Anyone interested in attending Confirmation classes are ask to please contact Rev. Cole by Sunday, March 21^st.

The Ocean View United Church Trustee Board have set up a special “Repair the Church Building Fund” to receive donations to carry out some planned work on the Church building. Donations may be made to this fund in honour of or in memory of. Please forward your donation to Mr. Eric Slade, Treasurer of the Ocean View United Church Trustee Board. Please indicate on the envelope “Repair the Church Building Fund” and if your donation is in honour of or in memory of.

The Great M&S Tithing Adventure

If you’re following the World Development and Relief 2010 calendar,
this story relates to the theme for Lent Week 4: Consume Less.

Abundance, not scarcity, was the theme at Tecumseh United Church, in Windsor, Ontario, in 2008. They examined their own abundance to understand how they could respond to God’s call to make a difference.

One outcome of this was the Great M&S Tithing Adventure. Members wrote down an estimate of their eating-out costs for a year and sealed the paper in an envelope. They kept track each time they ate out, and a year later compared the total to their estimate. Many were surprised at how they had underestimated the money they spent on eating out.

Members of Tecumseh were then invited to give 10 percent of their total eating-out expenses to the Mission and Service Fund. It was noted that for every dollar given, members had spent $10 on food and beverages for themselves. 

People became more aware of how fortunate they are. They also learned that a relatively small donation—10 percent of their annual dining-out costs—can make a significant difference in the work of our church.

Those participating raised an extra $4,688.79 for the Mission and Service Fund. Through the Great M&S Tithing Adventure and a variety of other promotions, Tecumseh United increased its M&S giving by over 40 percent in 2008.

Realizing the immense needs our global partners are addressing, we often wonder, “Can I make a difference?” By working together as members of the United Church, we can make a huge difference!  

Your gifts to the Mission and Service Fund touch the lives of many in Canada and around the world.

We are a united church! In your prayers of thanksgiving, remember those generous United Church members across the country who believe they can make a difference and are acting on their belief.

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Alzheimer’s Family Support

Social Meeting:

Date: March 30^th, 2010

Time: 1:00 pm

Location: Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Boardroom

All Are Welcome to Attend!

Please call if you have any questions or would like further information on this group:

Dana Cranford                                                    Kim Mercer

Social Worker                                                       Social Worker

945-5312                                                              945-5402

For information concerning our Food Bank you may contact:

Bonnie Crummey 598-2803  Sophie White 598-2595 Rev. Cole 598-2943.