Announcements
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP HERE AT FIRST UNITED: Grief is a normal emotional response to significant loss. The abnormality of grief is frequently a consequence of the refusal to grieve or the inability of the grieving person to find those willing to care. Grief is universal and inescapable. To explore these feelings, we have started a Grief Support Group here at First United. The next meeting will be held on November 14th at 7:30 pm in Trinity Hall.
OUR YOUTH GROUP IS BACK IN ACTION!! All youth between the ages of 12 to 18 are invited to join us in Trinity Hall on Sunday nights between 7 and 9 pm for some exciting times. We will be having our Trunk or Treat tonight beginning at 5 pm with pumpkin carving in Trinity Hall followed by trunk or treating in our church parking lot at 6 pm. Bring whatever kind of vehicle you have! Decorate it for Halloween and bring some treats for the children. This is open to all ages, so dig out your costumes and join us for a spooky time! And if you didn’t know, Rev. Ian really loves chocolate!!
COMMUNITY SUPPER HELPERS NEEDED: If you have some extra time available on Wednesday, October 25th to help with the next Community Supper being held at Church of the Good Shepherd please speak to Rev. Ian. Two workers are needed for 11 am and three workers are needed for 2 pm.
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 October 30th. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
BOOK CLUB: The name of the book reading for November month is ‘The Faith of Queen Elizabeth: The Poise, Grace, and Quiet Strength Behind the Crown’ by Dudley Delffs. The next meeting will be on November 22nd. For more information on time and place, please contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS TODAY for children ages 3 to 11. We still need some teachers to help out. If you are interested, please speak to Rev. Ian. Registration forms for Sunday School are available in the foyer of the church or on our website www.firstuntedchurchmp.ca
HELP! USHERS NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers to join our ushering team. If you are able to help, please call the church office at 709-368-2194 or Jean Whelan at 709-765-0049. This is an opportunity for you to meet and interact with the congregation.
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.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
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.“
In Our Faith Community
TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH will be holding a Baked Bean and Bologna Supper served with bread, dessert, tea, coffee on Wednesday, November 8th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Cost is just $12 for Adults and $8 for Children. Please reserve your tickets by calling the church office at 709-834-4567, entertainment will follow.
JAMES UNITED 65th ANNIVERSARY DINNER CELEBRATIONS will be held on Friday, November 17th at 6:30 pm. There will be food, partying and live music featuring Wayne Button and Friends, Rachel Cousins. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at their church office, or by E-transfer at treasurer@stjamesuc.org or by Paypal. Deadline to get tickets is November 10th. For more information, contact their church office or email info@stjamesuc.org
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 ONLINE AUCTION will be held from October 23rd to November 2nd. Please visit www.bartlettauctions.com to register and/or to bid. Fore more information, please call their church office 709-834-4567.
If you would like to pick up a few items to help out Bridges to Hope and place in the foyer here at First United, your generosity to help feed the hungry would be most appreciated. The monthly item needed for November is crackers. Some ‘weekly flyer specials’ which would be useful for Bridges to Hope for the week of October 26th to November 1st are:
Colemans Kraft Dinner (12 pk) $9.99
Walmart Hereford Corned Beef $2.97
Dominion No Name Flour* (PC card) $2.99
No Frills Campbell’s Soup $0.99
Pipers Campbell’s Soup $0.99
Shoppers Colgate/Crest Toothpaste $0.88
Lawtons Kraft Dinner $0.97
Heinz Tomato Soup $0.79
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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