Announcements
~ANNOUNCEMENTS & INVITATIONS as of February 01, 2019~
February 03 ~ Fourth Sunday of Epiphany ~ Love never fails.
Annual Report Deadline ~ For those of you that are responsible for submitting reports for the annual report please get them to me ASAP, or by February 13th by noon at the latest. I want to go to print on the 14th to allow time to call the photocopier service person if needed. Thank you to those of you who have submitted already.
Lunch, Learning & Laughter ~ In preparation for Sunday's service, people are welcome to gather with me and/or Rev. David Holmes (St. George's Anglican) on Fridays @ noon to discuss the Bible Readings. The readings for February 3/19 = Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and Luke 4:21-30. Thus, I look forward to seeing folk tomorrow and/or Sunday.
The 2019 Observer subscription renewal is due. The fee is $25.00 (no change from last year) and will have to be prepaid if you want to receive the magazine for the next year. Please stop in the office between 9:00 am and Noon on or before February 28th, if you want to renew. If you miss the deadline, your subscription will not be renewed.
UPCOMING :
• Quilting ~ February 05, @ 2 pm.
• Men’s Breakfast ~ Wednesdays @7:00 am
• Church Mice Art Group ~ Wednesdays @ 10:00 am
• Scrapbooking ~ February 08 & 09, starting @ Noon of Friday
• Lunch, Learning & Laughter ~ Fridays @ Noon
February Lodge Services:
• February 19 ~ Willow Creek @ 2:00 pm & Paragon @ 3:30 pm
• February 22 ~ Points West @ 3:30 pm
• February 24 ~ Heart Haven @2:45 & Heritage House @ 3:30
Congregational Annual Meeting ~ March 3rd, following an abbreviated worship service. In preparation, please consider whether you'll be a Board member. Also, those responsible, please submit annual reports asap.
Stages of Faith ~ Inquirers Welcome ~ teens or adults interested in meeting with Jan to discuss their understandings of baptism/ confirmation/ formal membership in the church, please contact her any time. Traditionally, celebrations to affirm faith come at/near Easter.
• Related links:
o Welcome to the United Church of Canada https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/welcome-united-church-canada
o On Beliefs in the United Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UtL4WuUMwg
o An oldie, but goodie, is a 1973 Man Alive interview with moderator, Bruce McLeod. https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/man-alive-bruce-mcleod?fbclid=IwAR28VkIF6Zhj4Gy_XOkVUw7MRLRwqN-d5TXBVpP8bTVgewZQbToU4UHhtta
PRE ORDER for Lent 2019 ~ Everyday Skeptics: Devotions for Spiritual Growth https://www.ucrdstore.ca/everyday-skeptics-devotions-for-spiritual-growth.html
Website Updates: http://www.stettlerunitedchurch.org/news
WIDER CHURCH ~ CHURCH IN COMMUNITY
Bar Harbour United Church Camp (@ Buffalo Lake)
• Annual General Meeting ~ February 4 at 6 p.m. at Stettler United Church (4820 51 St, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0) Followed immediately by a regular Board Meeting. $5 Annual Society Memberships will be collected at the beginning of the meeting.
• Register now for the 2019 camping season. 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
• Staff Applications ~ http://www.barharbourcamp.com/staff.php
Hearts for Hospice ~ Dine and Dance (with Silent Auction, all proceeds go to Stettler Hospice Society) – Saturday (please note the corrected date) February 09th @ Stettler Community Hall. Tickets $50.00. Contact Gayle @ 403-740-6990 or Marg @ 403-742-7733
Music for Mental Health (in memory of Kalysta Miller) ~ February 7 @ 7:00 p.m. @ PAC with Renegade Station, Loose Change and The Jazz Guys. Tickets at Wells, or at the door.
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.
The Camrose United Church Right Relations Book Club is pleased to present the three-part documentary series First Contact at 7:00 PM on Thursdays, February 7, 14, and 21 in the Upper Parlour of Camrose United Church. https://www.evensi.ca/contact-screening-discussion-camrose-united-church/286299845
United Church Observer ~ changes in our church
https://ucobserver.org/faith/2019/01/united_church_changes/?fbclid=IwAR1GX_mrF2T50qbFYSVFpZV28030givI0zj1bVU3ilauS5IkCQMejoWHlq0
Various Articles & Updates ~ The United Church of Canada https://www.united-church.ca/
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/