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This Week’s Sunday Service
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 19, 2014
Worship Time - 10:30 a.m.
Oct 15
9:00 am
Minto Hugs
- Stage, Upper C.E.
THIS SUNDAY:
9:30 am –
11:00 am
Kindred Sisters
- Lounge
Scripture: Exodus 33: 12-23
12:15 pm
Armchair Travel
- Art Museum
7:30 pm –
8:30 pm
Choir Practice
- Sanctuary
Oct 16
12:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
Noon Lunch & Video
Study
Oct 17
10:15 am
Pastoral Care Meeting
- Lounge
7:00 pm
Youth Group
- Youth Booth
9:00 am
Minto Hugs
- Stage, Upper C.E.
Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10
Matthew 22: 15-22
MINUTE FOR MISSION:
Learning Life Skills in Winnipeg
It’s –40˚C in Winnipeg in January. Two hours before
the official start of the lunchtime drop-in at West
Broadway Community Ministry, people are already
sitting at the tables playing cards, talking, and
enjoying the warmth. Many live in the surrounding
rooming houses, and the drop-in, housed in Young
United Church, is an important part of their daily
routine. It’s their community.
“I would still be in my house on all kinds of
medication,” says Kelly Ross, who now works at West
Broadway, helping in the kitchen and supporting
others who are walking a similar road. Kelly first came
to West Broadway five years ago, and he is slowly
turning his life around. Putting a stint in prison, drug
addiction, and mental health issues behind him has
not been easy, but with the support of West
Broadway’s staff, most of whom are volunteers from
Oct 22
9:30 am –
11:00 am
Kindred Sisters
12:15 pm
Armchair Travel
- Art Museum
7:30 pm –
8:30 pm
Choir Practice
- Sanctuary
local churches, he is moving into employment for the
first time in two decades.
“I realized I wasn’t alone, that other people had the
same problems, and that helped me so much,” Kelly
says.
“We provide a safe space,” explains community
minister Lynda Trono. “Without the Mission and
Service Fund we couldn’t run this program, and
people would continue to be isolated in their rooms
and shelters without any real support.”
Thank you for your support of Mission and Service,
which allows West Broadway to open its doors to the
most marginalized people and give them a sense of
love and hope. Please give generously.
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.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your
church to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly
with you.
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 2
 World Food Sunday
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Reformation Sunday
Brunch
Peace Sunday
Communion
Food Bank
Nov 9
 Remembrance Sunday
 Coffee
Nov 16
 Worship
Nov 23
 Children’s Sunday, Brunch
Nov 30
 First Sunday of Advent
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.
Another school year is underway, and Sunday
School is a vital part of our Minto church life. For all
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!
Minto Worship Schedule
November 19
1:30 pm
Capilano Court
November 19
2:30 pm
Pioneer Lodge
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.
We now follow the brand new,
“Whole People of God” Curriculum.
Choir practices are every Wednesday,
7:30 – 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Come out and let's make some beautiful
music together.
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.
Please remember, you can contact
Bonnie Fathers at 306-694-4008
regarding Minto’s prayer chain.
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.
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!!!
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.
Meets Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Art
Museum Theatre for slides.
Lunch together at a local restaurant to follow.
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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phone Minto United Church @ 306-693-6148 or e-mail
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