THE SUNDAY NEWS
JANUARY 20, 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
Greg is taking a Study Leave this week, to prepare for
upcoming worship themes. He will be in the office most days, and is available
for pastoral care emergencies.
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. In
Elora, today, after worship
You Too can be Like Judy!
Experience
the fast-paced and exciting world of operating Elora’s new video projection system and sound
board. Tech Training Seminar –
Sunday, January 27 after worship. Please speak with Greg Smith-Young or Ron
Campbell if you are interested.
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. It’s not too late to join in.
Elora Newsletter: If you
or your committee/group would like to share a story, an
update of what you have been working on, or some memorable photos for the
upcoming newsletter, then please submit them to mankenzie@sympatico.ca. or see me during the coffee hour. Copy deadline is today, Sunday,
January 20th, 2008. Thank-you, from Debbie MacKenzie.
NOW
HEAR THIS — 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. Thanks to those
who have already submitted their reports.
The Book Study Group will meet Jan 27th at 7 pm, in
the home of Arlene Callaghan, (787-2085, 15 Pattison
Pl. Fergus south on Tower, left onto Belsyde, right onto St. David St., right onto Elkin, left
onto Pattison ). The group will be discussing the
Epilogue of "Jesus, Uncovering the Life ,
Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary" by Marcus J. Borg.
In February, the Book Study Group will begin studying Bill Phipps' book,
"Cause for Hope". Everyone is welcome to be a part of the study group
which meets once a month If you are interested
in purchasing a copy of Phipps' book for $22.85, which is a discounted price,
contact John Markvart. (846 8678)
Events This Week – January 20 to 27 |
Today:
8:00 am & 12:30 pm Video:
Is God a Delusion? Followed by
discussion
7:00 pm High
School Youth meet at Elora UC
Monday: 1:00 pm Elora
Quilters in the Bissell Room
7:00 pm Song
of Faith newcomers welcome
Tuesday: 6:00 pm Friendship
Club
Thursday: 7:00
pm Elora Senior Choir rehearsal
8:15 pm Praise
Team
Sunday: after
worship Elora
Junior Choir rehearsal
7:00
pm Junior Youth and High School
Youth meet
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Coming Up |
Feb 1-3 Youth
group retreat at Camp Ganadaoweh
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In the Community |
Treasure
Shop FREE good used
clothing give away. Saturday, January 26th, 9:00 am till noon at Bethel Baptist
Church, 675 Victoria Terrace, Fergus.
Camp
Ganadaoweh Job Opportunities
Gan has several jobs for staff and volunteers, for
the spring. See www.ganadaoweh.ca or check the bulletin board outside the
office for details. Deadline for applications is Feb. 29/08. Some of the
positions are: Lifeguard, kitchen staff, maintenance, group leaders.
You are
invited to the Ash Wednesday service
at St. John’s Anglican church in Elora on Feb. 6th at
7 pm.
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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 |