Meals on wheels is one of the community outreach projects that our congregation is involved in. Yellowknife United Church is one of six community groups who are committed to providing volunteer drivers on a one week out of six rotating basis. Volunteers are contacted by the coordinator once every six weeks to see if they are available to drive on one of the days for “our week”. If you are busy or away that week, no worries, you’ll get called upon when our turn comes up again.
The task involves picking up the meals from the Stanton Hospital kitchen between 4:45 and 5:30 and delivering to those individuals on the list for the day. At the present time there are three or four individuals in Yellowknife who require an evening meal to be delivered via the meals on wheels program and the entire commitment takes less than one hour.If you are interested in letting your name stand on the list of potential drivers, please call Jeannette H., MOW coordinator, at 873-3942. Our next week to drive is June 1 – 7, 2013.
Looking for Committee MembersThe “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 A. or Lloyd H. of the Nominating Committee, or speak with Rev. Peter ChynowethBulletin 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
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.”Can You Hear Me? Special guest Brad Jersak will speak of the benefits of “Listening Prayer” at Calvary Community Church. Registration if free and necessary at prayerseminar@hotmail.com or 873-2730. Friday May 10th, 7:00-9:30pm, Saturday, 9:30-Noon, 7:00pm-9:30pm.
Today we welcome Eva Henderson, by transfer from McClure United Church in Saskatoon. Eva is a long-time resident of Yellowknife, and we have welcomed her as a member of our congregation since January. Welcome Eva, we are pleased to have had you with us and now we welcome you as a member!
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. You will hear more about this during worship today, but 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.
Readings for next Sunday, May 12th, 2013.Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16: 16-34
Psalm 97
Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17: 20-26
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:
This week – May 5th: Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda
Next week – May 12th: Kenya, Tanzania
Northern Community Prayer Cycle:
This week – May 5th: Trout Lake
Next week – May 12th: Tsiigehtchic
United Church of Canada Prayer Cycle:
This week – May 5th: Those who support overseas partners
Next week – May 12th: Our overseas personnel
Participating in Today’s Worship Service
Opening Host: Donna A.
Closing Host: Stuart O.
Greeter: Kathy B.
Candlelighter:
Reader: Karen W.
Musician: Sharon C.
Choir Director: Elizabeth B.
Sunday School Teacher: Kathryn W.
Communion bread baked by: Donna A.
Communion Servers: Donna A., Terrilyn H. Nancy T., Stuart O.
Stewardship Seconds: The world was created for God’s praise. As stewards, we are part of the world, and to keep faith with God, we must care for it.