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Announcements for Sunday, November 19th, 2017

The Rudolph Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 25^th, beginning at the Rec Centre in Ormstown.  Courses of 1, 2, 5 may be walked or run.  A course of 10k can be run only.  Registration begins at 8am, and departures begin at 9am.  A minimum donation of $5 is requested, with all funds going to local Christmas baskets.  Get in the spirit by wearing something red or green.  Everyone welcome!  More information can be found on La Course/Marche Rudolph Facebook page.  

The Howden-Templeton Bursary application forms are now available in the church or in a downloadable version at w.howickunitedchurch.ca. 

There will be a Christmas Bazaar at the Centre d’Hebergement Ormstown, 65 Hector, on Monday, November 27^th from 11:30am-7:30pm. 

Georgetown Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, December 2^nd from 9-11am.  Please RSVP with Gregg Eastwood at 450-826-0230. 

The Madrigal Choir will be presenting two Christmas concerts for the coming holidays:  at St Luke’s Anglican Church in Hemmingford at 8pm on Friday, December 8^th and at St Malachie Catholic Church at 8pm on Saturday, December 9^th at 8pm.  Tickets are available at a cost of $15, and free for children 12 years old and under. 

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Announcements for Sunday, October 22nd, 2017

Today in Howick we are happy to welcome the Chartrand-McGrath family, who bring their youngest member, Finn, for introduction into the church of Jesus Christ through the sacrament of baptism. 

The Canadian Food Grains Bank wishes to say THANK YOU to so many Canadians, farmers, churches, businesses as well as foundations and the government of Canada.  Your support is truly appreciated.  World hunger is a problem that we can work towards reducing.  Your donation will help with many projects that improve crops in developing countries and allow people to provide for themselves.  Please pick up an envelope to make a donation today, in the narthex.

Come one, come all! There will be a Hallowe’en party on Saturday, October 28th^th in the Georgetown Church at 7 pm.  Prizes will be given for the funniest and most original costumes. 

 

There will be a Quebec Presbytery Youth Forum held Friday November 3^rd  6:30pm to Sunday November 5^th at 2pm for anyone high school or CEGEP age (13-20-ish).  The cost for the weekend is $50.00.  The theme this year is “Cleaning-Up the Mess:  De-stress, De-clutter, and DIY.”  For more information, check out the poster and registration forms on the bulletin board. 

Next Sunday there will be a combined service for our three churches in St Paul’s United Church in Ormstown at 11am.  A fellowship time will start at 10:30am in the church. 

Saturday, November 4 - Hospital Bazaar for the Barrie Memorial Hospital at CVR

November 5^th will be Remembrance Sunday.  In Howick we will be participating in the shared Remembrance Sunday service at Georgetown Presbyterian Church.  

Friday, November 10^th at 7:30pm, Elvis will be in the building!  Howick United Church will be hosting a fundraiser with Sylvain Leduc as Elvis.  Tickets are available at a cost of $20 from Grace Brown, Marlene Stuckey, Mac Orr, Winifred Sherry, and at Donald Brown Equipment.

There will be an opportunity to share in a Blanket Exercise (a teaching tool to share the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada) on Sunday, November 12^th at 1pm to 3:30 or 4pm, in the United Church and Hall in Hemmingford, #2-476 Frontiere St., Hemmingford.  The space is limited and participants must register.  To register, please call 514-710-6960.  A free will offering will be taken. 

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Announcements for Sunday, October 15th, 2017

As you give to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, please be aware that they work to involve Canadians in the work to end global hunger. They develop resources that can be shared and distributed in congregations around the country. They help with the many faces of hunger, please make a donation to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, envelope provided in the Narthex.

Huntingdon United Church will be holding its Fall Luncheon this Thursday, October 19^th from 11-1:00 in the church.  Cost will be $15 for adults, $5 for children aged 5-12, and free for children under 5. 

Zion United Church, Dundee will be hosting a Hymn Sing with the Franklin Ensemble next Sunday, October 22^nd at 2pm.  The church is found at 1831 Smallman in Dundee and all are welcome.  A free will offering for the Canadian Food Grains Bank will be taken and refreshments will also be served. 

St Paul’s will be hosting the combined service for our three Churches, on Sunday October 29^th at 11am.  Fellowship time will lead into the service in the church and begin at 10:30am. 

Come one, come all! There will be a Hallowe’en party on Saturday, October 28th^th in the Georgetown Church at 7 pm.  Prizes will be given for the funniest and most original costumes. 

Saturday, November 4 - Hospital Bazaar for the Barrie Memorial Hospital at CVR

Sunday, November 5 - Remembrance Sunday, combined service for the Howick area in Georgetown

On Friday, November 10 at 7:30 pm Sylvain Leduc as Elvis will perform in the sanctuary at Howick United Church.

The program of gospel and favorites is a fund raiser for HUC - tickets are on sale for $20 from Grace Brown. Everyone is welcome!

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Announcements for Sunday, October 1st, 2017

Closing service today for Beechridge Presbyterian Church 1:30pm

There will be a family bazaar at Walshaven today, 10am-4pm, including pies, Christmas decorations, and other items. 

Montreal & Ottawa Conference – Traveling Road Show – Come! Discuss! And Ask! A workshop directed at Treasurers, Trustees, Board/Council Chairs, Mission & Service, Stewardship and Outreach Committee. Clergy and Lay! Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Summerlea United Church, Lachine, 8:45 am – 3:30 pm. If you have questios or to register contact Paul Sales at 613-841-9291

Saturday, October 14 - St Paul’s Bazaar and Bake Sale in the hall, Ormstown  9-1:30.

Sunday, October 15- World Food Sunday, campaign begins for the Canadian Food Grains Bank.

Sunday, October 22, 2pm- Hymn Sing with the Franklin Ensemble in Zion United Church, Dundee

Sunday, October 29,11am - Combined service at St Paul’s, fellowship time at 10:30 in the church

Saturday, November 4 - Hospital Bazaar for the Barrie Memorial Hospital at CVR

Sunday, November 5 - Remembrance Sunday, combined service for the Howick area in Georgetown

Howick United Church presents: Sylvain Leduc as Elvis, Friday November 10^th 7:30pm in the church.  Tickets are $20. 

They may be purchased from Grace Brown, Marlene Stuckey, Mac Orr, Winnifred Sherry, or Donald Brown Equipment. 

 For those who were wondering, we have heard from the General Council of the United Church of Canada, that all of the remits which were discussed at our Official Board and annual meetings were passed by a majority of congregations, pastoral charges, and Presbyteries across the country.  The next step?  They go back to General Council 2018 for final ratification.

The United Church is seeking to respond to many of the crises that are happening around the world, including famines in Africa and the Middle East, flooding in Southeast Asia, and hurricanes in the Caribbean.  This can be done by making a donation to the Mission and Service fund online on their secure donation page through w.united-church.ca; by phone with a credit card at 1-800-268-3781; or by mail with a cheque to:  The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit –Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor St W., Suite 200, Toronto, ON M8X2Y4.  Please be sure to note “Emergency Response - Hurricane Irma on the face of your cheque.  The United Church has a number of relationships in the area and can work with its partners in the rescue and restoration efforts. In the United States, the United Church of Christ, another UCC partner, is receiving donations for the hurricane damage to the US Gulf states.  

Worship Schedule: 

October 1           9:30       Ormstown         11:00  Howick

October 8           11:00    Howick with D Beattie

   9:30       Franklin              11:00    Ormstown

October 15         9:30       Howick               11:00    Ormstown

October 22         9:30       Franklin              11:00  Howick

October 29         11:00    Combined service in Ormstown

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Announcements for Sunday, September 24th, 2017

Thank you to all who supported and helped out at Howick’s Fall Luncheon yesterday.  It was greatly appreciated. 

The newsletter is now ready.  Please pick one up and take it home, and possibly, one for a neighbour or friend as well.  If you would like to receive the newsletter by email, please let Barbara know, she would be glad to add your name to the list. 

Rockburn Presbyterian Church will be holding its afternoon of music and praise today, at 1:30.  All welcome. 

Montreal & Ottawa Conference – Traveling Road Show – Come! Discuss! And Ask! A workshop directed at Treasurers, Trustees, Board/Council Chairs, Mission & Service, Stewardship and Outreach Committee. Clergy and Lay! Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Summerlea United Church, Lachine, 8:45 am – 3:30 pm. If you have questios or to register contact Paul Sales at 613-841-9291

ELVIS Sylvain Leduc will be performing at Howick United on Friday night, November 10th at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets ($20.) will be available at the Church Luncheon and from various church members.  Support the church and enjoy an evening's entertainment!  

Worship Schedule: 

October 1           9:30       Ormstown          11:00  Howick

October 8           11:00    Howick with D Beattie

9:30       Franklin              11:00    Ormstown

October 15         9:30       Howick                                11:00    Ormstown

October 22         9:30       Franklin              11:00  Howick

October 29         11:00    Combined service in Ormstown

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Announcements for Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Today in Howick we are delighted to welcome Liara, daughter of Allyson Carroll and Eric Ness into membership in the Christian church and the family of God through the sacrament of baptism. 

We continue to hold in our thoughts and prayers the family and friends of Tony Evans, who died last week, and whose funeral service was held yesterday in St Paul’s United Church. 

St Paul’s Session will meet this week, Tuesday, September 19^th at 7:30pm at the manse. 

St Paul’s Stewards will meet next week, Wednesday September 27^th at 8pm in the hall. 

Franklin’s Joint meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 26^th at the home of Phyllis Johnston at 2pm. 

The newsletter is coming soon!  Please get any announcements or information in as soon as possible. 

Please keep in mind Howick’s Fall Luncheon, which will be held Saturday, September 23^rd from 11:30-1:00 in Howick United Church.  Takeouts are also available. 

St Paul’s UCW is preparing for its Bazaar (aka the Rummage Sale) Saturday  October 14^th from 9am to 1:30pm.  Donations of crafts, books, toys, plants, lightly used household items, preserves and baking (with ingredients listed on the label, please) would be greatly appreciated.  Items can be dropped off in the hall on Thursday or on Friday until noon.  Baking may be brought in Saturday morning.  No clothing or furniture please!  Volunteers are also needed to help set up, sort, price, on Thursday and Friday, and also to cleanup on Saturday around 1:30pm. 

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Announcements for Sunday, September 10th, 2017

It is that time of year again; it is a pleasure to announce:

Chicken Pie Luncheon at our church on Sat. September 23, serving 11:30 to 1. Adults - $13; Ages 5 to 12 - $6 and under 5 - free.

Take-out orders are available, with delivery in the local area. Order from Alyson Champ, Carole Ness or Evie Kerr.

This is an important fund-raiser for the church and your support is needed for its success. In an effort to stream-line the process and to give you a choice of activity, the planning committee invites you to volunteer your help for September 23 by waiting tables, serving tea and coffee,

as clean-up crew, drying dishes, parking cars, etc.

If you can give a couple or three hours of your time, please email or call Evie, or speak to Grace or Dottie at church. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Volunteer or not, come and enjoy lunch or order a take-out meal.

Rockburn Presbyterian Church is hosting an afternoon of music and fellowship on September 24^th at 1:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Free will offering.

Worship Schedule

September 3      no services

September 10   11:00  Howick with Debbie Beattie

                                9:30 Franklin    11:00    Ormstown

September 17   9:30       Howick                                11:00    Ormstown

September 24   9:30       Franklin              11:00    Howick