May. 24, 2015 - First United Church Waterloo

Of happenings, events and concerns of our
Weekly Events at First United Church
First United Church Family
Sunday, June 14
10:30
Worship Service
WEEKLY UPDATE
Sanctuary
Monday, June 15
Tuesday, June 16
7:00
H.O.P.E.
Youth Room
7:30
Narcotics Anonymous
L. Room
Wednesday, June 17
10:00
2:00
Srs. Exercise
June 14, 2015
H.Hall
Thursday, June 18
Minister
The Rev. Kellie McComb
Caring Community
Minister
The Rev. Eva Mezo
Parlour
Music Director
Kathleen King Martin
Organist Emeritus
Friday, June 19
Jan Overduin
Church Administrator
Saturday, June 20
1–3
Strawberry Social
10:30
Worship Service
HH/Kit
Custodian
Janet McDougall
Peter Ferry
Assistant Custodian
Craig Lennox
Sunday, June 21
Sanctuary
16 William Street West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 1J3
Office : 519-745-8487 x201
Summer Shared Services with Waterloo United Churches:
Fax: 519-745-8488
August 9 Rev. Eva Mezo at Westminster U.C.
543 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo
August 16 Rev. Mary Savage Emmanuel U.C.
22 Bridgeport Rd. W., Waterloo
August 23 Rev. Bruce Sweet at First United Church, Waterloo
E Mail: office @firstunitedchurch.ca
District Visitors…your package of First Word are available to be
picked up on the Narthex this morning.
Web Site: www.firstunitedwaterloo.com
Chair of the Board: Heather Galt
firstunitedboardchair@gmail.com
Reader: Nancy Lennox
Greeter: Carol Jankowski
Welcome Table… If you are new to the church and would like
information and/or a name tag, please stop in at the Welcome Table
in the lobby either before or after the service.
www.blood.ca or call Andrea Davies at 1-866-537-7700x5867 for
more information.
First United is happy to provide assisted hearing devices for
our services. Just ask an usher.
Station Eleven can be bought at Wordsworth Books.
Eva’s Book Club will be meeting September 26th. The Book
Prayer Calendar… St. James, Waterdown (Halton Presbytery.
For Parents: Our Nursery, Godly Play and Sunday Cafe programs
will wrap up for the year on Sunday June 20th. We will have child
care available over the summer months. Our kids’ programs will
resume on the first Sunday after school starts (September 13, 2015).
Thanks so much to all the volunteers and parents for their support of
our kids’ programs this year!!
Strawberry Extravaganza…
Saturday, June 20th from 1 to 3 pm.
Enjoy fresh local strawberries and
wonderful entertainment by our own talented members.
$7.00 per person or $18 per family.
Next Week’s Service...Aboriginal Sunday. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13,
Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 9.
Taxi Anyone? If you no longer feel comfortable driving yourself to
church or have given up your car recently, please consider using the
Irene Welsh Taxi Service. Ask Janet for a taxi card (519-745-8487)
and show it to the Waterloo Taxi (519-888-7777) driver when you
come to church on a Sunday or to a church event during the week.
The Caring Community will meet again on Thursday, June 18 from
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the parlour.
Marillac Place Baby Bottle Campaign... Today, June 14, is the last
opportunity to contribute to Marillac Place Baby bottle campaign by
picking up a bottle to hold your donation. This is a reminder to return
bottles to the church on or before Fathers’ Day, June 21. Marillac Place
extends a big Thank You for your support.
Mulching Party…
Thursday, June 18th at 10 am &
Friday, June 19th at 10 am.
Bring work gloves, rake, shovel and wheelbarrow.
Many hands make light work! Speak to Bruce Lennox for
more details.
Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 pm…Emmanuel United Church invites you
to an afternoon of musical entertainment by the Schneider Male
Chorus, light refreshments and a quilt auction. Free will offering to
support outreach and community ministry.
Blood Program Volunteers are needed...to recruit, educate and
make an outstanding contribution in your community today! We are
looking for blood donor recipients or family members to share your
personal story to motivate others to donate. Not a recipient, not a
problem! Volunteers are also needed to participate in community
events to raise awareness about Canadian Bloor Services and
schedule donation appointments. Daytime availability and ability to
travel is an asset. Fill out our application form on-line at
Olivet United Church Open House…Sunday, June 14th from 2 to 4
pm.