HIGHLAND HILLS PASTORAL CHARGE MINISTER: REV. MAX WARD

HIGHLAND HILLS PASTORAL CHARGE MINISTER: REV. MAX WARD

HIGHLAND HILLS PASTORAL CHARGE
The United Church of Canada
P.O. Box 247, 21 Newcastle St.
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
PHONE: 705 286-1470
EMAIL: highhills@interhop.net
WEBSITE: http://home.interhop.net/highhills
MINISTER: REV. MAX WARD
Volunteer Associate Minister:
Rev. Peter Walford-Davis
Rev. Kim Warne
Secretary: Diane Welborn
(Home 705 286-3592)
705 489-1715
705 457-2163
Office Hours: Tues. to Fri. 9-12noon & 1-2:30pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014
ZION
MAPLE LAKE
MINDEN
- 9:00am
- 10:00am
- 11:00am
Leader
Organist
Rev. John Patterson
Rev. John Patterson
Rev. John Patterson
Melissa Stephens
Kathleen Owens
Margaret Milne
Reader
Mary Strange
Albert Carpenter
Joan Grant
THIS WEEK
TODAY - Rev. Max on vacation Rev. John Patterson will preach at all 3 churches.
MON. OCT. 20 - Trainings in Pastoral Care Zion Pastoral Care Chairperson Laurie Stibbards has prepared a
series of 3 Trainings in Pastoral Care on Mondays in October - 6th, 20th, 27th at Zion United Church at 2:00pm.
It is focused on learning to listen more deeply without our own agendas getting in the way. It also explores how
we can deepen conversations into the most important issues – where God dwells. All are welcome to attend.
WED. OCT. 22 - Kawartha Highlands Presbytery Gathering 6:30 – 9:00pm at Dunsford United Church.
The theme for this gathering is ‘Ministry and Personnel Committee education’. A workshop will be held from
7 – 9pm and all M&P Committee members are invited to attend.
COMING EVENTS
(Charge wide & local community events )
TUES. OCT. 28 - Cupcake Tea 1-4pm as the Knitting for Warmth celebrates their 2,000th Blanket.
All are invited – free to attend.
SUN. NOV. 2 - Daylight Saving Time Ends - Turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.
TUES. NOV. 4 - Outreach Committee meeting at 2:00pm
SUN. NOV. 9 - Remembrance Sunday
MON. NOV. 10 - Charge Worship meeting 7:15pm at Zion United Church
TUES. NOV. 11 - Enviro Cafe meets 7:30pm at Minden United Church. Environment Haliburton hosts this event on
the SECOND Tuesday of each month. The next episode of the series, Years of Living Dangerously, deals with global
deforestation: where it is happening, the causes and the consequences. There will also be a short presentation focussing
on deforestation in Canada. The Enviro-cafe is a partnership between Highland Hills P.C. (Outreach), Minden United and
Environment Hal’n! Everyone welcome.
THURS. NOV. 13 - Weekly Joint Choir practice begins at 8:00pm at Zion United Church, in preparation for the
joint Sunday, December 21 Christmas Cantata presentations: Zion 9:00am and Minden 7:00pm.
Anyone interested in joining this joint choir is welcome.
INTEREST GROUPS
Contact
- BRIDGE CLUB
Every Tues. 9am - 12 noon at Minden U.C. $3/week
Nancy Ballantyne 705 286-1305
nd
- BRUSH WITH COLOUR
Thursdays 1-3:30pm at Minden UC except for 2 Thurs. ea mth
Milly Struik 705 286-1549
- CHAPTER CHICKS BOOK CLUB
Next meeting Nov. 13 at 10:00am. Meets monthly.
Barb Braker 705 489-2767
- KNITTING FOR WARMTH
- TOASTMASTERS (Communication skills)
Every Tues. 1-4pm at Minden UC
Every Wed. 7-9pm at Minden UC
Mary Trepanier 705 286-5173
Rev. Max Ward 705 286-3592
ZION
(Corner of Hwy 35 & Hwy 118, Carnarvon 705 854-1139)
- Join us for coffee after Church
Mon. Oct. 20 - Trainings in Pastoral Care: October 6, 20, 27 at 2pm Zion U.C. See further details under “COMING EVENTS”.
Mon. Nov. 3 - Zion U.C.W. meeting 9:30am at the church.
Sat. Nov. 8 - BBQ Beef dinner with all the trimmings 5:30pm. Adults $18, children under 12 $10. Ticket info 705 489-1577.
Wed. Nov. 12 - 9:30am Zion Council meeting
“Happy Munchkins” after school group each Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30pm for children ages 5-10. Call Barb Braker 705 489-2767.
MAPLE LAKE
(Hwy 118 and Stanhope Airport Rd 705 854-0250)
- Meeting space call Albert 705 489-3027
Sat. Nov. 8 - Maple Lake Bake Sale at the West Guilford Comm. Centre Christmas sale.
Bottle Drive to raise renovation funding actively continues. For pick up please call Maggie Broersma 705-754-2968.
MINDEN
(21 Newcastle St., Minden 705 286-1470)
- Hearing Devices available
Sun. Oct. 26 - We will welcome the ‘Joyful Noisemakers’ to our worship service.
Following worship we will enjoy our monthly luncheon. Lunch by donation and all are welcome!
Tues. Oct. 28 - 1-4pm Cupcake Tea as the Knitting for Warmth celebrates their 2,000th Blanket. All are invited – free.
Thurs. Oct. 30 - Minden Council meeting 7:00pm. Note change of date.
Sat. Nov. 1 - Community Pot Luck and Musical Performance - 5:30 Gather, 6:00 Dinner, 7:15 Musical Performances
(See Poster for details). Program by donation, with funds shared by Food Bank Com. Kitchen and Minden United.
Fri. Nov. 14 - Annual Christmas Luncheon, Bake Sale and White Elephant. Plan to attend and bring a friend!
Lost and Found - Please check our ‘Lost and Found’ box on the shelf at the back of the church, for any items that you may
be missing & there are 3 bags of unclaimed clothes in the basement. Soon any items not claimed will be donated elsewhere.
‘Drive to Church’ - Irma Walker is our new dispatcher for a ‘Drive to Church’ 705 286-1978. Please call her Sat. 7 – 9pm
or Sun. 9 – 10am to arrange for a drive. Volunteer to be a driver, call Nancy Ballantyne 705 286-1305.
Please join us after church each Sunday for a cup of coffee or tea, and a time of conversation and fellowship.
LECTIONARY READINGS
Deuteronomy 34: 1-12;
- NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26:
Psalm 90: 1-6,13-17;
Peace and Reformation Sunday
1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8;
Matthew 22: 34-46
CRISIS IN AFRICA
- This new Project will run until NOVEMBER 9 (for our Pastoral Charge).
The United Church of Canada is appealing to us to help the Mission and Service Fund respond to the Ebola crisis in Africa with
our prayers and donations. If you would like to support this special appeal, please mark your special donation with the words
Ebola Relief. You may make a donation through your local church envelope by adding to your weekly givings or using a separate
envelope. Tax receipts are eligible for this appeal. For further information please speak to a member of the Outreach
Committee or speak to your Church Treasurer. Let’s give a little extra this Autumn to help those who are suffering from this
terrible disease and help to stop the spread of the Ebola virus.
2015 CANADIAN CHURCH CALENDARS
ON SALE $5.00 each and only 3 calendars left.
The 2015 calendars help celebrate our Christian heritage, showcasing our own traditions with inspired photos from across
Canada. We have a few calendars left in the office, so call Diane 705 286-1470 to purchase a copy for yourself or as a gift.
The MINDEN FOOD BANK and the Masonic Lodge
request your support to finish the new Food Bank, large storage area, and Community Kitchen. Much has been done but more
funds are needed to equip the Kitchen and Food Bank. Make cheques payable to Minden Food Bank “Project”.
We also have many walls to paint - if you wish to help in this way call Barb at 705 489-1715.
“ MAY THE DAWNING OF EACH DAY BRING YOU THE FAITH TO KEEP DREAMING,
THE STRENGTH TO KEEP HOPING... AND THE COURAGE TO KEEP BELIEVING. “