UCW CHRISTMAS LIGHT SERVICE: Just a reminder of our UCW Christmas Light service tonight at 7 pm. Come share in the Christmas Light as we remember loved ones who are with us and those who live within our hearts.
Announcements
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Yay! We are happy to be able to have our Breakfast with Santa back again this year after the long Covid period. Bring the whole family on Saturday, December 9th from 8 – 10 am. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, toast, juice, tea and coffee. No presale tickets, just pay at the door, only $8 for adults and $5 for children
BOOK CLUB: The name of the book reading for December month is ‘Hollow Bamboo’ by William Ping. The last meeting before Christmas is Wednesday, December 13th. For information on time and place, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP HERE AT FIRST UNITED: Grief is a normal emotional response to significant loss that many of us experience when times are hard or we have had a significant loss. Have you been dealing with this emotion recently? Come and join us for a chat, a coffee and a listening ear here at First United. Sometimes it is very difficult to talk about how grief has affected us and lingers in our hearts. Next meeting will be held in January, date to be announced.
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.
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 is scheduled for Monday, December 4th. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
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.
Property Committee Roof Report – As some of you know, the church roof shingles were in very poor condition. In fact, we’ve been trying for the last two years to have them replaced. Finally, on August 2nd and 3rd, the shingles were replaced. The completed project had at cost of $31,000 or $250 per bundle of shingles. If you would like to help “keep the roof over our heads”, please consider donating a bundle or part bundle of shingles. All contributions, regardless of size, are graciously appreciated.
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 Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
- THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE acknowledges with thanks $2,945.00 received from the UCW Bakeless Bake Sale. Many thanks to all who contributed.
In Our Faith Community
COASTAL SOUNDS CHOIR ASSOCIATION are thrilled to announce, A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, Choral Concert and 10th Anniversary Cantata on Sunday, December 3rd at 7 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap. Tickets are $25, available at www.coastalsoundschoir.com. Donations for the Community Food Sharing Association greatly appreciated.
BROADVIEW RENEWAL AND SUBSCRIPTION: The United Church Broadview connects you to congregations across the country and informs you of United Church news locally, nationally and around the world. To renew or take out a subscription, please put $30 in an envelope marked “Broadview”, include your name and address and put it in the offering plate. Deadline to renew is December 10th.
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 Coffee Group will be holding a Christmas Bake and Craft Sale on Saturday, December 9th from 10 am to 1 pm in the Church Hall. All are welcome!
HEARTFELT THANKS FROM BRIDGES. Your generosity to help feed the hungry is much appreciated! 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. The monthly item needed for December is canned meat. Some ‘weekly flyer specials’ which would be useful for Bridges to Hope for the week of December 7-13th are:
Walmart Herbal Essence Shampoo $2.96
Sobeys Catelli Pasta 2/$3.00
Kraft Peanut Butter $5.77
No Frills Lantic Sugar $1.99
Dole Pineapple $1.29
Dominion No Name Evaporated Milk $0.99**
Colemans Pieces & Stems Mushrooms $0.99
** With PC Optimum Card
70th Anniversary Fundraisers
PEACE GARDEN UPDATE: To date the Peace Pole, all stones and benches have been donated. The updated total figure for the Peace Garden sits at $11,456.42. Our goal figure is $27,000. Thank you so much to all those who have so generously donated!! We are still accepting donations, which will all be recognized.
70th Anniversary
THANK YOU FROM THE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE: The 70th Anniversary Committee would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who made this year a great success! Hopefully, everyone enjoyed the celebrations and the memories!
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
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E-Transfers Now Possible
First United is now able to accept donations through e-transfer
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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
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