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.
SUNDAY
SCHOOL APPEAL: We are looking for volunteers for a
Sunday School Superintendent so we can get our Sunday School up and running
again! Please speak to Rev. Ian if you are interested!
Announcements
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.
TICKETS! TICKETS! COME GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY DINNER: Tickets are selling! Please join us for our Anniversary Dinner on October 21st being held at Cowan Heights United Church. Tickets are available at the church office. Cost is $30 per ticket. Come join us for a memorable time.
BOOK CLUB: Calling all book lovers!! Our Book Club meets monthly to discuss the book of the month. The book for September month is ‘The Book of Lost Friends’ by Lisa Wingate. Contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca for information on location and times. New members always welcome!
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 2nd. All levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Pam Morgan at 709-691-0214 or pmorgan@mun.ca
‘TOGETHER WE CAN PROJECT’: Just a reminder that cans for our Youth Group Can Project fundraiser are now due back. Great chance to get rid of those extra coins hanging around in your pockets or window sills, etc. The Youth Group thanks you in advance for all your donations!
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?
The Youth Group continues to collect beverage containers. They must be clean and without caps. Note this is only beverage containers for which deposits are paid. Donations can be dropped off at the church or at any Evergreen Recycling location using the automated system and the church phone number. (Closest locations are Waterford Hospital or Blackmarsh Road).
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.
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 parents John and Malinda Menchenton. From Madeline and Wayne Rideout.
- In loving memory of dad Harvey Smith. From Sharon and Roger.
Building Fund
- In memory of Harvey Hodder. From Pearl and family.
Peace Garden Donations
- A Verazzo Stone has been donated in celebration of our two grandchildren, Scarlet and Kellen. From Bruce and Joan Winsor.
In Our Faith Community
COWAN HEIGHTS UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL FALL FAIR is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, from 10am–4pm. Featuring African Cuisine, paintings, artwork, cemetery saddles, freeze-dried candy, jewelry, knitted goods, pillows, quilts and other sewing items, dog/cat bandanas/bowties, soaps, mummers, baked goods, preserves, Scentsy, Mary Kay, children’s books, and more. The Men’s Club will be selling their homemade soup and roll at 11:30am for $5.
COCHRANE STREET UNITED CHURCH FALL PLANT AND HARVEST SALE is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Visit them on the patio at 81 Cochrane Street to check out indoor & outdoor plants, chutneys, relishes, jams and marmalades! If you have any questions, please contact their church office by Tuesday, October 3, at info@cochranestreetuc.com or 722-3023.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD-ADULT DAY PROGRAM, BISHOPS GARDENS is now open and accepting new participants. This is a drop-in service, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm for adults 55 years of age or older in the community, either independent or those who need family support. The Neighbourhood provides fun and compelling activities for participants. For more information, call 709-327-7085 or email info@visittheneighbourhood.com
GOWER STREET BLOCK PARTY: The Anglican Cathedral, The Basilica, Gower Street United Church and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church invite everyone to the annual Gower Street Block Party on September 24th from 12:30 to 3 pm. Join us on Gower Street, in front of the Anglican Cathedral, for live music, entertainment for kids and adults and of course, some food for all. The Gower Street Block Party will be a free community event. Rain date: October 1st.
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
Your generosity to help feed the hungry is much appreciated. The monthly item for September is canned soup. Some ‘weekly flyer specials’ which would be useful for Bridges to Hope for the week of September 20th to 27th are:
No Frills Kraft Dinner $0.99
Hereford Corned Beef $2.99
Colemans Maple Leaf Vienna Sausages 4/$5.00
Dominion No Name Evaporated Milk** $0.99
** Member price
Sobeys Hunts Pasta/Tomato Sauce $0.97
70th Anniversary Fundraisers
PEACE GARDEN UPDATE: To date all benches have been donated and we require only three more stones. The updated total figure for the Peace Garden sits at $11,156.42. Our goal figure is $27,000. Thank you so much to all those who have so generously donated!!
70th Anniversary Calendar of Events
- Oct.21, 2023 6 pm Anniversary Dinner and Basket Walk at Cowan Heights United Church Auditorium
- Oct.22, 2023 11 am Anniversary Service with guest Speaker Rev. Faith March-MacCuish, former Minister of First United Church followed with a Fellowship Hour
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