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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
Jesus said, “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) As one year closes and a new year begins I find a poem by British poet Minnie Louise Haskins titled “God Knows” a blessing and inspiration. Her poem was made famous in 1939 when England’s King George VI read a portion of it as part of his Christmas radio broadcast. I commend this portion of her poem to you as we look forward to the year 2024, confident in the truth that our Lord goes the way before us.
“I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year.
Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.
And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the hand of God.’
That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.”
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
Central United Church welcomes you to join our Worship Service Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. In worship we proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour; God’s word is read and preached, sacraments celebrated, faith sung and prayers offered.
Sunday services are also livestreamed (and recorded) through the Church website or you can join here. A copy of the bulletin for this Sunday’s Service is attached here.
This Sunday’s Scripture readings are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Galatians 4:3-7 and Luke 2:22-40. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
2023 DONATION DEADLINE is
Sunday, December 31st!!!
A reminder from your Finance Committee to please donate by the 31st in order to get your 2023 taxable donation receipt. We are still striving for a balanced budget for 2023, and appreciate any additional generosity to make this objective a reality.
Thank you for all of your time, talent and donations that allow us to“Grow in Christ and to help others grow with us”.
STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE
As your church council looks to move forward with our church’s strategic plan, one of our biggest challenges will be addressing the staffing changes made necessary by Rev. Clubine’s pending retirement later in 2024. We will be announcing more details in regards to this and to the establishment of a search committee in the next two weeks.
Please continue to support us with your prayers and participation as we look to the Lord’s leading in the coming year.
ATTENTION LADIES
You are invited to
“An Evening of Women’s Fellowship”
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Main Hall
With special guest, Ruth Onley
speaker and singer
We hope that you can join us. Invite a friend!
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING &
TIME OF FELLOWSHIP
There will be no prayer meeting this evening. Meetings will resume again next Thursday, January 4th.
PASTORAL CARE
Should you become aware of any illness, bereavement, hospitalization, etc., among people of our church, please notify the church office as soon as possible.
If you would like a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Clubine at the church office 905.474.0183 or mobile office 416.358.4924 or by email jclubine@centralunitedchurch.com.
STAY CONNECTED…..
We want to help you stay connected so if you happen to be wondering “who’s doing what” in terms of duties, the list for this week is below….
December 31st 2023
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Joan Hubbert
MUSIC: Peggy Wong
POWER POINT: Henry Wong
GREETER: Cynthia Yee
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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