ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 27, 2012                                                                                                          

Office: 632-7149                  www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca                 

Email: kituc@telus.net

Office Hours  this week are Monday-Tuesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Tuesday. 

Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837. 

The shorter office hours this week are because of the minister leaving for the General Meeting of BC Conference in Vancouver.       

This Week at Kitimat First United:                                                                                               

Tuesday,  6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.                                                                   

Wednesday,  10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson                    

Thursday,  6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today is Prince Rupert Presbytery Executive.   

UPCOMING:

JUNE GARAGE SALE:   Friday Nights @ 6 pm – 8 pm, June 15 & 22.                                                                                                                                             Saturday @ 8 am – 11 am, June 16 & 23 at our church.                                                                                                                                                                              Books,  household items, furniture, electronics, children’s toys, clothing and lots more.                                                                                                                        New items each day.

PENTECOST SUNDAY is today. This marks the end of the Great 50 Days of Easter.                                                                                                                          The Season After Pentecost lasts from now until Advent;                                                                                                                                                                               the liturgical colour is green and the theme is spiritual growth.                                                                                                                                                                    The first Sunday after Pentecost is called Trinity Sunday (June 3).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BC CONFERENCE GENERAL MEETING will be held at UBC in Vancouver,                                                                                                                                        from May 31 to June 3^rd.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Attending from our pastoral charge will be Ruth Brady, FayEllen McFarlane, Larry Scott.                                                                                                           Minister is leaving on Wednesday, May 30 and returning Monday, June 4.

CONFERENCE SUNDAY is June 3.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Our pianist will be Robin Chang and our Worship Leader will be Sarah Wyatt.

NEXT COMMUNION will be on Anniversary Sunday, June 10.                                                                                                                                                              This marks the date of the inauguration service of                                                                                                                                                                                         The United Church of Canada, June 10, 1925 in Toronto.

PICNIC SUNDAY is happening June 17 at Lakelse at 11 am.                                                                                                                                                                     This year it is the turn of Knox United Church in Terrace, to lead.                                                                                                                                                                  Use Furlong Bay entrance. Service at amphitheatre.                                                                                                                                                                                         A little bug spray may add to the comfort of the event!                                                                                                                                                                                   Bring food,  eating utensils, lawn chairs.

GENERAL COUNCIL meets August 12-18 at Carleton University in Ottawa.                                                                                                                                           This event happens every three years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 There are two Moderator nominees from BC -  Rev. Richard Bott and Rev. Gary Patterson.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Commissioners to General Council will be chosen at the General Meeting of BC Conference;                                                                                                                there is an equal number of clergy and lay commissioners.

SUMMER CHURCH HOURS for the United Church and Presbyterian Church:                                                                                                                               Sunday, July 1, Canada Day – Worship at 9:30 a.m. at First United Church                                                                                                                                     Sunday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 will be at 10:00 a.m. at First United Church.                                                                                                                                            Sunday, August 5,12,19,26  will be at 10:00 a.m. at Kitimat Presbyterian Church.

Office Hours  are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday.                                                                                                                                                                                          Minister (Rev. Larry Scott) can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sermons, Church Council Minutes, bulletins and recent announcements are posted regularly on the congregation’s website.                  

This Week at Kitimat First United:                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Tuesday,  6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday,  10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Thursday,  6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Betty Patterson’s burial of cremains was Friday, May 11, in Kitimat Cemetery.  Betty was a former Choir Leader here at First United.                                                                                             She died on November 17, 2011 in Gibsons. Our prayers and good wishes to husband John and to children Andrew, Christine, Trevor.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today is First United Church, Prince Rupert.  Designated Lay Minister – Derry Bott;  Lay Delegate – Trish Banighen.   

Home from Kitimat General Hospital: Sylvia Mitchell, Lucy Schwarz.    

Multi-Level Care Service is on Sunday, May 13 at 4:00 p.m. Volunteers  are welcome to help with visiting residents and with singing!                                                             

A Fair-Trade Coffee order will go on May 14.  Please leave your order with FayEllen on or before May 13.  The next order will likely be at the end of June.

Statement by the Anglican Bishops of British Columbia and Yukon: Good Friday, April 6th 2012,                                                                                                                                                Northern Gateway Pipeline: Integrity of the Environmental Impact Review.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Prince Rupert Presbyery Executive commends this thoughtful statement to United Church congregations.  The statement may be viewed at:  www.vancouver.anglican.ca/portals/0/repositoRy/Statementoftheanglicanbishopsofbcandyukon5-04-06-2012.pdf

UPCOMING:

BC CONFERENCE GENERAL MEETING will be held at UBC in Vancouver, from May 31 to June 3^rd.  Attending from our pastoral charge will be Ruth Brady, FayEllen McFarlane, Larry Scott.  The General Meeting is held two years out of three, as a cost saving measure.

GENERAL COUNCIL meets August 12-18 at Carleton University in Ottawa.  This event happens every three years. There are two Moderator nominees from BC -  Rev. Richard Bott and Rev. Gary Patterson.  Commissioners to General Council will be chosen at the General Meeting of BC Conference; there is an equal number of clergy and lay commissioners.

SUMMER CHURCH HOURS for the United Church and Presbyterian Church:                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sunday, July 1, Canada Day – Worship at 9:30 a.m. at First United Church                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sunday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 will be at 10:00 a.m. at First United Church.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sunday, August 5,12,19,26  will be at 10:00 a.m. at Kitimat Presbyterian Church.

KITIMAT FIRST UNITED CHURCH                                                                                                                                                                   ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 20, 2012                                                                                                                                                   Office: 632-7149                  www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca                  Email: kituc@telus.net

Office Hours  are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday.  Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837.  Sermons, Church Council Minutes, bulletins and recent announcements are posted regularly on the congregation’s website.     

This Week at Kitimat First United:                                                                                                 Tuesday,  6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.                                                                                    Wednesday,  10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson                                        Thursday,  6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today is Knox United Church, Terrace.  Rev. Debbie Bentham;  Lay Delegate – Wayne Wyatt.   

Remember to pick up your Fair-Trade Coffee order today.  

UPCOMING:

PENTECOST SUNDAY is next Sunday, May 27^th. This marks the end of the Great 50 Days of Easter.   The Season After Pentecost lasts all the way until Advent; the liturgical colour is green and the theme is spiritual growth.

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Ladies, come out on Tuesday June 5^th @ 6 pm and enjoy a delicious dinner of either chicken cordon blue or pork tenderloin and a great time fellowship. Please let Teresa Petry (250-632-4198)or Donna Schwarz (250-632-3946) know if you are able to come.

                                                                                                                                                                                    BC CONFERENCE GENERAL MEETING will be held at UBC in Vancouver, from May 31 to June 3^rd.  Attending from our pastoral charge will be Ruth Brady, FayEllen McFarlane, Larry Scott.  The General Meeting is held two years out of three, as a cost saving measure.

CONFERENCE SUNDAY is June 3.  Our pianist will be Robin Chang and our Worship Leader will be Sarah Wyatt.

NEXT COMMUNION will be on Anniversary Sunday, June 10.  This marks 87 years since the inauguration service of The United Church of Canada.

PICNIC SUNDAY is tentatively set for June 17 at Lakelse at 11 am.  We are awaiting word from Knox United Church in Terrace, to confirm date.

GENERAL COUNCIL meets August 12-18 at Carleton University in Ottawa.  This event happens every three years. There are two Moderator nominees from BC -  Rev. Richard Bott and Rev. Gary Patterson.  Commissioners to General Council will be chosen at the General Meeting of BC Conference; there is an equal number of clergy and lay commissioners.

SUMMER CHURCH HOURS for the United Church and Presbyterian Church:                                                                                                                                                                                       Sunday, July 1, Canada Day – Worship at 9:30 a.m. at First United Church                                                Sunday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 will be at 10:00 a.m. at First United Church.                                                     Sunday, August 5,12,19,26  will be at 10:00 a.m. at Kitimat Presbyterian Church.        

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 29, 2012

Office: 632-7149 www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca Email: kituc@telus.net
Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday. Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837. Sermons, Church Council Minutes, bulletins and recent announcements are posted regularly on the congregation’s website.

This Week at Kitimat First United:
Tuesday, 6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.
Wednesday, 10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson
Thursday, 6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Betty Patterson’s burial of cremains will be Friday, May 11, 2:00 p.m. in Kitimat Cemetery. John Patterson has indicated that friends are welcome to attend the graveside service, followed by refreshments at the church. Betty was a former Choir Leader here at First United.

Lenten Study was on Our Words of Faith – involving three “remits” on the doctrine section of the Basis of Union of The United Church. There will also be a potluck lunch and congregational discussion on the same three items, after church today. There are still a few print copies of Our Words of Faith at the back of the sanctuary.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today is Klemtu Pastoral Charge. 

In Kitimat General Hospital: Sylvia Mitchell, Room 5.

Multi-Level Care Service is on Sunday, May 13 at 4:00 p.m. Volunteers are welcome!

Schedules for Lay Leader or Scripture Reader are available at the back of the church today. Thanks to Alice Holmes for preparing the schedule.

Dan Bremnes is coming to Kitimat First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 6pm. His concert is sure to be a memorable one. There is no fee, but an offering will be taken.

Church Council Highlights – April 26th:
• We are close to being right on budget for the end of the first quarter. Thank you for your conscientious financial support!
• Next Holy Communion is on May 6. In the following month is June 10.
• Approximately $800 was realized from the Spring Bulb gardening fund raiser
• Conference Sunday will be June 3. BC Conference meets that weekend at UBC.
• Tentative date for Picnic Sunday at Lakelse is June 17. To be confirmed with Terrace.
• Church Council will vote on three Remits on Sunday, April 29
• Next meeting of Church Council will be on Thursday, May 24
• Summer Worship will be at our church in July and at Presbyterian Church in August. The time will be at 10 a.m., except on July 1 Canada Day, when the service is at 9:30 a.m.
• Research continues on redevelopment options and findings will be presented at a congregational meeting in early fall. Info will include costs associated with staying in the same building and upgrading it, verses developing a church/housing project.

Office: 632-7149

Email: kituc@telus.net

Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday. Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837. Sermons, Church Council Minutes, bulletins and recent announcements are posted regularly on website.

Thanks to Robin Chang, who is our guest musician today! Thanks also to Lynne Wahl and our other lay leaders.

This Week at Kitimat First United:Tuesday, 6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.

• Wednesday, 10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Donna Schwarz
• Thursday, 6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.
• Thursday, 7 pm, Church Council in the lounge.

Betty Patterson’s burial of cremains will be Friday, May 11, 2:00 p.m. in Kitimat Cemetery. John Patterson has indicated that friends are welcome to attend the graveside service, followed by refreshments at the church. Betty was a former Choir Leader here at First United.

Lenten Study was on Our Words of Faith – involving three “remits” on the doctrine section of the Basis of Union of The United Church. There will also be a potluck lunch and congregational discussion on the same three items, after church on Sunday, April 29th. You can go to our church website, and look under Council Information for our-words-of-faith PDF, which contains the remits. “A Song of Faith” is the third remit and it is particularly long, so you would need to read it ahead of time. There are also a few print copies of Our Words of Faith at the back of the sanctuary.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today is Kitimat Pastoral Charge. Pray for us!

In Kitimat General Hospital : Sylvia Mitchell, Room 5.

There is a signup sheet at back of church for those who would be willing to be Lay Leader or Scripture Reader. You can add or delete your name from the list.

Click Here to read the United Church Moderator’s Easter Message.

Join Moderator Mardi Tindal and the Rev. David MacDonald in celebrating Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. ET in a live interactive webcast. www.livestream.com/unitedchurchcda Link with people and congregations across the country that are making a difference in their communities through the webcast, Facebook, and Twitter (hash tag #modearth). Find out more about the United Church’s 20-plus years of international leadership on climate change issues, and watch the Web premiere of two new hymns. An hour to celebrate soul, community, and creation!

Office: 632-7149 www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca Email: kituc@telus.net
Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday. Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837. Sermons, Church Council Minutes, bulletins and recent announcements are posted regularly on website.

This Week at Kitimat First United:
Tuesday, 6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.
Wednesday, 10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Donna Schwarz
Thursday, 6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Earth Sunday is next Sunday, April 22. Larry Scott will be away in Victoria to attend a friend’s memorial. Our Worship Leader will be Lynne Wahl and our guest pianist will be Robin Chan, who has played for us previously.                                       
Vesey’s Bulb Sale is in full swing this week … until Friday, April 20th. There are order forms at the back of the church. Please help spread the word about this fund raiser. The cost for bulbs and perennial is comparable to store prices and Vesey’s have an excellent reputation for their product. All orders will be here by mid-May, in time for planting.

Lenten Study was on Our Words of Faith – involving three “remits” on the doctrine section of the Basis of Union of The United Church. There will also be a potluck lunch and congregational discussion on the same three items, after church on Sunday, April 29th. You can go to our church website, and look under Council Information for our-words-of-faith PDF, which contains the remits. “A Song of Faith” is the third remit and it is particularly long, so you would need to read it ahead of time. There are also a few print copies of Our Words of Faith at the back of the sanctuary.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today: Hazelton Pastoral Charge -                                                                                                          Kevin Hegseth, Evelyn Kennedy, Ray Jones.                                                                                                                                                                       
In Kitimat General Hospital: Sylvia Mitchell, Room 5.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 There is a signup sheet at back of church                                                                                                                                                                  for those who would be willing to be Lay Leader or Scripture Reader.                                                                                        You can add or delete your name from the list.

Moderator’s Easter Message is at http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/moderator/120402

Office Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm                                                                                                              this week. Office is closed on Easter Monday.                                                                                            

Office: 632-7149 www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca

Coffee With a Difference, Wed. 10 am at Donna Schwarz.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle: Hartley Bay UC – Clare Hill
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       In Kitimat General Hospital: Sylvia Mitchell

There is a signup sheet at back of church                                                                                                                                                                    for those who would be willing to be                                                                                                                                                                       Lay Leader or Scripture Reader.

Moderator’s Easter Message                                                                                                                                                                                 is “Fresh Songs of Hope” at                                                                                                                                                                     http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/moderator/120402

Remit Discussion on Doctrine                                                                                                                                                                                                                         following potluck lunch after church, April 29th.

This Week at Kitimat First United:
Tuesday, 6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.
Wednesday, 10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson.
Thursday, 6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.
Thursday, 7 – 9 pm, Maundy Thursday readings, slides and guided prayer in the sanctuary.
Friday, 11 am, Good Friday service in sanctuary. Readings, images and sounds…

Lenten Study was on Our Words of Faith  – involving three “remits” on the doctrine section of the Basis of Union of The United Church. There will also be a potluck lunch and congregational discussion on the same three items, after church on Sunday, April 29th. You can go to our church website, and look under Council Information for our-words-of-faith PDF, which contains the remits. “A Song of Faith” is the third remit and it is particularly long, so you would need to read it ahead of time. There are also a few print copies of Our Words of Faith at the back of the sanctuary.                                            
Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today: Haisla United Church, Kitamaat Village. In Kitimat General Hospital: Sylvia Mitchell. Ask at nursing desk before visiting.
Church Council Highlights from March 27: i) We have seven people from the congregation, who are forming a website working group; ii) Summer Services will see United Church host July and Presbyterian Church host August services – Anglican Church does wish to participate this year, as they are moving away from a Sunday morning church time; iii) a downstairs bedroom at manse was carpeted in early March; iv) Prince Rupert Presbytery meets in Kitimat September 27-30th; iv) a committee was formed to prepare some discussion proposals re congregational future, for next meeting of Church Council. Consensus was that in light of congregational feedback received, we are more a maintenance than a missioning congregation. Council will decide which options to research and bring forward to congregation at a later date.
Palm Sunday is the 6th Sunday of Lent. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and continues to the Monday after Easter Sunday. The Season of Easter runs 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost.                                                                      
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES:
Palm Sunday, April 1. Holy Communion.                                                                                                                                                          Maundy Thursday, April 5, 7-9 pm self-reflection in the sanctuary.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Good Friday, April 6, 11 a.m. A service of dramatic readings, in sanctuary.                                                                                         Easter Sunrise Service, April 8, 7:00 am at Alcan Beach.                                                                                                                        Short service followed by hot  coffee/tea.                                                                                                                                                          Easter Sunday Celebration, 11:00 am in the sanctuary.

Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday. Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837.

This Week at Kitimat First United:
Tuesday, 6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.
Tuesday, 7 pm, Church Council in the lounge.
Wednesday, 10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson.
Wednesday, 1:30 pm. Lenten Study “Our Words of Faith”, lounge. See below.
Thursday, 6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Lenten Study on Our Words of Faith – a “remit” on the doctrine section of the Basis of Union of The United Church. We gather the last time this coming Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm in the lounge. To preview, go to: www.united-church.ca/files/beliefs/statements/our-words-of-faith.pdf or pick up a copy at back of church.                                                                             
Kitimat Food Bank needs United Church volunteers for this coming Tuesday and Thursday morning. Contact FayEllen if you are willing to help. Thank you for your Food Bank donations!

The family of Pearl Lennox would like to thank all those who helped to make her birthday tea such a success. Thank you all very much!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Presbytery Prayer Cycle for today: Haida Gwai Pastoral Charge – Nancy O’Higgins, Sandra Price.                                                  
Thanks to those who participated in our Purdy’s Chocolate fundraiser!                                                                                                   
First United Church in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, continues to operate as a shelter and a day program centre. As of March 1, Stephen Gray is the Executive Director. The government has extended the shelter contract. The many outreach programs of First United are in full operation. See www.firstunited.ca                                                                 
Receiving of Members on Easter Sunday, April 8. Contact minister re. requirements/study.                                                         
Thanks to those who attended a Website Workshop, scheduled on March 25 before church service.  Special thanks to Doug Thomson for leading it!                                                                                                                                                                                                              
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES:                                                                                                                                                                     
Palm Sunday, April 1. Holy Communion.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Maundy Thursday, April 5, 7-9 pm self-reflection in the sanctuary.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Good Friday, April 6, 11 a.m. A service of dramatic readings, in sanctuary.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Easter Sunrise Service, April 8, 7:00 am at Alcan Beach.                                                                                                                       Short service followed by hot coffee/tea.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easter Sunday Celebration, 11:00 am in the sanctuary.

Office: 632-7149 www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca                  Email Address:  kituc@telus.net
Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be in to the office by 10:00 am on Thursday. Minister can be reached after hours at 250 632-1837.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               This Week at Kitimat First United:
Tuesday, 6 pm, Beavers in the church basement.
Wednesday, 10 am. Coffee With a Difference at home of Ethel Robinson.
Wednesday, 2 pm. Lenten Study “Our Words of Faith”, lounge. See below.
Thursday, 6 pm, Scouts in the church basement.

Prince Rupert Presbytery met at Knox United Church in Terrace, from March 8-11th. FayEllen McFarlane, Ken Maitland and Larry Scott attended.

Presbytery Prayer Cycle for this Sunday, March 18: Coastal Circuit Ministry – Rev. Michael Hare
Lenten Study on Our Words of Faith – a “remit” on the doctrine section of the Basis of Union of The United Church. We gather 1:30 – 3:00 pm in the lounge, on the 4 Wednesdays of March.. To preview, go to: www.united-church.ca/files/beliefs/statements/our-words-of-faith.pdf or pick up a copy at back.
Purdy’s Chocolate order is to arrive on March 23.
First United Church in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, continues to operate as a shelter and a day program centre. As of March 1, Stephen Gray is the Executive Director. The government has extended the shelter contract. The many outreach programs of First United are in full operation, following a transition period. Since the government has facilitated more shelters, First United will focus on day programs and outreach in future. To read the latest newsletter and to see current programs, go to www.firstunited.ca
UPCOMING:                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Receiving of Members on Easter Sunday, April 8. Contact minister  re.requirements/study.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Website Workshop, March 25, 9:30 – 10:30 am in our sanctuary, for those interested in learning about our church website. We use WordPress, which is a fairly simple program. Taught by Doug Thomson. Please register on sheet at the back. Free. Bring your laptop!
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES:
Palm Sunday, April 1. Holy Communion.                                                                                                                                                  Maundy Thursday, April 5, 7-9 pm self-reflection in the sanctuary.                                                                                                    Good Friday, April 6, 11 a.m. Service in sanctuary.                                                                                                                                   Easter Sunrise Service, April 8, 7:00 am at Alcan Beach. Short service followed by hot coffee/tea.                                       Easter Sunday, 11:00 am in the sanctuary.