Sunday, May 10,10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - At Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home
we cherish the value of family, and want to share with you in remembering
someone very special to you. On Mother’s Day we invite you to come in for
a complimentary carnation bouquet to take to your mother. Whether you
are spending the day with family or visiting a cemetery, we invite you to join
us. Light refreshments will be served.
The United Church of Canada is calling for prayer and welcoming
donations for Nepal Earthquake Relief. The United Church has
contributed $7,500 from its Emergency Response Fund to ACT Alliance to
provide emergency aid in Kathmandu and surrounding areas. The
Canadian government will match, dollar for dollar, donations to registered
Canadian charities (including the United Church) made between April 25
and May 25.
Donate Now
Your donation to Nepal Earthquake Relief will be applied directly to support
relief, rehabilitation, and restoration efforts in the country. To donate:
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KNOX UNITED CHURCH
Our Mission Statement:
The mission of the Brookfield Pastoral Charge is to worship God
and to help one another to live our lives as disciples of Jesus,
recognizing and living out God’s plan for us.
Online via our secure donation page.
Phone 416-231-5931 ext. 3050 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext.
3050 and use your Visa or MasterCard.
Send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information
with donation amount to:
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit—Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Please be sure to note “Emergency Response—Nepal
Earthquake Relief” on the face of your cheque.
For More Information
http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/response/150427
Rev. Keith Gale: 902-957-4242 (phone/text)
E-mail: [email protected]
Church Office: 673-3363 (leave message)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: knoxunitedbrookfield.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/knoxunitedbrookfield
Keith’s blog: movingtowardsunday.com
Photo by Dorene Matheson
KNOX UNITED CHURCH
May 3, 2015
MINISTERS: All of us!
Minister of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care: The Rev. Keith Gale
Leader of the Service: Evelyn Negus
Organ: Kaye Retson
Piano: Joanne Hatfield
Flute: Shelley MacLeod
MUSIC PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING HYMN: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
GATHERING HYMN: “This Little Light of Mine”
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Sunday after church - Cherub Choir
Junior Choir
Monday, 8 p.m. – Meeting of Knox Church Council
Tuesday, 1 p.m. – Unit 7 at Brentwood Ponds
Thursday, 8:00 p.m. - Senior Choir
PASTORAL CHARGE NOTICES
CHILDREN’S HYMN: Magic Penny
CHILDREN’S TIME: Dorene Matheson
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING and THE LORD’S PRAYER
Sunday, May 3, 7 p.m. – Estarl Service at Knox United Church.
Sponsored by Elm Chapter #48, Order of the Eastern Star. Proceeds for
religious scholarships. Guest speaker – Keith Gale. Special music – Tim
& Lorraine Ross and Joanne Hatfield. A fellowship time will follow.
MINUTE FOR MISSION: Jo Thompson - Water for Life
ANTHEM
Wednesday, May 6, 10 a.m. - Fall Luncheon Committee Meeting will be
held at Knox United Church.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Jeremiah 17:7-8, John 4:14
Scripture Reader: Helene Henderson
PRESENTATION ON BERWICK CAMP: Jeff Lynds
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SHARING CAMP MEMORIES: The MacFarlane/Kierstead family and
memories written by Hannah Lynds
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Erin Jamieson
HYMN: “River”
FOODBANK SUNDAY NEXT WEEK.
Sunday, May 10, 10:45 a.m. - There will be a Mother’s Day
Congregational Brunch prepared by The Choir Boys and Friends.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
CALL TO WORSHIP: Members of the Sunday School
PRAYER OF APPROACH
HYMN: “O Beautiful Gaia”
Come Share a Chair and help count the money to be used for wells in
Africa during fellowship after the service.
MV 3
BENEDICTION
SENDING FORTH: “You Shall Go Out With Joy”
We welcome all who are joining us today for worship.
Thanks to all who are participating in the service.
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Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. – 4 Guitars Concert at Knox! Join us for a
special evening of classical, jazz and Brazilian music with guitarists Sylvie
Proulx, Emily Shaw, Amy Brandon and Joanne Hatfield. These ladies, on a
Nova Scotia concert tour, will present a variety of pieces from delicate
solos to guitar quartets with vocals. Check out facebook @4GuitarsNS for
tour details and artist bios. Adults: $12; students under 18: free. Proceeds
for Knox music programs.
Stewiacke Valley Museum in Upper Stewiacke is hiring a summer
student. To qualify, the applicant must be a registered student in 2014-15
and be returning to classes for the 2015-16 year.
Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of postsecondary education. Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on May 20.
Resumes with cover letter can be e-mailed to Judy at:
[email protected]