As any who has been part of this congregation for any length of time knows, the only thing that fluctuates more wildly than my weight, is the presence (or absence) of my facial hair. Over the years, you’ve seen me full bearded, clean-shaven, goateed, and stubbled. The whiskers have appeared to help me get into character for church drama, and disappeared to raise money for good causes. People have been known to donate to worthwhile projects on the condition that I either retain or disdain my facial foliage. On one noteworthy New Year’s Sunday morning, I was even shaved during the worship service, by the side that raised the most money. So, no one will be surprised when they see me sprouting some new growth on my upper lip this month. But this time my furry friend is there to help raise awareness about prostate cancer. Since 2003, the “Mo”, Austrailian slang for moustache, and November have come together for “Movember”. As the Movember website (http://ca.movember.com) explains, the challenge is “for men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache… The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for prostate cancer.” I haven’t had to deal with a diagnosis of prostate cancer in my own life, but friends, colleagues, and members of my extended family have. The statistics suggest they will be joined by many others this year, and now that I’m approaching my first half-century, and my doctor slaps on those dreaded rubber gloves during my annual physical exam, I know that I could also be among them. And so, with the support (if not enthusiastic encouragement) of my wife, I’m growing a “mo” this month. We’re all in this together. So, if you can grow a “mo” why not do so? And if you can’t maybe you can offer your support to someone who can.
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January 2021 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
for January 24, 2021
Jonah 3: 1-5, 10
Psalm 62: 5-12
1Corinthians 7: 29-31
Mark 1: 14-20for January 31, 2021
Deuteronomy 183: 15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8: 1-13
Mark 1: 21-28Caring & Sharing
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Please keep Joan K. & her grandson, Aaron, in your prayers.* * * * *
Get Well wishes to:
- Peter O. who is in hospital.
- Abe H. who is in hospital.
- Marion M who is in hospital.
- Janice F as she recovers from surgery.Celebrations
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Birthday Greetings
John R - January 25
Gay T - January 26
Peggy L - January 28* * * * *
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Happy AnniversaryNews From The Pews
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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.* * * * *
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 Currently Not 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.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.Questions or Comments about our Web page?
Contact the Webmaster, nkucwebmaster@mymts.net