Faith United Milton

Faith United Milton
Our Statement of Being
We are a Christian people of Faith who together are United in our worship of God & in service to Milton and
the world community.
Our Mission
Faith United Milton is committed to praising the Lord, spreading the Word, and loving our neighbours – in our
community and beyond; giving of ourselves that we may grow in faith and be blessed by the spirit of God.
Announcements for Sunday, April 26, 2015
This week
SPECIAL REQUEST:
Apr. 26 – Outreach – Richard and Martha Bradford
Upcoming Services
May 3 – Rev. Mario Charpentier
May 10 – Rev. Barry King
May 17 – Carol Hyde, LLWL
As some people are allergic
to perfume and aftershave lotion,
it has been requested that you do not
wear them when attending church.
Thanks.
Forward announcements to dianaward@cogeco.ca by Wed. of week you’d like the announcement to appear.
Women of Faith
All WOF events are normally scheduled for 7:30 pm on the first Monday of the month at Birkdale Place, 611
Farmstead Dr. unless otherwise stated. For more information visit the website below.
www.faithunitedmilton.org/AboutUs/WomenofFaith.aspx
New Faith Calendar: Faith has now implemented a new Calendar to indicate all Faith events from Worship
leaders/Guest ministers to Choir practices and Singing dates. Also included will be Faith sponsored or
endorsed community events (for example Empty Bowls or Salvation Army Picnic). Any other community
events that may be of interest to Faith members will be listed below the calendar.
To see any events you can go to www.faithunitedmilton.org/Calendar.aspx. It is also in the navigation tabs
across the top of the website so it is easy for all to see.
Mission and Outreach
Milton Community Day is May 2nd. Come with other members of Faith United to Hugh Foster Hall for
breakfast and then to clean up an area assigned in Milton. More details to follow.
Salvation Army Picnic, Sunday, June 14th - 3:00 - 6:30 P.M.: Mark your calendars now to volunteer at the
annual picnic hosted by Faith United for clients of the Salvation Army. More details to follow.
Coffee Time (10:30 am) – Join your friends Friday morning at Lunch Box Cafe (Nipissing Road at Thompson
Road), which is staffed by folks from Milton's Community Living program. (Faith Outreach) See you there!
Decorating/Flowers
Members are reminded that they may place flowers at the front of the church on any Sunday for any personal
event or memorial. Contact either Barb McFarlane or Louise Prevost as to which Sunday you’d like to book.
Pastoral Care
If you are aware of anyone who is ill, has a family concern or is celebrating a special occasion, would you
please advise Ione Cox at pastoralcare@faithunitedmilton.org or call (289) 429-1151 and leave a message.
Pictures are taken at our services and are posted on Faith United’s website and Facebook. If you do not wish your picture or
pictures of your children to be posted on the website or Facebook, please speak to the photographer/usher.
In The Community (For more detailed information, go to www.faithunitedmilton.org/Events.aspx
Summer Employment for students age 15-30 as Vacation Bible School Camp Counselors
Three positions available in a multi-site United Church Vacation Bible School Program. More information on
Faith Web Site. For complete job descriptions and how to apply please go to www.maplegroveunitedchurch.org
Application Deadline May 3, 2015
Student Employment: Port Nelson United Church, Burlington, has several positions open for high school
and university students to form the leadership team for Port Nelson’s summer GLEE Camp program.
Job postings & position descriptions found here: http://www.portnelsonunitedchurch.com/staff-openings.php
Information about the GLEE Camp program may be found here:
http://www.portnelsonunitedchurch.com/glee_summer_camp.php
The Marion Singers with Conductor Tony Browning - April 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
This a Capella choir are singing 'Delightful spring music' for your enjoyment. There will be a 'Meet and Great'
reception following. Tickets will be available on Sunday at St. Paul’s: Adults $20 and Students $10. All ticket
proceeds are for St. Paul's. Tickets will also be available at the door.
New Andante Celtic Singers Concert - Sat. April 25, 2015 – 2:30 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church, 170 Main Street East, Milton "Celebrating 160 years service to Milton"
The first concert in the 2015 music series will be a great afternoon of traditional secular and sacred tunes from
Scotland and Ireland. The Celtic singers are under the direction of Sue Anderson. Tickets: $15 are available
at Recycled Reading, 184 Main St., during business hours and at Knox Church from Tueday to Friday
mornings – 9 am to noon. Sharing in the Proceeds: Milton Special Olympics Ontario.
FASCINATING Rhythms – Tempus Choir SPRING Concert - Friday, May 1 at 8 pm
Clearview Christian Reformed Church, 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr., Oakville
Oakville’s 90-voice Tempus Choral Society sings tunes from the greatest “pop” composers. Tickets are $20
and are available from Nicolette who will be happy to deliver them / by phone: 905-334-9375 /
email: tempuschoralsociety@gmail.com / or at the door.
"Imagining Milton Through Story" One-City Conference
Friday, May 1 from 6:30–9:30 pm & Saturday, May 2 from 8:30am–12:00noon
Milton Christian School, 45 Bruce Street, Milton
Hosted by Milton Ministerial Association and Milton Area Christian Churches Working Together, this Christian
conference will focus on the theme: "One City – Churches Loving Milton". On Friday evening the guest
speaker will talk about the very successful One City initiative and hear how love and kindness is Brantford,
Georgetown and Hamilton too. Connect with others, share your stories and dream with breakout groups on
youth, mental illness and addictions, the environment, the homeless, the elderly, food banks and sharing the
gospel. Meet folks from local social agencies and groups and find out how we can join in. A $10 donation will
be gratefully accepted to help defray expenses. Contact Lorne White at lorneawhite@aol.com or visit
Facebook/OneCityMilton for more information.
Contemplative Fire "Come Away Day" – Sat. May 2 from 10 to 4 St George's Lowville, 7051 Guelph Line,
at Derry Road Do you feel your life is over-worked, chaotic or fragmented? Or does your weekly worship feel
stale, unconnected to the spiritual depth you are seeking? Maybe Contemplative Fire is for you. Contemplative
Fire draws on the broad Christian contemplative tradition to create a spacious land, a place to breathe, to
question, to discover Jesus. Join us to take a look at what this spaciousness could mean for you, your parish
or others who don’t fit into traditional worship. At our retreat day you can learn more about Contemplative Fire
and sample some of what we have to offer.
Teens, Topics & Toast Youth Group - First Sun. most months at 9:30 am: May 3, June 7.
St. George’s (Lowville) Anglican Church, 7051 Guelph Line at Derry Road
Youth in grades 7-10 will meet for breakfast and to discuss topics of interest to them. This year’s theme is
“Discovering My Place in God’s World”. All welcome.
Pictures are taken at our services and are posted on Faith United’s website and Facebook. If you do not wish your picture or
pictures of your children to be posted on the website or Facebook, please speak to the photographer/usher.
Like a Mother’s Love: (6th Annual Fundraiser)– Silent Auction and Concert on Friday, May 8 – 7:30-9:30 pm
at St. Matthew’s Church, 126 Plains Rd. E., Burlington (located two blocks east of Waterdown Road)
Admission: Pay What You Can. All proceeds in support of “Home of Grace Care Centre.”
CON SPIRITU – Spring Concert Friday, May 8 at 8 pm in Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga
The Mississauga Festival Choir will feature music of the Americas, and will be one of the first official cultural
events marking the Pan American Games in July. Music from South, Central and North America with featured
artist Eliana Cuevas, backed up by the lively rhythms of the Samba Squad. Tickets: $32 for seniors and
students, and $37 for adults. You may order tickets online or by phone through the box office Living Arts
Centre or contact Rev. John Ambrose via e-mail (jambro@sympatico.ca) or phone 905.826.2831.
Escarpment Walk Church - St. George’s (Lowville) Anglican Church, 7051 Guelph Line at Derry Road
Saturday (usually the 2nd of each month) at 9:30 am: May 9, June 13, July 1
The Escarpment Walk Church meets at St George’s Anglican Church in Lowville for a meditative prayer walk
on Halton Conservation Area trails, followed by refreshments at the church. Cost to cover park fees and
refreshments is $10. All welcome.
Spring Garden Tea - Saturday May 9 at 1:30pm. St. Paul’s United Church, 123 Main Street E, Milton
All welcome to enjoy musical interludes to celebrate spring! Come for good fellowship and fun. Light
refreshments will be served. Free admission.
Pictures are taken at our services and are posted on Faith United’s website and Facebook. If you do not wish your picture or
pictures of your children to be posted on the website or Facebook, please speak to the photographer/usher.