The GOOD NEWSletter for Central United Church - Lunenburg

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1 The GOOD NEWSletter for Central United Church - Lunenburg November 2016 Volume 2, Number 4 Upcoming Events: Sunday, November 27 th Advent I Celebration Sunday Tuesday, November 29 th 7:00 pm Living the Questions Adult Study Group -Central United Church - Fellowship Room Wednesday, November 30 th 6:30 pm Choir practice Fellowship Room 7:45 pm Handbell Choir practice Sanctuary Saturday, December 3 rd Men s Social Supper 6:00 pm Central United Church Hall (See box) Sunday, December 4 th Advent II Monday, December 5 th 7:00 pm Stewards Meeting Fellowship Room Tuesday, December 6 th 7:00 pm Living the Questions Adult Study Group Central United Church Fellowship Room Wednesday, December 7 th 6:30 am Choir practice Fellowship Room 7:45 am Handbell Choir practice - Sanctuary Sunday, December 11 th Advent III Monday, December 12 th - Noon UCW Christmas Party Central United Hall (See box) Wednesday, December 14 th 7:45 pm Handbell Choir practice Sanctuary December 15 th 6:00 pm Harbour View Haven United Church Service & Communion Everyone is Welcome! Saturday, December 17 th 6:30 pm Taize Central United Sanctuary (See box) Sunday, December 18 th Advent IV Wednesday, December 21 st 7:45 pm Handbell Choir practice Sanctuary December 22 nd 7:00 pm Christmas Kitchen Party All are welcome! Inviting holiday music from every tradition! Saturday, December 24 th Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Early Family Service 7:00 pm Traditional Family Service Sunday, December 25 th No Service Merry Christmas! The Church Office will be closed from Monday, December 26 th and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3 rd, 2017 Sunday, January 1 st New Year s Day 10:30 am Muffin Service Carols on request piano! Please bring contributions of muffins, biscuits, cheese, jam, juice for our potluck breakfast! Please remember to dress casually! Happy New Year 2017!!

2 Sunday, January 8 th - Epiphany Monday, January 9 th 7:00 pm Stewards Meeting Fellowship Room Wednesday, January 11 th January 12 th 7:00 pm Session Meeting Fellowship Room Sunday, January 15 th Wednesday, January 18 th 7:45 pm Handbell practice - Sanctuary January 19 th 6:00 pm Harbour View Haven Everyone is Welcome! Sunday, January 22 nd Monday, January 23 rd 1:30 pm Central United UCW Meeting League Room Wednesday, January 25 th 7:45 pm Handbell Choir practice - Sanctuary Sunday, January 29 th 12 noon - Remit Workshop (See box) Wednesday, February 1 st, 8 th, 15 th & 22 nd 7:45 pm Handbell choir practice - Sanctuary Sunday, February 5 th Start-up of Sunday School Monday, February 6 th 7:00 pm Stewards Meeting Fellowship Room Sunday, February 12 th Tuesday, February 14 th Valentine s Day! February 16 th 6:00 pm Harbour View Haven Everyone is Welcome! Sunday, February 19th Annual Congregational Meeting directly after the Service. Bring a bag lunch, coffee/tea provided. Monday, February 20 th 1:30 pm Central United UCW League Room Wednesday, March 1 st Ash Wednesday 7:45 pm Handbell Choir practice - Sanctuary Sunday, March 5 th Lent I (Storm Date Annual General Meeting 12 noon) ******************************************* The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. Annual Christmas Sale Central United Church Hall Lunenburg, NS Date: Saturday, November 26 th 10 am 8 pm Sunday, November 27 th 12 noon 5 pm Decorations, new and/or fine recycled, as well as gift selections for the whole family. Come, browse and enjoy!

3 Christmas Word Jumbles 1. I R G B G R E D E A N 2. R S A C S T I M H 3. A N T I D O T I R 4. S I M S A E H 5. A T C L N A U S A S 6. R E P E N S T S 7. O I H L A S D Y 8. O K E I C O S 9. H M C I E Y N 10. I E T T S O L M E Storm Cancellation Notification Notification about cancelled church services due to inclement weather can be found: 1. By listening to the CKBW radio station (on your dial at 98.1 FM) although announcements will only be read once an hour. Cancellations are also posted on the CKBW website: 2. Cancellation of our church service can also be found on our church website: You can also phone the church office ( ), for information on our Voic , which will announce our cancelled service for that week, due to stormy weather. Please note: Whether Church Service is cancelled or not, members and friends are encouraged to use their own discretion as to whether they can or should be attending Sunday Service. UCW CHRISTMAS PARTY Monday, December 12 th 12 noon The UCW are looking forward to their Christmas party at 12 noon on December 12 th ; a turkey dinner catered by the Riverport Community Centre Ladies. Those that wish to receive a gift are asked to purchase one for no more than $10 (no names). Also, if possible, please bring a gift for the mother of our sponsored Christmas family.

4 Memorial Gifts and Christmas Flowers Deadlines Wednesday, December 21 st Memorial Gifts & Flowers Words for your dedications (names of loved ones being remembered) must be received in the office by December 21 st, so that they can be included in the December 24 th bulletin. Wednesday, December 21 st at noon Flowers Flowers must be delivered no later than Wednesday, December 21 st at 12 noon. The Bridgewater Fire Dept. Band Sunday, December 11 th, 2016 at 7 pm Central United Church 136 Cumberland St. in Lunenburg GIFTS WITH VISION CATALOGUES The United Church of Canada provides Mission and Service support to partners all year long for their vital work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and right here in Canada. The Gifts with Vision catalogue is full of gifts that offer compassion, build community, and provide hope throughout Canada and across the world. his year, you can provide hope in so many ways. Through Gifts with Vision, you can: Provide a space for teenagers in North India that is safe from human traffickers Serve hearty meals to people in Newfoundland who face barriers to daily living Help students and teachers learn about residential schools from an Indigenous perspective. Give gifts that help change the world! Choose gifts online at: giftswithvision.ca Catalogues are available at the back of the church. Adult Study Group The Adult Study Group meets from 10:00 am 11:30 am on Fridays in the Fellowship Room of the Central United Church. Good discussions, interesting topics, and a warm welcome! Everyone is Welcome! Sunday, January 29 th REMIT WORKSHOP The second workshop about Remits will be held after church service on Sunday, January 29 th. Remits #2 and #3 will be discussed. Remit #2 - Elimination of Transfer and Settlement Remit #3 Office of Vocation Please bring a bag lunch! Tea and coffee will be provided.

5 Sunday School at Central United CKBW Sponsorship There will be NO Sunday School at Central United for January 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd, and 29 th. Sunday School will start-up again on Sunday, February 5 th, 2017 Soup Luncheons at Central United Church Hall, Lunenburg March 2017 Soup Luncheons will be held Wednesdays in March, Dates & times will be in future bulletins. Sponsorship (either in celebration, or in memory of a loved one), would be appreciated for the CKBW taping for any of 5 months in 2017 January, April, July October and December Please call the church office: for pricing details, and Thank you! Christmas Cheer Baskets Christmas Cheer Baskets for the sick and shut-ins will be distributed again this year. If you know of anybody who should receive this token of Christmas cheer, would you please get in touch with the Church Secretary at: ( ) SHOES FOR KIDS Shoes for Kids is accepting wreath orders now. By giving a donation of $25.00, you will receive a beautiful 14 fir wreath with a designer bow! Help put a smile on a special child s face this Christmas! Call Janet Mason at: ( ) MEN S SOCIAL SUPPER CENTRAL UNITED Saturday, December 3rd 6:00 pm Central United Hall A Games Evening will follow the supper. Please bring crokinole boards cards, etc.

6 Christmas Eve There stands our Christmas tree glowing from the light of the crackling fire. Glistening ornaments dangle from its boughs. Ribbon-crossed gifts are stacked beside its base. Colorful stockings hang on the mantle filled to the top with fruits and shining toys. All stands majestically still awaiting the dawn of happiness. s at Harbour View Haven for 2017 January 19 th, 2017 February 16 th March 16 th April 2017 May 2017 June 15 th July 20 th August 17 th September 21 st October 19 th November 16 th December 21 st No in April No in May United Church Communion & Service United Church Communion & Service RENTAL BOOKINGS FOR CENTRAL UNITED (For all rooms/spaces in the Church including our Sanctuary and Church Hall) Space in our church is very much in demand! The Church Office has already taken bookings for church activities and community events for June, August, and September of In order to avoid disappointment for church groups and committees, please book your dates well in advance and as soon as you possibly can. the church office: centralunitedch@bellaliant.com or phone: A confirmation will be sent to you, from the office.

7 Adult Study Group Central United s Adult Study Group was founded in We are a community of committed people who are curious and passionate about exploring and developing our individual spiritual journeys. We are also committed to addressing social and environmental issues local, national and global. This group, whose membership has evolved to include people beyond Central s congregation, meets every Friday from 10:00 am to noon (September to May) in the Fellowship Room. Lively discussions are sure to happen. Fun, laughter and, most importantly, friendship are always present when we meet. Over the years, we have explored the ideas and reflections of theologians, philosophers and thinkers, using a variety of media. (See list on the website). The group s guiding values are: love, justice and compassion for all. Reading and discussion are essential for our spiritual journeys, but true growth requires action. We support a number of local, national and international aid organizations. Through the auspices of KIVA (a non-profit organization established to alleviate world poverty), we help make micro-loans available to recipients in underdeveloped parts of the world. In summary, we continue to focus on living lives that reflect our spiritual journeys, and on contributing both time and resources to our local community as well as to humanitarian issues further away. For more information, please contact the church office at: ************************************************************************************************* Christmas Macaroons Submitted by: Barbara Gerhardt 1/3 cup flour 2-1/2 cups flaked sweet coconut 1/8 th tsp. salt 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup sweet condensed milk Bake 350 oven. Mix all together. Drop batter (1 large tablespoon) 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. When cool, add 1 red maraschino cherry to top. Taize Saturday, December 17 th 6:30 pm Central United Church Sanctuary An evening of contemplation through song, word and art. Participation from all is welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Christopher Yungblut at: dancingtone@gmail.com if you would like to contribute your gifts of art, music or reading. **************************

8 POEM: Things you can control: Your beliefs Your attitude Your thoughts Your perspective How honest you are Who your friends are What books you read How often you exercise The type of food you eat How many risks you take How you interpret situations How kind you are to others How kind you are to yourself How often you say I love you How often you say thank you How you express your feelings Whether or not you ask for help How often you practice gratitude How many times you smile today The amount of effort you put forth How you spend / invest your money How much time you spend worrying How often you think about your past Whether or not you judge other people Whether or not you try again after a setback How much you appreciate the things you have. (Poem by Ruben Chavez)