Rev. Ted and Darlene will be taking three weeks of vacation starting on Monday. David Phillips will be leading the service next week. We will be meeting for worship in St. Andrew’s Hall during the remainder of the month of August.
You might have noticed how well the church gardens are looking.
A special thank you to Elaine Cordingley, Mary Raithby, Sandra Gould, Betty Bingham, Ron Gould and Wes Westelaken. Anyone interested in helping to keep the gardens in good order, especially over the summer months, should contact Elaine Cordingley (905) 852-7145
The front of the sanctuary is about to receive a long awaited face lift. We can look forward to a blend of our wonderful, traditional sanctuary with an improved setting for Sunday services and special events. This Renewal project was confirmed at our annual meeting last January. The church renewal fund will cover the costs thanks to the generosity of Richard, Elizabeth and Johann, whose compensation for leading us in music is donated directly to the fund.
Our sanctuary is already a popular venue for community concerts and recitals. These changes will enhance the sound quality and usable space for those events and, most important, will enhance our own worship experience.
Major construction is to begin the first of August with completion by first week of September. As a result we are asking for your patience while the renewal work is being completed.
Renewal of the front of the sanctuary is moving ahead right on schedule thanks to the hard work of John Gould and his energetic band of helpers. The choir and organ area have been prepared for the arrival of the contractor, on August 3, who has been retained to do the hard wood flooring and staging work.
Due to the changes four pews will be available. Two curved pews approximately 11′6″ in length, one curved pew 9′ and one straight pew 8′6″.
These beautifully preserved old pews would make an attractive addition to a home or cottage veranda. The price range is $250.00 to $400.00.
They are being temporarily stored in the ladies parlour and outside the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank.
If you are interested or know of a good prospect speak to John Gould.
Members of the RENEWAL committee would be happy to answer any of your questions.
Yours in Christ,
John Gould, Richard Watson, Elizabeth Freemantle, Barry Crane,
Scott Andrews and Paul Kelly
The church office will be closed on Mondays from June 28 to September 6, 2010.
Good news from the Finance Committee. We are pleased to tell you there has been a good response to our appeal for donations. Some have given special gifts. Others have increased their weekly offering or have joined PAR to ensure their givings continue while they are away. Thanks to those who have already responded. However, we need others to follow their example. If you’ve been thinking and praying about this matter, perhaps now is the time to take action. Even a small increase in your regular donation can make a difference to the work and ministry of the church.
It has been awhile since there has been a message from the Stewardship Committee. This is an indication that the congregation has responded well with financial support.
However currently we are not keeping pace with this year’s commitment. Even more troubling is that we are behind in comparison to last year.
The gospels refer to so many references by Christ urging us to provide financial support for the work of the church. He knew it was not an easy subject for us.
Without our budgeted revenue Betty and Sylvia have to juggle expenses and explain delayed payments which add extra work to a busy work schedule.
At our annual meeting in February the Stewardship Committee gave thoughtful consideration to this year’s budget and projected only a 5% increase in givings for a growing list of congregational needs.
Christ makes reference to the cheerful and generous giver. I think we are all familiar with the story of the widow’s mite. This impoverished lady gave almost all she had and Christ’s heart went out to her.
When we consider making our offering each week and supporting the periodic requests for special financial help, are we giving from the heart or are we giving what is left over after paying for our busy life styles.
Only you know the answer to that question and whether you are responding to Christ’s call to strengthen his church.
Being a Pre Authorized Remittance (PAR) member you know that His request is being met regardless of whether you attend Sunday morning service. It is such a simple process. I would be happy to answer any questions with anyone who is interested.
Please give prayerful consideration to increasing your offering. It doesn’t have to be a burden if we all step forward and make a renewed commitment.
John McCutcheon on behalf of the Stewardship Committee.
The Sunday School will be taking a Summer break starting at the beginning of June, and will resume again in September.
There will be ‘Kits for Kids’ that can be picked up as you enter the sanctuary for the children during the summer.
Thank you to the teachers who diligently and creatively provide Sunday School for the children through the year.
The UXBRIDGE GHANA MEDICAL TEAM has been invited, to return to the Northern Ghana Region, by the board of NEA and Dr. David Mensah. The Team provides medical/surgical care to remote villages that do not have access to any medical care. This is the 4th year that the team has gone to provide medical/nursing care, pharmaceuticals, dental and eye care. The 30 member Canadian team partners with a 14 member surgical team from the UK, to provide comprehensive care and free Hernia surgery to these impoverished farmers and their families. We will be going for two weeks, October 29th to November 13th, 2010.
This year the Canadian team is asking the people of Uxbridge to support this mission by donating old EYEGLASSES, BOTTLES OF TYLENOL AND MULTIVITAMINS. A box is located at the back of the church for donations.
Financial donations of $20.00 or more will receive a tax receipt. Cheques can be made out to The Uxbridge Baptist Church, with Ghana Medical Mission in the memo box and these funds are dedicated to the mission.
Betsy Convery, a member of St. Andrews, will be returning to Ghana again with this team. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT BETSY AT (905) 852-3465. For more information on NEA and the project in Ghana go to the www.grid-nea.org website.
Our summer services from July 4th to September 5th
will be at 9:30am.
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