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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December 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 Christmas Worship Services
See our 2019 Christmas worship services schedule.
Scripture Readings
1 December 2019
1st Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2: 1-5
Matthew 24: 36-44Acknowledging 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 sympathies are extended to Richard & Heather Boroski on the passing of Richard's brother, Robert. Please keep the Boroski family in your prayers.
Celebrations
Congratulations to Kylie Lesuk, a new recruit for the University of Manitoba Bisons Women's Hockey Team. Best of Luck Kylie.Happy Anniversary to Jim and Patti Bews, who celebrated on Oct. 16; and, to Marie and Frank Leskovjan, who celebrated Oct. 2.
Happy Birthday to Sheron Miller, who celebrated Nov. 24; to Felicia Boyce, who celebrated Nov. 4; Heinz Goetz, Oct. 29; Rykus Lyons, Oct. 26; Jackie Reimer, Oct. 25; Ruth McKnight, Oct. 21; Merv Janzen, Oct. 9; and, to Klaas Polet, Oct. 7.
News From The Pews
We Need Socks
John Black will be hosting a Christmas Day dinner at West Broadway Community Dinner and they fill gift bags for each guest that attends. They want to include a pair of socks in each gift bag and while there are other churches that will be donating the women's socks, they were hoping NKUC and JBMUC could donate the men's socks. They need 80 pairs. If NKUC could donate 40 pairs that would be very much appreciated. They would need them by December 17. Last year they had about 135 guests and about 80 of them were men. Thank you for your support!* * * * *
Sunday School volunteer needed
The Sunday School is looking for a volunteer to help teach Grade 1/2 Sunday School Classes. Please see Sean Lindsay or Grant McMillan.* * * * *
Fundscrip Cards
December orders are due on the 1st, with pick-up Dec. 8. 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* * * * *
Vacancies looming
We have some committee and Board positions whose terms are expiring Feb. 2020. Anyone who is interested in serving, please contact a member of the Nominating team: Gay Todd, Marvelle McPherson, Kathy Bertouille, Patti Bews or Betty Hamilton.* * * * *
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 Latimer 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 Betty Hamilton or Wilma Fehr 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 Wilma Fehr, 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.