THE SUNDAY NEWS
JANUARY 6, 2008
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ELORA BETHANY PASTORAL
CHARGE The United Church of
Canada PO Box 737, Elora,
ON N0B 1S0 — 519.846.0122 www.elorabethanyuc.org elorabethanyuc@bellnet.ca
Office Hours: Rev. Greg Smith-Young is usually in the
office on weekday mornings. Secretary Judy McMullan
is in the office Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 to 4:00. |
Together in Christ
January 6 Washed Up Acts 10:34-48
January 13 Broken to Bless 2nd Corithians 4:1-15
January 20 Gifted to Give 1st Samuel
16:1-13 (Holy Communion)
January 27 Carried
and Carrying Mark 2:1-12 (Phil
Irish leading)
February 3 Community in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22
In January: Exploring A
Song of Faith. Nope, this is not a singing group. We won't even hum
(okay, maybe a little). A Song of Faith is the United Church of Canada's
new statement of faith. In January, Greg will be hosting a 6‑week long
opportunity to explore it together. We'll try to understand it, discuss it, and
look at how it might help us to better follow Jesus. Here's the info: Elora UC; Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30;
from Jan 14 to Feb 18.
Is God a Delusion?
A video presentation by Dr. Alister McGrath, a
theologian and biochemist, in which he engages the claim of Dr. Richard Dawkins
that God is a dangerous delusion. January
20 – 8:00 am
at Bethany (light breakfast included)
– 12:30 pm at Elora (bring a bag
lunch)
Annual Congregational
Meetings for both
our congregations are coming up, next month. Bethany’s meeting will be at 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 10. Please have your written reports into the
office as soon as they are ready. Final deadline: January 27. Elora’s meeting will be 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 24. Final deadline for
written reports: February 10.
Observer magazine: Articles that make you
think We are in the process of re-ordering Observer
subscriptions (the United Church of Canada magazine) for Elora congregants. If would like to have your name added to the
list, please call or email the office or otherwise let Judy know. She can also
remove your name from the list, if you prefer. The Observer rep for Bethany is Gloria Bird.
Elora Choir News
Thursday, January
10th
7:00 p.m. Senior Choir resumes
for the winter season. Please consider joining
us in the choir for the next term. It is a great
way to praise the Lord, have good fellowship and share your gifts.
8:15 p.m. Praise Team -- we
rehearse until about 9:30 and will be learning some new repertoire. Consider joining the ranks!
Next Sunday,
January 13th
Junior choir will rehearse for
about 15 minutes after the service.
2008 Weekly Offering Envelopes for those at Elora
are now ready in the upper lobby. Please look for yours to take home. If you
would like to have envelopes or be on PAR (pre-authorized remittances from your
bank account) talk to Judy in the office or Kim Saunders, our treasurer.
Nametags We will be ordering nametags for Elora congregants on
January 17th. If you would like to get a nametag or you have lost yours (or the
back piece) please speak to Judy in the office.
Events This Week – January 6 to 13 |
Today: 7:00 pm Youth Group (both)
New Year Party!! Bring some goodies to
share
Monday: 1:00 pm Elora Quilters in
the Bissell Room
Tuesday: 7:30 pm Elora Council
Wednesday: 8:00
pm Bethany UCW Roll
Call: payment of dues
Thursday: 7:00
pm Elora Senior Choir rehearsal
8:15 pm Praise
Team
Sunday: after worship Elora Junior Choir rehearsal
7:00
pm Youth Group (both) Parent Info Night
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Coming Up |
Monday, Jan 14 7:00 pm Exploring A Song of Faith at Elora UC
Tuesday, Jan 15 7:30
pm Bethany Session & Stewards
Thursday, Jan 17 1:30 pm Elora UCW
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In the Community |
Body & Soul Spiritual Spa Day for women at Knox United Church in Ayr. Saturday, January 19, 2008. It
is a one day conference featuring motivational speakers, award-winning
Christian music, a gourmet lunch, and a large selection of breakout sessions.
Contact Helen Scutt at 519-632-9680 (home) or email
spiritualspa@knoxuayr.com or see brochure outside the office at Elora United.
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Elora Bethany www.elorabethanyuc.org The United Church of Canada National Office www.united-church.ca Hamilton Conference Office www.hamconf.org Waterloo Presbytery www.sentex.net/~watpres Camp Ganadaoweh www.ganadaoweh.ca United Observer Magazine www.ucobserver.org Five Oaks
Conference and Education Centre www.fiveoaks.on.ca |