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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June 4, 2015

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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 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.

News and Announcements:

Lighting of Candles: #6MV Holy Spirit, come into our lives.

Coming Together:

Singing:     #217VU    “All Creatures of our God and King”

Sharing the Peace of Christ:

Readings From Scripture:

1^st Samuel 8:^4-11,16-20   HB pg 251

Mark 3:^31-35                NT pg 37

Singing:     #178MV    “Who Is My Mother?”

Message:                     “Relationship Choices”

Giving Our Offerings:

Offering Song (#540VU) and Prayer:  Grant us, God, the grace of giving,

Celebrating Learning:

Singing:     #457VU    “As We Gather at This Table”

Sharing Communion:

Singing:     #134MV    “Dreaming Mary”

Sending Out and Sung Response:  #431VU  Sing Amen

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HELPING OUT AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY

THIS SUNDAY

Greeters................... Linda and Ron Thompson

Candle Lighter...........

Scripture Reader.......

AV Operator............. Shauna Dittrick

Coffee Maker...........

NEXT SUNDAY

Greeters...................

Candle Lighter...........

Scripture Reader.......

AV Operator............. MaryAnn McDonald

Coffee Maker...........

If you want to fill one of the empty spaces, contact Rev Blaine.

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CELEBRATING LEARNING

THIS Sunday, June 7^th, learning in the church will be honoured during the worship service.  And after church, a celebration BBQ will be held - prepared and served by the fellas of the St. David’s Men’s Club.

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FOUR SCORE AND TEN YEARS AGO…

On June 10, 2015, the United Church of Canada will celebrate its 90^th 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 - at 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.

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THANK YOU

Thank to Chris and the crew from CRS Brown Landscaping for keeping the church yard looking so nice.

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MINISTER AWAY FROM THE CHURCH

Rev. Blaine is scheduled to have some surgery on June 8^th.  Barring any complications he should be off work for about 2 weeks.

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FRESH DESSERTS

One Sunday, June 14^th, you can truly welcome the summer weather with a tasty treat after church.  For many, many years, St. David’s has offered strawberry desserts to people in the church and the community.  This year enjoy some after church and take some home if you like.

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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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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.

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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 on June 12^th.  Bring your friends and come to the church at 7:00pm.  For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.  The church’s Youth Group will be planning and leading the Sunday service on May 31^st!

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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/.

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MARK THESE OTHER DATES

Sat, June 27 - 1:30pm - Mystery Tea Party.

August 8-15 - 42^nd General Council Meeting of the United Church of Canada.

August 21 – St. David’s Newsletter Deadline

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ANXIETY & DEPRESSION GROUP

Please note that this group will resume on September 27^th.

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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.