There are a lot of inane item on the web but I came across this video on YouTube this week, it’s a modern re-telling of the Christmas Story. Merry Christmas.
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Events Calendar
March 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Scripture Readings
24 March 2019
3rd Sunday of Lent
Matthew 16: 13-28
John 12: 22-40
Acknowledging Traditional Indigenous Territory & Metis Homeland
We acknowledge that long before settlers from other lands came to the territory where today we gather to worship, the people of Canada’s First Nations held this place as a sacred trust. Under the terms of Treaty One, we now share the responsibility of caring for the earth, and sky and water where, along with the Metis people of Manitoba, we pledge to create a sacred space of welcome where all might find a home.Passages
Our sympathy is extended to Marion Molter and her family on the death of her husband, Bill.
Our sympathy is extended to Annie Bender on the loss of a nephew, Gerhad Wels.
Our sympathy is extended to Betty Clark on the loss of a cousin, Gordon Bailey.
We are saddened by the death of good friend and servant Jack Armstrong. Please keep Doris and her family and Jack’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Jack was a devoted, committed and selfless member of our congregation and we will miss him deeply. An obituary appeared recently in the Free Press.
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Bob Ritchie's sister. Please keep Bob and Lorraine and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
We are saddened to hear of the death of Vi Howie. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Celebrations
Happy Anniversary to Betty and Keith Hamilton, celebrating on March 16.
Happy 95th Birthday to Ruth Robertson, who celebrated on March 5.
Happy Birthday to Ziggy Klavins, celebrating March 24; to Doris Quinn, celebrating March 28; to Wilma Fehr and Katelyn Dunn, both celebrating on March 30; to Marc Whitehead, who celebrated March 21; Sven Lindsay, March 18; Odin Lyons, March 16; Betty Hamilton, March 14; Joan Shaw, March 13; Richard Boroski, March 11; Lois Green, March 6; Frank Leskovjan and Marie Leskovjan, who both celebrated March 5; Luke McMillan, March 4; Helen Reimer, March 2; Cameron Harper, Feb. 26; and, to Sylvia Clark, Feb. 24.
News From The Pews
Sunday School Notice
Classes are cancelled for March 24.* * * * *
Bloomers Plant Sale
Order forms are available from Clayton Gording. Last day to order is April 21.* * * * *
Fundscrip Cards
April orders are due on the 14th, with pick-up on the 21st. Fundscrip has added new stores - Tim Hortons, Wendy's, The Canadian Brew House, Amazon.ca, David’s Tea, Molly Maid, plus there are many more. Now is the time to order your gift cards. A Fundscrip order form is available for download here.* * * * *
Pancake Breakfast
Join us for breakfast at Applebees, on Regent, Saturday April 6 from 8 - 10 am. Tickets: Adults - $12 and $6 for children under. See Barrie for tickets.* * * * *
Do You Have Some Free Time On Sunday Afternoons
Concordia Place is looking for volunteers who are able to porter residents to chapel services on Sunday afternoons. The time commitment is 1:30 – 3 p.m. Please call Melanie Clarke at 204-661-7292 if you can help.* * * * *
Knitters Wanted
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is looking for some extra help from the congregation in making prayer shawls. If you love to knit and crochet or if you want to take up these crafts - we have wool available and a few knitting needles. Please contact Peggy or Betty Clark for more information.* * * * *
Caring & Sharing
Our Intercessory Prayer Group meets every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. New participants are always welcome. Please contact Marc Whitehead,Betty Hamilton or Barb Wiebe for more info.* * * * *
Sunday Bulletin Sponsorship
We've initiated a new Mission & Service Fund campaign -- Contribute a Sunday bulletin cover – cost per Sunday is $7. Please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board if you wish to support this initiative.* * * * *
Help Yourself
Pocket Prayer Shawls are available to the congregation. They are on the table at the rear of the Sanctuary. Please feel free to take one to share with others.* * * * *
Room Rentals Available
North Kildonan United has several meeting rooms available for rent, on a one-time or regular basis. The Sanctuary is also available for rent. For details please contact Barb Wiebe, 204-667-7408, or e-mail, nkuc@mymts.net* * * * *
Pastoral Care
If you know of any one who would benefit from Pastoral Care Service, please call Marvelle McPherson (204-663-6744) or Betty Hamilton (204-669-3500), or any other member of the Pastoral Care committee.* * * * *
Share Your Story
The NKUC web page would like to be a forum where members of the congregation can share stories with each other about their faith and a personal or spiritual experience. Our Webmaster, Aldo Santin, is prepared to help with editing and writing suggestions. Contact him with a submission at: nkucwebmaster@mymts.net* * * * *
Red River Co-Op
North Kildonan United Church has obtained a membership at Red River Co-op.
If you purchase gas at any of the Co-op service stations in the city and quote the following number -- 0323630 -- the dividends will be directed to the church, giving NKUC the revenue at the end of the year.* * * * *
Legacy Giving
At the 2010 annual meeting the congregation approved the creation of a Legacy Fund -- an alternative method of financially contributing to NKUC in addition to our weekly givings. However, the committee that oversees the fund has received few inquiries about how this works. We encourage you to look up the Legacy Giving page, located under the Programs button found in the black bar underneath the banner.* * * * *
Prayer Shawl
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry provides prayer shawls and pocket prayer squares to members of our congregation to give to those who need comfort and support for whatever reasons. They are made by ladies in our congregation with love, laughter and filled with prayers from our people. They are free to all. We do accept donations to help cover the cost of the wool. Please contact Peggy Latimer or ask anyone at church for assistance.* * * * *
Board Minutes Now Posted
A policy change adopted by General Council directs all congregations to post minutes of Unified Board meetings on their websites. The policy change went into effect for United Church congregations in mid-September 2016 and, as a result, NKUC is resuming the practice of posting these minutes. The minutes can be found by moving your cursor to the ABOUT button and then scrolling down and clicking on BOARD MINUTES or Click Here.Questions or Comments about our Web page?
Contact the Webmaster, nkucwebmaster@mymts.net
I ‘like’ this… doesn’t matter how I hear the story of Jesus birth, it always makes me cry.