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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae. (Romans 16:1) The final chapter of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans is filled with the names of people active in ministry of the first century church. We sometimes skip over these names because the people are unknown to us. The names, however, tell us something important. God works through people to make his love known to us. And so it is among us. During the worship service this Sunday we will be installing Rev. Dr. Christina Ng in her role as Leader of Christian Education & Strategic Plans Co-ordinator. Please join in the celebration as we commend Christina to this work among us.
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 Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and Mark 1:21-28. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30 pm
Our Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30 pm. This special service is offered to help prepare you for our Lenten journey to Easter and will include the Sacrament of Communion and Imposition of Ashes.
NOMINATIONS FOR THE
PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
Just a reminder that if you would like to be a nominee, would like to nominate another member of the congregation, or would like more information on the Pastoral Search Committee, please contact one of Randy Holmes, Doug Stirling or Scott Wetmore soon.
The nominations close this Sunday, January 28, after which your Council will select the members of the Committee.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
“I Believe” – A study of the Apostles’ Creed
Our 2024 Lenten Bible Study will examine the claims contained in the Apostles’ Creed—what they mean and why they matter. Rev. Dr. James Clubine will lead us in a study taking a closer look at the Biblical grounding of what we confess. The study will be held on consecutive Tuesdays beginning on February 20, 2024 through to March 19, 2024. The session will begin with a light meal at 6:00 P.M. and the study beginning shortly after 7:00 P.M. to 830 P.M. Please click here to sign up.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Wednesday, Jan. 31st at 11:00 am
Come and join us for a chat in the Friendship Room on Wed. Jan. 31st at 11:00 am. Our purpose is to provide a place to connect with others and an opportunity for friendship and fellowship.
If you’d like more information or have any questions, please feel free to contact John Frotten at jfrotten@rogers.com.
2nd ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DINNER
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm
You, your neighbour, family or friend are invited to an evening of fellowship and Valentine’s dinner (3 course meal $49.00 plus tax and tip) on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 pm at Milestones restaurant, located at 169 Enterprise Blvd. in Unionville. We would love to have you join us.
If interested in attending, please contact Dennis or Gail Seeley by February 1st. They can be reached at the following:
dennisseeley@hotmail.com or #905-642-3632 / #416-826-1751 (D) / #905-407-2814 (G)
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….
January 28th 2024
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Trevlyn Ganes
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Serag Gadelrab
GREETER: Martha Stirling
WORSHIP HOST: Doug Stirling
COFFEE HOUR: Choir
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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