The mission of St. David’s is to
welcome all to participate in its nurturing Christian community and
welcome all to participate in its nurturing Christian community and
to inspire its people to serve
others as Christ taught!
others as Christ taught!
serving
the communities of Beaumont and Leduc
the communities of Beaumont and Leduc
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April
30, 2014
30, 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.
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 WEEK’S ORDERS OF SERVICE
Here is the outline planned for
this Week’s Church Services. 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.
this Week’s Church Services. 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:
Announcements:
Lighting of
Candles: Hallelujah...
Candles: Hallelujah...
Coming Together:
Singing:
#574VU “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love”
#574VU “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love”
Sharing the
Peace of Christ:
Peace of Christ:
Readings from
Scripture:
Scripture:
1st John 4:7-21
NT pg 241
NT pg 241
Acts 8:26-38
NT pg 127
NT pg 127
Singing:
#266VU “Amazing Grace”
#266VU “Amazing Grace”
Message:
“Why? Why Not?”
“Why? Why Not?”
Giving Our
Offerings:
Offerings:
Offering Song (#179VU-r) and Prayer:
Hallelujah, Give thanks
Hallelujah, Give thanks
Singing:
#460VU “All Who Hunger”
#460VU “All Who Hunger”
Sharing Communion:
Partners
in Time: “Thy Will be Done”
in Time: “Thy Will be Done”
Singing:
#145MV “Draw the Circle Wide”
#145MV “Draw the Circle Wide”
Sending Out
“Let There Be Peace” - Partners in Time
“Let There Be Peace” - Partners in Time
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.
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.
ANNUAL PIE AUCTION
Join us after church THISSunday, May 3rd for Mission and Service’s annual Pie Auction.
Bring some pies, take some home! Come and enjoy this delicious
event.
100 YEARS OF CGIT
Come and celebrate100 years of Canadian Girls in Training at an Anniversary Celebration Tea on
Saturday, May 9, 2015 (2-4pm) at Strachearn United Church (8510-95
Street, Edm). Share stories and have some cake!
Attention Graduates: We wantto celebrate our congregation members who are graduating from high school,
university, college, tech school, etc. this year! Please submit names
to the office by May 28th.
COMPASSION AROUND THE WORLD
The United Church is welcoming donationsfor Nepal Earthquake Relief. Donations will be applied directly to
support relief, rehabilitation, and restoration efforts in the country. Here’s
how you can donate:
· In Sunday Offerings to St. David’s -
mark “Nepal” on your envelope.
mark “Nepal” on your envelope.
· Phone 416-231-5931
ext. 3050 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 3050 and use your credit card.
ext. 3050 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 3050 and use your credit card.
· Send a cheque, money
order, or Visa or MasterCard information with donation amount to:
order, or Visa or MasterCard information with donation amount to:
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit—Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Philanthropy Unit—Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Please be sure to mark “Emergency Response—Nepal Earthquake
Relief” on the face of your cheque.
Relief” on the face of your cheque.
GO DEEPER THIS SPRING
Check out the latest information from United in Learning and from The Edge with various webinars and courses that
people might find interesting.
people might find interesting.
SPRING VOICES
Come enjoy the musiccreated by St. David’s Junior Choir and their guests as they say “Here’s to
Song”. Friday, May 8th at 7pm. The concert has no
cost. There will be a free-will offering to support the church’s music
scholarships.
LOST AND FOUND
Please check the lost and found box at the church
located by the west
entrance. All unclaimed items will be donated next week.
located by the westentrance. All unclaimed items will be donated next week.
FOUR SCORE AND TEN YEARS AGO…
On June 10, 2015,the United Church of Canada will celebrate its 90th birthday.
St. David’s will join other United Churches in ringing its church bell at
10:30am local time. It was 10:30 in the morning on June 10, 1925 - in
Mutual Street Arena in Toronto - that the inaugural service of the UCC was
held. Listen for the wonderful call of our bell and let your heart join
generations of United Church-ers in celebrating where we have been, who we are,
and where we are going.
SAFEWAYand 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.
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.
FOR SALE
If anyone isinterested in purchasing Paulette Beagle’s guitar or violin, please contact
Dwane Beagle at 780-986-1489.
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.
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 on May 1st. Bring your friends and come to the
church at 7:00pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
regular events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next
gathering is on May 1st. Bring your friends and come to the
church at 7:00pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
MARK THESE OTHER DATES
Sun, June 7 - BBQ after church to
celebrate learning in the church.
celebrate learning in the church.
Sun, June 14 - Strawberry
Shortcakes after church to eat and/or take home.
Shortcakes after church to eat and/or take home.
Sat, June 17 - 1:30pm - Mystery
Tea Party.
Tea Party.
August 21 – St. David’s Newsletter
Deadline
Deadline
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION GROUP
Please note that this group will
resume September 27th.
resume September 27th.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SAFEWAY
CONCERT AT ST.