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Announcements
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen will be offering an introductory course on the Book of Revelation starting on Wednesday, March 5th at 10:30 am in the Multipurpose Room. No prior knowledge is needed. If anyone would like a printout of the text to read and mark up, please let Rev. Karen know.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: We will be having a pancake supper here at First United Church in Trinity Hall on Tuesday, March 4th, 5 to 7 pm. Supper menu is pancakes, bologna, sausages, dessert, juice, tea and coffee. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Pay at the door.
KEVIN COLLINS CONCERT with special guests ‘The Right Fit’ here at First United Church: Come and enjoy an evening of uplifting and encouraging music by our very own Kevin Collins and guests on Saturday, April 12th at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $30. Because we have had so many inquiries about tickets for the concert, we are selling tickets now. Tickets can be purchased from the church office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. We accept cash or cheque only.
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for Monday, March 3rd. The group meets the first, third and fifth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
BOOK CLUB: The Book Club meets once a month. The book for discussion for February month is ‘The Hazelborne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club’ by Helen Simonson. The next meeting is February 26th. For more information please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
UPCOMING CONCERT – PETER AND RONALDA MACDONALD – FRIDAY, MAY 2ND HERE AT FIRST UNITED CHURCH – SAVE THE DATE. More information to follow.
OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is tentatively scheduled for March 23rd. We are always looking for new members to help out on the Board. We are asking all committee chairs to have their Annual Reports to the office by February 28th. Any questions about helping out on our Board, please speak to our Board Chair, Joan Winsor. Thanking everyone in advance!
ELECTED MEMBERS TO FIRST DAWN EASTERN EDGE
REGIONAL COUNCIL: A Community of Faith is responsible for electing members to Regional Council. If anybody from our congregation is interested in being elected for membership, please speak to Joan Winsor. Information on responsibilities and duties of elected members can be found posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
MEN’S CLUB MEETING: Our next Men’s Club meeting is scheduled for March 3rd in Trinity Hall at 5:30 pm, supper at 6 pm. All men welcome!
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.) The Youth Group thanks you for your support.
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.
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:
Donations in memory of Pearl Smith:
- Sandra Hillyer and John Ryan
- Cyril and Roberta Ivany
- Aubrey and Glenys Squires
2025 WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: If you would like to dedicate a bulletin in 2025 in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special event, please fill in your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call the church office at 368-2194.
In Our Faith Community
LEADERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT FIRST DAWN EASTERN EDGE REGION: volunteer leaders are needed to help plan and lead children and youth at the region. If you are interested in helping plan and offer leadership with Children or Youth at the regional meetings in Corner Brook, NL, May 2-4, 2025, please contact Rev. Catherine (CStuart@united-church.ca) or Rev. Rebecca (rebecca.pike@nl.rogers.com) by March 2nd, 2025.
THE UCW CENTENNIAL SERVICE celebrating 100 years of the United Church of Canada will be held at Wesley United Church on Sunday, March 2nd beginning at 3 pm. Everyone welcome.
THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel on Ashford Drive on Friday, March 7th beginning at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served following the service.
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
GOWER STREET UNITED CHURCH HYMN SING: Everyone is invited to join Gower Street United Church for a special Hymn Sing on February 23rd at 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
ITEMS FOR BRIDGES TO HOPE: If you would like to pick up a few items to help out Bridges, please place donations in the bin in the foyer here at First United. The monthly item needed for February is 1 litre Juice. Other non-perishable food items are always welcome and appreciated! Some weekly specials for the week of February 20th to 26th helpful for food hampers:
Coleman’s Favorite Mandarin Oranges 5/$5.00
No Frills Palmolive Dish Liquid $1.25
Sobeys Catelli Pasta Sauce 4/$5.00
Bridges to Hope January statistics: In January, Bridges distributed 667 hampers reaching a total of 1426 individuals, supporting 84 seniors, providing food assistance to 449 children which represents 31% of total visits. Sustaining this level of demand would not be possible without our supporters like you. Some most-needed items are flour, cooking oil and spreads for breads (peanut butter, jam).
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Donating to First United
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
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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
- If emergency call 709-687-2147
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