Weekly Announcements

~ANNOUNCEMENTS & INVITATIONS as of May 24, 2019~

Funeral service for Bob’s sister Kathleen (Kathy) (Richardson) Hohmann will be held at Stettler United on Wednesday June 05th at 2:00 pm.
http://www.stettlerfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=713191&fbclid=IwAR1cZcNUbMw7X4-Nudprbtc4fzgQz87ghKGnDVyDq17bdTW3dsLUC99mN9Q

Do you have your tickets?? Fundraiser ~ Common Cup Company In Concert ~ June 17 @7:00 pm, Stettler United Church. Tickets are $20.00 each, you can purchase them from David or Barbara-Lynn Goodwin, or the church office (during office hours). Please help spread the word to your family and friends.

WHAT?? A NO work fundraiser?? Sugar Free, Calorie Free?? What is this? please check out (the poster is in the CE wing on the trifold board on the brown desk) the Bakeless Bake Sale fundraiser currently going on. This is a different kind of fundraiser that was brought to us by Elpha.

Someone you know in the hospital? If you know of anyone that is in hospital and wants a visit, please call the office, or let pastoral care know, or contact Sylvia personally, it is basically word of mouth that helps us know who is in the hospital.

Small Groups ~ Drum Circle ~ 3rd Wednesday of every month @7:30 pm ~ June’s drum circle will be held at Jan and Bob’s lake property. A nummy wiener roast with other accoutrements enjoyed. Weiner’s and buns will be provided, everyone else is welcome to bring a snack.
Back by Popular Demand ~ Let it Flow (acrylic flow art) Paint Night! September 20th @ 7:00 pm. Get your tickets Saturday at spring fair, after spring fair they will be available from committee members (I will announce that). Tickets are $40.00 each, and includes; wine, snacks, 2 canvases, handouts and all supplies.

WIDER CHURCH ~ CHURCH IN COMMUNITY

Gathering for the Women of the United Church ~ June 17, 2019, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Camrose United Church, 4829 50 Street.
• Registration at 9:30 (With coffee and muffins)
• Fee: $20.00 (includes lunch and coffee)
Note: 1. Bring a 4x6 photo of your church
2. A UCRD book display will be available (We hope you all come to shop)
3. Send Memorial names by June 1/19
(Those that have died in the last year)
To Marilyn Penfound – Phone 403-742-2066, and
Email memapen@telus.net.

• RSVP: by June 12/19 to Donna Stewart at donnastewart625@gmail.com or call her at 780-672-6098

Paddle the Battle ~ June 7 – 9th, 2019 ~ Join us on a canoe trip down the Battle River as we explore the natural wonders of the Battle River Valley and discover the rich settler and Indigenous histories of the area. Cost $50.00/person & food item, Children under 12 $25.00 (covers canoe rentals, life jackets, dry storage barrels, and meals.) To register contact Rev. Deanna Cox @780-385-3955 or revcox2015@gmail.com, space is limited to 20 so register soon.

Embracing the Spirit – Fellowship Time ~ God is already up to something. Come and listen to what is already happening.
When: Join us every Monday online at 1pm EDT (not including Victoria Day Holiday)
Place: Zoom
Or call in at +16475580588, Meeting ID 320889290#
Upcoming Story Tellers:
• June 3 Judy Coffin at Ste Genevieve
• June 10 Ruth Richardson at Stittsville United Church
Missed Fellowship Time? Watch the stories as they unfold and are recorded at EDGE’s YouTube channel.

Fundraising Concert ~ Pete & the Re-Petes will be playing a fundraising concert on May 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (5712 48 Ave, Stettler, AB). Tickets are $10 at the door, children under 16 are free; a freewill offering will be taken for Papua New Guinea Missions. For more information visit www.peteandrepetes.com.

Canadian Badlands Passion Play ~ July 5 – 21st (weekends) Please consider attending, especially with Jan participating in this year’s musical production. http://canadianpassionplay.com/come-to-the-play/tickets/

2019 Summer Camp Registration is ready! Check out the options http://www.barharbourcamp.com/

Check for United Church of Canada news & announcements at:
https://www.united-church.ca/
Examples: Sri Lanka Attacks: God, Hear Our Prayers https://www.united-church.ca/news/sri-lanka-attacks-god-hear-our-prayers
Read through the Gospel of Luke along with Richard Bott, Moderator, https://www.facebook.com/ModeratorRichardBott
Mission & Service Funding makes Embracing the Spirit possible. Embracing the Spirit is a new learning network and innovation fund. https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/embracing-spirit?fbclid=IwAR2LLgicRq3LR4Lqsm1pf1L653-6DK5_72nH5Z-yxJrLpBtWlo1Au6GcljU

Naramata Centre newsletter https://myemail.constantcontact.com/March-Newsletter--Retreats--Summer-Programs--Youth-Programs--AGM

Chinook Winds Region: https://www.facebook.com/Chinookwindsregion