-Church News- Sunday, Feb.28th – 11:00 am – service will be held at Ocean View United Church, Broad Cove. Sunday, Feb.28th – 7:00 pm – service will be held at McDowell United Church, Western Bay. Tuesday, Feb. 23rd – 6:30 pm – the Committee of Stewards will meet downstairs at McDowell United Church. Tuesday, Feb. 23rd – 8:00 pm – the Official Board will hold their annual meeting downstairs at McDowell United Church. Wednesday, Feb. 24th – 7:30 pm – A Lenten Bible Study entitled Table Grace will be held downstairs at Ocean View United. Each week the Bible Study will alternate between Ocean View and McDowell. Thursday, Feb. 25th – 7:30 pm – the Music Forum group will meet downstairs at McDowell United. Sunday, Feb 28th – 1:30 pm – the congregation of Ocean View United Church will hold their annual congregational meeting downstairs at Ocean View United Church. There will be a potluck meal following the morning worship service and the meeting will begin at 1:30 pm. Those who will be attending the meal are asked to bring along a dish for the meal. Wednesday, March 3rd – 6:00 pm – A bus will be leaving McDowell United and proceeding to Ocean View United on route to Shearstown where the combined Choirs of Ocean View United, McDowell United and Rev. Cole will be participating in a 7:30 pm service. If you are interested in travelling on the bus, please contact Debbie Sellars at 598-2738 or Beverley Butt at 598-2532 before Sunday, February 28th. Sunday, Mar. 7th – 1:30 pm - the congregation of McDowell United Church will hold their annual congregational meeting downstairs at McDowell United Church. There will be a potluck meal following the morning worship service and the meeting will begin at 1:30 pm. Those who will be attending the meal are asked to bring along a dish for the meal. The McDowell United Church Trustee Board and U.C.W. takes this opportunity to thank all those who support their Pancake Supper on Tuesday. The McDowell United Church Trustee Board gratefully acknowledges a donation in memory of Violet Sellars from Robert & Christine Crummey. “Stepping Into Spring Ladies Walking Group”. Walking will take place again at Ocean View United Church on Tuesday, February 23rd from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. and Thursday February 25th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Ladies are reminded they must bring along a pair of indoor footwear for walking. All are welcome. For further details please contact Mrs. Isabelle Cole at 598-2943. Observer Renewal Time. Anyone interested in renewing their Observer subscription or starting a new one is asked to please notify Isabelle at 598-2943 before Feb. 26th. Subscription rates are $20.00 per year. For information concerning our Food Bank you may contact: Bonnie Crummey 598-2803 Sophie White 598-2595 Rev. Cole 598-2943. Please forward items for Church News to Darryl Butt by Thursday of each week. Thankful Giving If you’re following the World Development and Relief 2010 calendar,
this story relates to the theme for Lent Week 1: Live Thankfully. Paul and Laura Moore were lifelong members of Norwich United Church in southwestern Ontario, where they ran a successful seed company. Mr. Moore died in 2003 and Mrs. Moore in 2007. In their lifetimes they gave time and money to their congregation and to the Mission and Service Fund. They believed in the work supported through M&S—work that makes a difference in people’s lives. They believed in helping a whole community rather than funding an individual. When asked about his generosity to overseas missions, Paul said, “If I can’t go, then my money should.” The Rev. Heather McLean, Financial Development Officer for London and Hamilton Conferences, was pleased to know and work with the Moores over the years. She says, “The Moores’ gift to the work of the United Church is a wonderful affirmation of all who have been a part of their spiritual journey: Sunday school teachers; Norwich congregation and ministers; our overseas personnel; the Moores’ parents and grandparents; and their children, who understood that this bequest was important to them. Paul and Laura’s faith and generosity are being passed on to many others who will be touched by their legacy.” The Moores thought it was important to reach out and give back. They looked beyond themselves and they wanted the church to do the same. On their deaths they made a bequest to their congregation, with gifts to the Mission and Service Fund and World Development and Relief. Please follow the Moores’ example and give joyfully and thankfully to God’s mission through the Mission and Service Fund. We are a united church! This week, hold in your prayers
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