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February 5th, 2012
╬╬ For all the Churches who serve the community of God in the Greater Moncton area, and today for St. James Anglican Church, we pray to the Lord
Greeters today : Ruth Thornton and Albert Haley
Greeter Feb. 12th : Judy and Jim Laventure
Tellers Today : Kelly McInnis and Regina Cote
Tellers Feb. 12th : Nan Leger
Prayers and Sympathy of the congregation are extended to Debbie and John Ellison on the death of Debbie’s cousin, Ernest Mitchell of Sussex on January 31, 2012.
Scripture reading for Feb. 12th : 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30;
1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45.
Mountain View Announcements and Upcoming Events
Today: Annual General Meeting following the Service
of Worship in the Church Hall.
Monday: Property 7:00 p.m. Board Room
Tuesday:UCW General 1:30 p.m. Parlour
Christian Education 7:00 p.m. Board Room
Session 7:00 p.m. Room 9
Wednesday:Scrapbooking 9 a.m. –noon Board Room
Catherine Unit UCW 1:30 p.m. Parlour
Kitchen Party 7:00 p.m. Church Hall
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.
Thursday: Adult Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Church Hall
Choir 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Saturday - 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.
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Annual Reports: If you did not pick up your copy of the Annual Report last Sunday we have a few extra available in the Church Hall at the meeting. (One per family please).
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.
The UCW would like to remind you that boxes have been provided in the narthex for the donation/collection of used stamps, used eye glasses, and pop can tabs. We no longer collect used cards. We appreciate your support.
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.
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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.
Feb. 20th - Salisbury United Church Pancake Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Salisbury Lions Club on Peter St. in Salisbury. Enjoy pancakes, homemade baked beans, sausage, rolls, dessert and beverage. Adults $8, child under 12 - $4 or a family $20. Please come and join us!
Feb. 25th – The Message CD Launch Concert, St. Paul’s United Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10.00 and available from the church office or at the door.
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Laughter Yoga: Wednesdays 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
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. |
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