Upcoming Worship: Next Sunday, June 23 we will be having our annual worship service on the beach at Long Lake followed by a picnic lunch. We will gather at 11:00 am. We will be celebrating communion as part of worship and then following worship we will share in a potluck lunch. Dress is casual. Don't forget your bug spray, sunscreen and folding chairs!

Summer Schedule: The following Sunday, June 30, we will begin our summer worship schedule. Worship will begin at 10:00 am and will be in the chapel at Northern United Place, with members of the congregations of Holy Family Lutheran Church and Yellowknife United Church.

If you have a story or two to contribute and pictures to share please share them with me.

Rev. Paul Rodey email or Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Leamington Ontario, N8H 1H1 1-519-326-9461

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

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.
• Ministry and Personnel provide support for the Minister and administrative staff and is the liaison between the staff and the Congregation.

 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.

Welcome…we are pleased to welcome our new office administrator Deanna Roos. Please feel free to come in and meet her anytime.

Note from Stewardship: At our Congregational Meeting of Feb. 10, the congregation approved a budget based on $70,000 for local offering, $18,000 for Mission and Service and $4500 for the Capital Fund. Actual givings to the end of May (42% through the year) for local expenses were $23571 (34%), for M&S were $6881 (38%), and for capital were $2516 (56%). It feels like spring is finally here and people are starting to visit their cabins, go camping or just to take time to enjoy nature. We appreciate those on PAR (or pre-authorized remittance) as their givings continue even when they are away. For those who aren't on PAR, please consider giving extra on weeks you attend or giving us post-dated cheques for the period you will be away.

Readings for Next Sunday—June 23, 2013
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a
Psalm 42-43
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
This week—June 16th Brazil
Next week— June 23th Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

Northern Community Prayer Cycle
This week—June 16th Wha Ti
Next week—June 23th Wrigley

United Church of Canada Prayer Cycle
This week—June 16th Our Aboriginal ministries and All Native Circle Conference
Next week—June 23th Our hospital, campus, prison, and armed forces chaplains

Participating in Todays’ Worship Service
Opening Host: Bruce L.
Closing Host: Lorne G.
Greeter: Lloyd H.
Candlelighter: Sarah W.
Reader: Kathy B.
Musician: Sharon C.
Sunday School Teacher: Sandra L.

Stewardship Seconds: Stewardship intentions are good; doing is even better.