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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
Jeremiah is my favourite biblical prophet, and the 1998 movie about him is one of my favourite biblical movies. You can watch the whole thing on YouTube now. It starred Patrick Dempsey, who some of you might know better as Dr. McDreamy if you watched Grey’s Anatomy, or as a teen heartthrob if you, like me, were a teenager in the 80s.
Around 600 years Before Christ, God chose Jeremiah to be a prophet and gave him the job of bringing a much needed call to repentance to the nation of Israel. At the time Jeremiah was a very young and inexperienced boy – likely only 12 or 13 years old. He was not the kind of person the Israelites expected to speak words of wisdom on behalf of God, and nobody knew that better than Jeremiah himself.
But God often calls us to step out of our comfort zone so that we are totally dependent on Him for success. Do you think God might be calling you to do something for Him that would make you totally dependent on God? Are you willing to do it?
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 1:4-10 and Psalm 71:1-6. 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
BOOK GIVEAWAY
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Mark your calendars. On Sunday, February 23rd we will be having a book giveaway of some of Central’s library books. More details to follow.
BOOK CLUB
Calling all book lovers – people of all ages! Everyone is invited to join Central United Church’s Book Club every 4th Wednesday of the month from 10-11:30am. We meet both in person & virtually. Good company, great books, compelling conversation & yummy treats!
Upcoming: Wednesday, Feb. 26th – Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom!
Kindly message Helen at gratsos2002@yahoo.ca for details!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
February 9, 2025
We welcome and encourage your participation in this yearly event. Enjoy a light lunch following the morning service and then join us for the Annual General Meeting. You will have the opportunity to welcome in the 2025-2026 Council and even nominate new members
Equally important, you will see what projects are being planned and their estimated costs and review how your givings are to be used.
Come, join us on Sunday, February 9th following the Sunday morning worship service.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, March 4 to April 22, 2025
Join us for an 8-week Bible study based on The Chosen TV series—a heartwarming retelling of the life of Jesus and His disciples this Lenten season! Led by Rev. Lori Diaz, the study will be held at Central on consecutive Tuesdays, from March 4 to April 22, 2025.
Schedule:
• 6:00 PM: Light supper (optional)
• 7:00 PM: Engaging presentation and breakout groups
This is a meaningful opportunity to grow in faith, connect with others, and explore the teachings of Jesus in a supportive community. Each participant or family will receive a copy of the interactive study guide, What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?, after registering.
Please register online here. There will be no paper signups in the narthex.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
In Memorium
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn MacSween. He will be dearly missed by his wife Judy along with his children, grandchildren and many friends.
We give thanks to God for his life and are grateful for our Saviour’s promise to welcome him home with Him. Please remember Judy and all the members of Glenn’s family in your prayers.
To view Glenn’s obituary, please click 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….
February 2nd 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Doug Stirling
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Alan Heighway
GREETER: Shirley Thomson
WORSHIP HOST: Joan Hubbert
COFFEE HOUR: A & P
CHILDREN’S TIME: Rev. Lori Diaz
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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