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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
We’re into our first full week of Lent, and have had two sessions of our Lent study, featuring “The Chosen,” a series about the life of Jesus and his disciples. This Sunday will be week two of our Lenten sermon series, “Bullseye: Aiming to Follow Jesus,” based on the book of that name by Rev. Jamie Holtom and Rev. Debbie Johnson. Each Sunday during Lent we’re looking at one of the six markers they have identified as important goals for deepening our lives as Christian disciples.
This week our topic is “Worshipping Together Weekly,” and this fits so beautifully with episode 2 of The Chosen, where we reflected on the important place of sabbath and worship in the lives of Jesus and his followers. Observing a day of sabbath and worshipping in the synagogue and temple were a priority in Jesus’ life. It makes sense, then, that this would also be a priority in the lives of those who follow Him! Does worship have a place of priority in your life? Or does it get easily swept aside when other activities come along? We’ll consider this together this Sunday!
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 Luke 4:14-19 and Psalm 27. 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
BUILDING REFRESH PROJECT DONATIONS
This week you will notice the new look of the new carpet on the Narthex level and front staircase, as well as the new lighting, ceiling tiles and painting in the Main Hall. The next step will be the completion of the stairwell flooring. We are over half way to our goal of receiving special donations of $100,000 for the project. Please consider supporting this project with a special donation soon. The church accepts donations of securities, which can be a tax effective way of donating, as well as cash. Please mark your donation as “Refresh Project.”
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, Mar. 26th – The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe!
Kindly message Helen at gratsos2002@yahoo.ca for details!
ALPHA 2025
“Wonder about faith?”
Join us and take part in a series of engaging group conversations that explore the Christian faith in an open and welcoming environment. Each Alpha session features an episode tackling a meaningful question about faith, followed by an opportunity to share your thoughts or simply listen to others. There’s no pressure—just come as you are.
Our Alpha program will be held every Wednesday at 7 PM, from April 23rd to June 25th, with light refreshments provided each week.
Click here to sign up, pray, and invite your friends and neighbors to join this meaningful journey with us.
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.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
In Memorium
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Wilson. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
We give thanks to God for her life and are grateful for our Saviour’s promise to welcome her home with Him. Please remember all the members of Dorothy’s family in your prayers.
No service details are available yet but will be updated on the Dixon-Garland website in the near future.
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….
March 16th 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Ron Wyse
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Henry Wong
GREETERS: Cynthia Yee
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
COFFEE HOUR: Elizabeth Gaffney Small Group
CHILDREN’S TIME: Anthony Cheung
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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