Newsletter - Minto United Church

Newsletter
This Week’s Sunday Service
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 8, 2015
Worship Time - 10:30 a.m.
THIS SUNDAY:
9:00 am
―Minto Hugs‖ Quilters
- Stage, Upper CE
9:30 am
Kindred Sisters
- Lounge
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Choir Practice
- Sanctuary
10:15 am
Pastoral Care Meeting
- Lounge
7:00 pm
Youth Group
Ice skating at Sunningdale
Outdoor Rink
Mon
Feb 9
7:00 pm
Sunday School Teachers
Meeting
Wed
Feb 11
9:00 am
―Minto Hugs‖ Quilters
- Stage, Upper CE
9:30 am
Kindred Sisters
- Lounge
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Choir Practice
- Sanctuary
Wed
Feb 4
Scripture: Isaiah 40: 21-31
Psalm 147
1 Corinthians 9: 16-23
Mark 1: 29-39
MINUTE FOR MISSION:
Fri
Feb 6
Shawn’s Story
Shawn grew up in a life of drugs, alcohol, and
violence. When he ended up on the streets of
Victoria, he wasn’t alone—his dad was there to show
him the ropes.
―My dad was a long-standing member of the Victoria
street community,‖ says Shawn, 32. ―He drank
everything. He drank rubbing alcohol. It’s super cheap
and has a high alcohol content.‖
His dad introduced Shawn to Our Place, a low-barrier
mission that offers a respite from the street. Together,
father and son made a plan to get sober, but ―Dad
died on the stairs behind the Empress Hotel. He had
a heart attack and an alcoholic seizure.‖ He was 47
years old.
Confronted by his father’s death, Shawn had a tough
time honoring his promise to turn his life around. But
then an outreach worker at Our Place convinced him
to go into treatment. After three months, Shawn
moved to a recovery house and joined Narcotics
Anonymous. He returned to Our Place and
volunteered to give back by doing custodial work,
which led to full-time employment.
―There was lots of support there,‖ he says. ―People
noticed I had changed.‖
Our Place also encouraged Shawn to apply for
funding to learn a trade. It was hard, but he
successfully completed a Metal Fabrication
certification and now works full-time for a major
aircraft construction company in Victoria.
―Shawn had the willingness to do whatever he had to
do to change,‖ says Bob, the building manager at Our
Place. ―That saved him. We just gave him the
platform to recover.‖
Please join me and give generously for Mission and
Service. Together we are helping people and
changing lives.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your
church to do justice, love kindness, and walk
humbly with you.
BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP
We have begun our annual drive for Bulletin
Sponsorship. We would like to encourage anyone
who would like to remember a loved one or a
special occasion or just to give thanks for all you
have, to purchase a bulletin sponsorship for
$25.00. Please put your name, phone number, and
email (by the date you would like to sponsor) on the
sheet provided at the display in the Lower Lobby!
One week before the Sunday you are sponsoring,
the church office will be in contact with you to find
out the message you would like in the bulletin (if you
do not hear from us, please contact us since we still
may not have an office administrator and may
require a prompting)
Thanks from Gary & Lynette
JOINT NEEDS ASSESSMENT UPDATE
On Sunday, January 11th, Minto’s congregation met to
discuss and vote on the Joint Needs Assessment
Committee report. The meeting was chaired by Hazel
Blake of the Grasslands Presbytery. By a ballot vote
of 51-23, the decision was made to accept the
recommendations of the report. The report will now
go to an Executive meeting of Presbytery on January
29th for final approval. If approved there, Minto will
create a Joint Pastoral Relations Committee,
responsible for finding a new Minister.
On behalf of the Joint Needs Assessment Committee,
I would like to thank the congregation for your support
and involvement in this decision making process for
Minto’s future Ministerial needs. While there were
people saddened and disappointed by the results of
the survey and the recommendations in the report,
everyone at the congregational meeting shared their
thoughts and feelings in a heartfelt and respectful
way. I would also like to thank our Presbytery
representatives Rev. Mathias Ross and Hazel Blake
for their time and talents contributed to our work and
our committee. And a sincere thank-you to Minto’s
representatives on the Joint Needs Committee,
Tracey Gossard, Kevin Ogle, Bud Isley, and special
mention must go to Sherry Zabolotney, secretary.
There was a lot of typing, paperwork, e-mailing and
Wednesdays
7:00 – 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Come out and let's make some beautiful
music together.
♫ Everyone is welcome!! ♫
We have a Quilter’s Group called
“THE MINTO HUGS”
where folks are always welcome to join!
We meet Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
on the stage in the upper C.E.
copying involved in this process and Sherry was
responsible for most of it. Thanks to you all.
Jeremiah 29:11
Sincerely, Barb Owens,
Joint Needs Assessment Committee chair.
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR MINTO
SUNDAY SCHOOL??!!!!
MINTO OLYMPICS FUN DAY – Lots of
exciting events to break the winter blahs:
snowshoe races, relay race with winter clothes,
floor hockey, cup stacking, ice cream sundaes,
and more....!!! Taking place February 8th
10:00 am – 11:45 am in our auditorium.
Feb 8
 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
 Coffee
Feb 15
 Transfiguration Sunday
Feb 22
 First Sunday In Lent
 Brunch
 Annual Meeting
Mar 1
 Second Sunday in Lent
 Communion
Mar 8
 Third Sunday in Lent
 Coffee
NOTE: Kids will go directly to the Annual
Sunday School Fun Day festivities in the
auditorium!
FRIENDSHIP DAY – A fun day where Sunday
School is combined and will be making a special
“For You” craft to hand out to the
congregation! And make sure you invite a
friend to church on February 15th!!!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES – On the Last Sunday of
each month we will be celebrating anyone who
is having a birthday. The next one will
be on February 22nd!
Children's and Youth Library
Please return any books, DVD"s or CD's. We are
doing an inventory of our resources.
Thank you.
Minto Worship Schedule
Feb 19
2:30 pm
Providence Place
Feb 26
2:00 pm
Extendicare
Feb 26
3:00 pm
Chez Nous
MINTO YOUTH GROUP!!
We welcome ALL GR.6-12s to Join Us!!!
We meet each Friday at 7:00 P.M.
In the Youth Booth
UPCOMING YOUTH NIGHTS!!!
Feb 6
We’re going ice skating at the
Sunningdale Outdoor Rink,
with hot chocolate to follow!
Feb 13
To be announced.
GET EXCITED...!!
FROM THE CLIPBOARD TABLE
IN THE LOBBY
JUST SO YOU KNOW TOO.....
A way to further connect with our Minto youth
world is by going to our Face book Site:
“Minto United Church Youth Group”
We are always in need ushers.
If you can help, please see Linda on Sunday
morning in the lobby. Thanks!
Please remember, you can contact
Bonnie Fathers at 306-694-4008
regarding Minto’s prayer chain.
OUTSIDE SIGN
This sign is an important opportunity to promote Minto
events, and spread messages of Christian faith in our
community. Please contact Krystal if you have an
event that you wish to see advertised on the sign.
She can be reached at
306-692-3431, or email [email protected]
SUBMISSIONS FOR
MINTO NEWSLETTER
The deadline day for submissions
to the Minto Newsletter is
Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m.
CARD MINISTRY
Do you know of anyone in need of a sympathy card,
get well card, birthday over 90 years or an
encouragement card? If so, please call
Florence Forsythe at 306-691-0407 or leave a
message at the church office and they will ensure
Florence is informed.
Thank you.
If you have any comments regarding this newsletter,
phone Minto United Church @ 306-693-6148 or e-mail
[email protected]
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