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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. (Genesis 9:14-15) I love to see a rainbow in the sky. One of the reasons is because I see them so rarely. The other and more profoundly important reason is because God is speaking a timeless message through the event of a rainbow seen at any time in any era. It is a message about a covenant God made with all creatures including humanity. It comes at the conclusion of the flood story; the story that features Noah and an Ark. The rainbow bears witness to God’s purpose to redeem humanity rather than to wipe the slate clean and start over.
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 Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22 and Mark 1:9-15. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
2023 DONATION RECEIPTS
Your 2023 donation receipts are ready and available to be picked up in the narthex. If not picked up by February 26th, they will be mailed out to you.
LENTEN OUTREACH PROJECT 2024
The Outreach Committee have chosen “The Yonge St. Mission” as the 2024 Lenten Project. As a local, Christian development agency, they believe that each and every one of the 500,000 people experiencing poverty in Toronto has immense value. All of their resources and energy at the Yonge Street Mission (YSM) are focused on working to respond to immediate needs and help people move from surviving to thriving.
Financial donations will be accepted throughout the season of Lent up to and including Easter Sunday. If you wish to donate, you can either drop off your donations at the Church or mail them to the church. Cheques should be payable to Central United Church. Coin is also accepted – just drop it down the “pipe” set up in the narthex.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
“I Believe” – A study of the Apostles’ Creed
Our Lenten Bible Study will be held on 5 consecutive Tuesdays beginning on February 20, 2024 through to March 19, 2024. The in person session will begin with a light meal at 6:00 P.M., then the study shortly after 7:15 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Please click here to sign up.
If you cannot join us in person, you are invited to join us online. The plenary session led by Rev. Dr. James Clubine at 7:15 P.M. will be live streamed via Central United Church’s Youtube channel. After watching the session, you are welcome to join the online group discussion at 7:40 P.M. Please click here to join.
FIRST AID and CPR/AED COURSE
Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 9:30 am
Central United Church will be holding a Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED course at 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 2nd in the Main Hall. The cost of the course is $95.00 and lunch is included. For more information please contact Sharon Gayman Laird at 647-222-0915.
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING &
TIME OF FELLOWSHIP
You are welcome to join the Thursday prayer meeting tonight at 7:00 PM for a time of prayer and fellowship. The meeting is held using Zoom technology.
Here are the details for those who wish to participate:
Access to Join from your PC, Tablet or Smartphone:
Copy this address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8925458525 or click here
Quick access by phone:
1. Call: 647 374-4685
2. When prompted press: 892 545 8525 #
3. Then when prompted again press: # to enter the call
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….
February 18th 2024
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Felicity Monaco
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Serag Gadelrab
GREETER: Lynn Turner
WORSHIP HOST: Trevlyn Ganes
COFFEE HOUR: Council
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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