Current Announcements

BETHEL NEWS: DECEMBER 2023

See you at Church on Sundays at 10am!

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December 17, 2023

CHRISTMAS EVE INVITATION!

December 24: 10:00 am: Family-friendly Christmas Eve Service. We will lift up the true Spirit of Christmas for one and all. Hope to see you there!

December 31: Family time. No service. HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!

TITHES AND ENVELOPES

The last date to donate to Bethel United Church by cash or cheque for it to be included in this tax year is Sunday December 24th, you can e-transfer funds to the church until December 30th.

If you want to know how much you have donated so far this year please contact Edna at 705 799-7189 or betheluctreasurer@gmail.com.

We are no longer going to be purchasing church envelopes because of the cost. If you are in need of envelopes, we will be purchasing plain white envelopes and you can write your name, the dollar amount and where the funds are to go i.e. General, Mission and Service, Choir, Food Bank on the front.

FUNDRAISING:

Fundscript Gift Card Fundraiser: Orders may be picked up at here TODAY. For more details contact Edna Pearse 705 799-7189 or betheluctreasurer@gmail.com.

MEETINGS

Bible Study: “We Make the Road by Walking”

Many thanks to all who have been taking part and for the many insightful conversations! Wednesdays at 1:30 downstairs.

OUTREACH:

Prayer Shawl Ministry: If you know of any knitters or crocheters, our supply of shawls is getting low. There is wool available downstairs, or you will be reimbursed for wool purchased.

REQUEST FOR PRAYER:

Please keep our secretary, Tracy, and Jean Windrem, in your prayers.

A Special Note:

We can all attest to the deplorable state of Bethel Road. If you would like to help us be a “squeaky wheel” to get the attention of CKL and call for a better solution, you can go online to: https://forms.kawarthalakes.ca/Report-an-issue-or-concern

HELP WANTED!

We are looking for an ‘Administrative Support Person’ for Bethel. This is an 8 hour per week, flexible, work from home position, providing support to our minister and congregation. Full details, job description and online application at www.bethelunitedchurch.ca/employment-opportunities

REMINDERS:

If anyone needs church envelopes, please see Edna.

Send Announcements and changes/additions

to the Contact list to

tracyleeking@gmail.com, OR 613-962-0162

LIST OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

These are available for download

and printing on this site

PDF OF WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HELP NEEDED!

Call for Fundraising Ideas!

Like every church, we need to do fundraising to help us meet our financial commitments. So we’re inviting you to put on your thinking caps! How about a fundraiser around food? Bake Sale? Cook-off (Chili or otherwise!)? Mad Hatter Tea party? How about one around music? Concert? Music Night? Or product sales (like cookie dough or ready to bake treats)?

If you have an idea to share for a fundraiser for our church, talk to any of the Stewards or Trustees, or our Treasurer Edna. We’d love to hear it!

WE NEED YOU!

Other Information

For more information, send us a message!

Prayer Shawl Ministry – we have a collection of lovely Prayer Shawls that have been knitted by a dedicated group in our church family. If you know of someone who would appreciate the love and comfort of one of these shawls, you are welcome to check with a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry or see Rev. Kim. They will be happy to send another one on its way.

No Scents Makes Good Sense! We strive to be a welcoming congregation where everyone can feel comfortable and included in our worship and fellowship life. As an increasing number of people have scent sensitivities and allergies, we are requesting that folks refrain from wearing scented products like perfume, cologne, scented after shave lotion, perfumed hand lotion and/or similar products to church. Let’s ensure that everyone who wants to join us is able to come and to remain with us, and thank you for your cooperation.

Food Bank: Please remember this very important outreach. If you prefer to make a cash donation, you may include it in your offering envelope; simply write “Food Bank”, and the amount, on your envelope, and don’t forget to make sure your name is on that envelope!

Offering Envelope Reminder – please remember to put your name and number on your envelope – it will save a lot of work and ensure you are credited with all your offerings on your annual tax receipt.

To have your announcement included in our bulletin,

Please email your info and any graphics/pictures (with permission from subjects) by Wednesday 4:30p.m. for the following Sunday to:

Tracy Lee King, Church Secretary:

BethelEmilyPC@gmail.com or tracyleeking@gmail.com

(613) 962-0162