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Announcements for Sunday, October 21st, 2018

October 27 at 7 pm -Halloween Costume party at Georgetown Presbyterian church (basement). All are welcome, young and old! Wear a costume, have some fun, and maybe win a prize!

Hymn Sing at Rennie’s United Church on Sunday the 28th of October at 2 pm to benefit the Canadian Food Grains Bank.

Next Sunday Howick United Church will be holding a Soup Luncheon.  A variety of soups, bread, and cheese will be provided and potluck desserts are requested from those planning to attend.  All are welcome to share in this fellowship event. 

There will be a Hymn Sing with the Franklin Ensemble held on Sunday, October 28^th at 2pm in the Rockburn Presbyterian Church.  A free will offering will be taken for the Canadian Food Grains Bank. 

On Sunday, November 11^th Howick United Church and St Paul’s United Church in Ormstown will be holding special services in recognition of the 100^th anniversary of the Armistice ending the First World War.  In Howick the service will begin at 10:30am and Evie Kerr will be leading the service. 

                In Ormstown St Paul’s will be hosting an ecumenical service beginning at 10:45am. Members of St James Anglican Church, St Malachi, Franklin United Church, Rockburn Presbyterian church, the Community of Faith members of the Legion, and other members of the community are invited to participate in this service.  The cenotaph service on Church St will also be held in Ormstown at 1:30pm. 

The United Church has launched a special appeal for the Asia-Pacific region following the earthquake, tsunami, and volcano eruption that took place last month.  If you would like to offer your support, this may be done online at www.united-church.ca, by phone at 1-800-268-3781 ext.2738 or by mail to:  The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy unit—Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor St West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4.  Be sure to put Emergency Response—Asia Pacific Region on the memo line of your check.

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Announcements for Sunday, September 9th, 2018

Howick United Church Chicken Pie Luncheon

Sat. September 29, 2018, serving from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Adults $14; Ages 5 to 12 $7; Under 5 Free

Take-out meals are available. See you there!

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Announcements for Sunday, August 5th, 2018

We hold in our thoughts and prayers the family of Donald Gosnell, who died in July and whose memorial service was held on Thursday. 

There are some Annual Reports remaining in the Narthex. If you know of any members/adherents who would like one, please take one to give to them.

Worship Schedule

August 12           11:00 am with Debbie Beattie 

2:30  Zion service on Covey Hill with the Franklin Ensemble

August 19           9:30       Howick                                11:00    Ormstown

August  26           9:30       Franklin              11:00    Howick

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Announcements for Sunday, April 15th, 2018

Huntingdon United Church will be holding its Spring Luncheon on Thursday, April 19^th from 11:00 to 1:00. 

On Saturday, April 21^st we will be celebrating the life of Elizabeth Roy at 2pm in St Paul’s United Church in Ormstown.  There will be no visitation but a reception will follow the service in the hall. 

Howick United Church will host a Spring Salad Luncheon on Saturday, April 28; serving from 11:30 to 1:00. The buffet features assorted salads, meats and homemade desserts. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for ages 6 to 12. Take-outs available.

Preparations have begun for the Spring Salad Luncheon on April 28.

Waitresses and clean-up shift will be needed; volunteers are appreciated. If you can give some time, please contact Evie.

Sunday, April 29^th there will be a combined service for our 3 congregations at 11am in the Franklin United Church.  A fellowship time will be held from 10:30am, upstairs in the sanctuary.  Please plan on coming and sharing worship and community together. 

The time has come to renew or start a subscription to the Observer.  If you would like to receive this excellent magazine at a cost of $25 for the year, please contact Barbara by the end of the month.

There will be a Hymn Sing with the Franklin Ensemble held on Sunday, May 6^th at 2pm at the Rockburn Presbyterian Church.  All welcome.  A free will offering will be taken for the Canadian Food Grains Bank.

 

If you wish to make a donation to Howick United Church or to make a donation in memory of someone (Memorial Fund), cheques may be sent to Howick United Church, 2 Bridge St., Howick QC, J0S 1G0.

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Announcements for Sunday, April 8th, 2018

Friday, April 13 Huntingdon County Hospital Bake Sale and Spaghetti Luncheon. Sale –9-2:00, Spaghetti Lunch 11-2:00

Thursday, April 19 Spring Luncheon at Huntingdon United Church 11am-1pm. 

Coming up: Howick’s Spring Luncheon Saturday, April 28^th from 11:30-1:00.

 

Communic-action is seeking volunteers to help elderly people with tasks such as grocery shopping in the Ormstown-Huntingdon communities.  If you are able to help out, please call 450-264-5197.

Les Aidants Naturels are offering a number of workshops and support groups for caregivers and those grieving, also activities such as chair yoga and respite relief.  For more information, check out the newsletter on the bulletin board or see the website w.aidantsnaturelshsl.com.  

If you wish to make a donation to Howick United Church or to make a donation in memory of someone (Memorial Fund), cheques may be sent to Howick United Church, 2 Bridge St., Howick QC, J0S 1G0.

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Announcements for Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018

 Friday, April 13 Huntingdon County Hospital Bake Sale and Spaghetti Luncheon. Sale –9-2:00, Spaghetti Lunch 11-2:00

Thursday, April 19 Spring Luncheon at Huntingdon United Church 11am-1pm. 

Coming up: Howick’s Spring Luncheon Saturday, April 28^th from 11:30-1:00.

Franklin Fireman's Pancake Supper from 5 - 8 pm, April 28th, at Franklin Elementary School.

 

Worship Schedule: 

April 8                  11:00 Howick with D Beattie

April 15               9:30       Howick               11:00    Ormstown

April 22               9:30       Franklin              11:00    Howick

April 29               Combined service in Franklin, fellowship time: 10:30

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Announcements for Sunday, March 25th, 2018

Fundraiser Easter Boutique for Music Therapy program at Centre d’Accueil Ormstown from 11 am – 3:30 pm, Monday, March 26. Come find adorable and tasty treasures!

Friday, April 13 Huntingdon County Hospital Bake Sale and Spaghetti Luncheon. Sale –9-2:00, Spaghetti Lunch 11-2:00

Quilt Raffle Tickets for the Huntingdon Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary are available form Allyson  or Nadine Orr. $2 per ticket or 3 for $5.  The draw takes place April 13, 2018.

Thursday, April 19 Spring Luncheon at Huntingdon United Church 11am-1pm.