THE SUNDAY NEWS
MARCH 9, 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. |
Worship
Theme for Lent
Prodigal
Sons and Bitter Brothers . . .
and the Saviour Who Welcomes Us All
Exploring
one of Jesus’ best-loved Stories
Jesus was often criticized
for spending time with the wrong sort of people. How did he respond to his
critics? He told stories, including the one we commonly call “The Parable of
the Prodigal Son.” Stories have a way of getting through the defences we put
up. Jesus uses his stories to change us, moving us deeper into the wonders of
God. How might Jesus use it to move us?
February 10:
The Prodigal Son
February 17:
The Bitter Brother
February 24:
The Forgiving Father
March 2:
Finding Ourselves in the Story
March 9:
Celebrate with Me
March 16:
The Welcoming Saviour (Palm/Passion Sunday)
Youth Eventz Worship Service in Hamilton – Friday March
21. All youth and young at heart are welcome to come. Call Barb (846-2542) if
you plan to attend.
Elora Nursery Do you love babies and preschoolers? Our
nursery is now available during Children’s Worship time. Speak with Barb if you
would like to help with caring for these youngest members of our church family.
Laptop Computer Needed The Grade 6-8 Children’s Worship group needs a
laptop to edit their videos and photos. Needed every Sunday for about a 2 month
span. Contact Marilyn Abraham (787-0096) if you can
help with this need.
The Book Study
Group will meet Sunday March 30th in the home of
John and Margaret Markvart from 7- 9 PM. The group will study Chapter
2 of Bill Phipps' book, "Cause for Hope". If you are
interested in attending please contact Menai Wardle (846 0846) or John
Markvart ( 846 8678).
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Elora-Bethany
Leadership Team for 2007 |
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Bethany Board Denise Beckham (elder) Georgina Cowbrough (elder) Robert McMillan (elder) Bev McMorris (elder) Nancy Watson (elder) Bruce Weech (elder) Gloria Bird (steward) Randy Flewelling (steward) Dennis Forsyth (steward) Gary Hall (steward) Diane Heaton (steward) |
Elora Council Gerrie Ainley (Member at
large) Arlene Callaghan
(Presbytery rep) Curt Hammond (Chair) Gail Hyndman (Finance) Phil Irish (Worship) Marg Markvart (Member at large) Chris McCracken (Christian Education) Marg Riddell (Member at large) Nancy Van Veen (Outreach) Phyllis Waind (UCW rep) Amy Weaver (Ministry & Personnel) |
Ministry & Personnel Mark Beckham (B) Sheila Calvert (E) Gary Hall (B) Diane Heaton (B) Shirley Moore (E) Tom Skimson (E) Amy Weaver (E) |
Events This Week – March 9 to 16 |
Today:
after worship Elora Junior
Choir rehearsal
Monday: 1:00 pm Elora
Quilters
Tuesday: 7:30 pm Elora
Council
Wednesday: 8:00
pm Bethany UCW
Thursday: 6:30
pm Elora Junior Choir rehearsal (we will sing on Palm Sunday)
7:00 pm Elora
Cantata choir rehearsal (no Praise Team
today)
Sunday: 7:00
pm Junior Youth – regular meeting
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Coming Up |
Tuesday, March 18 7:30 pm Bethany Session & Stewards
Thursday, March 20 1:30 pm Elora
UCW
Good Friday, Mar 21 2:45 pm meet for carpool to bus to Youth
Eventz in Hamilton
Holy Saturday, Mar 22 Fish Fry Supper at Elora (4:30, 5:30, 6:30)
Easter Sunday, Mar 23 7:00 am Sunrise
Service in Bissell Park
9:20
am Bethany Easter Service
11:00
am Elora
Easter Service
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In the Community |
Canadian
Fiddle Champion Scott Woods in
concert, with his band – Saturday March 29th at 7 pm at Knox
Presbyterian Church in Elora. For tickets call 846-0680 or 843-4674. Proceeds to Kn.E.C.T. (Knox Elora Care Team) for their neighbourhood projects in Elora
& Fergus and their international projects in Nicaragua.
Drivers wanted Do you have: a caring concern and respect for
your fellow neighbour? a valid driver’s licence and
insurance? a reliable vehicle? free
time during the day? 25 years of age or older? the willingness to drive fellow community members to
necessary appointments in the Guelph, Wellington and Waterloo area? If the
answer is yes, please call the
Community Resource Centre at 519-843-7000. Ask for Christine, the
Transportation Coordinator
~ ~ ~ Stewards dream a
holy vision of new relationship to God, to the earth, to all others. ~ ~ ~
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Conference and Education Centre www.fiveoaks.on.ca |