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Next week’s scripture readings for those who would like to read them
in advance:
February 8 – Fifth after Epiphany
Isaiah 40:21–31 Those who wait upon God shall renew their strength.
Psalm 147:1–11, 20c (VU pp. 868–869 Part One)
God heals the broken-hearted.
1 Corinthians 9:16–23 I have become all things to all people for the
Gospel’s sake.
Mark 1:29–39 Simon’s mother-in-law and many others healed.
If there is a pastoral care emergency (illness or death, for
example) contact Rev. Neal Palmer at our office # 780-354-2016,
or his home # 780-354-3522 or cell # 780-518-1308.
If you have noticed someone missing from our congregation,
please contact them by phone or visit them in person. You may
be their "angel.”
PRAYER MEETING
Beaverlodge
Wembley - Hythe
Pastoral Charge
February 1, 2015
Minister: Rev. Neal Palmer
Beaverlodge United Church
Interim Music Team Leader: Eveline Grams
Wembley United Church
Pianists: Elizabeth Konshak
& Gwendolyn Bartek
Meetings are held in the Shalom room. For an appointment
please call Margaret at 354-8342 or Neva at 356-2863.
Beaverlodge and Wembley Websites:
Beaverlodge: beaverlodge.anwc.net
Wembley: wembley.anwc.net
Websites display up to date info. If you have an announcement
to add to the website please contact the Pastoral Charge office at
780 354 2016
Contact Information
P.O. Box 387, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
Tel: 780-354-2016 Fax: 780 354 2016 (during office hours. Call first)
e-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Charge Office Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have any announcements for the bulletin, please contact the church
office by phone or e-mail before the 10:30 a.m. deadline on Friday.
Stewardship Seconds
Great are the works of the Lord.
As stewards of God’s creation, we delight in them.
Wembley
(Sunday Service and Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m.)
BEAVERLODGE BOARD is seeking a gently used laptop. Laptop should
have MS Word and MS PowerPoint, with enough memory to easily
operate these 2 applications. To be used for overhead presentations.
WEMBLEY THRIFT STORE: Sat, Feb 7, open 10:00 to 1:00 Thrift Store
hours: first Saturday of each month from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
in church basement.
BEAVERLODGE - NO SERVICE on Feb 8: Joint Service will be held in
Wembley @ 9:30, Pastoral Charge AGM and pot luck to follow.
SOCIAL EVENING: Tues, Feb 3, 7:00 Gathering at Shumard’s
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Tues, February 17 at 6.00
p.m. in church basement. All are welcome
OBSERVER SUBSCRIPTIONS are due. $20.00 payable to Beaverlodge
United Church. Place identified cheque in Collection plate if you wish.
Please remit as soon as possible, deadline is Feb 28.
CONCERT: Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm in the Wembley Church - "Cabin
Fever Tour" Concert with The Great Plains (Saskia and Darrel). Their
shows are described as a blend of Bluegrass/Gospel/Celtic/Folk with
lots of humour and familiar songs. Tickets are $15. For advance tickets
and info please call Anne S at 780 766 2413; Dianne at 780 766 2271
and Anne M at 780 766 3404.
THANK YOU to Greeters, Coffee Makers, & Snack Providers
WEMBLEY - WEATHER POLICY
- Just to make everyone aware, in 2010 the following policy was put
into place by the Wembley board –
"That if the temperature is -35 C or colder, there will be no church
service (*in Wembley) and, in the case of freezing rain, fog or other
hazardous conditions, the minister is not to travel."
Beaverlodge
(Sunday Services and Sunday School @ 11:15 a.m.)
WEDNESDAYS:
Our “Sing-a-long Group” welcomes any musicians and /or singers, who
would like to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship each Wed
commencing at 7:00 pm
WORSHIP COMMITTEE is looking for “Greeters” and “Snack Providers”
on a weekly basis. Please sign up on the sheet provided.
“AHHHH COFFEE – So we can share a cup of coffee while visiting,
please sign up to help make it and / or clean after.
Everyone is encouraged to remain for fellowship and
refreshments following today’s services.
Pastoral Charge and Community
We welcome folks to take part in our church services.
Please let Rev. Neal know if you are willing to participate by reading
Scriptures or Minutes for Mission, or leading Prayers of the People or
Children’s Time, etc.
FAITH FORMATION: each Friday at 10:30 am Beaverlodge United
PROFESSION OF FAITH: Beginning Feb, 12, 7:00 pm Beaverlodge
Do you have questions about God, the Bible, Jesus, Discipleship, the
United Church of Canada, etc? Join us for discussion regarding your
questions.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP: Thursday, 2 pm in the Shalom
Room. For more information call Mia at 354-2108.
Drop – In and New Attendees Welcome
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: Sun, Feb 1, 7:00 pm,
Led by Pastor Ella Loberg at the Praise & Worship Assembly
WORSHIP MEETING: Wed, Feb 11 at 4:00
PASTORAL CHARGE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Sun, Feb 8,
9:30 am Communion Service at Wembley, Meeting then Pot luck
Wembley will supply main course, Beaverlodge desserts
MENS BREAKFAST: Saturday, Mar 21, 9:00 am Beaverlodge
Join us for breakfast and fellowship. Bring a friend or two.
Contact: Aaron @ 780 933-9957
YOUTH GROUP
Watch for upcoming events – to be announced soon
The Beaverlodge-Wembley-Hythe Pastoral Charge will be conducting
their Annual Review of our Ministry during the month of February.
Surveys will be available from Audrey Crichton (Beaverlodge) and Paul
Cincurak (Wembley) beginning Sunday, February 8th at our AGM in
Wembley. Additional copies are also available at the Pastoral Charge
Office by calling 780 354-2016.
Completed surveys are due by March 15, 2015 and can be placed in
the big brown envelopes located at the back of each church.
On behalf of our Pastoral Charge, thank you for providing us with
valuable feedback.
"Many hands make light work!"
Please consider filling one of the vacancies on the Pastoral Charge
Board.
Current openings include:
Pastoral Charge Secretary,
Mission & Service Rep,
Pulpit Supply committee (Beaverlodge rep),
Nomination committee (rep for Wembley & Beaverlodge),
Beaverlodge Presbytery Rep.
For more information, please contact Anne Shumard (766-2413)
Black History Month
“History is written by the victors” goes the old adage. Though there is
some truth to the statement, it isn’t entirely accurate. The Hebrew
exodus and the resurrection of Jesus are stories from the margins. As a
church, we observe Black History Month every February because we
remember that the gospel that has shaped our identity is a message from
the margins; it is history written by the oppressed.
During Black History Month, the population is given the opportunity to
hear about Black Canadians like Anderson Ruffin Abbott, the first
Black Canadian to be licensed as a physician. Abbott had petitioned US
President Abraham Lincoln to allow him to join the Union Army during
the American Civil War and developed a relationship with Lincoln. He
was later honoured to receive the plaid shawl Lincoln wore at his 1861
inauguration as an expression of gratitude from Mary Todd Lincoln,
after her husband’s assassination.1
During Black History Month, we remember the stories of women like
Marie-Joseph Angélique, who was accused of starting a fire that
destroyed all of, what is now, Old Montreal on April 10, 1734 (before
the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1833). There is no
consensus on whether Angélique started the fire or was accused of it
due to her social conditions.
During Black History Month, we remember the struggles, contributions,
and achievements of Black Canadians, knowing that the more these
stories are shared, the more we will come to know one another.
For more on Black History Month see www.unitedchurch.ca/planning/seasons/blackhistory
For more stories see www.unitedchurch.ca/intercultural/associations/blackpeoples