Sunday July 17th

Slow Down

It is summertime. So, how are you doing with slowing down? For many people it is very hard to slow down. But it is so very important for our physical, mental and spiritual health. This is the time to do it.

Join us on Sunday as we do some slowing down and think about other ways to... just... slow... down.

During the 10 AM in person service, we will be celebrating communion. It has been a while since we did this together. All are welcome!

 Watch Sunday's Service Online, Live @ 9:00 AM EDT

Join us in live, online worship this Sunday at 9:00 am. 

You can find the service on Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel.

The service will be saved at both locations through the week.  

 Join us for In-Person Worship @ 10:00 AM



Email Jenny Morrison if you would like to join our volunteer team and

help us provide a safe and warm welcome to all who gather.

Pro tip: Arrive before 9:50 am to enjoy a warm beverage and cookie at your seat!

News

Camp Week Two

Let's Get Active!

We have had another amazing week of camp! Lots of fun was had playing Gaga Ball, hitting up the splash pad, doing crafts and playing games. We are looking forward to next week when our theme is "Heroes Among Us". Our Camps are currently full for the summer, but you can add your children to the waitlist.

Don’t have a camper but want to support this ministry?

You can…

• "Sponsor-a-camper" with a financial donation through our regular donation channels (please note that it is a "camp donation")



• Continue to pray for safety, health and wellbeing of all involved in our camp programs this summer.

• Make an in-kind donation of craft materials (old CDs/DVDs, toilet rolls, empty milk/juice cartons, empty water bottles, etc), activity supplies (skipping ropes, bean bags, hula hoops, etc).

We are also in need of snacks for the campers. We are hoping for the following items:

Big Boxes of individually bagged chips

Rice Krispies Squares (80 individual squares)

3 Big Boxes of Goldfish

Fruit 2 Go (80 individually wrapped)

Bear Paws (80 individually wrapped)

Drop off at the church as you are able! Thank you for your continued support of our summer camp!

Friday July 22nd @ 5:00 PM

Our next Food Truck Friday event is next week! Come on out for food, fellowship and fun. 

Don't miss this delicious event!

Bring your friends and neighbours. All are welcome to join us!

Friday July 22nd @ 6:30 PM

Come for the food trucks, stay for the movie! 

Join us to watch a movie on the big screen. Pyjamas, pillows and stuffed animals are always welcome.

This month we will be watching Luca the 2021, coming of age film about a young sea monster boy on a life changing land adventure.

Wednesdays at 8:00 PM

Thirty minutes of fresh air for your soul. Join us on Zoom and enjoy a reading, a prayer, some music and a guided meditation. Email the office here to get the link to join us each week.

We will be continuing Mid-Week Breath through the month of July. In August, you can look out for weekly resources to help you take time on your own for a mid week breath.

We are blessed at Norval United with many dedicated volunteers and staff. Some of the people you know and see often and others work behind the scenes. 

Over the next few months we will be highlighting some of the folks at NUC. 

Keep a look out each week to meet someone new!

This week, we introduce you to....

Kenda Oribhabor

Camp Director

We asked Kenda some questions so you can get to know her and her role at Norval United.

What is one word that describes you?

Bubbly

What are you reading or listening to or watching?

I am re-watching Grey's Anatomy and I've just finished reading Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky for the third time

How long have you been connected to NUC?

I have been connected to NUC since 2004 when I was baptized there.

What brought you to NUC?

My family was a part of the NUC community and then once I was born, I was automatically introduced to it.

What is your favourite thing about the NUC community?

The friends and the people that you meet through the community events

What is your role at NUC?

I am one of the four members of the NUC Camp Leadership Team

What is one thing people would find surprising about you?

I love trying new things even though I am terrified of change!

If you could be a kitchen utensil, what would you be and why?

I think that I would be a dessert spoon, not just because they are my favourite utensil ever, but also because are comfortable since we start out with 'little' spoons when we're younger and they are easier to use. However, I don't think I am as efficient as a fork or as aggressive as a knife may seem. 

What is your favourite thing to talk about?

I absolutely love talking about the world and people, and human interaction because I think that is such an interesting part of being human. 

From our Mailbox

We recently hosted a Community Living's Celebration of Life for members of their community that they lost over the last couple years. It was a blessing to host, and we wanted to share this lovely letter we received from them. 

Ways to Serve

We are looking for folks who can help provide treats for Sunday morning's in person service. You can bake, pick up treats from the store, we even love the last minute run to Tim's for Tim Bits.  

We love sharing coffee and treats on Sunday morning before and after the service. If you would like to help provide treats for a Sunday morning, you can email Jenny in the office. You can bring them for a specific week or drop them off at the church to be stored in the freezer.

Sunday Morning Volunteers

Baking not your thing?  Do you like to connect with people?  We need people to serve coffee, tea and treats on Sunday Mornings.  We will teach you everything you need to know to make the job nice and easy. If you would like to help out.  We are thankful for Bruce and Heather who have served up Sunday treats for us for quite a while.  They are hoping to take a break over the summer.  If you can help, contact Jenny in the office.

Other Opportunities to Serve

Here are a few other excellent opportunities:

Kids' Church Leadership (help run an activity with our kids on Sunday) 

Welcome Team (a great way to get to know people)

In-Person AV Team (help run the tech in the Sanctuary)

Food Truck Fridays (help set up and welcome/engage the community)

Consider these or other ways you feel called to participate in the life and work of NUC! Contact Jenny Morrison in the office at 905 877 6122 or by email.

Here are some recent prayer requests

We pray for Elaine van Doorn's mom, Marg, as she settles into her new home at Woodhall in Brampton. 

We continue to pray for Ron Smith and family as they mourn the loss of his sister.  

We give prayers of thanks for another successful week at camp and ask for prayers for the rest of the sessions. 

Vicki Richardson has asked for prayers for her son Alex and daughter in law Stephanie and the entire Campbell family on the passing of Stephanie's father last week

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