http://stdavidsleduc.com

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!

serving the communities of Beaumont and Leduc

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February 12, 2014

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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.

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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.

News and Announcements:

Lighting of Candles: #154MV (verse 1) Deep in my heart

Coming Together:

Singing:     #1MV        “All Are Welcome”

Sharing the Peace of Christ:

Readings from Scripture:

Mark 9:^2-10                       NT pg 44

Singing:     #575VU    “I’m Gonna Live”

Special Music:

Message:                     “What Does It Mean?”

Singing:     #289VU    “It Only Takes a Spark”

Giving Our Offerings:

Offering Song (#541VU) and Prayer: Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer (sung #959VU)

Singing:     #232VU    “Joyful, Joyful”

Sending Out and Sung Response:  #145MV (verse 2) Draw the circle wide

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TAX RECEIPTS

The charitable tax receipts for 2014 donations have all been picked up or mailed.  If you have not received yours by February 28^th or if you notice an error, contact Lois at finance@stdavidsleduc.com.

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STAY CONNECTED WHILE AT THE CHURCH

The church office has a new computer for the Administrative Assistant and the bookkeeper to use.  Along with that, the church installed a new internet router.  It has a bit stronger signal and a dedicated “guest” wifi, separate from the office network.  Signs are up around the church with the guest login password.

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BLANKET EXERCISE

You are invited to take part in this powerful educational tool that seeks to bridge reconciliation between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people.  Sunday, February 15, 2015:  1pm–5pm at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church (10740-19 Ave, Edmonton, AB).  There is no cost, but please RSVP by emailing Aynsley info@smsuc.com or phoning 780-435-2028. For more info on the Blanket Exercise watch this video.

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PANCAKE SUPPER

Come to the church on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30pm -7:00pm for a tasty Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.  $5 for youth/adults - payable at the door.  What is Shrove Tuesday?  Read this.

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YOUR MISSION AND SERVICE DOLLARS AT WORK

Watch this video to learn how High River United Church is ministering to its community with a dedicated staff person who supports people in and beyond the church in the aftermath of the 2013 flood.

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MINISTER AWAY

Rev. Blaine Gregg will be out of the office from February 18^th - 22^nd attending to the work of Yellowhead Presbytery.  If you need to contact him during that time, use minister@stdavidsleduc.com or 780-951-0219.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

March 15 - Movie at St. David’s. “Genius of Marion” - a documentary on Alzheimer’s disease.

April 2 - Maundy Thursday Seder Supper

April 3 - Good Friday

April 5 - Easter Sunday

April 12 - Re-Dedication of Clearwater United Church Cairn

April 22-25 - Photo Directory pictures taken

August 8-15 - United Church of Canada General Council Meeting

Watch for details in the future

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MAYORS’ PRAYER BREAKFAST

The County and City of Leduc have again teamed up with the Leduc Christian Ministerial Association to offer a morning of prayer and inspiration.  Get you tickets ($15) from the church office and come on March 21^st (8am) to hear Danielle Strickland speak about her work with the Salvation Army in the area of human trafikking in Canada.

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UNITED IN LEARNING

Check out http://www.united-in-learning.com/ for a number of exciting and interesting on-line workshops and courses.  There are also some recorded webinars that you can watch anytime.  The courses offered changes frequently, so you’ll want to bookmark this one.

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SAFEWAY and COOP GIFT CARDS

St. David’s can sell you gift cards for Safeway or Coop (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. 

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YOUTH GROUP

St. David’s is pleased to offer regular events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next gathering is February 20^th.  Bring your friends and come to the church at 7:30pm.  For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.

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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.

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.