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Laughter Yoga: Wednesdays Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 7-8 PM at the Stilesville Campus, 1270 Gorge Rd., Stilesville. Children are welcome. $5/session. Please confirm by calling Visions United church office at 384-0843.
Other upcoming Events
Support to Single Parent Inc.'s Soup Fest, Jan. 31st, 2012. Tickets at Reads Newstand (Main St. & Riverview) & Timothy's World Coffee on Main St. After Jan. 9th, tickets will also be available at Support to Single Parents Inc.'s new office at the Peace Centre.
Feb. 4th – Pancake Breakfast, Bethel Presbyterian Church, 600 Coverdale Rd., Riverview. 8 -11 a.m.Start your day with a tasty breakfast as we are once again hosting a pancake breakfast during Riverview’s Winter Carnival. It is more than just pancakes! Sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans, juice, tea/coffee are all on the menu. Proceeds are going to the West Riverview School Breakfast Program Cost $6.00 (adults) $3.00 (children) children 3 & under eat free!
Feb. 11th – Open House Crandall University, 1:00-3:30 p.m. (storm date Feb. 18th ). To register visit: www.crandallu.ca or call 1-888-968-6228.333 Gorge Road, Moncton NB.
Every year on the 22nd of February, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world celebrate World Thinking Day. It’s a day when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts think of each other and give thanks and appreciation for the international friendship they find in our Movement. The theme for World Thinking Day 2012 is “we can save our planet”. Tidewater Area Girl Guides are walking Main St. on February 25th, 2012. They will leave City Hall Moncton at 1 p.m. and end at Highfield Square.
January 29th, 2012
╬╬ For all the Churches who serve the community of God in the Greater Moncton area, and today for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, we pray to the Lord
Greeters today : Ruth and Fred Blacklock
Greeter Feb. 5th : Ruth Thornton and Albert Haley
Tellers Today : Elizabeth & Bill Godfrey, James Mullin
Tellers Feb. 5th : Kelly McInnis
Prayers and Sympathy of the congregation are extended to Elmer and Harriet Scott and family on the death of Elmer’s brother, Allison Scott of Bathurst, on January 22nd, 2012.
Scripture reading for Feb. 5th : Isaiah 40:21-31;
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
Mountain View Announcements and Upcoming Events
Monday: Book Club 1:30 p.m. Board Room January’s book is Still Alice by Lisa Genova. All are welcome
Wednesday: Session 7:00 p.m. Board Room
Thursday: Adult Fellowship & Luncheon 10:00 a.m. Church Hall
Choir 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Today we are hosting our 5th Community Dinner. Thank you for your ongoing support of this worthwhile project of your Outreach Committee. If you are interested in becoming more involved in this endeavour, please speak to Sheila Huntley or Sheila Hoyt. The planning and the preparation for this dinner is not difficult and is very rewarding work.
Next Sunday: (Feb. 5th)-Annual General Meeting. There will be a lunch preceding the meeting. People with surnames A-K are asked to bring sweets, a fruit tray or a vegetable tray; surnames L-Z are asked to bring sandwiches.
Annual Reports: Pick up your copy of the Annual Report
(One per family please) available in the Narthex and
bring it back with you next week for the Annual meeting.
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February 8th, 2012, Kitchen Party at Mountain View United Church, 85 MacBeath Ave., Moncton, in the Church Hall. 7:00 p.m. Featuring members of the congregation along with invited guests. Parking available in hospital parking lot. Everyone is welcome. Any questions, please call Paul Hebert 859-9302. Admission is $5.00 at the door.
Feb. 11th : Valentine’s Fling for all ages here at Mountain View. Potluck & Dance. 5:00-9:00 p.m. Please note it would be greatly appreciated if possible to have any hot food items were in slow cookers. We are pleased to announce that Jonny & The Moondawgs -- old time Rock and Roll-- will be featured at our Dance.
February 21st, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Mountain View United Church, 85 MacBeath Ave., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pancakes, maple syrup, sausages, baked beans,
coleslaw, dessert, tea/coffee. UCW Bake Table.
Adults: $7.00; Children ages 6-12: $3.50;
Children under 6: free.
Applications for both Maritime Conference and General Council Youth Forum are available and anybody interested can contact Kari Bryenton for further details.
OBSERVER NOTE: Please be advised that the Observer Envelopes in the box of church envelopes has the wrong price of $15.00, the correct subscription price should be $20.00. Subscriptions/renewals due 30/03/12.
2011 TAX RECEIPTS are now available in the narthex.
Church Envelopes: If you wish to have church envelopes please fill out a pew card, or give the office a call at 857-4817. Par (Pre-Authorized Remittance) brochures are available in the narthex.
Grocery Cards-Co-op, Sobeys & SuperStore available in varying amounts. We now have Co-op Certificates that can be used at their gas bar and at the store. January profit $296.00.
Please remember to save your postage stamps and put them in the box in the narthex. They are sent to the Canadian Bible Society.
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Session Notes
Volunteer drivers needed to drive people in the congregation to and from church. Sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex. Thank you for helping with the needs of our church.
Need a drive to church? The Session of Mountain View would like to know, please call the office at 857-4817 and leave your name.
Please Note: Cards go out for any occasion to the congregation on behalf of Session and Rev. Mary. Requests to have these cards sent out can be directed to Mary Hebert 859-9302 or the church office 857-4817.
Outreach Committee Programs
*The Breakfast Program, at Queen Elizabeth School, volunteers needed. If you are able to help please speak to Sheila Huntley or Sheila Hoyt.
*Queen Elizabeth Literacy Program, volunteers also needed for a few hours one morning per week. For more information or to submit your name please contact Vera Sweezey 852-3597 or e-mail: vsweezey@nb.sympatico.ca
*Ryan’s Well, a donation can is on the table in Narthex. We appreciate your commitment to this worthwhile cause to build new wells in Africa to supply clean water to the community.
United Church Upcoming Events
Feb 5th - Covenanting service for Ruth Gamble, DLM; the Northumberland Pastoral Charge; & Chignecto Presbytery will be held at 2:30pm at Sunrise Trinity United Church, 3849 Route 6 in Amherst Head. Take exit 3 at Amherst for Route 6 EAST toward Tatamagouche. The church is just over 20 km (about 20 minutes) from Amherst on Route 6 east. A reception will follow the service. All are welcome.
Feb. 18th - Visions United Pancake Breakfast, 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the former Stilesville Church property, 1270 Gorge Rd., Pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, toast, muffins, tea, coffee & juice all for a free-will offering. Baked goods for sale prepared by members of the UCW.
Feb 18th - “NEW TO YOU” SALE, 9 a.m. –noon. Find out what can be New For You! Clothing, Footwear, Accessories. For All Ages. St. Paul’s United Church,404 Cleveland Ave., Riverview. |
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