Dec 4, 2011

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Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

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Sun. Dec. 4 at 7 pm at Emmanuel U. C. – Kick off the Christmas season with music - "B-Elvis" & "Millcreek" in concert; free-will offering for the FoodBank

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Thurs. Dec. 15 – "Song of Peace" concert performed by the Ernestown Secondary School choir at Emmanuel U.C., 7 pm; free-will offering for the Lion's Club Christmas Hampers

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Something New for the gift giving season . . . "GIFTS with VISION". Purchases from this catalogue support special projects with our Mission &Service Partners, ranging from $15 for a child to have an appointment at a health clinic; to $100 to provide clean water for a family; to $300 for awoman to attend a leadership training workshop; lots of others in between.

 

Nov. 6, 2011

• Sat. Nov. 19 – Christmas Craft Sale & Tea at Emmanuel, 9 am to 3 pm -  hand-made crafts, baking, one-of-a-kind items, crafters` draw; free admission, lunch available. Call Bev Burley for information or to reserve a table ($20); 386-3802.
• Faith Quest meets Wed. Nov. 9 at 10 am.
• UCW meets Wed. Nov. 9 at 1 pm. All women of the congregation are welcome – fun, friendship, outreach
• SOS Diner – Thurs. Nov. 17 at 12 pm; reserve at 354-6668
• Donations of baked goods from the congregation for the UCW table at the Craft Sale, (Sat. Nov. 19, 9 am – 3 pm) would be gratefully received. Just bring them over that morning, or call a UCW member for pick-up.
• Are you on PAR? You can use your current envelopes (empty) at offering time – just write PAR on the front.
• Milk Bags wanted! – If you buy milk by the bag, please bring in the outer bags; they will be passed on to be crocheted into sleeping mats for homes in impoverished countries.
• Sign up in the foyer to read scripture during the service and/or bring snacks for coffee time. Please don't wait to be asked – everyone's participation is needed and appreciated!
• Choir practice Fridays at 10 am
• Craft Night – Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Room. Bring a project and enjoy some company while you work!
• Send a card to congregation members through the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary; the children deliver them each Sun.
• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at charityservices.ca

October 30, 2011

• Stewards meet Tues. Nov. 1 at 7 pm.
• Faith Quest meets Wed. Nov. 2 at 10 am.
• Good Food Box orders for November are due by Thurs. am, Nov 3. You can order something for yourself, or help to support a family in need in our community. Sign up in the foyer!
• Donations of baked goods from the congregation for the UCW table at the Craft Sale, (Sat. Nov. 19, 9 am – 3 pm) would be gratefully received. Just bring them over that morning, or call a UCW member for pick-up.
• Are you on PAR? You can use your current envelopes (empty) at offering time – just write PAR on the front.
• Milk Bags wanted! – If you buy milk by the bag, please bring in the outer bags; they will be passed on to be crocheted into sleeping mats for homes in impoverished countries.
• Sign up in the foyer to read scripture during the service and/or bring snacks for coffee time. Please don't wait to be asked – everyone's participation is needed and appreciated!
• Choir practice Fridays at 10 am
• Send a card to congregation members through the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary; the children deliver them each Sun.
• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at charityservices.ca
• Sat. Nov. 19 – Christmas Craft Sale & Tea at Emmanuel, 9 am to 3 pm -  hand-made crafts, baking, one-of-a-kind items, crafters` draw; free admission, lunch available. Call Bev Burley for information or to reserve a table ($20); 386-3802.

Oct. 2, 2011

• Faith Quest meets Wed. Oct. 5 at 10 am.
• Our Anniversary service, Oct. 16, will be followed by a potluck lunch. We have invited guests, so congregation members are asked to bring 2 dishes for the lunch – please sign up in the foyer to let the planning group know what you plan to bring.
• 160 for 160 – Wouldn't it be great to see our church full for the Anniversary Service (Oct. 16). Who are you planning to invite?
• Milk Bags wanted! – If you buy milk by the bag, please bring in the outer bags; they will be passed on to be crocheted into sleeping mats for homes in impoverished countries.
• Sign up in the foyer to read scripture during the service and/or bring snacks for coffee time. Please don't wait to be asked – everyone's participation is needed and appreciated!
• Choir practice Fridays at 10 am
• PAR – A Pre-Authorized Remittance programme is now available for making contributions to Emmanuel U. C. Information and application forms are available in the foyer.  
• Don't forget our "Extra Measures" Project in support of the Canadian Bible Society's Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.
• Send a card to congregation members through the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary; the children deliver them each Sun.

• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca

Sept. 25, 2011

• Faith Quest meets Wed. Oct. 5 at 10 am.
• Singers wanted for a "Special Occasion Choir" to sing at special services – eg. Anniversary, Christmas Eve. If you like to sing but can't commit to the weekly choir, here is your chance. Please speak to Charlie or a choir member.
• 160 for 160 – Wouldn't it be great to see our church full for the Anniversary Service (Oct. 16). Who are you planning to invite?
• Milk Bags wanted! – If you buy milk by the bag, please bring in the outer bags; they will be passed on to be crocheted into sleeping mats for homes in impoverished countries.
• Sign up in the foyer to read scripture during the service and/or bring snacks for coffee time. Please don't wait to be asked – everyone's participation is needed and appreciated!
• Emmanuel Remembers – Stories and/or photos of the life & times of Emmanuel are needed! See Peggy or Doe ASAP.
• Choir practice Fridays at 10 am
• PAR – A Pre-Authorized Remittance programme is now available for making contributions to Emmanuel U. C. Information and application forms are available in the foyer.  
• Don't forget our "Extra Measures" Project in support of the Canadian Bible Society's Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.
• Send a card to congregation members through the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary; the children deliver them each Sun.
• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca

Sept. 18, 2011

• Faith Quest meets Wed. Sept. 21 at 10 am.
• SOS Diner – Thurs. Sept. 22; call 354-6668 for reservations
• Singers wanted for a “Special Occasion Choir” to sing at special services – eg. Anniversary, Christmas Eve. If you like to sing but can’t commit to the weekly choir, here is your chance. Please speak to Charlie or a choir member.
• 160 for 160 – Wouldn’t it be great to see our church full for the Anniversary Service (Oct. 16). Who are you planning to invite?
• Milk Bags wanted! – If you buy milk by the bag, please bring in the outer bags; they will be passed on to be crocheted into sleeping mats for homes in impoverished countries.
• Sign up in the foyer to read scripture during the service and/or bring snacks for coffee time. Please don’t wait to be asked – everyone’s participation is needed and appreciated!
• Emmanuel Remembers – Stories and/or photos of the life & times of Emmanuel are needed! See Peggy or Doe ASAP.
• Choir practice Fridays at 10 am
• PAR – A Pre-Authorized Remittance programme is now available for making contributions to Emmanuel U. C. Information and application forms are available in the foyer.
• Don’t forget our “Extra Measures” Project in support of the Canadian Bible Society’s Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.
• Send a card to congregation members through the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary; the children deliver them each Sun.

• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca

May 15, 2011

• The Geranium Sale has been extended until May 15! Order forms are available from Peggy; $3 each; a variety of colours
• Faith Quest: Wed. May 18 at 9:30 am
• Stewards meet Tues. June 7 at 7 pm
• UCW Lunch Out – Wed. June 8 at Ramekins – All women of the congregation are welcome. The regular meeting of UCW will begin at 11:30 am; those joining us for lunch only can meet to carpool from the church at 12:30
• Sat. June 11 at 9 am – Church Garden Bed Clean-up - All available hands with shovels, brush cutters, hoes, gloves, wheelbarrows, etc are welcome. If anyone has a spare hour before June 11, that too  would be welcome.
• As part of our 160^th anniversary year, your Session has chosen an "Extra Measures" project in support of the Canadian Bible Society's Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.
• Want to send a card to someone in the congregation to let them know you're thinking of them? Deposit them in the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary – the children will deliver them each Sunday.

• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca
• Choir Practice: Fridays 10 – 11 am. 

April 24, 2011

• Sun. May 1 – Annual Earth Day Clean-up: Meet at the church at 11:15, a song and a prayer, and we'll be off to clean up the neighbourhood. Lunch at the church will follow.
• Wilton Cemetery Clean-up Day - Sat. April 30 at 9 am; lunch provided
• Stewards meet – Tues. May 3 at 7 pm
• Faith Quest: Wed. May 4 at 9:30 am
• Good Food Box orders for May are due by Thurs. am, May 5. You can order something for yourself, or help to support a family in need in our community. Sign up in the foyer!
• UCW meets Wed. May 11 at 1 pm. All women of the congregation are welcome!

§  Spring Geranium Sale!  Geraniums are being provided by Potter's Greenhouses; they are in 4" pots and are available in 5 different colours all for the low cost of $3 each. So tell your families, friends and neighbours to get theirs now!  Orders will be ready for pick up on Wed. May 4 right here at EUC."

• As part of our 160^th anniversary year, your Session has chosen an "Extra Measures" project in support of the Canadian Bible Society's Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.
• Want to send a card to someone in the congregation to let them know you're thinking of them? Deposit them in the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary – the children will deliver them each Sunday.

• An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca
• Choir Practice: Fridays 10 – 11 am. 

 

April 10, 2011

Sun. Apr. 17 – Please come prepared to support Nathan's special initiative to raise funds for "milk and meat" which he has observed are in short supply at the Foodbank.

 

Aside from readers, hosts and snacks are needed for our Proclamation event on Good Friday & Holy Saturday. If you can spare a couple of hours or bring some goodies, please sign up in the foyer.

 

Order forms for geraniums, to be delivered in time for Mother's Day, are in the foyer – a Stewards' fundraiser

 

Faith Quest: Wed. Apr. 13 at 9:30 am

 

Wilton Cemetery Clean-up Day - Sat. April 30 at 9 am; lunch provided

 

Sun. May 1 – Annual Earth Day Clean-up: Meet at the church at 11:15, a song and a prayer, and we'll be off to clean up the neighbourhood. Lunch at the church will follow.

 

As part of our 160^th anniversary year, your Session has chosen an "Extra Measures" project in support of the Canadian Bible Society's Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.

 

Want to send a card to someone in the congregation to let them know you're thinking of them? Deposit them in the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary – the children will deliver them each Sunday.

 

An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca

 

Choir Practice: Fridays 10 – 11 am. 

April 3, 2011

Want to send a card to someone in the congregation to let them know you're thinking of them? Deposit them in the mailbox at the back of the Sanctuary – the children will deliver them each Sunday.

 

As part of our 160^th anniversary year, your Session has chosen an "Extra Measures" project in support of the Canadian Bible Society's Military Bible programme. There is a basket in the foyer for donations along with more information.

 

Order forms for geraniums, to be delivered in time for Mother's Day, are in the foyer – a Stewards' fundraiser

 

80th Birthday Party for Vera Presley: Sun. Apr. 3, 1-4 pm at Emmanuel U. C. in the Fellowship Room. Please drop in and share this special time with her and all of us; best wishes only. Hope to see you all there.

 

Stewards meet Tues Apr. 5 at 7 pm

 

Faith Quest: Wed. Apr. 6 at 9:30 am

 

Wilton Cemetery Clean-up Day - Sat. April 30 at 9 am; lunch provided

 

Sun. May 1 – Annual Earth Day Clean-up: Meet at the church at 11:15, a song and a prayer, and we'll be off to clean up the neighbourhood. Lunch at the church will follow.

 

An easy, free way to support your church while buying groceries and gas - info  in the foyer or at .charityservices.ca

Choir Practice: Fridays 10 – 11 am. 

 

Mar. 6, 2011

• Faith Quest: Wed. Mar. 9 at 9:30 am
• Wed. Mar. 9 – UCW meets at 1 pm in the Upper Room. All women of the congregation are welocome!
• An easy and FREE way to support your church while you buy your groceries and gas... information available in the foyer or at www.charityservices.ca
• Choir Practice: Fridays 10 – 11 am.  New members are always welcome. No singing experience necessary.

Feb. 27, 2011

• Sun. Feb. 27 – Annual Congregational meeting following the service.
• Faith Quest: Wed. Mar. 2 at 9:30 am
• Good Food Box orders for March are due by Thurs. am, Mar. 3. You can order something for yourself, or help to support a family in need in our community. Sign up in the foyer!
• An easy and FREE way to support your church while you buy your groceries and gas... information available in the foyer or at www.charityservices.ca
• Choir Practice: Fridays 10 – 11 am.  New members are always welcome. No singing experience necessary.

Feb. 06, 2011

• Good Food Box orders are due by Thurs. am Feb. 3. Please sign up in the foyer. You can order quality wholesale fruits & veggies in $5, $10 or $15 amounts for yourself, or for one of the families in need in the community which we are currently supporting.

• BAG SALE at the Sharing Centre – children's clothing $2 per bag; adult clothing $5 per bag!

• Sat. Feb. 5 – Come and experience a Reiki Treatment. Speak to Charlie Pritchard or Doe Babcock for details.

• Faith Quest: Wed. Feb. 2 at 9:30 am

• Family Movie Night at Emmanuel: Fri. Feb.11 at 7 pm; feature TBA

Jan 23, 2011

 

• Sat Jan. 29 – Roast Beef Supper at Emmanuel from 5 to 7 pm. Adults - $12; children 17 years & under - $6; family rate - $35
• Family Movie Night at Emmanuel: Fri. Feb.11 at 7 pm; feature TBA
• BAG SALE at the Sharing Centre – children's clothing $2 per bag; adult clothing $5 per bag!
• Sat. Feb. 5 – Come and experience a Reiki Treatment. Speak to Charlie Pritchard or Doe Babcock for details.
• Faith Quest: Wed. Feb. 2 at 9:30 am

Jan 16, 2011

• There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for the "Talents & Treasures Day" being planned at Trinity. Please sign up before Jan. 15 if you would like to participate.
• BAG SALE at the Sharing Centre – children's clothing $2 per bag; adult clothing $5 per bag!
• Faith Quest: Wed. Jan. 19 at 9:30 am
• SOS Diner – 12 noon on Thurs. Jan. 20; reserve at 354-6668
• Sat Jan. 29 – Beef Dinner at Emmanuel from 5 to 7 pm. Adults - $12; children 17 years & under - $6; family rate - $35