E - Bulletin for May 17, 2018
Hi Everyone,
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday... or the birthday of the church... or the day the Spirit came to the people and created new understanding.
It was an understanding of how to be a presence within the world, and a new understanding of one another, despite the greatest of differences.
I've always thought of the Spirit's ability to CREATE is strongly linked to our own CREATIVITY, because before a creative moment, there is nothing, and then after, there is something.
These moments can be deeply divine. In this light, it is up to us, the church, to see the Spirit at work in everything, and bring that into the church.
For this reason I'd like to encourage you all to listen to the following two brief radio program/podcasts, that highlight people doing things in a new way.
One is the London, ON Children's Museum (http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1233258563810) and the other is how Public Libraries function within local communities (http://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/383-dangerous-data-libraries-and-more-1.4516637/modern-libraries-innovate-to-better-serve-their-communities-1.4516679).
They will be a focus within church this Sunday.
Happy Pentecost everyone!
Rev. Doug
CommunityConcerned About High Speed Rail? Lots of information at www.intercityrail.org
Camp Tanner is Hiring! Current staff openings include: Lifeguard, Cleaner, Kitchen Support Worker, Male and Female Counsellors, Counsellor-in-Training - Please send resume, cover letter and references to Christina Husband (Chair of Staffing Committee) cefhusband@gmail.com
For more detailed information go to: www.camptanner.ca
Have you considered using PAR for your givings? You can give by having your donations debited from your bank on a monthly basis through our Pre-Authorized Remittance program (PAR). Just fill out the form by clicking here (http://www.united-church.ca/files/getinvolved/donate/howto/par/form_authorization.pdf) and handing it to our Treasurer Marg Ogar. You could also scan it and email it to her at thornton_marg@hotmail.com.
Helen Turvey is turning 90! It’s time to celebrate, rejoice, and cheer, for this wonderful woman. Helen Turvey is officially 90 years young as of May 21st. To mark this special occasion, if you would like to send a birthday card to Helen, we know she would be delighted to receive these happy messages from the folks she remembers from her church community. Birthday wishes may be sent to her at 142-423 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, ON N4S 0B2
Thursday, June 21: Brown's Annual Chicken BBQ from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Adults $20.00, Under 12 $10.00 Advance tickets only, call: 519-461-0322, 519-349-2847, 519-283-6435
Upcoming Info for Kintore:
Announcements for the Monthly Bulletin: contact Kay Calvin (519-475-4229) by the end of the day on the last Wednesday of every month. Email: kcalvin@xplornet.ca
Booking the church: There is now an online form at http://www.kintorechurch.com. You can also contact Gail Kavelman (519-283-6408) or gailkavelman@aol.com
Cell phone update: If anyone still has a phone to donate, please contact Vivian McDonald (519-283-6369).
Knitting and More: Mondays. 9:30 am to 11:00 am and 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Tuesdays: Yoga at 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome
Children's Church: Sunday, May 27, June 10 & 24.
Thursday, May 17: Board meeting at 7:00 pm
Ministry of Music: After Easter, the choir will be on hiatus from anthems until the fall.
Interested in providing music for a service during this time period?
Please contact Nanci Whittaker (519-283-6544) or nanciwhittaker@gmail.com to sign up for a Sunday.
Children's Church needs Volunteers! If you can help, please leave your name on the sign up sheet at the back of the church.
Tuesday, June 19: Strawberry Supper from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are available from Florence Steele (519-283-6669) or Janet Quinn (519-283-6450).
If you have an announcement to put in our Sunday morning bulletin, please email it to Marlene Matheson before 3:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month: marleneandbillmatheson@gmail.com.
Children's Church: Sunday, May 27, June 10 & 24.
Wednesday, May 23: Variety in the Dale at 7:00 pm. The "Silver Chimers" from Woodstock will be our special guests at the last Variety in the Dale for this season. They don't play bells but instead something similar to tuning forks which give the illusion of bells. Come one, come all. Share a talent or simply enjoy the entertainment.
Please keep in your prayers....
All those affected by the van attack in Toronto.
All those affected by the tragedy in Humboldt.
The life of Ross McCorquodale and prayers of comfort for his family.
For Students in Texas
Thelma Hiuser
Oxford County Youth
For Israel and Palestine
For divided people everywhere
All experiencing illness
All experiencing mental illness
All refugees
(If you know someone on who would like to be prayed for please contact Rev. Doug or Kay)
Hi Everyone,
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday... or the birthday of the church... or the day the Spirit came to the people and created new understanding.
It was an understanding of how to be a presence within the world, and a new understanding of one another, despite the greatest of differences.
I've always thought of the Spirit's ability to CREATE is strongly linked to our own CREATIVITY, because before a creative moment, there is nothing, and then after, there is something.
These moments can be deeply divine. In this light, it is up to us, the church, to see the Spirit at work in everything, and bring that into the church.
For this reason I'd like to encourage you all to listen to the following two brief radio program/podcasts, that highlight people doing things in a new way.
One is the London, ON Children's Museum (http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1233258563810) and the other is how Public Libraries function within local communities (http://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/383-dangerous-data-libraries-and-more-1.4516637/modern-libraries-innovate-to-better-serve-their-communities-1.4516679).
They will be a focus within church this Sunday.
Happy Pentecost everyone!
Rev. Doug
CommunityConcerned About High Speed Rail? Lots of information at www.intercityrail.org
Camp Tanner is Hiring! Current staff openings include: Lifeguard, Cleaner, Kitchen Support Worker, Male and Female Counsellors, Counsellor-in-Training - Please send resume, cover letter and references to Christina Husband (Chair of Staffing Committee) cefhusband@gmail.com
For more detailed information go to: www.camptanner.ca
Have you considered using PAR for your givings? You can give by having your donations debited from your bank on a monthly basis through our Pre-Authorized Remittance program (PAR). Just fill out the form by clicking here (http://www.united-church.ca/files/getinvolved/donate/howto/par/form_authorization.pdf) and handing it to our Treasurer Marg Ogar. You could also scan it and email it to her at thornton_marg@hotmail.com.
Helen Turvey is turning 90! It’s time to celebrate, rejoice, and cheer, for this wonderful woman. Helen Turvey is officially 90 years young as of May 21st. To mark this special occasion, if you would like to send a birthday card to Helen, we know she would be delighted to receive these happy messages from the folks she remembers from her church community. Birthday wishes may be sent to her at 142-423 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, ON N4S 0B2
Thursday, June 21: Brown's Annual Chicken BBQ from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Adults $20.00, Under 12 $10.00 Advance tickets only, call: 519-461-0322, 519-349-2847, 519-283-6435
Upcoming Info for Kintore:
Announcements for the Monthly Bulletin: contact Kay Calvin (519-475-4229) by the end of the day on the last Wednesday of every month. Email: kcalvin@xplornet.ca
Booking the church: There is now an online form at http://www.kintorechurch.com. You can also contact Gail Kavelman (519-283-6408) or gailkavelman@aol.com
Cell phone update: If anyone still has a phone to donate, please contact Vivian McDonald (519-283-6369).
Knitting and More: Mondays. 9:30 am to 11:00 am and 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Tuesdays: Yoga at 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome
Children's Church: Sunday, May 27, June 10 & 24.
Thursday, May 17: Board meeting at 7:00 pm
Ministry of Music: After Easter, the choir will be on hiatus from anthems until the fall.
Interested in providing music for a service during this time period?
Please contact Nanci Whittaker (519-283-6544) or nanciwhittaker@gmail.com to sign up for a Sunday.
Children's Church needs Volunteers! If you can help, please leave your name on the sign up sheet at the back of the church.
Tuesday, June 19: Strawberry Supper from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are available from Florence Steele (519-283-6669) or Janet Quinn (519-283-6450).
If you have an announcement to put in our Sunday morning bulletin, please email it to Marlene Matheson before 3:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month: marleneandbillmatheson@gmail.com.
Children's Church: Sunday, May 27, June 10 & 24.
Wednesday, May 23: Variety in the Dale at 7:00 pm. The "Silver Chimers" from Woodstock will be our special guests at the last Variety in the Dale for this season. They don't play bells but instead something similar to tuning forks which give the illusion of bells. Come one, come all. Share a talent or simply enjoy the entertainment.
Please keep in your prayers....
All those affected by the van attack in Toronto.
All those affected by the tragedy in Humboldt.
The life of Ross McCorquodale and prayers of comfort for his family.
For Students in Texas
Thelma Hiuser
Oxford County Youth
For Israel and Palestine
For divided people everywhere
All experiencing illness
All experiencing mental illness
All refugees
(If you know someone on who would like to be prayed for please contact Rev. Doug or Kay)
