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And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have
been clothed with power from on high.’
-Luke 24:49
Kindred in Christ,
Though the weather has been, in turns, warm with sun and cold with rain, we move inexorably
towards warmer days and summer months. With the changing of seasons, comes the changing of
activities as well. Some things will end and others will begin.
As a church, we strive to remain active while still encouraging rest and renewal. In this week’s
announcements we are giving some glimpse of what to look forward to when June rolls around.
Weekly Announcements for May 13th, 2021
1. COVID-19 Policies Reminder
2. Worship Information
3. Guest Speaker for May 16th & Pastoral Care Next week (NEW)
4. Easter Study (UPDATED: May 13th)
5. Summer Prayer Rooms (NEW)
6. Romero House Bottle Drive (May 15th)
7. Quispamsis United Church Choir
8. Celebrate Spring
9. Covenanting Service for Rev. Richard
10.Outreach Committee News
11.What Other Churches Have Learned from the Affirming Process
12.Al Graham Bursary
13.QUC Youth Group
14.Mulch Sale is on!
15.Online Retreat for Children and Youth (NEW)
16.Submitting Announcements
Scroll down to see more information on these announcements
1. COVID-19 Policies Reminder: Throughout the pandemic, the COVID-19 operational plan for
QUC has been a living document, changing to suit the needs of the people and
requirements of the government. Because not everyone has this changing document at
home, there are a few things we want to remind you of
a. Questions at the Door: You will be asked the following questions at the door. If youread them now and will have to answer yes to any of them, please unregister for
upcoming in-person services and join us on Zoom.
i. Have you been ill in the last 14 days?
ii. In the last 14 days, have you or anyone in your household been out of the
province, been in a red zone, visited an area where an outbreak has occurred?
iii. Has anyone in your bubble been diagnosed with Covid?
b. Masks Must be worn at all times: Attendees must always wear their masks. The
only exceptions include the minister when speaking, and the hymn-leader when
singing. Singing with masks is allowed.
c. We are limited to 43 and ask that you pre-register: If you know of a Sunday that
you are going to be present, go to https://signup.com/go/hModQJe and register. If
you have any issue pre-registering, you can also track out to Leslie at office@quc.ca.
If you do not pre-register and walk in on a given Sunday morning, we will do our best
to accommodate you, but may not have space.
2. Worshipping Online:
a. Zoom Information: Because we are in the Yellow phase, we will be worshipping both
in person and through Zoom. The information to join our Zoom worship is below:
i. The Zoom link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/233787625?pwd=V2gxY05oYU5NMm1YMFZKTEln
M2NtZz09
ii. The password for this meeting room is: 400688
iii. For those who would prefer to call in the number is: 1 647 558 0588 then use
the Meeting ID: 233 787 625, and then enter the passcode 400688 when
prompted (long distance charges may apply if you do not have a plan)
b. Bulletin, Kid’s Stuff Bulletins: The bulletin along with the Children’s Worship
Bulletins are available for viewing on our website, and can found at the following
links:
i. Bulletin: https://www.quc.ca/s/May-16-Order-of-Service.pdf
ii. Kid’s Stuff Bulletin: https://www.quc.ca/s/55_2020-21_KidStuff_51621.pdf
c. Last Sunday’s Worship: In case you missed it, the worship service (video) and
message (audio) are on the website. Just follow the links below, scroll to the date,
and watch or listen.
i. Video of Worship: https://www.quc.ca/worship/videos
ii. Audio of Message: https://www.quc.ca/worship/messages
3. Guest Preacher on May 16th & Pastoral Care Next week: This coming week, Rev. Richardwill be attending the Festival of Homiletics (virtually) and so on May 16th we will welcome Rev. Basil Lowery into the pulpit to lead us through the Word. Rev. Richard will still be available for pastoral care concerns during this time. If you would like Rev. Richard to reach out by phone, or to set up a Zoom visit contact him by email: rev.bowley@outlook.com or by phone: (506)262-2150. 4. Easter Study: The Easter Study has come to an end. However, if you weren’t able to make it to the Easter Study (or the Lenten Study for that matter) the conversation Guides will remain available for these and can be found on our website at https://www.quc.ca/what- we-do/bible-study. Feel free to reflect on these Scriptures and questions on your own or with family and friends! 5. Summer Prayer Rooms: Prayer is an integral part of who we are as people of faith. It binds us to one another, and reminds us to hold one another in love and care. This summer, starting on June 6th, Rev. Richard will be hosting two 30-minute prayer rooms each week until September. One session will be an evening session, and the other will be a morning session. The first evening session will be held on Sunday, June 6th at 6:30 PM The first morning session will be held on Wednesday, June 9th at 10 AM Each Sunday and Wednesday throughout the summer, you are invited to bring your prayers, to be prayed for, and to pray yourself. These sessions will be drop-in and drop-out as needed, so come and stay for as long as you need. 6. Romero House Bottle Drive. There will be a bottle drive on May 15th, 12 noon to 1:00 in the QUC Parking Lot. Romero is short on water and juice boxes. If you require more information please contact Marilyn Robertson at 832-2840 or dmrobertson2@hotmail.com 7. Quispamsis United Church Choir: Do you have a love of music and singing? Are you seeking community with others who share that passion? Join the choir! The choir is meeting in person this evening (May 13th at 7:30) at the church with appropriate physical distancing and masks for those who wish to join in person. For those who prefer to stay in at this time, you can still tune in on Zoom through this link.
8. Celebrate Spring. Signs of spring are everywhere so let’s share them and rejoice. Please take pictures of these signs and send them to QUC office at office@quc.ca. It would be nice to see some smiling faces of the young and the not so young with the signs of spring. They will be shown during Celebration Time for the next several weeks. 9. Covenanting Service for Rev. Richard. When: Sunday May 30th, 3:00 p.m. in Sanctuary and Zoom Plan: Sign up for registration for Sanctuary is necessary - https://signup.com/go/hModQJe Who: Guest will be present that day and the service will be officiated by Reverend Kate Jones of Two Rivers Pastoral Charge. Mark your calendars for this wonderful service where QUC officially celebrates the Covenanting of Rev. Richard’s new pastoral relationship with our community of faith. 10.Outreach Committee News - Because of your ongoing generosity in supporting the needs of our greater community, we carried out the following gestures of support: Kennebecasis Food Basket - we topped up the supply of dental products with 84 youth toothbrushes, 144 toothpastes and 432 dental floss and we spent $100 in personal hygiene products’ Brown Bag Lunch Program serving 5 inner City elementary schools through SJ Inner City Youth - we supplied them with $200 worth of granola bars and other lunch items. We helped a family with building products as they rebuild from a house fire. On behalf of the recipients of your generosity, we send out a BIG thank you from Outreach 11.What Other Churches Have Learned from the Affirming Process: On May 2nd we invited members of affirming churches to share their experiences of the Affirming process. They had a great deal to share, and took time to answer questions from those present. As we continue through the Affirming Process, education and information help us to see more clearly the path ahead.
You can view the video here: https://youtu.be/vR6Yjb1ejvo 12.Al Graham Bursary: Are you or someone you know graduating from high school or post- secondary? If so, please give your name to Una Wilson at una.wilson@live.com or by cell – 647-8261 or home – 849-2217. High school graduates can apply for the Al Graham Memorial Scholarship by obtaining the form from Leslie at office@quc.ca 13.QUC Youth Group: Erica Wilson started a Pilot Zoom Youth Group for youth in the middle and high school age range. The group will meet every other week roughly from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The next Zoom Youth Group will be on Sunday, May 16th. Greater participation would be wonderful, so a greater variety of activities could be offered. Check it out and bring a friend. Please contact Una Wilson or Erica directly at wilsonerica2016@gmail.com so Erica will know how many to expect. She will be using her own Zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85388266359?pwd=S0RGa1crN2RydWFDU1VITWFrMTdLZz09 Una’s contact information: una.wilson@live.com; cell: 647-8261; home: 849-2217 14.MULCH SALE IS ON!!!!!! Quispamsis United Church Annual Mulch Sale 2021. Delivered free to your home in the KV area, $50 per yard, May 28th. Call church at 847-4924 or email at office@quc.ca to order. Please include name, address, phone number and number of yards, in your email. Trucks, trailers and helpers will be needed. More info to come. 15.Online Retreat for Children and Youth: The Faith Formation and Education Committee of Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters is inviting all Children and Youth in our region to a one-day, online retreat. We recognize all of the work and energy that has gone into making this year of pandemic happen for our communities, and so we are offering you some time of rest, renewal and fellowship with each other. Join us on Saturday, June 19th from 10am-11:30am and 1pm-2:30pm via zoom. For more information and to register, click here: https://ucceast.ca/62033-online- retreat-for-leaders-of-children-and-youth/
16.Submitting Announcements: To get your announcement in this weekly notice, we ask that
you submit them to the office with a small paragraph of detail by Wednesday of the week
you want your announcement to run. Also include the number of weeks that you want this
announcement in the weekly notice. Send all announcements to Leslie at office@quc.ca
In the centering verse of this mail-out, we are reminded of Christ’s care and support of his
disciples. Even in his leaving them, he did not leave them alone or unequipped. He promised that
the Holy Spirit would move among them, guide them, show them the way. We, the descendants
of those first followers are also the inheritors of that Spirit, and so we are called to listen to it’s
whispers, follow it’s movements, and seek its power in our lives.
As we move into the weekend, and the midway of May, carry with you this prayer for guidance.
Let us pray:
Hear us, O Christ,
when we are lost, and guide us home;
when we are weak, and give us strength;
when we are lonely, and embrace us;
when we have fallen, and life us up.
You are our guide, our strength, our hope, and our companion, and for this we are thankful.
AMEN
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Richard BowleyYou can also read
