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We welcome you to worship at Maple Grove! We have two services of worship each Sunday:
Children’s learning — our Light Connection program — also takes place during the 10:30 service. To donate, send a cheque to: Maple Grove United Church 346 Maple Grove Drive Oakville ON L6J 4V5. a 3-week experiential learning in prayer facilitated by Rev. Amy at Maple Grove United Church
Tuesdays — January 24 & 31 and February 7 For a few of us, the practice of prayer is natural and automatic.
But most of us struggle to understand prayer – what prayer is (or isn’t), how to pray, and why prayer is important in the first place.
If you are part of the “most of us,” Rev. Amy invites you to consider joining her and others for Practicing Prayer.
Practicing Prayer is a small group facilitated by Rev. Amy that will meet for three weeks on Tuesdays (January 24, 31, February 7).
You can choose to meet in a small group at Maple Grove United Church either Tuesday afternoons at 12:30pm or Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.
When we gather, we will pray together, as well as reflect on and discuss our practice of prayer in the previous days as we have experienced it by following the daily prayers found online at Sacred Space (http://www.sacredspace.ie/ ).
So what do you have to do in order to be a part?
1) Click on the link below and fill out the form with your name, contact information, and the Tuesday time you prefer.
2) Practice praying by setting aside a short time (10-15 minutes) to follow the prayer for the day at Sacred Space (http://www.sacredspace.ie/). Start small. If you are able to follow the prayer for more than one day, wonderful! Offer up to God as much prayer space as you are able; remember to be gentle with yourself when practicing prayer. God receives and responds to whatever time and energy and space we are able to offer.
If you have wanted to experience a more intimate relationship with God in the New Year, Practicing Prayer offers a safe place to explore and reflect with a group of like-minded friends. God is always ready to meet us wherever we are.
For more information or if you have questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Amy at amyp@cogeco.net or by phone at (905) 845-5721 ext. 23
Peace in the New Year,
Amy
Your 2012 Stewardship envelopes and pledge forms are available for pickup at the church. Please remember to pick them up and save us the expense of mailing. You can view the Stewardship presentation that was done on Stewardship Sunday by clicking below.
Messy Church for 2012 is our church’s answer to the lives of busy families with young children who often cannot attend church on Sunday mornings.
Celebrate Messy Church at Maple Grove in the New Year Upcoming Messy Church dates: Our Messy theme story is about MosesSaturday, April 21 Our Messy theme story is TBD The info:
Have questions or ideas? Contact Rev. Amy at amyp@cogeco.net or through the church office at 905-845-5721 (ext 23) for more information http://www.messychurch.org.uk Created by Lucy Moore of the UK. Copyright Bible Reading Fellowship 2007 - 2011. Messy Church is endorsed by Fresh Expressions. To help reduce our use of paper and to provide better ways of sharing information, we are moving to an online registration process for our LIGHT Connection children’s program and our MgY (Maple Grove Youth) program. You may click on the following Google Docs link which will provide information on these ministries, a registration form, and suggested ways to support them: Maple Grove United Children and Youth Registration As you know, registering your child or youth helps us as we plan for the rest of the year. Please make sure to register each child/youth separately. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. We are looking forward to another great year of ministry and worship with children and youth! Peace, mgY is going again at Maple Grove! Our young people’s program starts at 4:45pm on Thursdays with dinner and socializing and chatting about what’s coming up! There is lots of fun stuff to do and to learn. I’m looking forward to seeing you! Feel free to invite your friends, even if they don’t go to the church for other stuff. Peace ~ Amy |
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