Friday Message and what's coming.

Friday Message

What's Coming!

February 8, 2019

Season: Epiphany/Ordinary Time

This Week at EMUC

Sunday February 10th:

10:00 am: Black History Month Service; Speaker-Adele Halliday; Soloist - Allan Cobham

Scripture: Psalm 78: 1-7

Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-16

Message: "Sharing our Stories"

Monday February 11th:

Tuesday February 12th:

6:45 pm: Leadership Circle Meeting

Wednesday February 13th:

2:00 pm: Circle of Friends

6:45 pm: Prayers and Communion service led by Joanne Hedge

Thursday February 14th:

7:00 pm: Chancel Choir

Friday February 15th:

Next Sunday February 17th: Worship Service at 10 am

Kids' Zone program for young children available during worship

Refugee Sponsorship Fundraising Appeal Update

Target: $ 10 000

Total amount raised to date: - $9,496

We are very close to reaching our fundraising goal of $10,000 dollars thanks to your generosity. Nadeem and his family, and Tarak are all grateful for everything that you have done to welcome them and help them to adjust to their new life in Canada. Nadeem has secured a probationary position in I.T. and is proud to be able to contribute to the family’s support. Tarak continues to volunteer as an interpreter and mentor other new comers. He is anxious to find meaningful work. Thank you for your generosity and continuing support of the Refugee Sponsorship Fund.

What's Coming!

Black History Month Service

EMUC will be holding a special service on Feb. 10th at 10 am celebrating Black History month. Adele Halliday, Team Leader Discipleship and Witness at the national office of the United Church will be speaking. Her responsibilities include Intercultural Ministry and Disabilities Ministries. There will also be special music provided by a guest vocalist, Allan Cobham. After the service stay for conversation and special treats provided by the organizing committee. Plan to be here!

ATTENTION BOOK LOVERS AND AVID READERS!

There are some EMUC members who are interested in forming a third EMUC Book Club. Please sign up on the list at the back of the church or contact either Sandy Hayes (905-820-4437) or Karen Colwell (905-891-1746) , if you would like to join in or learn more about forming a new book club so that we can gauge the interest and numbers.

In recognition of Black History Month, please read The Gospel Truth by Caroline Pignat. Books are available on Sunday and e-books can be signed out from the Mississauga Library. The initial meeting will be Tuesday February 26 ^th , when members will discuss The Gospel Truth, determine a regular day, time and functioning of the book club meetings. A reading list will be discussed.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Erindale United Church is hosting the World Day of Prayer March 1, 7:30 pm. There is a planning session February 11 at 7:30 at Erindale and they are looking for at least one volunteer from each church to help with the planning process. Erindale UCW is hosting the event and are hoping for a volunteer from each church to help in this aspect. Please confirm your attendance by calling Erindale UC, (905) 277-3656.

COMFORT KITS

We will be collecting travel size toiletry items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, lotions, shampoo etc.) for the Open Door for distribution in early March. Please bring your items to the church. There will be a box suitably labelled for drop-off of the items. Thank you.

LOAVES AND DISHES

Tourtieres, turkey pot pies and shepherd's pies are ready for pickup in the EMUC kitchen after the service on Sunday.

An order sheet is on the sign-up bulletin board at the back of the church. Please place your orders there.

' FUNDSCRIP' PROGRAM

FUNDSCRIP is an innovative fundraising program that asks you to purchase gift cards in order to pay for regular items you buy every month. A percentage of the cards purchased through FUNDSCRIP is donated back to our church.

Order forms for gift cards are available the last Sunday of every month. The next order date is Sunday, February 24th. Speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.