Things That Might Interest You

Things That Might Interest You

Thursday, March 12, 2015

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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March 12, 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.
News and Announcements:
Lighting of Candles: #85MV Take, O take me as I am;
Coming Together:
Singing:     #574VU    “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love”
Sharing the Peace of Christ:
Readings from Scripture:
John 3:14-21                         NT 94
Ephesians 2:1-10                  NT 192
Singing:     #103MV    “Ka mana’o ’I ’O”
Junior Choir:
Music for Movement:  #196MV We will take what you offer,
(Sunday School participants leave for their learning circle)
Senior Choir:  “Irish Blessing”
Message:                       “Out of Great Love”
Singing:     #333VU    “Love Divine”
Giving Our Offerings:.
Offering Song (#116VU) and Prayer:  God the holy trinity,
Prayers of the People:
Blessing of Prayer Shawls:
Our Lord’s Prayer: (sung #960VU)
Singing:     #169MV    “When Hands Reach Out”
Sending Out
Sung Response:  #108VU (verse 1)  Throughout these Lenten days and nights

SUNDAY MORNING STUDY CHATS
For the rest of March , come to church early on Sundays for a brief, but enlightening study and chat time.  Meet from 9:15am - 10:00am in the Nursery (south end of building).  Come for one or all of these times and engage your spirits.  This week we will be looking at artistic representations of Jesus (paintings, etc.) and discussing how they shape our image of who Christ is.

SEEK JUSTICE, LOVE KINDNESS AND WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD
Check out this website that speaks of important Justice work of the United Church and how you can be involved.


SEEDS OF HOPE FOR LEDUC’S HOMELESS
The Leduc & District Emergency Shelter Association (The Hub) invites you to their 2nd annual fundraiser night on April 18th that will include entertainment and a guest speaker. They will be announcing our plan to address the homeless challenge in Leduc County!  If you would like tickets or have donations for the silent auction, contact Susan Perry at (780)739-5482 or reception@lrhub.org.

THE GENIUS OF MARION
Come to the church on THIS Sunday, March 15, 2015 (1pm) for a Screening of The Genius of Marion - a moving and fascinating documentary on Alzheimer’s Disease.  No cost – this movie is sponsored by the congregation’s Pastoral Care committee.

FAITH FORMATION - CONFIRMATION - MEMBERSHIP
Any teens or adults who are interested in spending time exploring faith are invited to come for three before-church sessions on April 26, May 3 and May 10.  An opportunity for confirmation or church Membership can follow.  For more information, contact Rev Blaine.

BEHOLD I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW
From August 8-15 in corner Brook NL, the United Church of Canada will hold its triennial General Council Meeting the 42nd since 1925.  This is where significant statements and changes from and for our church are decided upon.  Check the website regularly for information - especially during that week, when live streaming will be available - who knows you might see someone you know.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
March 29      10:30am           Palm Sunday
April 2           10:00am           Communion Service - Planeview Manor
                      11:00am           Communion Service - Lifestyles Residences
                        2:00pm           Communion Service - Salem Manor
                        3:00pm           Communion Service - Extendicare Centre
                        6:30pm           Seder Supper
April 3           10:30am           Good Friday
April 5             8:30am           Early Easter
                        9:15am           Potluck Breakfast
                      10:30am           Easter Communion

BETTER THAN A SELFIE
Every five years, St. David’s publishes a photo directory of those who are currently involved in the church.  2015 is that year.  You will be contacted to set up an appointment to have your picture taken sometime been April 22-25.  There is no cost to you to be part of the directory and you will receive a copy when it is completed.  If you would like to order pictures for yourself, you will be able to do that as well.  Sign up for your appointment time after church this Sunday.

RISE UP HOUSE
Riseup House will be holding its first public Annual General Meeting on March 19, 2015 (7pm) at the Days Inn in Leduc. Please come to celebrate the House’s successes over the last year. Guest Speaker, Lisa Austin will be presenting on Change.  For more information visit http://www.riseuphouse.ca/.

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 21st (8am) to hear Danielle Strickland speak about her work with the Salvation Army in the area of human trafikking in Canada.

DOING JUSTICE IN A CULTURE OF FEAR
How do we live faithfully, pursuing justice in a culture of fear?  The Edmonton Social Justice Institute invites you to a forum to consider this question on March 27 and 28 at Newman Theological College.  You will be led by Dr. Scott Bader Say, Professor of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology at the Seminary of the Southwest.  To register please contact reception@newman.edu or call 780-392-2450. .

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. 

BRING A FRIEND
It is well known that almost everyone who ever got involved in a church went first because someone they knew invited them.  We have something special going on at St. David’s.  You are encouraged to share your church.  Bring a friend on March 22nd.  There will be special refreshments and fun things planned.  Enjoy this video on the topic.

HONOURING CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH
A rededication of the Clearwater United Church Cairn in its new home at the Clearwater Cemetery (just south of Beaumont) will take place at 2pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015: one week after Easter.

CONCERT AT ST. DAVID’S
Vince Anderson (known to some as a member of the musical group, the Acoustiholics) will be presenting a night of song and music at the church on April 25 at 7pm.  Vince will be presenting his interpretations of church music that we can find in our hymnbook, Voices United.  $20 tickets are available at the church for this evening of “Songs from the Big Red Book”

NEED A RIDE?
We have volunteers who will pick you up for Sunday services.  For a ride or information, contact Lynn Read @ 780-986-2096.

YOUTH GROUP
St. David’s is pleased to offer regular events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next gathering is March 20th.  Bring your friends and come to the church at 7:00pm.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME.  For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.

BANFF MEN’S CONFERENCE
This long time event will be back in Banff for 2015.  The dates to mark on your calendars are September 18-20.  More info can be found at http://banffmen.org/.

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.


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