The United Church of Canada
L'Eglise Unie du Canada
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Next Sunday - February 12, 2012
Sixth after Epiphany
Holy Communion will be shared.
Upcoming Church Events
Monday, February 06, 2012 (Today)
Shamrock Buffet & Sale - planning: A reminder to all UCW convenors that we will meet on February 6 at 1:30 PM in the parlour to plan for the Shamrock Tea.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 (Tomorrow)
Quebec-Sherbrooke Presbytery : Meeting from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Emmanuel United, 203 Principale, Cowansville, 450-263-0204. Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 (in 2 days)
Bible Study: 12:00 PM, led by Carol Gosselin.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 (in 3 days)
Prayer Group: Weekly gathering in the chapel at 1:30 PM. This week it will be held on Thursday as Robin will be away on Wednesday.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 (in 6 days)
Benevolent Fund: You will find a wooden box on the table by the visitors’ book at the back of the church on February 12, and every Communion Sunday, for free-will offerings which will be used by the minister to assist members and adherents of our congregation in times of need.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 (in 10 days)
Reachout Club: Bring a sweetheart or a friend! The Reachout club is meeting at 12:00 noon at THETWIST, on King West past Léger. Please sign up if you'd like to join us. Let's get together!
Wednesday, March 07, 2012 (in 30 days)
Food for Soul and Body - Lenten Study:
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
March 7, 14, 21, 29 and April 4Robin would like to invite all P-T leaders – official or unofficial – and anyone passionate about having a vital church to a five-week Lenten study and search for community vitality.
What makes for vitality in Christian communities these days?
In his book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, Bishop Schnase writes out of his rich experience overseeing many churches within his Methodist church. He concluded it comes down to 5 vital practices:
- Radical Hospitality
- Passionate Worship
- Intentional Faith Development
- Risk-Taking Mission and Service
- Extravagant Generosity
Please speak to Robin or Inge if you would like to join us and we will order this $20 book for you.
Sharing in meals together
Each week, Robin will order a simple meal (such as pizza) and after supping together we'll tackle one chapter and likely have stimulating discussion – and hope – about our faith community.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012 (in 57 days)
Remit Study: Worship & Pastoral Oversight and Education & Outreach will meet together at 7:00 PM to discuss the GC Remits.
Church News and Announcements
Mitten tree
We once again have an outlet for idle fingers this winter! Mental Health Estrie prepares festive “HUGS” packages (Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Socks) at this time of year for residents at the homeless shelter Accueil Poirier and the residence for the 18-30 age group, Source Soleil. The gift bags contain knitted hats, gloves, scarves and socks in adult sizes (especially for men, since 80% of the homeless are men), either hand-made or bought. Our “mitten tree” is ready to receive any “fruit” you can provide.
Bicycle Path
A reminder to please make sure your car does not cross the yellow lines outlining the bike path in the church parking lot.
Prayer group
Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-2:30, in the chapel. Anyone who wishes to be part of this weekly gathering for song, readings and intercessory prayer is welcome; please enter by the back (parking lot) door. Anyone with a prayer request for the group should place it in the red box on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Get your blood stirring
Regular walks starting from Plymouth-Trinity at 12:00 noon each Wednesday.
In the Community
Jammin'
Weekly Student Hospitality Dinners on Fridays from 5:30-7:00 PM. Good food, good music. Bring your musical instruments and join us jamming! The meal is free and we’ll be gathering at Lennoxville United on Church Street in Lennoxville.
Personnel and Volunteers
Organist
Please note that Leslie will be at the church each Friday morning.
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Ushers and Readers
We are always looking for volunteers to be ushers and readers for Sunday mornings. If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board, or speak to Inge Lunkenbein.
Next Sunday - February 12, 2012
Sixth after Epiphany
Holy Communion will be shared.
News
Worship Surveys: Find out the results of the worship surveys that were distributed in the fall of 2011.
Jammin': After a brief hiatus over the Christmas holidays, weekly student suppers are resuming at Lennoxville United Church on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30. This collaborative effort between several churches was a huge success in the fall! The supper on January 20 will be prepared by Plymouth-Trinity.
Sunday worship: Discover what's happening in worship on Sunday morning! The Sunday bulletins, along with audio files of the sermon, are available online.