Friday Message and what's coming.

Friday Message

What's Coming!

September 14, 2018

Season: Creation

Rev. Kathi's Message

Our regular mid-week service is unique among the United Churches in the Mississauga area. Have you ever been curious about what we do at the church on Wednesday evenings?

It is a quieter, more intimate worship time. With prayer, scripture reading, a brief reflection and discussion about the reading. We always share communion, too.

This past week, we took advantage of the mild weather and moved a part of our worship outside for a prayer walk. Four stations were set up around the church property and, after each of us created a prayer intention, we moved at our own pace from station to station and prayed in a different way at each station.

One of the stops was the beautiful prayer garden on the north side of the church. The flowers are lovely this time of year and on the centre rock are 3 small figures of women in a meditation pose. Here we did a contemplative breathing prayer, focusing on a centering word or phrase.

Among the trees on the south side of the property a line was strung up and paper flags were pinned to the line. At this station we were invited to write our prayer on one side of a flag and draw a symbol for that prayer on the other.

The bright triangles were eye catching in the breeze.

At the circle of chairs in the back of the sanctuary we wrote about our prayer intention or drew a picture about it. It was a chance to use our creative minds in prayerful activity.

The fourth station was on Winston Churchill just south of the church. A pair of benches look over the neighbouring spillway, providing a rare glimpse of wilderness beauty in the middle of the city. Here we prayed in gratitude for those who have been a positive influence for us.

We gathered back in the sanctuary for communion before saying goodnight. It was great evening.

If you aren’t able to make Sunday morning worship or if you are looking for something a little different, come and join us at 6:45pm Wednesdays – we’d love to see you there.

Kathi

This Week at EMUC

Sunday September 16th

10:00 am: Worship and EMU Club

Responsive Reading: Psalm 19

Gospel: Mark 8: 27-38

Message: "A Breaking Heart"

After the service: Striders Hike to Mount Nemo

2:00 pm: Meet and Greet our refugee families in the lower hall

Tuesday September 18th

6:00 pm: Leadership Circle dinner and meeting

Wednesday September 19th

6:45 pm: Prayers and Communion

Thursday September 20th

7:00 pm: Chancel Choir

Next Sunday September 23rd: Cafe Sunday

What's Coming!

Transitions

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Donald Thomas Whitfield, on Tuesday, September 11. Don was the father of Jennifer Allen. Don often attended EMUC with Jennifer and Paul, longtime members of EMUC. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer, Paul and the entire family. A private family celebration of Don's life will be held.

Bridge Club

The EMUC Bridge Club starts a new season with the opening tournament and social on Friday, September 14th. A schedule of monthly match-ups alternating as host and guest keeps the play going until the closing party in June. Come out and meet the players. Newcomers and those interested in learning to play are welcome. Come register on Friday September 14th at 7:15 in the lower hall. For more details email [email protected]

NEW EMU CLUB/FAMILY ZONE AREA –

Resumes Sunday September 16 ^th

A new, more inclusive program for the children and families in our congregation. Children and families are invited to come and explore our new space, enjoy some quiet activities and experiment with some new storytelling technology. Please come visit and find out more about this exciting new model for children's programming.

STRIDERS HIKING GROUP

The EMUC Striders will meet in the Narthex and be ready to leave at 11:30 (This early departure will allow for those hikers interested in being back in time for the reception with the Syrian family) Carpooling will be arranged for those that need a lift and those that have space. Be sure to come with sturdy footwear, clothing to suit the weather, a water bottle and a snack for the trail.

And as stewards of our natural world, we will leave only footprints, and take only pictures.

NORTHWEST MISSISSAUGA CONSTITUENT GROUP Update :

Meet and Greet: Sunday September 16 ^th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the lower Hall at Erin Mills United Church. Please join the Northwest Mississauga Constituent group to meet the Nadaff family and Tarek Youzbashi and welcome them to Canada. They are looking forward to meeting more members of the community. Light refreshments will be served.

Cafe Sunday - Munch, Mingle and More

Worship on September 23rd will be an informal service. The sanctuary will be set up with tables and chairs to promote chatting and interaction after the service. Come for coffee! Reconnect with friends you may not have seen for a while, over lunch! Learn about what is happening at EMUC!. And join a 'think tank' to let us know what is important to you about EMUC,. This will be a casual and fun time!

Haiti School Project

Children of Hope Haiti is again collecting school supplies for the schools in Haiti are being. Refer to the poster at the back of the church and the box where you can place any supplies you wish to donate. The list of items needed can be found inside the box.

Deacon's Cupboard

If you are planning to make a donation to the Cupboard, spaghetti sauce is needed.

' 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 will be available the last Sunday of every month. The next order date is Sunday, September 30, 2018. Please see the display board at the back of the church or speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.

WHAT TO DO WITH USED GIFT CARDS?

Your used gift cards may be placed in a small box on the Visitors table beside the photocopier room. Mary Anna Williams will ensure they are dropped off at the Town Centre for recycling.