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Fellowship
Friendly,
Mixing, Supporting, Devotional
**Coffee and Conversation: Sunday mornings following
worship.**
Our United Church Women…
Strathearn has a very active group. The ladies have begun their new
Season with their monthly fellowship meetings. If you are interested
in joining one of the Units please contact our Membership Coordinator,
Louise (434-5063). We have three Units which meet at various times that
may fit your schedule. Some of the activities listed below are sponsored
by our United Church Women. Inquire about this group when you visit
our church.
Birthday Luncheons
Strathearn ladies celebrate. Birthday luncheons are held at Grace United
Church (6215-104 Avenue) on the third Friday of the month excluding
December and the summer months of June, July and August. If you are
not on a regular phoning list, but wish to attend, please call Valerie
at 465-6185.
Men's Breakfast
The first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at Albert's Restaurant in
Bonnie Doon shopping mall. October 6, 2007 was the first one this fall.
Drumming Group:
We learn...some traditional African drumming and reflect
on our faith at the same time. If you are interested, please talk to
Jess ASAP via person, telephone (964-2256), or email (jess_cobb@shaw.ca).
(We will find you a drum.)
Rummage Sale
Come and look for a bargain! - April 26, 2008
Donations may include: (We solicit your support).
...Washed children's wear - all kinds
...Washed women's clothing - on hangers if possible
...Washed men's wear - on hangers if possible
...Clean shoes
...Sporting equipment
...China, novelties & kitchenware
...Books, records, tapes, CDs and DVDs
...Toys & games
...Lamps, pictures & frames
...Jewelry, purses & scarves
...Drapes & blankets
...Hardware, garden tools, etc.
...Small articles of furniture
No tires, large appliances, Christmas items, magazines,
Readers' Digest or National Geographic, baby cribs, playpens, car
seats, beds or hide-a-way beds.
Drop-Offs. Bring all donations to the Church Hall on Monday,
April 21 to Wednesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Thursday,
April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please, no deliveries on Friday. The
earlier in the week the better.
Volunteers. We need you !! Come when you can at the above
delivery times. There are two shifts on Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:15
p.m. and 12:15 to 3:30 p.m. Please call Elaine at 469-8547 to volunteer.
Check with the Church Office (466-5822) for more information.
Remember: Your “stuff” is someone
else’s treasure!
Women's Retreat - Watch for in 2008.
Fashion Show & Luncheon - Watch for in September 2008.
(Was held on September 29, 2007 - Noon lunch followed by a fashion
show - sponsored by UCW)
Pie Sales - Annual Pie Sale - Watch for in October 2008.
- Rhubarb is needed! - Please save your "Red Rhubarb" to donate
in October - Donations of clean cut and frozen rhubarb are greatly appreciated!
- Good buys in flour, sugar, pie plates, shortening, pizza boxes, and
cherry and apple pie filling are also needed.
(In October 2007, approximately 60 volunteers worked busily to assemble
553 pies. Fifty-six pies were donated to Bissell Centre and
47 pies were donated to the Youth Emergency Centre.)
The word is out. "Good pies for a good price."
Christmas Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Luncheon
- Watch for in November 2008. (Was held on November 17 in 2007.)
Are you a "crafter"or do you know of a crafter who would
be interested in renting an 8-foot table or space? If you are, interested
or know someone who might be interested please contact Lila (469-3102).
Tables are limited...
Can you help? We need: sewing, knitting, crocheting, handicrafts, home
baking, gently used toys, books and puzzles for children and paperback
books and puzzles for adults. For the lunch we need borscht, beef vegetable
and turkey vegetable soup. If anyone wishes to make any of these please
call Lila. For more information call Lila @ 469-3102.
A Great Way to Buy Your Christmas Gifts - with a Variety of Artisans
to Choose From!
A Super Bake Sale - with many mouth-watering goodies including jams,
jellies and pickles!
A Delicious Homemade Lunch - with Buns, Hot Soup, and our Ever-famous
Cinnamon buns!
Great Fellowship!
Please join us!! Bring a friend, neighbour or shut-in!!
Our many Outreach Missions are supported by your involvement.
Butterdome
For a number of years Strathearn has worked the coat check at the annual
Christmas Craft Sale.at the Butterdome. Again, 2007 was not only successful
but also a lot of fun. Please volunteer in 2008.
Poinsettias
Watch for the sale of poinsettias in 2008. The UCW offers poinsettias
to be picked up at the craft sale. The cost in 2007 was $15 and prepayment
appreciated.
The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus & Faculty of Education
Handbell Ringers
Watch for in December 2008. (Entertained us on December 2, 2007).
Calendars
The UCW sells the United Church Calendar.
Souper Lunch
Watch for in December 2008.
Curling …
A funspiel hosted by Ottewll United was held on January 13, 2008. Watch
for the next funspiel in January 2009.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Watch for in February 2009. (In 2008 the Annual Congregational Meeting
was held on February 10 at 11:30 a.m. - 67 people attended).
Slow Pitch
Come out and play ball. Strathearn & St. Paul's United have a joint
team.
Remember in Our Prayers...
(List of members we want to remember in our prayers)
Mid Week Groups:
Sparks for kindergarten & grade 1; Brownies for grade
2 & 3; .Beavers for kindergarten through grade 2; Cubs
for grade 3 through grade 5; and Scouts for grade 6 through grade
9; Ventures for grade 10 through grade 12. For information contact
Barb Sinn at 465-2047 or e-mail: barbsinn@hotmail.com
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