KNOX UNITED CHURCH. Minister : Rev. Ross Bartlett Music Director: John Lindsay-Botten

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1 KNOX UNITED CHURCH like Jesus...showing mercy, promoting justice, offering hope, forgiving, accepting and loving all others Minister : Rev. Ross Bartlett Music Director: John Lindsay-Botten

2 Knox News & Reflections (our monthly newsletter) NOVEMBER edition available TODAY Submissions for DECEMBER due TODAY Sunday Nov 26 th

3 Name Tags Name Tags are located right outside the sanctuary doors. We encourage everyone to wear a name tag so that others might get to know you. If you don t have one, you can find all the supplies in the Narthex to create your own. Knox Fellowship Committee

4 Bulletins are available on request from the Duty Elders for those who may have difficulty reading the screens or would like a bulletin for any reason.

5 Knox choir for young voices We have started a new and exciting year of music making. Practices Sundays at 9:40-10:20 a.m. in Room 9 Children and youth of any age are welcome. For more information see Knox News

6 Knox Sunday School KNOX ROCKS During the 10:30 am service.

7 The Knox rocks Sunday school are hosting a cookie dough fundraiser! Pick up order forms from Rainie Murphy Orders to be in by Dec 3 rd for Dec 15 th delivery. Each $15 bucket makes 48 one oz cookies

8 KNOX UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER & SALE A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED OR HELPED OUT IN ANY WAY!

9 Turkey Supper Sale CONTINUES TODAY DROP IN TO THE BOARD ROOM AND TAKE A LOOK Some items are still left and bids will be taken on SILENT AUCTION items All money raised by this Outreach project will be put into the general church fund.

10 UPCOMING: KNOX FUTURE DIRECTIONS TODAY following 10:30 service You are invited to a serious and hopeful conversation! Our church faces significant and immediate financial choices. We need new ideas, new passion, new possibilities, new commitment. Q & A; Brainstorming; Join the conversation! Spread the Word!

11 Information brochures/ application forms are available in the pews and the narthex. Current PAR participants can easily increase their monthly commitment by contacting the envelope secretary, David Moore at

12 The Aeolian Singers in Concert at Knox Sunday, Nov 26 th, 3 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, $10 students, available in advance or at the door.

13 Interested in helping out? Contact Miranda or Max. See Knox News for details

14 TIME OUT FOR LADIES WEDNESDAYS AT 1 3 PM ~ All Welcome ~

15 in the Choir room, Lower Level (green door). Senior Choir rehearsals Wednesdays 7 8:30 pm.

16 Like to join a small Group? come visit us at Adult Bible Fellowship Time Wednesday Nights at 7 p.m.

17 Gentle YOGA Stretches & Relaxation Saturdays Dec 2, 9 & 16 th a.m. Knox Basement Entrance All donations will support Knox Elevator Fund Bring your yoga mat, a pillow and blanket For more info contact Cathy H

18 Join Mr. & Mrs. Claus for Breakfast with the Clauses Saturday Dec 2 nd 8:30 10:30 a.m. Cost $5 per person Professional Photographer will be taking pictures Live Christmas music by Tony Mombourquette Pancakes or toast, bacon, eggs, juice, coffee & tea

19 Our Knox Family Advent Activities Dec 2 Breakfast With Santa Dec 3 Advent I Communion Encore East Concert Dec 9 Dec 10 Advent II WHITE & PINK Gift service Dec 11 UCW Candlelight Service Dec 17 Advent III Cantata Dec 19 Dec 20 Carol- o- grams Dec 21 C.O.M.E Longest Night Service

20 NEXT SUNDAY December 3 rd Advent 1 Communion at both services

21 Dec 3 rd Reception of new members by transfer (contact the office for details)

22 New location Room 4 All gifts $1 and under Wrapping available ~ looking for volunteers

23 ADVENT CRAFT FOR ALL AGES Sunday, December 3 rd after worship Bring your lunch and we will supply the "bits and Thursday, Nov 30 th to Heather Hemming or Cari vanlingen

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25 It is time for a new CHURCH DIRECTORY SAY CHEESE!! The photographer will be returning to Knox DEC 6 & 7. Appointments are still available contact the church office. All committees, groups, and individuals are encouraged to take part.

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27 White &Pink Gift Sunday (Dec 10 th ) Please bring an UNWRAPPED gift for a child up to age 16 (not adults) to be donated to Community Service PINK Gifts for Adsum House (personal care items) Thank you from the Outreach Committee

28 Monday Dec 11 th 7 p.m. ALL WELCOME

29 Knox Socks Box & the Mitten Tree Your donation of new mittens and socks can be placed on the mitten tree or in the socks box this year located in the Narthex

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31 HURRICANE RESPONSE the United Church is accepting donations for hurricane relief. Through the web site (united- church.ca) by phone ext or by mail

32 Wondering Where the Elevator will be Installed? Just look for the signs in the narthex, upper & lower levels SIGNS MARK THE SPOT!

33 THANKS! To everyone who helped in any way with the repainting of the parking lines. Great Job folks Your text here

34 BEACON HOUSE DONATIONS Located at 470 Cobequid Road Top 10 Baby Food Canned Corn Canned Meat Granola Bars Fruit Cups Canned Pasta Sauce Diapers Boxed Cereal Boxed Stuffing Mix Chicken or Beef Broth Beacon House is a proud member of Feed Nova Scotia and Food Banks Canada

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36 PEW CUSHIONS AVAILABLE Wooden pews can be hard to sit on so please feel free to borrow a cushion. Made from memory foam folded in pillowcases for easy washing. You can find them in the coat racks in the Narthex

37 Please remember TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE SCENT SENSITIVE INCLUDING SCENTED DEODORANTS AND COLOGNES THANK YOU

38 Join the Knox Revitalization Journey Living OUR Mission Statement Do YOU have a DEEP PASSION for YOUR Church? Do YOU want to EXPAND Christianity in Sackville? Do YOU want to HELP people? IF YES - Call the Office or vision@knoxsackville.ca 38

39 PLEASE EXCUSE OUR MESS! We are in the process of replacing the sprinklers in the sanctuary. You can help! Contributors will receive a tax receipt for 100% of their donation regardless of the size of the gift. See the poster in the narthex.

40 Would you like to keep up on the events at Knox United? Share your address with the office to be included in the weekly blasts. You can also keep informed by visiting facebook and website.

41 As we gather for worship we remember that in this region we live and work and worship on lands that are the unceded May we live with respect in this land and live in peace with its peoples