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Cloverdale’s Mission Statement:
To celebrate God’s presence, grow in faith
and reach out in love to the world.
Annual General Meetings
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Hazelmere – Sunday, February 19th
Starting with a potluck dinner at 5pm.
Meeting will begin at 6:30pm
ANNUAL REPORTS are available for pick up this morning at Cloverdale, and at Hazelmere next Sunday. A copy has also been emailed to those on our email list. Please take time to read through the report prior to the Annual Meetings.
The Photo Gallery Link is now up and working!
Under "About Us" click on the link!
DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? The bulletin announcements are emailed out every Friday. That way you are kept informed about Church activities and events even if you can’t be here. Please call the office 604.574.5813 (or email cloverdalehazelmereuc@telus.net) with your email address.
Remember:
Order forms, Church calendar, News & Announcements
can all be found on our website at: www.cloverdaleunitedchurch.ca
We now have our Volunteer Schedule on the "News & Events" page of our website! If you need to see when and what
you are signed up to do please, utilize this listing
For the All-Day Presbytery Meeting at Crossroads United Church on Saturday, March 3rd, we are responsible to provide some baking and lunch (we will be serving gourmet hotdogs.) A sign-up sheet will be circulated this morning for bakers and helpers needed for set up, clean up, etc.
Stewardship Events:
"Money & More" with sequel Stewardship event to "Stewardship for a New time" with Brenda Watt. We have added it to the Treasurers and Trustees Workshop. This is a very well attended workshop so check the BC Conference Website www.bc.united-church.ca and sign up soon. It will be held at Eagle Ridge United Church in Coquitlam. The dates are April 26-28, 2012. More information will be along soon.
"Connecting the Dots" with Chad Myers in Kananaskis, Alberta. This is an amazing Stewardship Event put on by the Alberta Northwest Conference of the United Church. I have attached the registration form to this message for your information. The dates are April 12 - 14, 2012. I will be flying to attend on April 12 and will probably have a car if you want to connect and share! There are funds available through BC Conference to help with attendance at this event.
UP-COMING COMMUNION DATES:
- February 26, 2012 – First Sunday in Lent
- May 27, 2012 – Pentecost Sunday
Vespers in the Valley on Sunday, February 12th at 4pm at Northwood United Church, corner of 88th Ave & 156th St. Featuring Jennifer Scott, renowned International jazz singer & pianist. Come, relax and take a breath; listen to Lower Mainland’s finest jazz: vibrant, joyful, soulful, reflective. Free parking; volunteer offering. More info at www.northwood-united.org
Gift Cards
GIFT CARD ORDER (There will be no gift card order in February.) Anyone wishing to order gift cards can see Lori Sowerby after worship, leave a message for her at 604-574-4228 or contact her by email at dlsowerby@telus.net . Order forms are available in Cloverdale’s Narthex. March orders will be taken March 11th.
Friendship Unit meeting is Tuesday, February 7th at 1:30 pm at Thelma Smidt's home, 5073 223B St. Langley. Phone May, 604-576-6100 if you need a ride.
Help! Linda Thomas has almost completed a beautiful afghan. We are looking for someone to complete it. It would make an excellent prize for a raffle or some other worthy cause. If you are interested or know anyone who would be, please call May, 604-576-6100.
BC Conference UCW information
The 50th Anniversary Celebration of United Church Women is in Princeton at Rockridge Canyon. A Young Life Accommodation. We, your executive, would like to honour all you women. Those who have been in the organization since 1962 (Charter Members) and all those who have joined the journey along the way. We would love to see you there.
How about using some of your precious hard earned dollars towards paying or assisting for your charter members, BC Conf. UCW past-presidents, and your members to attend this celebration? It is time to join together and acknowledge your dedication and service to the church and each other.
Attached is a copy of the brochure for your information. (.doc will download to your computer when clicked on)
Please make copies for your women to fill out. Because we are down to three Presbyterials we do not have the funds to cover the expenses of printing and mail out.
We have arranged a bus for the lower mainland ($56./person) and are trying to make arrangements for the interior. Do you know people who could take a van load to Princeton from the interior?
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to speak with you.
Helen Ross, President BC Conference UCW 250-833-1383
NEW this year:
A Giving Catalogue from The United Church of Canada
Feel good about your gift giving this year. Make your gifts meaningful. Give gifts that help to change the world.
Choose from a variety of categories including children, food, education, water, health. Help to provide clean water for a family in Zambia; pay for education for a student in Haiti; provide supplies for a clinic in Nicaragua. You can trust that the Mission and Service Fund supports these projects and that your money will actually go to what you intend if for. Go to www.giftswithvision.ca to learn more. Have a look at one of the booklets here at the church.
IMAGINE! A Retreat for Children ages 8 – 11, Friday, February 24th at 7pm to Sunday, February 26th at 1pm. Sponsored by Lower Mainland presbyteries of the United Church of Canada. This retreat will be a fun, spirit filled opportunity to meet other United Church children from other congregations in our area. Any questions or for more information, please see Sharlene.
Volunteering at Cloverdale this morning:
Coffee Makers / Servers: Sharon McBain, Roger & Marjorie Saunders
Greeters / Ushers: Peter Connal & Rick Hutchings
Sunday School Leader: Thelma Smidt
FOR HAZELMERE FOLKS: Hazelmere has decided to have “Time with Lori”. These will be gatherings to help her get to know more of the congregation. We will have four afternoon teas and one evening tea. We have 5 hostesses who will hold these on the following dates: • February 6th ~ 2pm
- February 26th ~ 2pm
- March 12th ~ 7pm
- March 26th ~ 2pm
- April 16th ~ 2pm
Sign up sheets are available. Please sign up for a date and time that suits your schedule. Everyone is welcome.
February Birthdays & Anniversaries
| Lucas MacCulloch | 01-Feb |
| Kay Pladson | 04-Feb |
| Diane Adkins | 10-Feb |
| Jordan DeJong | 13-Feb |
| Thelma Smidt | 14-Feb |
| Chris Penn | 17-Feb |
| Anthony Bailey | 23-Feb |
| Ed & Norma Perdue | 3-Feb-56 |
United Church of Canada
United Church of Canada Marks World Interfaith Harmony Week – Canada is not immune to the poisonous influence of religious bigotry, persecution, and hatred, says The United Church of Canada's Moderator, Mardi Tindal.
"Incidents of vandalism that target places of worship or other religious sites are reminders that work still needs to be done to build bridges of understanding here at home as well as internationally," says Tindal. Tindal made her comments in conjunction with the start of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 1.
In October 2010, the United Nations declared the first week of February World Interfaith Harmony Week. The UN resolution encourages all states to voluntarily support the spread of the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world's churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship. When the resolution was first introduced to the United Nations General Assembly, it was acknowledged that
"Our world is rife with religious tension and, sadly, mistrust, dislike and hatred. These religious tensions can easily erupt into communal violence. They also facilitate the demonizing of the other which in turn predisposes public opinion to support war against peoples of other religions.... The misuse or abuse of religions can thus be a cause of world strife, whereas religions should be a great foundation for facilitating world peace. The remedy for this problem can only come from the world's religions themselves. Religions must be part of the solution, not part of the problem."
Tindal says that the UN resolution reaffirms that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace. She adds, however, that World Interfaith Harmony Week is not just about finding common ground among people of faith, or dialogue among religious leaders.
She says it's important to include all people of goodwill in the conversation-those of other faiths, and those with no faith.
"World Interfaith Harmony Week provides the opportunity for all of us to recognize that the common values we hold far outweigh the differences we may have," says Tindal. "It is also a good time to consider how we bring our common values to our shared societal challenges."
The United Church of Canada participates in interfaith dialogue and action through local, national, and global organizations. Significant resources, including group study guides, are available on whole world ecumenism, United Church-Jewish relations, and United Church-Muslim relations.
A unique open forum to discuss the topics of today.
Emerging Spirit
Emerging Spirit is an exciting initiative of The United Church of Canada focused on establishing and nurturing a relationship between the United Church and Canadians aged 30-45.
Community News
CARE(ful) CHOICES
Experts discuss 55+ Finances, Health, and Housing Options
Make informed choices for yourself & aging parents
Saturday, January 21st from 2-3:30 pm
Bethshan Gardens, 17528-59 Ave, Cloverdale
Free event. Refreshments
www.bethshangardens.org | Dianne 604-530-0433
THRIFT STORE
located at Northwood United Church (8855 – 156th Street, Surrey / 604-582-9897). Hours: Saturday 9:30-2:00, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-4:00. Good quality clothing, household items, dishes, toys, handbags, books … donations welcome!
Enjoy Life at
Bethshan Gardens Retirement Residence
Bethshan Gardens is a quality residence for retirees in Cloverdale. Some of the services included in our low monthly fee are 2 delicious meals a day (lunch & dinner), weekly light housekeeping & flat linen laundry service, hydro, hot water, heat, cable TV, telephone (including 200 minutes of long distance per month)
and much more. For more information, call Celia at 778-373-0299
or visit www.bethshangardens.org
17528 – 59th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 3T7
Bethshan Gardens is owned and operated by the Cloverdale Senior Citizen’s Housing Society (non-profit), which has provided housing for seniors
