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 21st, 2010
Lent V
Worship times
9:00 & 10:30
Children's Time 10:30
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Life Lesson: "Son"
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Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. K. James Campbell
Minister: The Rev. Dr. Morar Murray-Hayes
Minister of CE & Pastoral Care: The Rev. Amy Persons Parkes
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Easter Service TimesPalm Sunday, March 28th: 9:00 am & 10: 30 am -The Sacrament of Communion (Chancel Choir both services)- We are all one family of God! - Extra bread and juice will be blessed at the Palm Sunday services so members of the Caring Team can take communion to those who are not able to get out to church. If you, or someone you know, would like to receive this ministry, please contact the church office.
Maundy Thursday April 1st: 7:00 pm Good Friday April 2nd: 9:30 am - Journey to the Cross (Chancel Choir) Easter Sunday April 4th: 9:00 am & 10: 30 - Jesus Christ is Risen Today! (Chancel Choir both services) |
The Jenny Award
Each year, Maple Grove United Church invites young folks in
the congregation to apply for the Jenny Award, which is a sum of money provided
in memory of a young woman who passed away.
This is open to students in Grade 10 to final year of high
school who are members of Maple Grove United Church.
Applicants are being asked to:
Demonstrate contribution to the life of the congregational
family through their activity and involvement in the church. Demonstrate how their choice for use of the award will
contribute to their personal growth and development. Demonstrate desire to grow in their faith.
If you are interested in applying, please write a brief
composition (1-2 pages) using the above criteria as your guideline.This can be dropped off at the church
office, or emailed directly to the Christian Education Committee Chair, Joanne
Simpson, at jmsimpson2@cogeco.ca.
Deadline for submission will be April 16, 2010.
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Sponsor the Elmer Iseler Singers at Maple GroveFriends,
Maple Grove United Church is celebrating our renewed, accessible, air conditioned and renovated building! On May 16 at 7.00 pm our Chancel Choir will be joined by the renowned Elmer Iseler Singers (the professional choir associated with Toronto's Mendelssohn Choir) for a celebration concert. We would like to offer you an opportunity to share in this milestone event by being a sponsor of this evening. $100 Sponsors will have their logo in the programme and in our newsletter, and for $200 or more on our tickets as well. If desired, larger ads -- $800 for a whole page, $400 for half a page can be arranged. Cheques should be made out to Maple Grove United Church. Thank you for supporting our congregation and your community in all the ways you do.
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From Rev. Amy
mgY: (bring $2
for dinner)
thurs,
mar 18
No Youth
Tonight! March Break
thurs,
mar 25
menu: sloppy joes
topic: no more me, me, me
(what is self-sacrifice?)
thurs, apr 1
menu: taco salad topic: a good day to die
thurs,
apr 8 menu: lasagna
topic: sweet emotion
Thurs, April 29th, NO
YOUTH TONIGHT!
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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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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Book Club
FYI, Future reads for this year are: March 24 - 7:30 pm The Innocent Man - John Grisham
Host: Brenda
Williams
If you have any
questions please call Brenda; 905-844-5269
April 28 - 7:30 pm The Bishop's Man - Lyndon Macintyre Host: Alice White May 26 - 7:30 pm Have a Little Faith Mitch Albom Host: Eydie Koopman
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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Great Book Series with Peter Skilleter
Monday evenings, April
12, 19, 26 and May 3
A series presented by Peter Skilleter, master
teacher who has inspired generations of
OTHS students. (Sponsored by the CE Committee)Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Cost: $5 or $4 for seniorsMaster and Man - Leo Tolstoy
Oedipus the King - Sophocles
The Ballad of Reading Gaol - Oscar
Wilde
At the
Bay - Katherine Mansfield
Odour of Chrysanthemums - D. H.
Lawrence
Available Online! Easy Access!Since great books are usually in the public domain, it is possible
to find them online. (If you don't have access to a computer, it is
possible for the office to make a copy for you.) These are all fairly
short readings, and they all have much to teach us about our faith! Master and Man
- Tolstoy -- a short story in large print online
Oedipus Rex - Sophocles -- a play in
many translations available online This version is the most
recent: 2004. It is written by Ian Johnston of
Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, BC
The Ballad of Reading Gaol - Oscar
Wilde -- a poem
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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 three Sundays away!
The Fertilizer Committee urgently needs
volunteers to help with the sale.
- yard workers,
- delivery,
- order-pickup,
and
- food services.
Please talk to
any Fertilizer Committee member listed below if you can help! Only requires a few hours of your
time.
We will also need
help on the day of sale:
yard workers, delivery, order-pickup, and food services.
Our 50th Annual Fertilizer Sale
will be challenged by continuing growth in fertilizer services provided by
professional lawn care companies. We also face complying with the Oakville
herbicide and pesticide by-law introduced in 2008. We will again this
year offer products fully compliant with the Oakville fertilizer by-law as well
as complementary products for customers with lawn services. Keep your eye open for the Sale Flyer
arriving soon!
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 to make this biggest sale ever!
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.
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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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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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
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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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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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 |
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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Mark Your Calendar for Future Events
May 30 - The Dedication of Our Renewed Building
The anniversary service will be at 9.30 am with lunch and games to follow
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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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