ANNIVERSARY/THANK YOU SUNDAY TODAY: Don’t forget to join us in Trinity Hall immediately after today’s service for refreshments to celebrate our church anniversary and give thanks to many.
Announcements
MUSICAL EVENING WITH SHELLEY NEVILLE AND PETER HALLEY: We are excited to announce a concert with the very talented Shelley and Peter here at First United Church for Monday, November 4th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and will be available September 30th.
BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen is offering a Bible Study group here at First United on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Multipurpose Room. Readings for the session can be found on the table in foyer for those who would like to pick up a copy to study prior to the date.
CAN PROJECT REMINDER: Just a friendly reminder about our Can Project. Hope you have been able to put a few coins into your cans over the past summer months to help out! If you could please bring them in it would be most appreciated!! Many thanks to those of you who have already returned your cans.
TRUNK OR TREAT, October 27th, 5 pm: The Youth Group will be having their annual pumpkin carving in Trinity Hall and ‘Trunk or Treat’ in the church parking lot. Decorate your vehicle and bring some treats for the kids. All ages can participate! Come out for a ghoulish time!
GARDEN CAFÉ Help Needed! Don’t forget to join us in the Garden Café for tea/coffee before church service from 10 -10:45 am. We are looking for folks to help out in the café for setting up/clean up and serving of tea and coffee. Please speak to Carolyn Rice or someone in the café if you can help out!
UCW MEETING: The next meeting of our UCW is scheduled for Monday, October 21th in Trinity Hall at 12:30 pm. Remember to bring along a friend and please bring a bagged lunch for you and your friend. Tea and coffee provided. All women are welcome to join in for snacking and chatting and prayer!!!!
BOOK CLUB: The October meeting of the Book Club is scheduled for October 30th. The book for October month is ‘A Great Country’ by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. For more details, contact Pam Morgan at pmorgan@mun.ca or 709-691-0214.
QUILTING GROUP: The Quilting Group meets the first, third and fifth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. The next meeting will be October 21st. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
USHERS NEEDED!!!! Many on our usher teams have had illness over the past little while and are unable to continue their usher duties. We are in real need of several people. If you come to church on Sundays and are able to help in any way in being an usher, please speak to Sara Case on Sunday or contact her at 709-746-0935 or call the church office at 709-369-2194.
REMEMBRANCE DAY: We are looking for a list of people from our congregation who have served or are serving in the armed forces. We would like to acknowledge them on this special day. Please submit any names to church office.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
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.
RECYCLABLES?
Our Youth Group collects beverage containers for recycling. If you would like to drop off your beverage recycling at the church, here’s what can be recycled: aluminum can; plastic containers; glass bottles; steel cans; drink boxes (tetra); mini sips (drink pouches) etc. (Please wash out all bottles and remove all caps before dropping them off.) This is a great fund raiser for the youth and the Youth Group thanks you for your 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
SCHEDULE OF OUR UPCOMING SERVICES
October 20th 11 am – Anniversary/Thank You Sunday
October 27th 11 am – Worship Service
November 3rd 11 am – Communion Service
November 10th 11 am – Remembrance Day Service
November 17th 11 am – Worship Service
November 24th 11 am – Worship Service
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 Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
Local Fund
- In memory of Elizabeth Crewe from Vera Marshall, John and Freda Martin, John and Eileen Sullivan.
- In loving memory of our nephew, Dr. Wade Kean, who passed away in New Brunswick on September 13th, 2024 at the age of 68. A celebration of life will be held on October 20th, 2024 at the Elks Club, St. John’s. From Sam and Dorothy Melendy.
Building Fund
- In precious loving memory of Dorothy Francis. From daughter Elizabeth and grandson Scott. Forever loved and missed more every day!
In Our Faith Community
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION is having a Fall Fair and Morning Coffee on Saturday, October 26th from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Admission is $2.00. Morning coffee is $6.00. As well, there will be burgers and a drink available for $5.00.
FLIPPER DINNER JIMMY PRATT SOUP KITCHEN: The Jimmy Pratt Soup Kitchen, in the lower level of the former George Street United Church, will be offering Flipper Dinners with all the fixings, including tea, coffee and dessert on Tuesday, October 22nd. Take out @ 4:30 pm, Eat-in @ 5:30 pm. Tickets are $30 and must be paid in advance by Tuesday, October 15th. The number of available meals is limited. Please reserve your ticket by calling 709-726-8781 or 709-685-0066, or visit their office at 25 Buchanan Street, Monday to Friday between 8 am and 12 noon.
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
TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday, October 26th from 9:30 am until 1pm. Admission is $1.00. All are welcome!
BRIDGES TO HOPE: If you would like to pick up a few items to help out Bridges, please place donations in bin in the foyer here at First United. Bridges thanks all those who donate. The monthly item needed for October is canned milk. Some weekly flyer items helpful for food hampers for October 17th to October 23rd are:
Walmart Clover Leaf Tuna $0.97
Palmolive Dish Soap $1.86
No Frills Clover Leaf Tuna $0.99
Heinz Beans $0.99
Colemans Favorite Pieces/Stems Mushrooms $0.99
Dominion No Name Peanut Butter $2.99
No Name Soup $0.99
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