gospel Truth, determine a regular day, time and functioning of the book club meetings. A reading list will be discussed.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Erindale United Church is hosting the World Day of Prayer March 1, 7:30 pm. There is a planning session February 11 at 7:30 at Erindale and they are looking for at least one volunteer from each church to help with the planning process. Erindale UCW is hosting the event and are hoping for a volunteer from each church to help in this aspect. Please confirm your attendance by calling Erindale UC, (905) 277-3656.

COMFORT KITS

We will be collecting travel size toiletry items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, lotions, shampoo etc.) for the Open Door for distribution in early March. Please bring your items to the church. There will be a box suitably labelled for drop-off of the items. Thank you.

LOAVES AND DISHES

Tourtieres, turkey pot pies and shepherd's pies are ready for pickup in the EMUC kitchen after the service on Sunday.

An order sheet is on the sign-up bulletin board at the back of the church. Please place your orders there.

' 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, February 24th. Speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.