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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
Holy Week begins on Sunday! Between one third and one half of everything written in the four gospels about Jesus takes place in this one week of his life. Clearly the authors of the gospels think it important that we focus our attention here. The pace of the gospel stories slows considerably in describing the events of this week and slows to a near stop on Friday at the foot of the cross. I encourage you to join in the worship services throughout Holy Week as together we witness to our world that this is a week like no other because we have a Saviour who is like no other.
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 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11 and John 12:12-16. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
LENTEN OUTREACH PROJECT 2024
The Outreach Committee have chosen “The Yonge Street 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.
SOUP LUNCH this Sunday
Mar. 24th
Join us for a bowl of soup immediately following our Church service on Sunday morning, there will be a wide selection of soups offered. Thank you very much to those who volunteered to bring a crock pot of soup to share!
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Wednesday, Mar. 27th at 11:00 am
Come and join us for a chat in the Friendship Room on Wed. Mar. 27th 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.
ALPHA 2024
“Wonder about faith?”
Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session, you watch an episode on a different question of faith – then have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. Our Alpha program will be held every Wednesday at 7PM from April 3rd to June 5th with light refreshment being served each week. Please click here to sign up.
SUMMER DAY CAMP AND
YOUTH VOLUNTEERING
Join us for an unforgettable summer experience! Central United Church will be hosting a 1-week Summer Day Camp ‘The Blessed Way 2024’ from July 8th to July 12th for children currently in SK to Grade 5 (or Grade 1-6 in September 2024). For more details and online registration, please click here. Due to limited enrollment, we encourage you to register now.
Junior and senior high school students are welcome to volunteer. If any youths are interested, please apply here.
LIVESTREAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you interested in helping out with our weekly livestream. If so, please contact Alan Heighway at webmaster@centralunitedchurch.com. Training will be provided.
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….
March 24th 2024
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Ron Wyse
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Alan Heighway
GREETER: John Frotten
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
COFFEE HOUR: Small Group 4 (Dennis Seeley/Ruth Duffield)
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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