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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
This past Sunday, I shared a prayer poem attributed to Sir Francis Drake. So many people asked me at the door if they could have a copy that I decided I would just share it with everyone. I hope you can spend some time contemplating what God may be saying to you through this prayer.
Disturb us, Lord, when
We are too well pleased with ourselves,
When our dreams have come true
Because we have dreamed too little,
When we arrived safely
Because we sailed too close to the shore.
Disturb us, Lord, when
With the abundance of things we possess
We have lost our thirst
For the waters of life;
Having fallen in love with life,
We have ceased to dream of eternity
And in our efforts to build a new earth,
We have allowed our vision
Of the new Heaven to dim.
Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly,
To venture on wider seas
Where storms will show your mastery;
Where losing sight of land,
We shall find the stars.
We ask You to push back
The horizons of our hopes;
And to push into the future
In strength, courage, hope, and love.
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 John 16:12-15 and Psalm 8. You can also find a daily scripture message at the top of our website.
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING
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/81293996881 or click here.
Quick access by phone:
1. Call: 647 374-4685
2. When prompted press: 812 9399 6881 #
3. Then when prompted again press: # to enter the call
GIVE-AHEAD JUNE REQUEST!
As summer approaches, we normally see a drop in church attendance as people head off on summer activities and vacations. As a result, historically there is also a summer decline in givings, while our regular expenses supporting all of our operations and programs continue.
We encourage you to advance your summer givings before the end of June. This will help us better match our inflows with outflows until its “back to school” and “back to church” in the fall.
Thank you for your support. Please contact Sally Sandiford, (sally_sandiford@hotmail.com) if you would like details on your YTD givings.
BLESSING BLANKET MINISTRY
In 2024, Central United Church launched the Blessing Blanket Ministry.
A knitted (or crocheted) blanket is presented to anyone receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at Central United Church. This includes infant/child baptism or Adult Baptism. The blankets have been lovingly crafted by members of the congregation and other knitters and are blessed during a worship service. A note of blessing is included with the Blanket.
Since its launch, there have been 5 infant/child blankets presented as well as 2 to adults. Our next Sacrament of Baptism service will be held at Central United this Sunday, June 15th.
GROUP HIKE
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Join us for a Summer Saturday Hike!! There will be two pace groups: one moderate-paced group led by Alan Heighway, and a slower-paced group (suitable for bird watchers) led by Rev. Lori. Meet us at Bob Hunter Park at 9:30 am or meet at the church at 9:00 am to carpool. If you wish to register, please click here.
SUMMER CAMP 2025: Steadfast Love
August 11 – 15, 2025
Central will be hosting another year of Summer Day Camp in August! This is an incredible way to serve young families with children currently in SK through Grade 5. It also allows preteens and teens from Grade 6 and up to grow their faith, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience as volunteers (leaders-in-training) as they go through a one-week training prior to the camp from August 5-8. Please help spread the word in the community!
For more information and to register as participants, volunteers, or coaches, please register here.
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. Diaz at the church office 905-474-0183 or by email ldiaz@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….
June 15th 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Joan Hubbert
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Thomas Black
GREETER: John Frotten
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
LEMONADE ON THE LAWN: Sally Sandiford
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