We are pleased to welcome into the fellowship of the Church of Jesus Christ by baptism; Avah Helaina Fitzgerald, daughter of Thomas & Tara Fitzgerald.

A donation has been made to the Restoration Fund in loving memory of Freda Hulan (Marina Martin’s mother) by the UCW.

The UCW Carnival Chili will take place Monday, February 18 from noon-2 P.M. and from 5– 7P.M. Chili, apple crisp with ice cream, tea & coffee. All are welcome. Tickets are $5 and are available at the office or at the door.

First United Church Men’s Club will be having a Carnival Breakfast on Saturday, February 23. Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, sausages, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Time 8 A.M to 10 A.M. Price $5.

PLEASE NOTE!!!! The annual congregational meeting has been set for Sunday, March 2nd. This will start with a potluck luncheon in the gym following the 11 A.M. worship. Please put this date aside and plan to attend. All reports from all committees should be in the church office no later than Wednesday, February 20.

The Session will meet Sunday, February 24 after coffee hour.

World Day Of Prayer will be held at the Westside Pentecostal Church on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7:30P.M. The theme is “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding”. All are welcome.

Kids in Action - There will be a meeting for the KIA this Tuesday, February 19th, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in the Parlour. This time will be used to make crafts for an upcoming fundraiser. All are welcome!

Youth Choir - There will be a youth choir practice this Thursday, February 21st, from 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the Parlour. We are currently working on songs for our Palm Sunday service, so anyone interested in partaking in this is strongly encouraged to attend!

Youth Group - The youth group will meet this Friday, February 22nd, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the lecture hall. Feel free to bring a friend along!

Bible Study groups are on going every Thursday at 10 A.M. & 7:30 P.M. New members are welcome.

The UCW Carnival Chili will take place Monday, February 18 from noon-2 P.M. and from 5- P.M. Chili, apple crisp with ice cream, tea & coffee. All are welcome. Tickets are $5 and are available at the office or at the door.

Louis is back! Louis McDonald is planning another Gospel Music Night in Rhythm & Blues style. This concert is set for Sunday, February 17 at 7:30 P.M. here at First United Church. This concert will also feature Shirley Montague & Elaine Clarke as well as the First United Church Senior Choir under the direction of Gary Graham. Tickets are $10 and available at the church office. This plans to be a fantastic concert and tickets are limited so get your tickets early and save disappointment.

First United Church Men’s Club will be having two Carnival Breakfasts; one on Saturday, February 16th & the other Saturday, February 23. Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, sausages, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Time 8 A.M to 10 A.M. Price $5.

PLEASE NOTE!!!! The annual congregational meeting has been set for Sunday, March 2nd. This will start with a potluck luncheon in the gym following the 11 A.M. worship. Please put this date aside and plan to attend. All reports from all committees should be in the church office no later than Wednesday, February 20.

The Men’s Club would like to thank everyone from our congregation who donated soup & helped in any way to the success of our Pancake Supper which was the best one ever.

If you have any questions about youth activities here at the First United Church, please email Meghan Greeley at firstunitedyouth@gmail.com.

A 10 week course based on the Book by Marcus Borg. Being led by John Hounsell-Drover at St. Mary’s the Virgin Church. The course will run on Thursday nights from 7—9 P.M. Please see the poster in the back for more information.

Envelopes for 2008 are at the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up yours and help by delivering your neighbours.

The Lenten folders along with the 2007 Official Receipts for income tax purposes are at the back of the sanctuary. Also included in this package is a Re-development Committee update as well a letter regarding the Stewardship Program. Please pick up your copy.

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Sandra Hounsell-Drover to our pulpit for the months of January, February & March.  Sandra will fill in for Rev. Wayne while he is recuperating from surgery. We wish Sandra a pleasant experience here at First United.  We also wish Rev. Wayne a speedy recovery.

We are pleased to welcome into the fellowship of the Church of Jesus Christ by baptism:

Jack William Troy Hiscock, son of Sherry & Troy Hiscock

Anna Natasha Una Vincent, daughter of Amanda Hoyles & Adam Vincent

Congregational Survey 2005. The Congregational survey for 2005 can be viewed by clicking the following link:

Congregational Survey 2005

The survey can also be viewed online here.

Page last updated on January 7, 2008