The mission of St. David’s is to welcome all to participate in its nurturing Christian community and to inspire its people to serve others as Christ taught!
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January 15, 2014
CHURCH CALENDAR
Are you interested in what is going on in and through St. David’s? Check out the calendar on the church’s website: some of these are groups and programs the church is organizing; others are community groups who make use of our spaces.
THIS SUNDAY’S ORDER OF SERVICE
Here is the outline planned for this Sunday’s Church Service. You can now also link to a more detailed
Order of Service from the church’s website - as a church, we continue to adapt to the challenge and wonder of using less paper.
Order of Service from the church’s website - as a church, we continue to adapt to the challenge and wonder of using less paper.
News and Announcements:
Lighting of Candles: #154MV (verse 1) Deep in my heart
Coming Together:
Singing: #12MV “Come Touch Our Hearts”
Singing: #12MV “Come Touch Our Hearts”
Sharing the Peace of Christ:
Readings from Scripture:
1st Samuel 3:1-10 HB pg 247
John 1:43-51 NT pg 92
Singing: #131MV “I Have Called You By Your Name”
Storytelling:
Music for Movement: #87VU (rfn)
I Am the Light of the World.
I Am the Light of the World.
(Sunday School participants leave for their learning circle)
Choir:
Message: “Call Display”
Singing: #581VU “When We Are Living”
Giving Our Offerings:
Offering Song (#241VU) and Prayer: Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer (sung #960VU)
Singing: #509VU “Here I Am, Lord”
Sending Out and Sung Response: #145VU (verse 2) Draw the circle wide
PHOTO DIRECTORY
It has been the pattern that every five years, St. David’s produces a photo directory. It is a wonderful way to help us connect with each other. 2015 is the year to do it again! Likely in late April, all church people will be invited to have their pictures taken by IPC Photography - everyone will receive a copy of their photo and a directory free of charge.
ST. DAVID’S ANNUAL MEETING
Please stay after church on February 1st to listen and talk about your church - lunch will be provided. We will review 2014 and make plans for the coming year and beyond. A 2014 Annual Report will be available on January 25th. Staff, Groups and Committees are reminded to submit their information for the Annual Report no later than January 18th.
WINTER WARMTH
All are invited to stay after church on January 25th and warm your body as well as your soul with a soup and bun lunch.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
February 8 - Appreciating that churches are not buildings, but people
February 17 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
March 15 - Movie at St. David’s. “Genius of Marion” - a documentary on Alzheimer’s disease.
March 21 - Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast - tickets in church office
April 2 - Maundy Thursday Seder Supper
April 3 - Good Friday
April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 12 - Re-Dedication of Clearwater United Church Cairn
August 8-15 - United Church of Canada General Council Meeting
Watch for details in the future
FOOD BANK DRIVERS NEEDED
The Leduc and District Food Bank is looking for volunteer drivers who would be interested in helping out to do the Airport recycling pickups on Saturdays and Sundays - a perfect volunteer opportunity for a couple or friends who would be available to take on either a regular Sunday or regular Saturday pick up. The time frame is flexible with in the day. Morning, noon, afternoon is workable using the food bank van. If you are interested, contact the food bank at 780-986-5333.
GATHER WITH OTHER UNITED CHURCHES
The next Yellowhead Presbytery meeting will be February 18-19 at Drayton Valley United Church. St. David’s minister and its two congregational reps will be attending, but everyone is invited to join the gathering. This one is especially interesting as we will talk about the changing structure of the United Church of Canada and be nominating people to attend the (all expenses paid) August 2015 General Council meeting in Cornerbrook NL - nominations are open to any United Church member. For more info about GC, see the attachment.
SAFEWAY GIFT CARDS
St. David’s can sell you gift cards for Safeway (at face value) every Sunday after church in a variety of value combinations. There is no need to pre-order, we have them on hand. You can take them home that day. A percentage of the cost stays with the church as a fundraiser.
GIVING REGULAR OFFERINGS
For people who want to give weekly offerings to the church, the 2015 offering envelops are available at the church. If you used envelopes in 2014 or want to begin using some, they are available at the church to be picked up. This allows the church’s treasurer to issue you one receipt at the end of the year for all of your givings. 2014 tax receipts will be available before the end of February.
YOUTH GROUP
St. David’s is please to offer regular events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next
gathering is, January 23rd. Bring your friends and come to the church at 7:30pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
gathering is, January 23rd. Bring your friends and come to the church at 7:30pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
CONTACT THE CHURCH
minister@stdavidsleduc.com Rev. Blaine Gregg, the church’s Ordained Minister, welcomes your calls and
visits to talk about life and faith.
visits to talk about life and faith.
care@stdavidsleduc.com Cathy Mundt, the church’s Connection Coordinator, is happy to visit with people and share the care of the church. She also is the person to talk to about ideas for events the church can put on to help bring people together.
office@stdavidsleduc.com Kate Peter, the church’s Administrative Assistant, is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm. If you have information for the announcements or need to book space at the church, contact her during those times.
mandp@stdavidsleduc.com The Ministry and Personnel Committee of the church is the congregation’s liaison with all of the church staff. If you have any comments (positive or negative about the minister, connections coordinator, the admin assistant, the caretaker or the church music leaders, please share them with the M&P Committee.
finance@stdavidsleduc.com Lois McMillan, the church bookkeeper, works closely with the Finance Committee to help the church understand the costs of its work. Contact them, if you have any questions about church finances.
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