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Newsletter
This Week’s Sunday Service
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 12, 2014
Worship Time - 10:30 a.m.
Oct 8
THIS SUNDAY:
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8: 7-18
Psalm 65
2 Corinthians 9: 6-15
Luke 17: 11-19
Oct 9
MINUTE FOR MISSION:
9:00 am
Minto Hugs
- Stage, Upper C.E.
9:30 am –
11:00 am
Kindred Sisters
- Lounge
12:15 pm
Armchair Travel
- Art Museum
7:30 pm –
8:30 pm
Choir Practice
- Sanctuary
12:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
Noon Lunch & Video
Study
7:30 pm
Is That Really in the Bible
- Room D
Planting a Seed
Oct 10
7:00 pm
Youth Group
- Kinsmen Sportsplex
In the village of El Tizate in Guatemala, Lidia
works with Fraternidad de Presbiteriales Mayas,
known as FPM, and a community group called
Semilla (―seed‖). FPM, a partner of The United
Church of Canada, brings together 3,000 women
of Mayan descent from across Guatemala
working for development in their own
communities.
Oct 14
7:00 pm
Worship meeting
- Chapel
Oct 16
9:00 am
Minto Hugs
- Stage, Upper C.E.
The organization begins its work with groups like
Semilla with a series of sessions where the
hopes and dreams of the women to improve
nutrition and livelihoods in their communities are
heard.
Semilla proposed a microcredit program to help
9:30 am –
11:00 am
Kindred Sisters
12:15 pm
Armchair Travel
- Art Museum
7:30 pm –
8:30 pm
Choir Practice
- Sanctuary
women buy and raise young steers for sale. After
selling the calves, the investment is repaid and
the profit complements family income. As a side
benefit the women use animal waste as fertilizer
and have learned many new ―green‖ farming
techniques for corn, potatoes, fruits, and
vegetables. For most of the women in Semilla
this has been the first time they have earned
money of their own.
There has been a substantive impact on every
aspect of life. Santa, a 61-year-old member of the
group, says that never before had she attended
meetings like these—a place where women can
pool their knowledge and experience and work
together to make a difference in their families and
communities.
The women of the Semilla group are considering
branching out in their business ventures. Their
goal is to have three regular sources of income:
raising calves, producing milk, and producing
fertilizer. These women feel confident and strong.
They like making their own money and want to do
more to help themselves and their children,
families, and communities. Your gifts for Mission
and Service make this new hope possible!
Please give generously.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your
church to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly
with you.
NOON LUNCH & VIDEO STUDY
We enjoy a tasty meal together &
then we begin our study with:
“Living the Questions”
Thursdays 12:00 – 2:00 pm,
from Oct 2nd to Nov 6th
There is no cost for lunch or sessions.
The Meals on Wheels Program is a voluntary
community service for individuals who are unable
for reasons of lack of strength, skills, or equipment
to prepare adequate meals. The purpose of the
program is to improve the nutritional status of these
individuals, to provide a regular social contact and
check on their safety and well-being. Meals on
Wheels enable recipients to remain comfortable and
independent in their own home.
Volunteers deliver meals to the homes of people
unable to shop or cook. Hot, nourishing meals are
prepared at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital kitchen.
Minto United Church has been assigned the week
of Oct 20th - 24th. Anyone who would like to help
with this community outreach, please call
Linda McLaren at 306-694-1209.
Oct 12
 Thanksgiving Sunday
 Sunday School Food Bank
Project
Oct 19
Oct 26
 World Food Sunday
(Special Food Bank?)
 Reformation Sunday
 Brunch
Another school year is underway, and Sunday
School is a vital part of our Minto church life. For all
Nov 2
 Peace Sunday
 Communion
 Food Bank
Nov 9
 Remembrance Sunday
 Coffee
of us – including our children and youth – need to
learn as much as we can of Jesus teachings and
His love. Barb, the Sunday School Coordinator, has
a whole teaching team in place to take care of Tots
to Grade 12 (and a Nursery is available).
Children and youth can be registered for classes
before and after church services. All are welcome!
We now follow the brand new,
“Whole People of God” Curriculum.
Minto Worship Schedule
November 19
1:30 pm
Capilano Court
November 19
2:30 pm
Pioneer Lodge
Choir practices are every Wednesday,
7:30 – 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Come out and let's make some beautiful
music together.
KINDRED SISTERS
This Women’s Study invites any new friends
that would like to join them to study,
“The Word of the Lord:
Seeing Jesus in the Prophets”
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
If you are interested in joining, or just curious
about what it is that we do at those practices – and
how much FUN it is to belong, please feel free
to join us!
♫ Everyone is welcome!! ♫
HELP WANTED
Piano player is needed for our choir for
Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Also for special services. Honorarium’s paid for
your time. Call Susan at 306-684-0648.
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.
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.
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]
FROM THE CLIPBOARD TABLE
IN THE LOBBY
We are always in need ushers.
If you can help, please see Linda on Sunday
morning in the lobby. Thanks!
SUBMISSIONS FOR
MINTO NEWSLETTER
The deadline day for submissions
to the Minto Newsletter is
Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m.
MINTO YOUTH GROUP!!
We welcome ALL GR.6-12s to Join Us!!!
Oct 10th - Youth will be going to the Kinsmen
Swimming pool. They should be dropped off there
for 7:00 pm and then picked up around 8:45 pm.
Please bring $10 for the fee.
We meet each Friday at 7:00 P.M.
In the Youth Booth
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
Join us for fun & fellowship as we explore
our world through slides,
video presentations & short local trips.
Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: SIGN UP SHEETS FOR
FALL CLASSES IN THE LOWER LOBBY
OR YOU CAN CALL THE OFFICE TO
REGISTER AT 306-693-6148
JOIN US AT MINTO UNITED
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd @ 6:00 PM
FOR AN AMAZING…
GOOD FORTUNE CHINESE FEAST!!
A Four Course Meal of:
 Chicken Fried Rice
 Chicken Chop Suey
 Sweet & Pour Pork
 Egg Rolls
(including Chinese tea & Fortune Cookies)
$15 Per Adult & $5 Per Child
Purchase Tickets Sunday mornings or
Call church office (306-693-6148)
or Linda MacLaren (306-694-1209)
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