Announcements
FROSTY FESTIVAL ECUMENICAL CHURCH SERVICE: First United Church will be hosting the Frosty Festival Ecumenical Church Service on February 11th, 2024 at 4pm. There will be a reception after the service and we are asking for donations of cookies and sandwiches.
SENIORS LUNCHEON: The Official Board and the Youth Group of First United Church will be hosting a Seniors Luncheon on Sunday March 3rd, 2024 following the morning worship service. The menu will consist of homemade soup and sandwiches. We are limited to 100 people and the age requirements are 70 plus. Please call the church office at 709-368-2194 by February 21st to reserve your seat.
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the quilting Quilting Group is tomorrow evening, January 29th. The Quilting 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
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.The next meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 23rd in the Multipurpose Room. “Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.”
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.
BOOK CLUB: The next meeting of the Book Club will be held on January 31st, 2024. The name of the book reading for January month is ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus. For information on time and place, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
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.“
We welcome today into the Body of Christ, through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Joseph Noel MacDonald, son of Megan Martin and Noel MacDonald.
Thank you to the United Church Women for donating the Baptism Candle and the Children’s Bible.
Please Note: It is the policy of First United Church that pictures not be taken during the Sacrament of Baptism Ceremony. The Minister will be available after the service for pictures. Thank you for your co-operation.
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following Gifts and dedicate them to the Glory of God:
Local Fund
- In memory of Elaine Luther. From Madeline and Wayne Rideout.
Building Fund
- In memory of Elaine Luther. From the UCW.
THANK YOU: The family of the late Frank Whiteway would like to extend sincere thanks to the congregation of First United Church for their calls, cards and prayers during Frank’s final months, and for the messages of condolences after his passing. From Glen, JoAnne Whiteway and families.
In Our Faith Community
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, 58 Smallwood Drive will be hosting an Afternoon Card Party on Monday, February 5th at 2 pm. Please bring your own cards and baskets. Cost is $6 per person. All are welcome!
LADY COVE PRESENTS RAJATON, a world-renowned acapella Finnish group as they return for one night only, Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Holy Heart Theatre. For tickets call 709-579-4424.
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
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. The monthly items needed for January are peanut butter and/or cheese whiz. Other non-perishable food items are always welcome and appreciated! Some weekly “Flyer” Specials for January 25th to 31st, 2024 helpful for food hampers:
Walmart Colgate/Crest Toothpaste – $0.88
Colemans Clark Beans – $0.99
Pipers Maple Leaf Vienna Sausages – $0.99
Mr. Noodles – $0.66
Jacob’s Cream Crackers – 3/$5.00
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.
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- PO Box 921, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C8
- 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL
- firstunited@nf.aibn.com
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