Announcements - May 12, 2013 - Yellowknife United Church

Invitation to Participate: Congregations across our church have been invited to participate in a Comprehensive Review of The United Church of Canada, as mandated by the 41st General Council last summer. For more even more information, please consult the web site: united-church.ca and click on the "Comprehensive Review" button.

Annual Meeting: The board decided this past week that the Annual Meeting of Yellowknife United Church will take place on Sunday, June 16. This means that reports are due now! We hope to have the reports in early so that the preparation of the report is not the last thing for Gwyneth to do before she retires, nor the first thing for Diane to do. Make a good last and first impression - get your reports in early.

New Office Administrator: We are very happy to report that we have been successful in our search for a new Office Administrator. Diane T. will be starting in the office on May 15. Diane brings many years of experience working with the public in a number of administrative roles. Please drop by and say hello to her.

Gwyneth’s last day in the office will be May 31. We are planning to say thank you to Gwyneth after worship on Sunday, May 26. We hope you can stay to wish her well.”

Looking for Committee Members The “work” of the Church does not just happen. It is a direct result of the commitment and caring that the Minister and the Congregation bring to the worship services, the church meetings, and the special events.

To support the “work” the Church has six standing committees:

Worship is responsible for arranging for all worship services
Christian Development is responsible for arranging for Sunday School and other Christian education activities
Outreach is responsible for promoting activities to support societal activities outside our church, both locally and globally
Community Life and Membership (CLAM) is responsible for welcoming people to our church and coordinating activities that help people feel that they belong
Stewardship is responsible for the financial health of the church and through the Property and Maintenance Sub-committee the physical property including the manse.
Ministry and Personnel provide support for the Minister and administrative staff and is the liaison between the staff and the Congregation.

The committees for 2013/14 will be presented at the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held June 16th. Additional help is needed on all committees. We are also seeking a Vice-Chair of the Official Board.

If you would like to help with a Committee or would like more information about a particular committee or position please contact Donna Allen or Lloyd Henderson of the Nominating Committee, or speak with Rev. Peter Chynoweth

Bulletin Sponsorship: If you would like to sponsor a church bulletin in memory or in recognition of a special person or event, it is as easy as picking out one of the bulletins displayed on the side bulletin board and filling in the information on it. Cost is $20.00

Readings for next Sunday, May 19th, 2013.
Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2: 1-21 and Romans 8: 14-17 or Genesis 11: 1-9 and Acts 2: 1-21 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b
John 14: 8-17 (25-27)

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:
This week – May 12th: Kenya, Tanzania
Next week – May 19th: Malawi, Zambia

Northern Community Prayer Cycle:
This week – May 12th: Tsiigehtchic
Next week – May 19th: Tuktoyaktuk

United Church of Canada Prayer Cycle:
This week – May 12th: Our overseas personnel
Next week – May 19th: The newly commissioned and ordained, and ministers received from other denominations

Participating in Today’s Worship Service
Opening & Closing Host: Lloyd H.
Greeter: Lorne G.
Candlelighter: Reader: Lloyd H.
Musician: Sharon C.
Choir Director: Elizabeth B.
Sunday School Teacher: Kathryn W.

Stewardship Seconds: Stewards keep God’s Word by sharing it through acts of hospitality. Reach out and share your hospitality today.