Fwd: A few reminders for this week Feb. 21 – Feb. 27, 2022

FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK

A Prayer for Canada

Almighty God, the One who orders all things well, we thank you for the gift of governance. Kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for Canada, that justice and peace may increase, filling this country with the knowledge of your love. May those who govern order all things in wisdom, righteousness, and peace, to the honour of your name. Most merciful God, heal our sad divisions. Guide your church that we may be one in our service of you. Prince of peace, help your people to be makers of peace. Turn the hearts of Canadians to you, that in your light we may see light and find the true freedom that is found in service of you. This we pray for the sake of your Son our Saviour, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

IN-PERSON WORSHIP

We continue with the Modified Step 2 of the “RoadMap to Reopen”. The lifting of remaining capacity limits on religious services, rites or ceremonies is to be effective on March 1, 2022. To view the guidelines at Central United, please click here.

SMALL GROUPS LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

Easter by J.D. Greear

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

March 9th to April 6th

The 5 weekly sessions will be offered virtually, using Zoom technology. We hope that you can join us in study and fellowship! Registration is required and can be done by clicking here or by contacting Martha Stirling by email at [email protected] or by phone at 905-471-2604.

We look forward to “seeing” you!

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING & TIME OF FELLOWSHIP

Please come and join the Thursday prayer meeting tonight at 7:00 pm. After the prayer time we have some time for fellowship to allow us to catch up with each other a little. The meeting is held using the Zoom technology. Please join 10 minutes before the 7:00 PM start time.

Here are the details for those that wish to participate:

Access to Join Zoom Meeting from your PC, Tablet or Smartphone

  1. Copy this address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8925458525 or click here
  2. If you are joining with the Zoom App the Meeting ID is: 892 545 8525 (Note that you can also download the Zoom Application and use the Meeting ID to join)

 

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

ONLINE SUNDAY WORSHIP, February 27th

Sunday's service will be available to watch via livestreaming at 10:00 am and is recorded for later viewing, through the Church website. To watch live or view a recording later, go to the Church website, scroll down and click on Central United's Live Stream Page or click here. A copy of the bulletin for this Sunday's Service is attached here.

We suggest, for joining the live stream, that you tune in early. You are encouraged to have your bible handy and please note that the text of this Sunday's Sermon will be available on our Church website prior to Service time. This Sunday's Scripture readings are Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-43a. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.

Please join us each week and spread this good word. Share our streaming information with family and friends, and via your extended social network, hopefully, more and more people will hear about our live stream services and join in each week.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:30 pm

Our Ash Wednesday service will be held next Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:30 pm. The service will also be available to watch via livestreaming at 7:30 pm and is recorded for later viewing, through the Church website. To watch live or view a recording later, go to the Church website, scroll down and click on Central United's Live Stream Page or click here. A copy of the bulletin for the Ash Wednesday Service is attached here.

THE UPPER ROOM

Copies of the Upper Room March/April 2022 edition are now available. If you would like to receive a copy please let Sharlene Wilson-Bennett ([email protected]) know via email and she will be happy to get a copy to you. Please specify if you would like the small or large print copy and be sure to include your address. Alternatively, use the link below to get your copy online. https://upperroombooks.com/home-2/?cn-reloaded=1

ONLINE DONATIONS

Donations for the work of Central United Church can be made online.

  • You can donate to Central United by clicking here:
  • You can continue to specify how you want your donation to be allocated by either selecting the appropriate category on the website or by typing in your choice in the MESSAGE box.
  • Donation receipts will be issued directly by Canada Helps, so there is no need to include your envelope number.
  • If you have any questions, email [email protected].

In addition to the online donation option, your church offerings can also be mailed to the church.

 

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 to book a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Clubine at the church office 905.474.0183×228 or mobile office 416.358.4924 or by email [email protected].

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SCRIPTURE READINGS

If you are interested in reading ahead a little, below are the readings for next week.



March 6th 2022

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Romans 10:8b-13

Luke 4:1-13

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