Announcements
~ANNOUNCEMENTS & INVITATIONS as of January 11, 2019~
• Stettler United Church Fundraiser ~ Flow Art Paint Night ~ January 18/19 …is sold out!
Many Thanks to those who have offered to provide refreshments!
UPCOMING :
• Remembering Jesus' Baptism ~ worship theme, January 13th @ 10:30 a.m.
• Chili Lunch for a Winter's Day ~ January 13th following worship. Hosted by the Pastoral Care Committee. A freewill offering will be received for the Sabbatical Funds needed.
• UCW ~ January 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Quilting ~ January 15, @ 10 am.
• Men’s Breakfast ~ Wednesdays @7:00 am
• Church Mice Art Group ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00 am
• Drum Circle ~ Jan 16th, @ 7:30 pm
• Lunch, Learning & Laughter ~ Fridays @ Noon
• Paint Night ~ Jan 18, @ 7:00 (tickets required)
Luv 2 Read ~ Jan 24, @ 7 (The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn)
• 43rd General Council ~ worship theme, January 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Services at Lodges & Care Homes:
• Heart Haven, Sun, Jan 13, @ 2:45 p.m.
• Heritage House, Sun, Jan 13, @ 3:30 p.m.
• Willow Creek, Tue, Jan 15, @ 2 p.m.
• Paragon Place, Tue, Jan 15, @ 3:30 p.m.
• Points West, Fri, Jan 25, @ 3:30 p.m.
Year End ~ Stewardship: We end the year deeply grateful for our generous donors and all the ministries served by volunteers. Here’s our financial picture as of December 31/18:
o General Fund, income: $180,195 (Budget: $173,155)
o General Fund, expenses: $186,706 (Budget: $193,395)
o Mission & Service Fund $18,715 (Goal = $20,500)
• A new cooler for the Church Kitchen has been purchased (and installed). The Memorial Fund -- thinking especially of Noreen Woolsey -- was used for this capital expense.
• Website Updates: http://www.stettlerunitedchurch.org/news
WIDER CHURCH ~ CHURCH IN COMMUNITY
Bar Harbour Camp ~ The dates for the 2019 camping season are ready!
Register soon to get your spot! If you register before May 1, 2019 your name will be entered in a draw for a $50.00 rebate off your registration! https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BarHarbourCamp?orglink=camps-registration&fbclid=IwAR16-XFvhUDe1Nm0h8ElPqLASI5htt7RT9qxWh9h1ttHjrxtKLlRi-gMU74#/selectSessions/2582808
PRE ORDER for Lent 2019 ~ Everyday Skeptics: Devotions for Spiritual Growth https://www.ucrdstore.ca/everyday-skeptics-devotions-for-spiritual-growth.html
Chinook Winds Region ~ In the new configuration of the United Church of Canada, we relate to this region. Please join the Facebook page and read the updates with regard to the staffing and the need for volunteers. You can also sign-up for direct e-newsletters https://www.facebook.com/Chinookwindsregion/
Hearts for Hospice ~ Dine and Dance (with Silent Auction, all proceeds go to Stettler Hospice Society) – Saturday February 19th @ Stettler Community Hall. Tickets $50.00. Contact Gayle @ 403-740-6990 or Marg @ 403-742-7733
Volunteers Are Needed ~ Alberta Health Services... for visiting with residents; attending the Gift Shop; and serving refreshments to patients in the afternoons. Contact: Celeste Reid, Volunteer Coordinator, at 403-740-8565 or celeste.reid@ahs.ca.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care Program ~ Volunteer Training, February 12 and 13, 2019 @ Stettler Points West Living, conference room. facilitated by AHS. Please bring a bag lunch! Contact: Celeste Reid, Volunteer Coordinator, at 403-740-8565 or celeste.reid@ahs.ca.
Prisms Program ~ support for parents and guardians of children experiencing significant loss or major transition in their lives. Thursdays, January 17 - Feb. 21st, 7:00 p.m. Stettler Learning Centre 403-742-6700
Canadian Foodgrains Bank ~ We thank God for your prayers, advocacy and financial support! You helped us provide $37 million of assistance for over 800,000 people in 34 countries this past year. Your gifts are making a difference in the lives of many families.