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Minister's Message
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For January 29, 2023
This Sunday our scriptures lead us to following, but what are we following? As we continue on in the Season of Epiphany, we focus on the hard work of following Jesus in the daily busy time of our lives.
Part of our reading from Matthew this week is one we all are familiar with, especially the part “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” With such strong faith it seems these fishermen literally drop everything and followed Jesus.
I don't believe that is something we are expected to do in our lives of today, drop everything. But I do believe, as we go through our daily lives, surrounded with bad news or struggles, we are still able to do that same mission, take the faith of the fishermen, as they showed us, and continue to follow Jesus, living with Jesus within us, so we can be fishermen to all those around us, as we serve with the joy and compassion within our daily lives.
This Sunday we will look at the journey of following and serving.
Yours in faith,
Darlene
See this week's bulletin for Stony Plain United Church here.
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Announcements
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In Church Worship:
Please join us for worship with us in person on Sunday mornings! Services are at 9:00 a.m. at Mewassin and 10:30 a.m. at Stony Plain. The Stony Plain service will continue to be available on Zoom or by phone.
Virtual Sunday Worship Link:
Join us at 10:30AM Sunday mornings for worship together.
Sunday Worship Link
We would like to remind our Zoom attendees to please mute your microphones during the service so as to reduce background noise (you are, of course, free to un-mute your microphone if you are reading or leading a prayer, or asking/answering a question). If you cannot mute your microphone, than we ask that you please be very quiet during the service. We also ask that, when conversing, you speak slowly and try to avoid talking over anyone else.
See Minister's Message and link to bulletin. We are still trying new and better ways to provide our worship experience. Thanks for your patience and support.
This Week
COMMUNITY OF FAITH MEETING SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 , 11:30 AM:
Announcing…a meeting of the Stony Plain/Mewassin Community of Faith at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday Feb 12, 2023 at Stony Plain United Church! The purpose is for the Search Team to present a recommendation regarding the approval of a new pastoral relationship between the Stony Plain/Mewassin and Devon Communities of Faith AND a minister with the United Church of Canada. All members and adherents of the community of faith are encouraged to attend. Full members of the community of faith are eligible to vote on pastoral relations matters, including calls, and can extend voting privileges to adherents of the community of faith.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 1 UCW MEETING 1:30 PM: There is a slight change in the program. We will discuss the role of funerals using the article "Why Funerals Still Matter" pages 12 - 14, Broadview January/February 2023. If you do not subscribe to the magazine, you can pick up a copy of the article at the church office or on Sunday. Everyone is welcome.
LUNCH SUNDAYS: We would like to have Lunch Sundays on the following dates and are asking Church groups/committees to volunteer to be in charge of at least one! Feb. 12, Mar 12, April 16, May 14 and June 18. Please let the Office know which Lunch Sunday (starting in March) your group would like to host. Please note that we will still have Lunch Sunday February 12 (after the Congregational Meeting) and need workers, so let Erna know if you can help.
NEW MEMBERS/TRANSFERS: Stony Plain United Church welcomes all people to our church and will be holding a service to receive new or transferred members. For more information, please contact Sue at the church office.
JAN 29 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Thanks to the Men’s Club for breakfast this morning.
ANTIRACISM AND THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA: There is a 2 session workshop about Antiracism being offered. The first session is “Antiracism Workshop” with Selam Debs on Tuesday Feb 7 from 10 to 11:30 am. The second sessions, “Antiracism, You and The UCC” with Rev. Alcris Limongi will be held Tuesday, Mar 7 from 10 am to 11:30 am. For more information and to register, go to https://regionalcouncil789.formstack.com/forms/antiracism in 2023.
UCW – WOW LAUNCHES HEALING FUND SUPPORT: The Healing Fund supports Indigenous women, children and families and is the UCW’s fundraising focus. The virtual event is Saturday, Feb 11 at 1:00 pm (link open at 12:45). No Registration required. Link is https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89314142952 For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Reminders
ANNUAL REPORT: Please have your Committee Reports in to the Office by Friday, February 10, 2023. If you have any questions, please ask Sue. Thank-you.
WORSHIP LEADERS: Thank-You! to all who continue to lead worship.
MINISTER COVERAGE: If you need to speak to a Minister, please contact Reverend Sharon McRann at 780-823-9794.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
| Ukulele Practice | Wednesdays, 6:15 pm |
| ‘Regular’ Choir Practice: | Wednesdays, 8:00 to 9:00 pm |
| Card Recreators: | Thursdays at 10:00 AM |
MEETINGS/SPECIAL EVENTS
| Sunday, January 29 | 3:00 PM - Endings and Beginnings Service |
| Sunday, January 29 | 8:45 AM - Men's Group Pancake Breakfast |
| Friday, Feb 10 | 2023 Deadline for submission of Committee Reports |
| Sunday, Feb 12 | Community of Faith Meeting (SPUC & MUC) 11:30 am |
| Sunday, Feb 12 | Lunch Sunday (Stony Plain after meeting) |
OFFERING: Note we do not collect the offering during the service, as we used to. Please leave your envelopes in a plate at the front of the sanctuary. For those of you worshipping from home, you may mail, drop off or send your donations by e-transfer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Thank-you for your continued support.
Joint Congregational Meeting
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Announcing… a meeting of the Stony Plain/Mewassin Community of Faith at 11:30am on Sunday Feb 12, 2023! The purpose is for the Search Team to present a recommendation regarding the approval of a new pastoral relationship between the Stony Plain/Mewassin and Devon Communities of Faith AND a minister with the United Church of Canada.
All members and adherents of the community of faith are encouraged to attend. Full members of the community of faith are eligible to vote on pastoral relations matters, including calls, and can extend voting privileges to adherents of the community of faith.
Past Sunday Worship Service Links
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Sunday Worship - Recordings
Below are links to Zoom recordings of past services
Video (available until following Sunday)
Jan 22, 2023
Jan 15, 2023
Jan 08, 2023
Jan 01, 2023
Dec 25, 2022
Dec 24, 2022
Dec 18, 2022
Dec 11, 2022
Audio
Jan 22, 2023
Jan 15, 2023
Jan 08, 2023
Jan 01, 2023
Dec 25, 2022
Dec 24, 2022
Dec 18, 2022
Dec 11, 2022
Dec 04, 2022
Nov 27, 2022
Nov 20, 2022
Nov 13, 2022
Nov 06, 2022
Oct 30, 2022
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