Edith Rankin
Memorial United Church 4080 Bath Road, Kingston, ON K7M4Y7 613-389-2530 churchofficeia),ermuc.ca
www.ennuc.ca
Mlnl,ters:
The Rev. Dr. Wayne Soble
613·634·0479
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The Life and Worb of Edith Ranbin Memorial United Church [email protected]
The Rev. Dr. Jean Stairs
613-634·0479
[email protected]
Beth Elford
613· 766·9386
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Greeters & Ushers:
Jim & Donna Crozier, Florence & Don Niven
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Ministers ill Voluntary
Associlltioll :
The Rev. Dr. Neil Elford
613·766·9386
[email protected]
'l1,e Rev. Earl Taft
613·634·6506
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111e Rev. George Lavery
613·547·6335
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 2015
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in the Lower Hall following
the morning service on February 15, 2015 in order to review ERMUC's
Annual Report for 2014. All members of the Congregation are encouraged
to attend this important meeting. A light lunch, with a freewill offering,
will be available to those attending. Copies of ERM's 2014 Annual Report
will be available on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Questions can be directed to
John Moyer, Chair of the Congregation, at 613 634-0975.
Music Director:
Laurence Rowbotham
613·352·3418
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Sunday School
Superintendent:
February is Black History month. To honour the significant contribution
of black musicians through their spirituals our choir will be singing a different
spiritual every Sunday this month.
- Laurence Rowbotham, Music Director
Cindy Pettis
613·767·J 169
[email protected]
Church Ad11lini,trative
Secretary:
Tanya Ball
613·389·2530
[email protected]
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO DELIVER VALENTINE'S GIFTS prepared as
a church outreach project by our Sunday School. They will be ready for
pick-up and delivery following worship on Sunday, Feb 15. The gifts are
going to 20 ERMUC members and adherents who are not able to attend
worship on a regular basis. If you are willing to deliver a "Valentine's
Pouch", please advise Rev. Jean Stairs.
Custodians:
Barry Servage
lo·Ann Thomas
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:OOpm Office is closed the 2nd Monday of every month (financials) Please note, when the office is closed all photocopying, inquiries and other
requests may be left in the office mailbox. A pen and notepad is available to
leave notes as well.
THIS WEEK AT ERMUC••• (February 8 - February 15, 2015)
TODAY Sunday February 8
10:00 a.m.
Worship Service - Sacrament of Baptism
Following Service
Junior Choir in the Upper Room
6:30 p.m.
Flutissmo in the Lower Hall
Monday February 9
10:00 a.m.
Decisive Issues in the Upper Room
1:00 p.m.
Upper Room Booked
7:00 p.m.
Some More Just Men (JM4) in Wayne's Office
7:00 p.m.
Faith Formation & Development in the Upper Room
7:00 p.m.
Limestone Ringers in the Sanctuary
Tuesday February 10
Fun Fit in the Lower Hall
9:00 a.m.
VON SMART in the Lower Hall
11:15a.m.
4:15 p.m.
MusicMates in the Toddler Room
7:00 p.m.
Worship Committee in the Upper Room
7:30 p.m.
AI Anon in the Youth Room
Wednesday February 11
10:00 a.m.
Just Men Too (JM2) in the Upper Room
9:00 a.m.
Fitball in the Lower Hall
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. MusicMates in the Toddler Room
Thursday February 12
9:00 a.m.
Fun Fit in the Lower Hall
9:00 a.m.
Well ness Walking in the Sanctuary
10:00 a.m.
Friendship Hour in the Narthex
VON SMART in the Lower Hall
11:15a.m.
More Just Men (JM3) in the Friendship Room
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Yoga Beside the Lake in the Upper Room
MusicMates in the Toddler Room
4:00 - 7:30p.m.
Girl Guides in the Lower Hall
6:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
Chancel Choir in the Sanctuary
Friday February 13
Saturday February 14
Lower Hall being set up for ACM
NEXT Sunday February 8
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Following Service
- Annual Congregational Meeting in the Lower Hall
6:30 p.m.
Flutissmo in the Lower Hall
Coming Events••••
WELLNESS WALKING continues ON THURSDAYS at 9:00 am. Dress comfortably and
plan to stay for coffee during the Friendship Hour
News/Info/Help Wanted/Updates ••••
SOCKS NEEDED!!!
Freezing weather is here and there will be many cold feet on the streets if we don't help to
eliminate this by donating socks to the Dobby bin in the narthex. These socks will
be distributed to nine different shelters and organizations across our city. M&O Committee
Congratulations to Matt and
Rebecca Stacey on the birth of
their fourth child. Gwyneth Lily
Stacey was born Friday January
23, 2015. She weighs 71bs 40z.
Rebecca, baby and all in the family
are doing well. Gwyneth joins her
two older brothers, Nathaniel and
Nicholas, and her big sister, Gabriella.
Beyond Ourselves...
The Kingston Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists proudly presents "The King of Instruments IN RECITAL" on Sat. Feb. 14, 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Come and enjoy some fabulous works written especially for the pipe organ, dubbed 'the king' for its incredible power and majesty. Admission is free; donations to the student scholarship fund would be appreciated. Refreshments will be served. Community Ash Wednesday Service at Princess Street United Church, 484 Albert Street, Kingston, 7 pm, Wednesday, February 18, Refreshments follow in the Banquet Hall. Lenten Study at Princess Street United Church 484 Albert Street, Kingston - Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 February 19 to March 26 Each week we will watch and discuss a chapter in the six week DVD
study titled "30 Days of Community: Better Together"
Call 613-542-6112 for more information
SuNt>AY
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SS Rotation Theme (Lower Hall): The Good Samaritan. Today: Art #2 Next Sunday: Open Session - Sunday School Valentine's Outreach Project for ERMUC "shut-ins", Youth Class Today in the Youth Room with Jean THANKS TO JAN WATKINS AND ALL PARENTS who assisted
with our climbing event at the Kingston Boiler Room this past
Friday evening. A good time was had by our youth and tweens who
attended.
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Happy Birthday to our Shining Lights for the Month of February Carly M - Feb 1, , Karli B - Feb 2, Lauren M - Feb 2, David M - Feb 3 Xander M - Feb 5- Talea M - Feb 10, Annie M - Feb 15, Barbara M - Feb 15- Barbara M - Feb 15, Emerson B - Feb 23, Spencer M - Feb 24, Eilidh C - Feb 27 . Happy (]jirtfulay to our Cfassics - !M.ontli of Pe61111lry
:Nei{J{owie - Pe6 5, 'lvtick,y Saunaers - Pe6 7, Prances (])owney - Pe6 8, (}3ery{Smitli - Pe6 9, jIrfie 'lvtoore - Pe6 27 'Prayers and(]jest tWislies for your Heaftli andHappiness Mission and Service Fund· Your donation to the Mission and Service Fund goes
directly to the United Church of Canada, Mission and Service Head Office in Toronto
for distribution.
Mission and Service is our united fund to support the united vision ofthe United Church ofCanada. The
United Church ofCanada is committed to making our church an intercultural church where all are welcome
as equal partners to work, sharf!t and grow together. Together we make a difference.
loin the partnership. Give to the Mission and Service Fund.
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A LENTEN FILM SERIES FOR HEART AND SOUL Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, L.ower Hall Watch the fUm on the big screen, with a i time intermission/refreshment break, followed by discussion Donations gratefully received Wed, Feb 18
Oh God! (1977)
A comedy starring George Burns and John Denver. The story centres on an
unassuming supermarket manager who is chosen by God to spread God's
message, despite skepticism of the media, religious authorities and his own
wife.
Wed, Feb 25
Babette's Feast (1987)
Arriving out of nowhere at at small village on the coast of Denmark, Babette is taken in and provided a place to stay and serve the community, which adheres to strict religious principles. Babette influences the community with her generosity and provides a feast that touches hearts. Wed, Mar 4
Heaven is for Real (2014)
When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy his family
was overjoyed at his survival. What they weren't expecting waS the story
that emerged of their yet to be 4 yr old boy's trip to heaven and back.
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Wed, Mar 11
Philomena (2013)
Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, this movie is based on the book 'The
Lost Child of Philomena." It tells the true story of Philomena's 50-yr-long
search for her forcibly adopted son and a journalist's efforts to help her
find him. A compelling exploration of Christian forgivenness.
Wed, Mar 18
Romero (1989)
An American biopic starring Raul Julia who depicts the life of Salvadoran
Archbishop Oscar Romero, who orgaized peaceful protests against the
violent military regime, eventually at the cost of his own life while serving
communion.
Wed. Mar 25
Son of God (2014)
An American Christian movie produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (Touched by an AngeO. It re-tells the life of jesus and is an adapation of the 10-hr mini-series The Bible, which aired in March 2013 on the History Channel. Sponsored by the Faith Formation and Development Committee, Edith Rankin Memorial United Church 4080 Bath Rd Note: This series is possible through a media liscense held by the Bay of Quinte Conference, permitting one-time viewing for religious education. Worship
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A special event is in the planning for Eastern Ontario for International Women's Dav.
Sunday March 8th 2015. Help is requested in connecting with alumni of the Canadian
Girls In Training lCGIT) organization. Sydenham Street United Church, Kingston wishes
to honour the 2015 centenary of this influential girls' organization which so greatly influenced
thousands of Canadian girls between the ages of 12 and 17. Alumni include the names of
many who speak to the continuing influence of the CGIT fourfold purpose to 'Cherish Health,
Seek Truth, Know God, and Serve Others' in their lifetime work, including the Honourable
Flora MacDonald, Maude Barlow, and our current Premier Kathleen Wynne. Alumni wishing
further information are asked to leave a message at [email protected] or at 613-531-3832.