UPCOMING EVENTS
Due to my being out of town for the next 2 - 3 weeks, the site may not be updated during this period. If you have any questions on Church Activities, please call Lynn at the Church Office 834-4567
ANNIVERSARY HYMN SING …will be held on Sunday, November 9th at 10:30 am. A copy of the Service and dedications can be found by Clicking Here
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE & WORK...Click Here for this week's activities
HARVEST FESTIVAL & THANKSGIVING...Many thanks to everyone who helped or contributed in any way to the success of this year's Harvest Festival. Financial Results will be published shortly but revenues were up. Click Here for photos of some of the events.
THE MEN’s CLUB … will be hosting a funding raising breakfast on Saturday Nov. 22, 2008, 8 until 11 am., in support of the Guatemala Mission Team. Menu of baked beans, ham, eggs, pancakes, cereal, juice, toast, tea/coffee. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Please help us raise $1500. The amount required to build one home. All donations are greatly accepted and will be receipted. All additional monies raised will help furnish this building. Cost $6 adults, $ 3 children.
THE MEN’s CLUB ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA … will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 8 am to 11am. Adults $6 & Children $3.
OUTREACH CHRISTMAS DINNER…come start your Christmas Celebration with us on Sunday, December 7, 2008, 6:30 for 7:00 pm. in the Church Hall. Hot Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, prizes & entertainment. Tickets $15.00 each. Limited supply available. Call Pat Jones @ 834-4690 or Church Office @ 834-4567.
CHURCH CALENDARS…we have some 2009 Church Calendars available in the office. $5.00 each
COASTAL SOUNDS…The CBS community choir & Topsail United Church, will be presenting a concert on December 10, 2008 further information to follow.
SAME GENDER MARRIAGE...A presentation made by the Official Board of Topsail United Church to the congregation on Same Gender Marriage on June 8, 2008 can be read by Clicking Here.
The Church Board has scheduled the following evenings to meet with different groups in the church for a workshop on the issue of Same-Gender Marriage that is currently before the Board. The Board wants to encourage as many people as possible to participate. Please consider the following schedule and mark your calendar for your group’s night. Also, please contact a committee member: Susan Mosher, Max Robbins, Larry Grandy, Anne Pinsent, Doreen Cave, Rosalind Foley, Sharon Deemer to let them know if you will be attending so that we can prepare for the correct number of participants. If you can’t attend your scheduled evening please let a committee member know when you can attend. The last meeting is for anyone not associated with one of the scheduled groups. If you can’t attend this evening, let a committee member know when you can attend. Family members who wish to attend together are welcome to do so.
· Oct. 21st: TBA
· Nov. 3rd: TBA
· Nov. 18th: Congregation at large
The meetings start at 7:30 and end at 9:30 in the church Board room.
In an effort to provide an opportunity to express views for those unable to attend a workshop, a questionnaire is available in the vestibule. Please place your completed questionnaire in the box provided.
PASTORAL RELATIONS AGENTS… When you hear the word "Agent" you probably think about secret agent 007. Well a Pastoral Relation Agent's job is probably not as exotic as James Bond's job however, I am sure it is as exciting. A Pastoral Relations Agent assists a congregation through the process of getting a "new" Minister. East District is in need of volunteers to train for this role. Imagine being a part of the process calling a minister!! I am sure reading this ad has made you think: "I would like to be a Pastoral Relations Agent!" Well you can. Monday November 10th, at 7 P.M., At Topsail United Church There will be a training Session where you can learn the skills necessary to become a "Pastoral Relations Agent" For further information please contact Bob Bennett 782-0388.
THE ADULT STUDY GROUP…. The Adult Study will be continuing their discussion on ‘Challenging Empire’ on Monday night November 24th at 7:30 in the Board room. All are welcome
PENNIES FOR AFRICA...Our Sunday School children collect extra pennies from the congregation to donate to the Pennies for
FOOD FOR THOUGHT PROJECT… The purpose is to encourage families to read with their children by providing gently-used children’s books to patrons of our local food bank. A collection has been placed in Church,
CBS/PARADISE MINISTERIAL CYCLE OF PRAYER... for the month of November our Ministerial Association asks you to pray for the Parish of All Saints, Foxtrap celebrating their Festival on November 1st, & Reverend Byron Barter and Reverend Sheila White.
CHURCH COMMITTEES ... Volunteers are needed for our 2008 Church Committees. If you are interested, please obtain a form from the church office, complete and return as soon as possible.
FOOD BANK: CBS/Paradise Community Food Bank thanks all those who support it throughout the year. The Food Bank is currently in need of peanut butter, small jars of jam, tin milk, fruit cups and juice boxes.
ONGOING MEETINGS / PRACTICES
MEN’S CLUB DINNER MEETING...are held the First Monday of every month (except September & January is the second Monday).
TOPSAIL UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (U.C.W.)...Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. All are welcome!
WOMEN’S DROP IN COFFEE GROUP...meets Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Hall. Please drop by & join in!
MEN'S CHOIR PRACTICE...Men's Choir practices are held Thursdays before the second Sunday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. New members are always welcome! .
SENIOR CHOIR PRACTICE...Senior Choir practices are held Thursdays before the first, third and fourth Sundays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. New members are always welcome!
JUNIOR CHOIR PRACTICE...The Junior Choir practices Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome!
GENERAL INFORMATION
BULLETIN DEDICATIONS...If you would like to dedicate a bulletin in 2008 in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion, please the Church Office (834-4567).
READERS/COMMUNION SERVERS...Would you be interested in reading at Sunday Services or serving Communion, contact Doreen Cave or call the Church Office.
SCENT AWARENESS: The United Church Of Canada and the Newfoundland & Labrador Conference actively promote a scent free environment in response to the growing number of people who suffer from allergies. There are people in our congregation who suffer from scent-related allergies. We ask that you pay attention to this concern when attending worship services. Thank you for your help in this matter.
HALL/CONFERENCE ROOM BOOKINGS...Just a reminder!! Please check with the Church Office at 834-4567 to ensure space is available ‘before’ planning your meetings and/or events! THE MAIN REASON FOR HIGHLIGHTING THIS REMINDER IS THAT WE MUST PROVIDE ADVANCE NOTICE TO OUR USER GROUPS AND TO THOSE PAYING TO RENT OUR HALL!
PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE (PAR)...As of September 2008; we have 80 individuals and/or families on PAR! If you would like to have your offerings automatically deducted from your bank or visa/mastercard monthly, please pick up a "sign-up form" from the table out in the vestibule or contact the church office for more information. IF YOU WISH TO INCREASE/CHANGE OR UPDATE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO., PLEASE COMPLETE & SIGN A NEW PAR FORM & DROP OFF OR SEND TO CHURCH OFFICE.
WELCOME TO TOPSAIL UNITED
We extend A WARM WELCOME to all and especially to those of you who are worshiping with us for the first time. It is our prayer that God will enrich your life and ours through this service. If you reside in our community, we invite you to let our church become your church. You may indicate your desire for membership, church envelopes, or a visit from Rev. Kearley or any other way we can help, by marking the form below and putting it in the collection plate or returning it to the Church Office.
__Desire a visit from Rev. Kearley
__Change of Address
__Sickness in the family
__Wish to join the Church
__Baptism
__Wish to have envelopes
__Wedding
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Address: _________________________________________________
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