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May 20th , 2012
╬╬ For all the Churches who serve the community of God in the Greater Moncton area, and today for St. John’s United Church, we pray to the Lord.
Greeters today : Rose and Jim Scott
Greeter May 27th : Allison and Dale Finnamore
Elder today : Ruth Thornton
Elder May 27th : Jim Scott
Tellers today : Florence Harris
Scripture readings for May 27th : Acts 2:1-21; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Romans 8:22-27;
John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15.
Mountain View Announcements and Upcoming Events
Today:Please join us for Coffee & Conversation in the church hall following the Service of Worship.
Monday:Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Parlour
Esther Unit UCW 1:30 p.m. Parlour
Tue. :Deborah Unit UCW 1:30 p.m. Parlour
Wed. :Scrapbooking 9:00-noon Board Room
Catherine Unit UCW 1:30 p.m. Parlour
Thur. :Adult Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Church Hall
Choir 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
The Book Club will hold its last regular meeting of the season at 1:30pm on Monday, May 28th, in the Board Room. Meetings will resume in September. The book being discussed is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.
If you would like to drop in to see Rev. Mary, she is available Monday to Wednesday 10:30 – 12:30. Things do come up from time to time so feel free to call ahead to see if she is available. (Friday & Saturday are Rev. Mary’s days off). Thanks M&P Committee.
Scripture Readers needed: If you are interested in reading scripture please contact Mary Hebert or the church office so we can add your name to our list. Thank you.
Conference weekend is May 31-June 3, please add the conference meeting, your minister and lay reps (Debbie Ellison and Doug Hoyt) to your prayers.
Highlights from Chignecto Presbytery are available on the table in the Narthex. Large copies also available.
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Grocery Cards-Co-op, Sobeys & SuperStore Cards are available in varying amounts. We now have Co-op Certificates that can be used at their gas bar and at the store. May profit to date: $228.00 Year to Date: $1726.00
If you wish to have church envelopes please fill out a pew card, or call the office. Par (Pre-Authorized Remittance) brochures are in the narthex.
The UCW would like to remind you that boxes have been provided in the narthex for the donation/collection of used stamps, used eye glasses, and pop can tabs. We no longer collect used cards. We appreciate your support.
Volunteer drivers are needed to drive people in the congregation to
and from church. Sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex or call and leave your name and phone number with the church office 857-4817. If you are looking for a drive to and from church please
let us know.
Cards go out for any occasion to the congregation on behalf of Session and Rev. Mary. Requests to have these cards sent out can be directed to Mary Hebert 859-9302 or the church office 857-4817.
The Breakfast Program, at Queen Elizabeth School, volunteers needed. If you are able to help please speak to Sheila Huntley or Sheila Hoyt
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Ryan’s Well donation can is on the table in Narthex. We appreciate your commitment to this worthwhile cause to build new wells in Africa to supply clean water to the community.
June 2nd - Lobster Take-Out at Mountain View United Church, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Price $18.00 (Includes 1lb lobster (in shell), potato salad, coleslaw, roll & sweets) For tickets call the Church office 857-4817 or Joan MacLeod 854-6916. Pick up or delivery.
An indoor yard sale, sponsored by the UCW, will be held at Mountain View on Friday, June 8 at 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 9 from 8 a.m. -noon. There will be loads of bargains and lots of treasures for everyone! Bring your unwanted items to the church and put them on the stage. For further information call Barb McGill 859-6897 or Mary Johnson 384-6592.
There are several past due books from the library. Sometimes books get put away and overlooked, please check you home library and return any overdue. Thank you Judy Beach, Librarian.
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Calling all grads! June 24th is Graduation Sunday at Mountain View. If you or someone in your family is graduating this year please contact Kari Bryenton at karibryenton@bellaliant.net or leave the name(s) with the church office.
Embracing Emergence Christianity: Phyllis Tickle and the Church’s Next Rummage Sale – 6 Session Study with guide. Author, historian and keen cultural observer Phyllis Tickle invites us to join her in examining the face of Christianity and culture. There are 6 sessions On the DVD. Each session begins with a video presentation, lasting 10-15 minutes, followed by filmed interaction with a small group. The Participant Workbook then helps “join the dialogue” in our own setting. The next sessions are: The 20th Century and Emergence, Gifts from Other Tiems, How Then Shall We Live? Hallmarks of Emergence. This program is every Monday evening until June 11 here at Mountain View. Please call the office at 857-4817 to register.
CONGREGATIONAL SUMMER COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Just as a reminder, Summer Sundays Coffee & Conversation are being hosted by the Congregation, divided up by birth decade. There will be a Session member in the kitchen to assist each group with locating supplies and operating equipment. Your decade needs you! Please bring (a) a snack to share and (b) yourself to the kitchen before service to set up (around 9:45am) and after service to clean up. Each decade hosts only once all summer.
June 3 - those born between 2000 - 2010 (the Sunday School). The children will be preparing the snacks & refreshments. (NOTE TO THEIR PARENTS - you do not need to supply anything)
June 17 - born between 1950 - 1959;
June 24 is the Community Dinner.
July 1 - born between 1930 - 1939;
July 15 - born between 1960 - 1969;
July 22 - born between 1940 - 1949;
July 29 is the Community Dinner
August 12 - born between 1970 - 1979;
August 19 - born between 1980 - 1989;
August 26 is the Community Dinner.
Joyland has all new curriculum for the 2012/2013 school year and we invite you to a special preview night on May 27th from 6:30-7:30pm. This evening is for parents, Joyland leaders and helpers, prospective leaders and helpers, and anybody interested in learning more about what we’re doing in Joyland. If you are interested in helping out next year, or even just think you may be interested in helping, please come and check it out!
Next youth group meeting is Tuesday, May 29th from 6:30-8 p.m. Youth group members who want to help frost our cakes for the community dinner are asked to meet at 10am on Sunday, May 27th in the downstairs kitchen.
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United Church Upcoming Events
May 26th - Annual Barbeque - Pork Chops or Chicken, 3:30 -6 p.m., Hillsborough United Church. Join us for chicken or pork chops, potato salad or baked potato, roll, coleslaw, dessert and tea or coffee. Adults $12 or Family $30 with children 12 years old or under. Tickets at the door.
May 26th – Rummage Sale, St. John’s United Church, 75 Alma St., 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Clothing, books, household items and many more items for sale.
June 2nd – Handbell Workshop, at Visions’ Stilesville Campus, 1270 Gorge Rd., This is a one day workshop taught by Shirley Alexander. 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (bring a lunch). To register call 384-0843. No cost.
Other upcoming Events
May 22nd – The Greater Moncton Ecumenical Youth Choir “Spring into Spring” variety concert at the Community Peace Centre Forum (150 Queen St.) at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door. (see bulletin board in the narthex for a full write up. May 24th - The Hyssong Family in Concert at Parkside Baptist Church, 871 Mountain Rd, 858-9844 www.parksidebaptistchurch.ca at 7:00 p.m.
April 26th was the official opening of Jaret Belliveau’s exhibition of his photographs. It is entitled “Dominion Street” and is at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery until June 10th.
Camp Ta-Wa-Si has received a $6000.00 donation with a challenge-if another such donation is made a further $1000.00 will be given.
Are you up for a week at Camp Ta-Wa-Si as a CIT (counsellor in training)? You will receive leadership training as well as helping the camp and its campers. Get an application form at www.camptawasi.ca
Mountain View's Purpose Statement: Share the love of God; Care for each other; Act with a spirit of cooperation; Reach out to the community; Feed physical and spiritual hunger. |
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