Friday Message
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What's Coming!
February 17, 2023
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Up late again last night (or was it really early this morning?) I was thinking about the moon again, how she has no light of her own. How what we see in the midnight sky is just a majestic rock, reflecting the light of the sun back to us, to ensure we are never without guidance, never without hope.
Then I considered how, without the moon, our planet would tilt wildly, creating extreme weather and uninhabitable conditions, as each side of our earth faced too much light, or too little.
And I guess what I am trying to say is: this cosmos, our planet, is a magical, wondrous thing, and we are all held in place by it. We are not alone, and we are never without support.
Do not fear the long nights, look to the skies for reassurance that the light always comes back. The sun and the moon work together, diligently, to ensure we go on. They have us. Our Creator has us.
So, go out there and shine.
Blessings, Kathi
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Upcoming Week
The Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health recommends the wearing of masks in ALL indoor public spaces to help reduce the spread of respiratory illness across the province. Considering this recommendation, we are requesting masks be worn when in close contact (2 metres or less) with others while in the church.
Please do not come to church if you are ill with the a cold or flu or if you or someone in your household is symptomatic of Covid-19, even with one symptom or has tested positive on a rapid test or PCR.
Sunday February 19:
10:00 a.m.: Online and in-person Worship led by Rev. Kathi
-----------------Inspire Café Sunday following the service
Monday February 20:
7:00 p.m.: Bible Study via Zoom is cancelled due to Family Day
Tuesday February 21:
3:00 p.m.: Leadership Circle Meeting
5:30 p.m.: Pancake supper
7:00 p.m.: Service of Ashes
Wednesday February 22:
10:00 a.m.: Bible Study via Zoom is cancelled due to Tuesday's service
6:45 p.m.: Prayer Service via Zoom is cancelled
Thursday February 23:
4:00 p.m.: Chancel Choir practice
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Upcoming Events & Announcements |
Upcoming Events Save the Dates! Mark your Calendars!
February 19 after the service – Inspire Café Sunday
February 21 at 5:30 p.m. – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper followed by the Service of Ashes
March 5 after the service – Annual Congregational Meeting to approve the 2023 budget
More information about these events will be shared in the future.
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Inspire Team Message
On Sunday, February 19 the Inspire committee is hosting a Café Sunday. Please stay for lunch, followed by an opportunity to engage in exciting table conversations to help promote the life of our church to our community.
To our regular Zoom members, you are invited to participate in this opportunity. You may want to have your lunch prepared in advance, or you can take a few minutes after the service to go and get something before your discussion begins.
Mark your calendar!
With appreciation, the Inspire committee.
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Beginning of Lent
Come enjoy some pancakes and sweets before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. After a two year hiatus, the men are preparing a pancake dinner on Tuesday, February 21 for the congregation. Dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. Remember to bring your own plates, cups and flatware which will help minimize the cleanup. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. After dinner, there will be a Service of Ashes to mark the beginning of Lent. It is wonderful that we can be together again to celebrate!
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Movie Night
On Friday February 24, EMUC is launching Movie Nights. We are inviting people from the community to come to enjoy a good movie with their family. The first movie to be shown is Ghostbusters. The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7:00 p.m., leaving time to purchase some treats and get settled in seats. All are welcome. Come and help launch this project. Learn more about it at Café Sunday; perhaps you would like to help with this project!
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A Celebration of Life for Hermine Bingham’s sister, Enid Mitchell, will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m., - visitation at 10:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, 19 Viewpoint Avenue, Hamilton. Reception in the church hall will follow. |
Relief Appeal
The United Church of Canada is collecting financial donations for those impacted by the earthquake in Türkiye and northern Syria. You will find information and instructions on how you can donate – on-line, by phone, or by cheque - and how the funds will be used on the website at https://united-church.ca/
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February Fundscrip!
Our important fundraising program continues this month. There will be a gift card order placed on Sunday, Feb. 26, so please have all orders emailed to Joanne Hines or delivered to Tina in the office by Friday, Feb. 24. We will also take orders on Sunday, Feb. 26 after the service. Order forms can be found on the bulletin board near the office.
If you need an order form or information about the program, please contact Joanne Hines at twokids@rogers.com. Orders may be paid by e-transfer at emucdonation@outlook.com. Please indicate Fundscrip order in the message. Or cheques need to be made out to Erin Mills United Church and they can be left in the church mailbox or taken to Mike Ogilvie directly. Thank you for your support of this program.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
The Erin Mills Town Centre Mall is still accepting used gift cards for recycling. There is also a box at the church that Maryanna Williams has been able to check. Please consider recycling your used Fundscrip cards by placing them in the box or taking them to the customer service desk at the Erin Mills Town Centre.
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Office hours:
Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Tina works from home on Mondays.)
Tina takes a ½ hour lunch break sometime between 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Erin Mills United Church | 905-820-9466 | emuc.ca |
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