Hospital Visits
Due to privacy
laws the hospital is not allowed to tell us who are patients.
The only way we can visit you or a
loved one is if you let us know, 905-845-5721
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Maple Grove United Church
March 7th, 2010
The Holy Sacrament of Communion *** Worship Times: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Children's Time: 10:30 a.m.
*** Life Lesson: "Suckers for a Second Chance" ***
Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Morar Murray-Hayes
Minister of CE & Pastoral Care: The Rev. Amy Persons Parkes
Associate Minister: The Rev. Dr. K. James Campbell
Music Director: Katie Kirkup
The Ladies' Handbells Director: Jan Beddoe
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* Come!Unity Dinner Sunday, March 7th
Tickets on sale after both services
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Baptism
The next date for baptism is
March 14th.
Please call the
office if you would like more information: 905-845-5721._______________________________
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From Rev. Amy
mgY: (bring $2
for dinner)
thurs, mar 4 - part 2 of GLEE series
menu: pizza topic: a ride in somebody else's wheels (what life is like for others)
thurs, mar 11
menu: pizza
topic: wrong thing. right God.
(what
happens when you mess up)
thurs,
mar 18
No Youth
Tonight! March Break
WARNING: This ministry is
not for everyone and should only be used by those who are gr. 6 to gr. 8. For any other person participation can
be hazardous to health and side effects are MANY. Rev. Amy will be ready to receive anyone in this age
group. All should prepared to play
and hang-out from 4:15-5pm, eat @ 5pm, & leave at 6:15pm. Other "things" may occur than those
specifically outlined by this ad.
mgY
Upcoming
Events: These events are open to all youth gr. 6 to
gr. 8. Come have fun and develop
lasting friendships. If you are
interested in being part of these events, contact Rev. Amy at amyp@cogeco.net
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This Sunday our church is teaming up with St. John's United Church in downtown Oakville to raise money for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank sends food to people who are on the verge of starvation in 31 countries around the world. In February the CFB sent 2 months supply of food to 1200 families in Haiti!
Have you been wondering how you can help feed those who are hungry? Now you have your chance!
This Sunday, March 7th we need help in serving and take-down for the dinners at St. John's for the dinner.
The money raised from the dinner will go to feed Hungry People ALL Around the WORLD!
If you can help, we need people from 5:30-9:00pm Sunday night. If you have been in confirmation, you might think about asking your sponsor to come with you!
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Bake Sale fundraiser, proceeds go to Haiti & Oakville Human
Society -- Sunday, March 28th
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Paintball & Lunch -- Saturday, April 17th, coordinated by
Katy Joaquim
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Laser Tag - May (TBA), coordinated by Cathy Cobey
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Help @ Sick Kids - June (TBA), coordinated by Vicki McCallum
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Thursdays
at Tim's (7:30pm)
If you are a youth gr. 9
and up, meet Rev. Amy at Tim Horton's in the Maple Grove shopping center on
Thursday nights at 7:30. Enjoy a
cup of hot chocolate, maybe a donut (or two!), and chat!
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A Child Needs You!
When was the first time you
heard about Jesus taking a little bit of bread and a few fish and sharing with
lots and lots of people?
Do you remember who taught you about God making the earth and the animals and
people?
What is the first song you remember learning in church?
Who explained how God could be in your heart and in space at the same time?
Children learn about God and the Christian faith because we teach them.
At Maple Grove, we value the
gift of our children and youth and so... we have created a special opportunity
for them to learn in LIGHT Connection!
We need 2 people who will
teach 2 & 3 yr. olds during the month of March and May.
We also need 2 more people
who will help to teach the gr. 1 & gr. 2 classes for April and May.
Rev. Amy will provide
curriculum and one-on-one resources for those people who feel called to this
ministry!
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday
March 5th, 2010 is WORLD DAY OF PRAYER. The Women of "Cameroon"
have written the liturgy for the World Day of Prayer entitled "Let Everything That Has Breath Praise
God". The service will be held
at 1:30 pm at Central Baptist Church, 340, Rebecca St. (Corner of Morden Rd.) Oakville. Tel: 905-845-2942.
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COME!UNITY DINNERSunday March 7th, 2010 MG Outreach in partnership with St. John's
United Church will be hosting the 2nd Annual COME!UNITY DINNER.
Our own Hnatiw family will be
generously donating the lasagne and spaghetti from their restaurant "The
Spaghetti Factory".
Choice of Spaghetti or Lasagne,
salad, bread, desert, juice, coffee/tea
glasses of wine will be available
Door Prizes
Entertainment
Raffles
ALL PROFITS RAISED WILL BE DONATED
TO THE CANADA FOODGRAINS
BANK
We are delighted to have the dinner at St. John's United Church
this year with two seating times available, 4:30 pm and 7:00pm. Tickets are $15
per adult and $5 per child and will be for sale in the gym after both services this Sunday. ____________________________
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Healthy
Aging: Practical Tips and
Exercises
Tuesday, March 16th, 7:00
pm. Health and Wellness "Healthy
Aging: Practical Tips and
Exercises" presented by Lis Wheable and Dorothy Gartshore. Seniors $4,
Others $5. __________________________
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Book Club
FYI, Future reads for this year are: March 24 - 7:30 pm The Innocent Man - John Grisham April 28 - 7:30 pm The Bishop's Man - Lyndon McIntyrel Host: Alice White May 26 - 7:30 pm Have a Little Faith Mitch Albom
If you like to read, discuss and socialize and would
like to join us to discuss the next book on the list please contact Liz Bryant
at rbryant51@cogeco.ca. _____________________________
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S.O.S. - Emergency Medical Response Plan
Calling all
hands!!!
As part of our renovation here at Maple Grove we are looking at all
aspects of the use of our building and systems and the safety of our members.
We are presently updating our EM Response Plan as well as our medical
response supplies and equipment. This is part of an initiative by the province
to safeguard publically used facilities.
We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to be trained in
CPR as well as the use of a Public Access Defibrillator to be
installed in the church. Believe it or not, anyone can be trained
quickly and simply on using one and you will begin to see these units installed
everywhere.
Your participation would be structured around learning what to do in the
event of emergencies during church activities you are attending and being able
to direct appropriate actions in as efficient a manner as possible as time is
the enemy during a crisis.
All training will be provided to us by EMS Halton - they are the top in
the field.
What you learn could make you a lifesaver, here or at home, to a friend
or loved one.
We need lots of people to ensure someone will be available at each
service and function, so please join us.
If you are in good health and interested in helping us with our
medical response team let the office know or call Craig McLaughlin at (905) 338-2205
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Golden Anniversary Fertilizer Sale
Maple Grove United Church,
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Mark Your Calendar!
Mark your
calendar! This
year's 50th Annual Fertilizer Sale is now just five Sundays away!
As always, the Fertilizer Committee
urgently needs volunteers to help with the sale. The biggest current need is
for Territory Captains, the people
responsible for the distribution of flyers to an assigned neighbourhood and
following up with past customers who live in that area.
We have several
Oakville territories that need captains, for example:
Territory
45: Bounded by Cornwall, Dunvegan,
Carlisle & Blenheim Cresc.
Territory
47: Clarkson Customers
Territory
57: Bounded by Kingsway Drive and
Sheridan Garden Drive
Our 50th Annual Fertilizer Sale
will be challenged by continuing growth in fertilizer services provided by
professional lawn care companies. We'll also face complying with the new
Oakville herbicide and pesticide by-law introduced in 2008. Your Fertilizer Committee offers only
products fully compliant with the Oakville fertilizer by-law.
If you are willing to help with Maple Grove's 50th Annual
Fertilizer Sale, please contact any member of this year's committee. We
need your help!
Neil Gartshore (Co-Chair) 905-845-7967
Peter Williams (Co-Chair) 905-844-5269
Ron Dodge 905-844-1721
Andy King 905-849-6084
Steve Warden 905-844-2419
Tom Warden 905-339-8107
Sieg Will 905-338-5292
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Weekly and Monthly Events
Explorers and CGIT - Mondays at 7:00 in the Friendship Room.- Leaders: Jennifer Curran and Samantha Walker
--------------------------------------Centering Prayer Group - Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
We practice Christian Meditation. After refreshments, we read and discuss Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom, by Albert Nolan.
( Tuesday March 16 ONLY - cancelled)
For an introduction to our practice, watch For more information, please contact Joan
Vinall-Cox - 905.845.4620 or joan.vinallcox@gmail.com---------------------------------------
Bible Study
Group - Thursdays at 10:00 amWe are working our way through The Acts of the Apostles. All are
welcome. Generally, the group meets in the Sanctuary but construction does move
us around. If you wish to be on the Bible Study e-mail, please advise mguclib@gmail.com ----------------------------------------
East Oakville Community Group
Cards, Scrabble, Tea and Social Time for Seniors
Meets on the
First, Third and Fifth Thursday of each month,
September to June, 1 - 4 pm
If you or someone you know
would like to play cards, socialize and enjoy a non-contact and non-competitive
sport this is for you and them! Just arrive at the above dates and times. Bring some friends, even the foursome you
are comfortable playing with.
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Choir Practices Thursday Evenings:- Joyful Noise: 6:15 p.m.
- Cherub: 6:30
p.m.
- Koinonia:
6:30 - 8:00 - the upstairs
big room for "Line Practice"
- Chancel: 7:30 p.m.
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A Second Habitat for Humanity Build To the Congregation of Maple Grove United Church! We have been asked to participate in our second Habitat build - this time in Oakville. This will also be a "Faith" build where we share the project with other churches from Oakville. Once again Morar has offered us an opportunity to practice our Christian faith by sharing our gifts with others. Habitat's goals and objectives are well known and Oakville has many people who need our help. I will provide an update in the near future where I will outline how you can get involved. If you have thoughts, comments, and/or a cheque writing frenzy please email me. Regards |
Collecting Food
for The Salvation Army
We need your
continuing help and support
The Salvation Army will be our Outreach
focus this month. Please
donate non-perishable items placing them in the bins at the back of the church.
We are very grateful and blessed with your ongoing support in keeping the needs
of our community
in your hearts.
Thank you for your continued support,
The Outreach Committee.
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Making Graduation Dreams Come True:
Inside
The Dream
Inside
The Dream is a non-profit charitable organization,
run by volunteers, that aims to make dreams come true, providing graduating
students of grade eight and grade twelve with the formal attire and accessories
needed to fully enjoy their special night.
Inside
The Dream relies solely on the community for
donations, and we are seeking the community's assistance in making dreams come
true for the graduation class of 2010 in the 905 area. In our annual event "Boutique Day" held on April 12th,
qualified students will join us for their opportunity to select their gown,
tuxedo, suits and accessories at no charge. Graduating students are referred
from high school counsellors, teachers, social services agencies and community
workers.
The one thing we can do is give them their
night to shine. Your simple gesture can
help make a difference in a young student's life by donating formal attire and
accessories.
Inside The Dream relies on the community for donations, if you know you won't wear it again,
please donate to Inside The Dream
your new or gently used gowns tuxedos, suits, shoes, jewellery and more. To
learn more on how Inside The Dream began, please visit us online
at www.insidethedream.org or contact us by phone at 905-510-3854.
If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Carole-Ann Woods,
905-624-3939.
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The United Church of Canada:
85th Anniversary
In June of 2010 The United Church of Canada will celebrate its 85th anniversary.
The theme of the year will be "Remember, Renew, Rejoice!" The General
Council Office will work to encourage, enable and support local
ministries in anniversary celebrations.
In February, congregations will receive mailings which will include a
DVD with a message from the Moderator, an outline for a celebratory
Worship Service, Bible Study, Balloons, Book marks (in many
languages!)... items to help us celebrate this special occasion.
In
March there will be a random pairing of United Church congregations
across the country with the hope of developing new relationships among
people of the United Church of Canada. Each
Conference has contributed 5 kg of locally grown and milled flour which
will be combined, packaged and distributed to all congregations, and a
recipe will be included for making bannock. This unique combination of
flour will be used to bake a common loaf for the 85th anniversary communion services.
On June 10, 2010 there will be an Open House at the General Council Office at 3250 Bloor St. W. to celebrate this anniversary. This event will be followed on June 20 by a celebratory church service at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto. ______________________________
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Mark Your Calendar for Future Events -
Monday evenings, April
12, 19, 26 and May 3; 7 - 8:30 p.m. "Great Books Series" - A series presented by Peter Skilleter, master teacher who has inspired generations of
OTHS students. "Master and Man" (Leo Tolstoy), "Oedipus the King" (Sophocles), "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" (Oscar Wilde), "At the Bay" (Katherine Mansfield) and "Odour of Chrysanthemums" (D. H. Lawrence).
- May 16 morning and evening - the dedication of our renewed building
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Deadlines
Please take note that if you would like to have an advertisement in Maple Grove Life,
What's New? or in the newsletter the dates are:
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MG Life and What's New: Wednesday by 12 noon
Thank you for your
cooperation.
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