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GUEST MINISTER
Sept. 22, 2024
Our guest minister this Sunday will be Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Wong. Dr. Wong is a guest preacher and teacher with years of experience pastoring and preaching.
He was an Associate Professor of Christian Ministries at Tyndale University, teaching full-time from 2000-2020. Previous to Tyndale, he was a pastor in the Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church and the Toronto Chinese Baptist Church. He has a Master of Theology from Knox College in Pastoral Theology and a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
His interests include connecting with people of different backgrounds, watching the Toronto Blue Jays, photography, and travel. Dr. Wong is married to Flora, and they have two children and four grandchildren.
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 Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a and John 3:22-30. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
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
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 10:00 am
Come and join us for a chat in the Friendship Room on Wed. Sept. 25th at 10:00 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.
SAMARITAN’S PURSE – Christmas Shoebox
This year we will once again be participating in the Samaritan’s Purse initiative as one of our Christmas Outreach events. You can participate by packaging a shoebox yourself or if you’d prefer Samaritan’s Purse to pack a box for you, you can do so with a $44.00 donation, just visit their website here. They also ask for a $12.00 donation per box which is applied towards collection, processing and international shipping.
The official start date is Sunday, Oct. 6th and runs for six weeks until Sunday, November 17th. Shoeboxes, brochures and shopping lists are now available for pick up Sundays after church service or during the week. The church office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
Let’s support this great initiative again this year to bring joy to a needy child. What a wonderful way to share Jesus’ love.
FINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Offerings normally slow down in the summer and this summer was no exception. YTD through August, our offerings were ~$12,000 behind our YTD Budget, and ~$3000 below last year at this time. Expenses continue to be well managed with Total Operating Expenses (excluding Strategic Initiatives) ~$12,000 better than budget.
We will also spend close to $50,000 in 2024 on capital improvements – Security system, sanctuary lighting etc. to keep our property safe and updated. We were fortunate to receive a $20,000 grant from the Ontario Government for the security system and cameras.
Bottom-line, when we include Strategic Initiatives, our YTD deficit is
-$70,000 versus a budgeted deficit of -$86,000. This means we are using investment income (non-offerings) to cover this shortfall.
Please continue to monitor your offerings as we move into the fall/winter and our largest giving months. As we say on the Finance Committee, its good to give more and give consistently!
Thanks for your continuing contributions of Time, Talent and Monies to support our Church and its Mission.
FALL BIBLE STUDY
Join us for an enriching 7-week small group study of The Beatitudes, taking place from October 14 to November 30! This series will delve into the profound teachings of Jesus, exploring who the blessed people are and what the blessed life truly looks like in God’s Kingdom. Each session, led by small group leaders, includes video content, personal reflection, discussion and sharing. With multiple locations and times available throughout the week, there’s a group that fits your schedule. Whether you’re new to the Beatitudes or seeking a deeper understanding, this study offers a unique opportunity to grow in faith and community. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore the heart of the Gospel and discover the blessings that await. Sign up in the Narthex on Sunday, or click here.
DWELL
Whether you’re new to the Christian faith or simply curious, you are invited to join a small study group called DWELL. Led by trained Bible teachers, the group is open to anyone who wants to understand the language, culture, and major themes of the Bible.
The DWELL group meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary. After the opening announcements, prayers, songs, and the children’s story, the group quietly leaves the sanctuary and meets in the Boardroom to spend half an hour reading and learning the Word of God. The vision of the group is to support and journey with all who are seeking to know the heart of God, being deeply rooted in the Word of God. All participants will receive a Bible to begin their journey.
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.
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….
September 22nd 2024
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Ron Wyse
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Henry Wong
GREETER: Cynthia Yee
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
COFFEE HOUR: Choir (Sarah Wyse)
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Cheryl Neave
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