Friday Message and what's coming

Friday Message

What's Coming!

October 4, 2019

Creation Time

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Rev. Kathi's Message

T here are just over two weeks remaining in the Federal Election and all of the parties are doing their best to convince you that their candidate is the best one to lead our country for the next four years.

Unfortunately, this campaign has also seen the usual mudslinging, misdirections and accusations. With all the noise, it can be hard to discern just what each party really stands for.

The United Church of Canada doesn’t direct its members how to vote. But the church does provide some information to help you define your priorities, engage with local candidates and make your choices. You can find all of this on the United Church website: www.united-church.ca

select the “faith” button and follow the link to Faith and Politics.

Engaged citizenship is part of Christian discipleship.

Now more than ever, all faith voices need to be heard in the political process.

Kathi

This Week at EMUC

Sunday October 6th:

10:00 am: Worship led by Rev. Kathi

Time for all ages question:

"If you had to choose an image for the size of your faith, what image would you use?"

Epistle Lesson: 2 Timothy 1: 1-14

Gospel Lesson: Luke 17: 5-10

Message: "Faith Enough"

After the service: Music Meeting

Monday October 7th:

Tuesday October 8th:

Wednesday October 9:

2:00 pm: Circle of Friends

6:45 pm: Prayers and Communion

8:00 pm: Rental Assist Team - David Arnold

Thursday October 10th:

12:30 pm: Minister Lectionary Study Group

7:00 pm: Chancel Choir

Friday October 11th:

Saturday October 12th:

Next Sunday October 13th: Thanksgiving Sunday

Service at 10 am. Rev. Kathi leads worship.

What's Coming!

WOMEN FOR WOMEN

A 'Ghost Walk' will take place in downtown Oakville on Friday, October 18th. All interested women are invited to meet at EMUC at 6:45 pm to carpool to the Oakville Historical Society's cottage. The walk starts at 8:00, runs about 1 hour and is followed by light refreshments back at the cottage. Cost is $12. Dress for the weather as the walk is only cancelled for thunder or lightning. Please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Cathy Scattergood.

THE DEACON’S CUPBOARD IS RUNNING ONCE AGAIN

The Deacon’s Cupboard will be collecting winter coats this fall. They will be given to their clients that are in need of warm outer wear next winter. There is a special need for children's outerwear for children 10 years and younger. Please check all donations to be sure they are clean and in good repair. This notice gives you time to wash or dry clean them. We will be collecting the items starting October 16th. Thanks, in advance for sharing the warmth and caring we have at Erin Mills United Church.

The Cupboard is currently low on canned meats (chicken, ham, tuna, salmon), instant coffee and peanut butter, if you are considering a food donation.

'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 October 27th. Speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.