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Wesley United Church– Year C
November 9, 2024, 11:00 am
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Remembrance Day Service
Worship Leader:  Joan Chaisson


Reader: Mabel Spencer
Music:  Mabel Spencer
Greeter: Glenda Feltham 
Bell Ringer: Ross Cooper

 


Gathering in the Spirit

 

Welcome  to our special Remembrance Day worship service either online or in a printed form. 

 

Life and Work of the Church may be found at the end of the service.

 

Our Blessings and birthdays for this week are for:


Lighting of the Christ Candle

 

Heavenly Father, as we gather here in remembrance, we light this Christ candle as a symbol of Your eternal light that guides us through the darkness of loss and grief.
May this flame remind us of the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service, reflecting the ultimate love and sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Let it shine as a beacon of hope, peace, and unity, comforting the hearts of those who mourn and inspiring us to live lives of gratitude and purpose.


*Introit:  MV # 18 Lord Prepare Me A Sanctuary


 Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary,
 pure and holy tried and true;
 with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living
 sanctuary for you.  (Twice)

 

Call to Worship  

 

L:     On this Remembrance Sunday we pause to give thanks for the courage of those who served.

 

P:     We remember their dedication and pray for peace in our world.

 

L:     Let us lift our voices in worship, trusting in God’s eternal care.

 

P:  With reverence and faith, we come to honour and to praise.

 

 

Opening Song: Remembrance Day by Ray Bown 

 

I talked to an old friend with tears in his eyes,
He told a sad story how his comrades had died;
He was kneeling in silence as I walked away,
Now I know the true meaning of Remembrance Day.

 

As I walk down the street and look all around,
I can see all the good things we have in our town;
I can hear children singing and laughing so gay,
Thanks for the good life we’re living today.

 

I’m wearing a poppy, I’ll wear it with pride,
I’m wearing this poppy for the brave men who died;
They fought for the freedom that we know today,
I’ll remember you, mister, on Remembrance Day.

 

Please, God, don’t ever let time take away,
The memory of those who fell by the way;
Keep that flag flying, the red, white, and blue,
On Remembrance Day, sir, we’ll be thinking of you.

 

I’m wearing a poppy, I’ll wear it with pride,
I’m wearing this poppy for the brave men who died;
They fought for the freedom that we know today,
I’ll remember you, mister, on Remembrance Day.

 

I’m wearing a poppy, I’ll wear it with pride,
I’m wearing this poppy for the brave men who died;
They fought for the freedom that we know today,
I’ll remember you, mister, on Remembrance day.

 

 

Opening Prayer: 


Heavenly Father, we gather here today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence.  On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the brave men and women who have selflessly given their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice have granted us the freedoms we cherish today.
Lord, we ask for your presence to be with us in this moment of remembrance.  Comfort those who mourn and bring peace to the hearts of families who have lost loved ones.  May their legacy inspire us to live with purpose, unity and compassion.
As we reflect on their service, may we also be reminded of the values they stood for- courage, love and dedication.  Bless this gathering and guide our hearts to honour their memory with dignity and respect.  In Your holy name, we pray.  Amen 

 

 

Song   A Broken Little Man written by Wayne McNeil 

 

In a very small hotel room sits a lonely little man
Thinking about his life and what he should have had
He’s living a life of pain and most time he’s all alone
Just waiting for the Good Lord to finally bring him home.

 

His thoughts go back to his younger days when his country needed a hand
They trained him, gave him a gun, then sent him to a foreign land
He was sent to a distant hell hole they all call Afghanistan
Where men fought and died and the country didn’t give a damn.

 

There he witnessed horrible scenes that he wished he didn’t see
But he had to do what he had to do so he could get free
He wanted to survive this war and leave this bloody land
The war started to rob his soul, and he lost his faith in man.

 

Then one day he took a wound, so they just sent him home
Never more to love again or never more to roam
For years he lived with hurtful pain and ugly thoughts of war
The bottle became his best friend and then an everyday chore.

 

His country took his life away and no longer his good friend
Now he’s just a broken little man they’ll never need again
So, he sits alone every day knowing his run is done
He finally gets to go home knowing his time has come


Yes, he finally gets to go home knowing his time has come.

 

 

Prayer of Confession  

 

Gracious and Loving God, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging our shortcomings.  On this day of remembrance, we confess that we have not always honoured the sacrifices of those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.  We have taken for granted the peace and opportunities their courage secured.
Forgive us for the times we have failed to seek justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with You.  Forgive us for neglecting the needs of the living-veterans, families, and communities still bearing the weight of loss.
Empower us, O Lord, to live lives worthy of their sacrifice.  Help us to be peacemakers, to serve others selflessly and to work for a world where war is no more.  By Your grace, renew our hearts and guide us in Your ways.  
In the name of Christ, who brings peace beyond understanding, we pray.  Amen 

 

Words of Assurance  

 

L. Through the power of God’s love, our sins are forgiven, our burdens are lifted, and our hearts are renewed.  Let us go forth in the freedom and joy of God’s grace.

 

P.  Thanks be to God! Amen

 

Song:   Green Fields of France by Paul Taverner

 

Well how do you do, young Willie McBride.
Do you mind if I sit here down by your graveside?
I’ll rest for awhile in the warm summer sun.
I’ve been walking all day, and I’m nearly done.

 

And I see by your gravestone, you were only 19
When you joined the dead heroes in 1916.
Well, I hope you died quick, and I hope you died clean
Or, Willie McBride, was it slow and obscene?

 

Did they beat the drum slowly; did they sound the fifes?
Did the rifles fire o’er you as they lowered you down?
Did the bugle play The Last Post and Chorus;
Did the pipes play The Flowers of the Forest?


And did you leave a wife or a sweetheart behind;
In some faithful heart are you forever enshrined?
And, though you died back in 1916,
In some faithful heart are you forever 19?


Or are you a stranger without even a name,
Enshrined forever behind a glass frame,
In an old photograph, torn and tattered and stained,
And fading to yellow in a bound leather frame?

 

Did they beat the drum slowly; did they sound the fifes?
Did the rifles fire o’er you as they lowered you down?
Did the bugle play The Last Post and Chorus;
Did the pipes play The Flowers of the Forest?

 

Well, the sun, it shines down on these green field of France.
The warm wind blows gently, and the red poppies dance.
The trenches have vanished now, under the plow
No gas and no barbed wire, no guns fire now.

 

But here in this graveyard it’s still no man’s land.
And the countless white crosses in mute witness stand
To man’s blind indifference to his fellow man
A whole generation were butchered and damned.

 

Did they beat the drum slowly; did they sound the fifes?
Did the rifles fire o’er you as they lowered you down?
Did the bugle play The Last Post and Chorus;
Did the pipes play The Flowers of the Forest?

 

Well, I can’t help but wonder now, Willie McBride,
Do all those who lie here know why they died?
Did you really believe them when they told you the cause?
Did you really believe this war would end all wars?

 

Well, the suffering, the sorrow, the glory, the shame,
The killing, the dying, it was all done in vain.
For William McBride, it’s all happened again,
And again, and again, and again, and again.

 

Did they beat the drum slowly; did they sound the fifes?
Did the rifles fire o’er you as they lowered you down?
Did the bugle play The Last Post and Chorus;
Did the pipes play The Flowers of the Forest?

 

 


Scripture Reading   

 

Psalm 118:1, 14-16, 24, 28-29

 

This psalm is a hymn of thanksgiving that celebrates God’s enduring love and deliverance.  The psalmist, likely King David, expresses gratitude for God’s goodness and steadfast love, emphasizing that His mercy endures forever.  The psalm recounts a personal experience of distress and deliverance, inviting others to join in praising God for His faithfulness.  Overall, this psalm serves as a reminder of God’s unwavering love and the importance of gratitude in our lives.  It seems to be very fitting for this Remembrance Day service.

 

Psalm 118:1, 14-16, 24, 28-29

 

L. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.  

 

P. The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.  

 

L. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: 

 

P. The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things! 

 

L.  The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; 

 

P. the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!  

 

L. The Lord has done it this very day;

 

P.  let us rejoice today and be glad.  

 

L. You are my God, and I will praise you: 

 

 P. you are my God, and I will exalt you.  

 

L. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. 

 

P. His love endures forever. 

 

Response to Psalm


Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen 


Song:  I Wouldn’t Take a Million Dollars for a Single Maple Leaf  by Johnny Sheaves  

 

I've seen a lot of sadness in the countries of this world,
I've seen the starving faces of a million boys and girls;
I've walked the war torn countryside and the bloody battered streets,
Where young men fought and died because they wanted to be free.


And as I watch my children playing freely with their friends,
I thank God for this country, mister, that we're living in;
There are no cries of fighting soldiers dying on our streets,
I wouldn't take a million dollars for a single Maple Leaf.


When you think you've got troubles, you just listen to the news,
And I'm sure you'll realize, my friends, your troubles they are few;
Compared to those of others in the countries of this world,
We live in a paradise, a rare and priceless pearl.


Spoken:


Yes, friends, we've got so much to be thankful for, all across this land,
From the mighty Pacific Ocean to the shores of New-foundland;
So tonight when your children pray down on their knees,
You ask them to ask God to bless Canada and forever keep her free.


Yes, as I watch my children playing freely with their friends,
I thank God for this country, mister, that we're living in;
There are no cries of fighting soldiers dying on our streets,
I wouldn't take a million dollars for a single Maple Leaf.
I wouldn't take a million dollars for a single Maple Leaf.


To let our service be more personal I am going to give reflections of three people we may know who have served, so we could have our freedom. 

 

Reflection of Mr. Horace Meade

 

Mr. Meade was born on March 14, 1924, and he passed on August 4, 2011at the age of 87.  Horace was very well known in our town as the owner of Lake’s Brook Garage.  However, he was quite known in his life before owning this garage.  
After World War Two broke out, he enlisted in the Merchant Navey where he served on board the ore ship “SS Evelyn B” as a seaman and gunner.  
According to the book, Southwestern Newfoundland, A Historical Perspective, written by Dwight Anderson (from Port aux Basques), on the night of September 4, 1942, the SS Evelyn B entered Conception Bay enroute to Bell Island.  The crew was unaware that they were being closely followed by the Geran submarine U-513.  The submarine spent the night hidden under twenty metres of water.  
There were four fully loaded ships anchored off Bell Island and two others were loading iron ore at the docks.  Just before noon, a torpedo hit the SS Sagananga causing a horrific explosion.  Another torpedo hit the ship a minute later cutting her nearly in two.  She sank in thirty seconds.  Twenty-nine sailors were killed.
Not long after, two torpedoes slammed into the SS Lord Strathcona sinking her in ninety seconds.  Fortunately, her crew were safe in lifeboats.
While this mayhem was going on, the SS Evelyn B immediately raised her anchor and Horace Meade manned the stern gun and started to strife the waters looking for any disturbances, forcing the U-513 to head out to sea.
Mr. Meade and his shipmate Eugene Walters received commendations from the Navy for courage, seamanship and conduct under pressure.  
The Meade family were known to be a very unique family in the Navy.  Horace was not the only person in the family to serve.  His brother, Charles Jr. and his father Charles Sr all served at the same time.  In fact, both Horace and his father sailed together on the merchant vessel SS Watuka prior to the war.  
Horace’s son, Calvin, said that his dad did not talk about his time with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve.  In fact, they only learned some information of their father’s life in the navy from someone else.  

 

 

Song :  Medals of Gold by Wayne McNeil  

 

Well, he gave all and then some said his comrades and all
He gave both his legs and a piece of one arm
He once was a young man with life on his side
and he never once questioned why young soldiers died.


A Canadian  hero passed on today
He moved on to rest with his two missing legs
Go on old soldier may God bless your soul
You’re a hero to me with your medals of gold.

 

Take a walk in a graveyard at the first light of dawn
Talk to old soldiers who’ve left and moved on
Never forget why them old soldiers die
and don’t be ashamed of the tears in your eyes.

 

A Canadian  hero passed on today
He moved on to rest with his two missing legs
Go on old soldier may God bless your soul
You’re a hero to me with your medals of gold.


If you meet an old soldier on the street where you live
Go up and thank him for the things that he did
Tell him you’re proud of the freedom you know
and reach out and touch all his medals of gold.

 

A Canadian hero passed on today
He moved on to rest with his two missing legs
Go on old soldier may God bless your soul
You’re a hero to me with your medals of gold.

 


Poem:  In Flanders Fields
BY JOHN MCCRAE

 

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly


Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

 

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

 

Reveille (Please Stand) (Video)


Act of Remembrance (Stay standing)


L.  They shall grow not old,
      as we that are left grow old:
     Age shall not weary them,
      nor the years condemn.
     At the going down of the sun
      and in the morning
     We will remember them.

 

P. We will remember them.

 

Song: Soldier’s Last Letter by Johnny Sheaves 

 

When the postman delivered a letter
It filled her dear heart full of joy
But she didn’t know till she read the inside
It was the last one from her darling boy.

 

Dear Mom, was the way it started
I miss you so much it went on
Mom, I didn’t know that I loved you so 
But I’ll prove it when this was is won.

 

I’m writing this down in a trench Mom
Don’t scold if it isn’t so neat
You know as you did when I was a kid
And I’d come home with mud on my feet.


The captain just gave us our orders
And Mom, we will carry them through
I’ll finish this letter the first chance I get
But now I’ll just say I love you.

 

Then the mother’s old hands began to tremble
And she fought against tears in her eyes
But they came unashamed for there was no name
And she knew that her darling had died.

 

That night as she knelt by her bedside
She prayed Lord above hear my plea
And protect all the sons that are fighting tonight
And dear God keep Canada free.  

 

 

Reflection: Mr. Frank Ritchie


In this Community of Faith, we all know Mr. Ritchie as Rev Pat’s father.  He was very well known while Rev Pat lived in our town.  He lived his last years here in Port aux Basques.
Mr. Ritchie was born on May 17, 1919 and passed on September 10, 2012 at the age of 93 years. He was a WW 11 veteran and a 50 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion.  In fact, he was given his 50 year medal while he was living in Port aux Basques.  
Rev Pat told me that her dad said very little about his time served.  When he was in the army, he spent three years in England.  He and others were mainly involved in getting supplies to the troops.  The closest that he got to actual fighting was when he had to go to Belgium with supplies.  
In his family, he had two brothers and one sister who were also in the army.  


 Song:  The Caribou by Paul Taverner

 

We felt lost at sea on that light, like we knew not where to go
But dear captain he did promise us that he knew which way she blows
That night it was a rocky one, but I had Jenny right next to me
But I was yet to see the mystery strike the waves of the sea.

 

Caribou, O Caribou, what have you done to me
I came to you so innocent but you took everything from me
Caribou, O Caribou, I know it’s not your fault
But my last words to say to you is I wish this pain would halt.

 

It was a morning in October, the hour was ten to four
But I was yet to see in the distant sea, I’d see Jenny never more
With the crashing blow that woke us, we were quickly in a rush
But sadly, we were swept to sea, not by water, but a push.

 

Caribou, O Caribou, what have you done to me
I came to you so innocent but you took everything from me
Caribou, O Caribou, I know it’s not your fault
But my last words to say to you is I wish this pain would halt.

 

It was cold, wet and dreadful as we waited patiently
For the sailors to come and rescue us, but they only find me
The sea kept her under, she could never keep up over
But now I’m without Jenny, gone that night in October.

 

Caribou, O Caribou, they found me on this sea
But it took from me my sweet Jenny, why couldn’t you’ve not taken me?
Caribou, O, Caribou, I feel it’s all my fault
Never to see my sweet Jenny, this pain will never halt.

 

Prayers of the People  

 

Gracious and Loving Creator,
We gather today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. On this Remembrance Day, we remember and hon-or those who have given their lives in service to their country. Their courage and sacrifice have paved the way for the freedoms we cherish.
We lift up their families and loved ones, who have borne the weight of loss with strength and grace. May they find comfort in the knowledge that their sacrifices are not for-gotten. Surround them with your peace and love.
We remember the continuing courage and sacrifice of the women, men and their families who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.

        
We remember those who make and keep peace here and around the world, and we offer you thanks for those who work to shape just laws and tend the common good.  
We remember God’s grace and care in time of need, conflict or crisis, whether between nations, within families, at the workplace or among friends.
As we reflect on the cost of war and conflict, guide us to be peacemakers in our communities and beyond. Let us seek understanding, reconciliation, and unity, so that the sacrifices of those we honor today are not in vain.

Let there be peace, Lord, and let it begin with us, with each of us.  Also let us pray for those who are ill or who have lost family and friends this past week.  Hear our prayers as we say them aloud or in the silence of our hearts:  ___________We pray all of this in the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ who taught us to pray and follow his prayer:  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever.  Amen

 

 

Offertory Invitation

 

On Remembrance Day, we remember the costly offering of life for the sake of others. What we offer today is just a small gift, something that does not cost us so much. But we can also offer ourselves to make a difference for the sake of others in Christ’s name. Our offering will now be presented.


Offertory Hymn   MV # 191 What Can I Do?

 

What can I do? What can I bring?
What can I say? What can I sing?
I’ll sing with joy.  I’ll say a prayer.
I’ll bring my love.  I’ll do my share.

 

 

Offertory Prayer


Gracious God, bless these gifts and these givers.  May they be used well to foster peace and joy in this world and in the lives of those who cross our paths.  May real and lasting change start now, with us, through us, and with God’s blessing.  Amen 


Reflection of Sergeant Craig Gillam

 

Craig Gillam was born in 1966 and was killed on October 3, 2006, in Afghanistan at just 40 years old. He was originally from South Branch where some of  his family members still live.  His unit was attacked by the Taliban and Seargeant Gillam, a Royal Canadian Dragoon, protecting the lives of his comrades, returned fire against the insurgents as the Taliban killed him.  Craig was known as “bigger than life”, an avid hockey fan and coach plus he was also a Taekwondo instructor.  He left behind his wife and two children plus many relatives and friends. 
Thanks to Colin and Cindy Seymour, Craig will not be forgotten.  Craig had a favorite place to go in South Branch and after his death, a trail was developed to this spot, and the trail was named after Craig.  However, over time, this trail got grown in and was impassable.  Then, along came Colin and Cindy.  They took it upon themselves to cut the trail, clear out the debris and enabled it to once again become a trail for hikers to enjoy while honouring the memory of Sergeant Gillam.  Cindy and Colin also placed 158 yellow ribbons along the trail, representing each Canadian Soldier killed in Afghanistan.  This trial has now become well known in our area.  
 

Song: Romeo and Juliet  by Leo Coffin

 

Romeo, has your star set
Where are you Romeo?
Lying with your Juliet
In a field near Sarajevo

 

The world your love tried to escape
It could not let you go
Conceived and born in blood and hate
Too many wasted lives ago.

 

Romeo, has your star set
Where are you Romeo?
Lying with your Juliet
In a field near Sarajevo

 

Young hearts beating, hand in hand
A dream to take or give
Love walks into No Mans Land
Where nothing moves or lives.

 

Romeo, has your star set
Where are you Romeo?
Lying with your Juliet
In a field near Sarajevo

 

Did you think that love would be your shield?
Foolish Romeo
Now love lies rotting in a field
Near Sarajevo.


Romeo, has your star set
Where are you Romeo?
Lying with your Juliet
In a field near Sarajevo

 


National Anthem- O Canada

 

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in our lives command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
the True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

 


Placing of the Poppies on the Cross ( while the video "Where have All the Poppies Gone"

 

Grace for Lunch

 

Gracious God, on this day of remembrance, we gather with gratitude for the sacrifices made by so many for our freedom and peace. Bless this meal we are about to share, and may it nourish our bodies as we honor the courage and dedication of those who served. Let us never forget their legacy, and may we strive to live in ways that uphold the values they fought to protect. Amen.

 

Benediction & Commissioning


Lord of heaven and earth, as we close this time of remembrance, we give thanks for the lives of those who have fallen in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and love for their fellow man will never be forgotten.
May we leave this place with a renewed sense of gratitude and a commitment to honor their memory. Bless the families who carry the weight of loss, filling them with peace and comfort. Pro-tect those who still serve, keeping them safe in Your mighty hands.
Let our nation be one that values peace, justice, and the dignity of every person. Teach us to use our freedom to uplift others and to live with purpose. May Your love be our guide and Your grace be our strength.
As we depart, let us walk forward in unity, faith, and gratitude. In Your holy name, we pray.  
Go in the peace and love of our Lord. Amen.

 

Sung Benediction- Vu # 649  Walk with Me

When Moses heard the call of God
he said, “Lord, don’t send me.”
But God told Moses, “You’re the one
to set my people free.”

 Walk with me, I will walk with you
 And build the land
that God has planned
 Where love shines through.

 

Lunch in our hall- all are welcome to stay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life and Work of the Church

 

Today, on our Memory Board, we remember Edward G. Sheaves (1906-1973), William Sheaves (1900-1985) and Sarah Bertha Sheaves (1992-1973)

 

Thank You to our musicians, Raymond Bown, Leo Coffin, Ephraim Young, Wayne McNeil, Johnny Sheaves, Albert Osmond and Paul Taverner for their gift of music. 


Flowers at Cemetery- All flowers and items should be removed by now.  We will be having a clean up in the following week, weather permitting. 

UCW Meeting tomorrow, Monday, at 2:00pm 


Christmas Hamper applications will be available at church or by contacting Joan or Evelyn. Applications have new information added this year.  You will be asked for your house address, your total income and expenditure. Only one hamper per household. The deadline for these to be returned is December 1.  The distribution date will be December 18.  

 

UCW will be hosting a soup luncheon on Friday, Nov 21, 11:30am-1:00pm  

 

November Tuesday Luncheons will be for November 18 and 25.  There will be none on November 11.  It will then stop until January 6 and it will be our turn at this time to help with serving and clean up.  It is cancelled for the month of December due to the hall being used for the Toy Drive and Food Hamper collection.


Ecumenical Carol Service will be on Friday, December 5 at St. James’ Anglican Church at 7:00pm. The monetary donations given at this service will be used to purchase the items for the food hampers. St. Paul’s will be organizing the service and lunch donations from all churches.  Each church is asked to perform two musical selections.


Memorial Tree Lighting service for Wesley United & St. Michael’s RC congregation will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 7:00 pm.  Forms are in your bulletin and on the Information table.  We ask for them to be returned by November 30.  


Wesley United Library- One large shelving unit has been added to our church library in the Choir room, and I have the books organized.  We have room for more books and can order another unit when needed.  Please take time before or after our services to borrow, exchange or donate books.

 

Recovery Is Possible Support Group meetings are held in our church hall on Sunday nights at 7:00 pm.  The coordinator for this group is Andrea Feaver. 


Walking Group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 am. Dinah Carter is the coordinator for this group.  

 

Darts are played on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm.   David Davis & Debbie Moss are the coordinators for this group.

 

Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crafts and Social get-togethers are held on Thursdays, at 1:00 pm.  Evelyn MacDonald and Ruth Deveaux are coordinators for these groups.

 

Previous bulletins have been placed on the Information Table in case anyone would like one.  These are nice to give out to people who are unable to attend.  

 

Small Print Copies of “Our Daily Bread” are available on the Information Table.

 

Columbarium Niches: There is just one niche left that can be reserved.  Each niche, which can hold two urns, cost $2500.00. Please contact Mabel Spencer if you are interested in purchasing this niche.  Our new columbarium is ordered and should be in place by this spring.            

 
Food Bank –The Food Bank needs sugar, can milk, tea bags, butter or any nonperishable item. You may bring your items to church or drop them off at the Thrift Store. 

 

Recycling Depot Thank you to those who have been donating their recyclables to our account. Our account total is now $90.85. Thank you to the three people who donated this last week.  You may donate by using the pin number 6953434 (our telephone number) when you drop off your recyclables.

 

Sunday Morning services on our web site. You are able to read our worship service by clicking on the following link: www.wesleyunitedchurch.sitew.ca Once you are on the site, click Sunday Worship which will take you to the service.


         
            

 

             

              Offerings Needed to Meet 2025 Budget
Local: $5000.00 Monthly
M & S: $200.00 Monthly

 

 

Date                              Local Account             M & S
January                            2542.00                    262.00
February                          3969.00                     217.00
March                               3544.45                    288.00
April                                  3058.79                     178.00
May                                     4711.85                     199.00
June                                   2815.00                   1389.00
July                                     1813.50                      157.00
August                               1850.50                     179.00
September                        2512.85                      312.00
October                            4006.09                      127.00
November 2                         221.00                       68.00


Many blessings for this week and please keep all those who were/are in the Armed Forces or working in similar type of professions in your prayers.  Let’s take time to thank these people when we meet them in our journey of life.

 

  


    Memorial Tree Lighting   2025

 

 


In Memory of:______________________________________________

 

                                                                                                                                                         

From: ___________________________________________________

 

                                                                                                                                                                    

Donation:   ______________

 

                                              

       Please return to Church by November 30, 2025

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