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Announcements
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.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Karen will be offering an introductory course on the Book of Revelation starting this 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 this 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. We are looking for donations of cookies for the supper. Cookies can be dropped off in Trinity Hall from 10 to 12 am on the morning of March 4th. Thanks in advance♥♥
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. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from the church office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm or after 11 am Sunday service. We accept cash or cheque only.
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group is scheduled for tomorrow, 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 March month is ‘The Peace: A Warriors’s Journey’ by Romeo Dallaire. 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. Annual Reports were now past due if you haven’t already submitted your report. 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 tomorrow evening, 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.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
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:
Bulletin Fund
- In loving memory of mother and father ‘Susannah and Herbert Pippy’. From Florence and Dave Morrissey and family.
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
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Some confirmed dates for Holy Week Services to date are: Maudy Thursday Service at 7 or 7:30 pm at Cowan Heights United Church, Good Friday Service here at First United Church at 10:30 led by our UCW, Good Friday Walk at 1 pm – details to follow, Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Service at 8 pm at St. James United Church. More information to follow when we receive more information.
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 after the service.
THE UCW CENTENNIAL SERVICE celebrating 100 years of the United Church of Canada will be held at Wesley United Church this afternoon, March 2nd beginning at 3 pm. Everyone welcome.
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
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.
RESCHEDULED ECUMENICAL SERVICE: Due to the stormy weather, the Gospel Hymn Sing scheduled at the Salvation Army Citadel on Ashford Drive on February 9th had to be cancelled. It has been rescheduled for April 6th at 6:30 pm. All are 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 March is beans. Some weekly specials for the week of February 27th to March 5th helpful for food hampers:
Dominion Graves Apple Juice (with PC Optimum) $1.25
No Frills No Name Soups $1.00
Hereford Corned Beef $3.00
First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Donating to First United
Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
In-Person
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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 709-687-2147
Wednesday to Friday
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