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Please Note: Masking is encouraged especially while moving around the church
‘HEARTFELT THANKS’ to Rev. Ian and members of the Men’s Club for their part in the funeral service of our son Darren. Thank you also to members of the congregation for your visits, donations and gestures of affection during our difficult time. From Doreen and Mike Bouzane.
Announcements
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
RECYCLABLES?
The Youth Group continues to collect beverage containers. They must be clean and without caps. Note this is only beverage containers for which deposits are paid. Donations can be dropped off at the church or at any Evergreen Recycling location using the automated system and the church phone number. (Closest locations are Waterford Hospital or Blackmarsh Road).
BUILDING FUND SUNDAY: The last Sunday of the month is designated as Building Fund Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer. if you would like to make a contribution. Thank you for your continued support.
WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: Now that we have resumed printing bulletins, you may dedicate a bulletin in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special event. If you would like to do so, please put your name and phone number for a specific date on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call the church office at 368-2194.
Worship Schedule
Worship Service
EVERY Sunday – 11 am
Bulletin
“We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather as the traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq. We are conscious of the long and painful history of relations between the Christian church, colonial settlement practices and the harm caused to these lands and peoples. May we always seek to live with respect on this land as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.“
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following donations and dedicate them to the Glory of God
Peace Garden Donations
A Verazzo Stone has been donated in loving memory of our son Darren. From parents Doreen and Mike Bouzane.
A Verazzo Stone has been donated in memory of our daughter Carla Elizabeth Martin. From Phyllis and Roland Martin.
A Verazzo Stone has been donated in memory of husband Thomas Stringer. From Audrey Stringer.
A Verazzo Stone has been donated in loving memory of husband, father and grandfather Ray Hayward. From Barbara, Peter, David and families.
In Our Faith Community
BRIDGES TO HOPE BAG TO SCHOOL 2023: We have the wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young students in our community through Bridges to Hope’s Bag to School Program, which we have supported for over a decade. Due to the extreme demand and rising costs to provide essential school supplies and equip these children for a successful academic year, they need to raise over $25,000 this year. Let’s come together as a church family to empower these students and demonstrate the true spirit of compassion and care. You can donate directly at www.bridgestohope.ca or put your donation in an envelope here at the church and note it is for this appeal.
United Church Bookstore & Gifts UCC East
320 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John’s, NL
UNITED CHURCH BOOKSTORE ONLINE: The United Church Bookstore has launched the bookstore for online shopping as well as in-person shopping at 320 Elizabeth Ave. To shop online visit https://ucceast.ca/shop
DAVID’S CHURCH HALL, 98 Elizabeth Avenue – Join Karla Pilgrim, Dominic Greene and Brian Way on Thursday, August 10th at 8 pm when this trio will perform a selection of country and gospel favourites. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 709-722-2382 or via email at stdavids@nfld.com
BURRY HEIGHTS DAY: Save the date of Saturday, September 16th, 2023 for Burry Heights Day. A time of fun, friendship and music. A time to experience the magic as you reminisce with old friends and meet new. More information will be announced as it becomes available.
Your generosity to help feed the hungry is much appreciated. The monthly item for August is Kid’s snacks – applesauce, granola bars, juice boxes, etc. Some ‘weekly flyer specials’ which would be useful for Bridges to Hope for the week of August 2nd to 9th are:
No Frills Campbell’s Soup $0.79
Sobeys Kraft Dinner 4/$5.00
Dominion Graves Apple Juice $0.99
Colemans Jade Mandarin Oranges 2/$3.00
Shoppers Colgate Toothpaste/bruss $0.99
Lawtons Ivory Bar Soap (10 x 90g) $3.99
Compliments Mustard $1.99
70th Anniversary Fundraisers
OUR ONLINE AUCTION is taking place AUGUST 11th to AUGUST 18th. Mark the date for our online auction fundraiser for the Peace Garden. Lots of great items to bid on. Items can be viewed and bid on at www.bartlettauctions.com during August 11th to 18th. Have a look at the items and help our fundraising effort for our beautiful Peace Garden and don’t forget to have a look at our Peace Garden that has been started outside the church.
PEACE GARDEN UPDATE: To date, all benches, 17 stones and general donations have been received for a total of $8,451.41. Verazzo Stones for the retaining wall can be purchased at $100 each in memory of loved ones or in celebration of anniversaries, graduations and birthdays etc. Benches have all been donated. General Donations of any amount towards the project are gratefully accepted and can also be made in memory or celebration of loved ones or events. All donations will be acknowledged. Thank you so much to those who have already donated♥♥
70th Anniversary Calendar of Events
- Sept.24, 2023 11 am dedication service with special speaker Rev Amanda Barnes, president of First Dawn Eastern Edge, followed with a Fellowship Hour
- Oct.21, 2023 6 pm Anniversary Dinner and Basket Walk at Cowan Heights United Church Auditorium
- Oct.22, 2023 11 am Anniversary Service with guest Speaker Rev. Faith March-MacCuish, former Minister of First United Church followed with a Fellowship Hour
If you know or someone you know has a story or a special event that happened at First United and would like to tell the congregation about it, please forward your story to Joan Winsor, email address joanwinsor59@gmail.com. These stories will be read during the service.
*We are looking for old photos of First United to put together a slide show for these services. Photos can be dropped off to the church or email them to the church. These stories will be read during the service. Please stay tuned for more information on the Anniversary Celebrations!!
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Donating to First United
Great News!
E-Transfers Now Possible
First United is now able to accept donations through e-transfer
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right from your bank account to firstunited@nf.aibn.com
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
- In-Person
- PAR
- e-transfer
- online
Note: If making a donation through e-transfer, please indicate your Envelope # (if you have one) and how you wish the funds to be used, i.e., Local Expenses, Building Fund, Mission & Service, Food Bank or Other. If you need to provide more detailed information, please send us an email.
- 709-368-2194 (office)
- PO Box 921, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C8
- 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL
- firstunited@nf.aibn.com
- If emergency call 709-730-7388
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SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Please note the church office will be open on Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 12 noon for the months of July and August.
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