Friday Message and what's coming

Friday Message

What's Coming!

August 23, 2019

Ordinary Time

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Rev. Kathi's Message

I think I have mentioned here before that I like to collect quotes. Yesterday I came across this one from the American motivational speaker Jim Rohn: "You are the average of the five people in your life with whom you spend the most time." That made me pause.

He's has a point. The people we spend the most time with influence our dreams, goals, actions, self-esteem, opportunities, and values.

Think about your "Top 5." Do they:

· Inspire you,

· Challenge you,

· Teach you,

· Advocate for you,

· Love you,

· Think of you,

· Push you,

· Trust you,

· Embolden you,

· Mentor you,

· Sustain you,

· Guide you,

· Enliven you,

· Deepen you,

· Dare you,

· Awaken you...

...to more than you believed possible for yourself? If so, hold them close. If not, make some changes. Build a team that brings out the best in you. We are meant to do life together, as a team, joined together by a loving God who is FOR every one of u s.

Peace, Kathi

This Week at EMUC

Sunday August 25th:

10:00 am: Worship led by Rev. Kathi

Guest musician: Eran Rozen

Epistle Lesson: Jeremiah 1: 4-10

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 6: 9-13 (Modern English Version)

Message: "The Lord's Prayer, Part Four: Give us this day our daily bread"

Monday August 26th:

Tuesday August 27th:

6:45 pm: Leadership Circle meeting

Wednesday August 28th:

Noon: Worship and Music Committee Meeting

6:45 pm: Prayers and Communion

Thursday August 29th:

Friday August 30th:

Saturday August 31st:

Next Sunday September 1st: Service at 10 am. Rev. Kathi leads worship.

What's Coming!

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday

9:30 am - 12:30; 1:30 - 4:00 pm

JINGTAMOK: THE RIVERWOOD INDIGENOUS SOCIAL

There will be a special event happening on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at The Riverwood Conservancy, 4300 Riverwood Park Lane in Mississauga. Learn about traditional Indigenous teachings with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, enjoy drumming & dancing and shop with a variety of arts and crafts vendors. If you plan to attend, please register at theriverwoodconservancy.org

YOUTH SURVEY

The United Church of Canada has posted a short survey for young people to answer. The purpose of the survey is, as they put it: " You raised your voices at GC43 – young people want a voice in The United Church of Canada. We’re listening. Complete this quick survey (just nine questions!) to help us better understand how we can support the participation of young people in the life of the church. You don’t need to answer any personal questions – just let us know how you want to Be the Church."

The survey is open to submissions until August 28, 2019 .

MISSISSAUGA FOOD BANK

If you're 18 or older and want to make a difference in your city, The Mississauga Food Bank is looking for volunteer Home Delivery Drivers .

In this role, you'll deliver healthy, nutritious food to neighbours whose mobility challenges prevent them from going to their local food bank.

Do you like to drive? Do you like meeting new people? Then this volunteer position is for you!

THE BIG DIG - ATTN: GARDENERS

The second half of September will be a good time to lift some of the perennials from the garden under the sign for sale next May. Help is needed as follows:

1) 12" plastic pots. Nothing smaller. Set aside for now.

2) Review sign up sheet at back of church. Week day or weekends. There will be various tasks. Dates to be determined.

3) One used tarp 10' x 12' approx. to use as a work area beside the garden. Contact me directly.

Thank you, Mary Anna Williams

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HAITI

Again this year there is a request for school supplies to be donated to the schools supported by Children of Hope Haiti. The list is at the back of the church with the update poster including pictures and annual report. In the past you have been extremely generous. The teachers of each school receives the supplies directly. The deadline for donations is September 30th. Thank you for your continuing support. Mary Anna Williams.

'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 August 25th. Speak to Joanne Hines if you have any questions about the program.