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FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK
Many people, when they think of a disciple, think of the twelve men who were close to Jesus when he walked the earth. But a disciple is really someone who is learning from a teacher, someone who is trying to model their life on the life of their teacher and live the way they do. For Christians, to be a disciple of Jesus means that we are always trying to live the way he lived.
During the season of Lent, I will be preaching a sermon series entitled “Bullseye: Aiming to Follow Jesus” based on a book by that name written by my friends and colleagues, Rev. Jamie Holtom and Rev. Debbie Johnson. Each week we’ll be looking at one of the six practices that they have identified through their years of ministry as being good indicators of how we are growing as disciples of Jesus. This week we’ll look at “Using Spiritual Practices,” and subsequent topics will include worship, fellowship, serving, giving, and sharing. I pray that this series will be uplifting and encouraging, and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Just a reminder that clocks will “spring forward” one hour at 2:00 am local time this Sunday, March 9th for Daylight Savings.
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 Matthew 6:5-15 and Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16. 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
COMMUNION SERVERS
March 9, 2025 Service
Three communion servers are still needed to help with distribution this Sunday (March 9th). Communion will be served at the front (with congregants coming up the aisle for the elements). Please let Kathy Hoy know if you are able to help. ( kathyhoy5@gmail.com )
BUILDING REFRESH PROJECT DONATIONS
We are all enjoying the new look of the paint and ceiling tiles on the main floor. The next major phase of the project is the painting and ceiling tiles in the Main Hall. 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.
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 9th 2025
LAY WORSHIP LEADER: Joan Hubbert
MUSIC: Sarah Wyse
POWER POINT: Serag Gadelrab
GREETERS: Wilma Inkpen
WORSHIP HOST: Cynthia Yee
COFFEE HOUR: Worship
CHILDREN’S TIME: Christina Ng
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sharon Gayman Laird
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