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What's HappeningIn this section, you’ll find up-to-date news and schedules for all of the groups and events at Gaetz. General News and AnnouncementsPlease see our Spring Newsletter by clicking here! View and/or download the JNAC Report by clicking here.
Drumming Circle with the Abbey North Drummers
on Thursday, You are invited to a three day Get Away at Kasota East Camp June 8th – 10th . "Fear, Faith, and Finding God in the midst of a hectic life" with keynote speaker Very Rev. David Giuliano, our former moderator, plus a variety of workshops; or if you can’t make the whole event, consider attending the Wednesday evening Banquet, Keynote Address and entertainment by Visions Country Gospel. For more detailed information and to register, visit: http://www.unitedchurchyouth.ca/RDPYM/Fear,_Faith,_God.html PLEASE NOTE that the deadline for registration is May 14, 2010. So get your registration in soon as you can to secure a spot. The Wednesday night banquet, entertainment, and keynote address is included in the three day registration fee. Funds from this event will be used for the Director of Camp and Youth Ministry of Red Deer Presbytery.
Kasota East Camp is calling all children and youth to enjoy the unique camping experiences it has to offer this summer. Kasota East Camp is sponsored by Red Deer Presbytery of the United Church of Canada. This 40 acre gem of God’s creation is nestled on the south shores of Sylvan Lake and is a place where children, youth and families can enjoy canoeing, swimming, crafts, nature activities, games, theme sessions, music, drama, hiking, campfires, and so much more. Throughout July & August, there are camps for youth in Grades 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 8-10, a Family Camp, A Scuba Camp and a Counsellors in Training program for youth who are 15 and older. Brochures & registration forms are available on-line at: Help us empty the freezer! Apple, raisin, rhubarb and Saskatoon pies for sale. 5” - $3, 9” - $8 Our Knitters are looking for more wool. All donations of wool gratefully received. All donations of wool gratefully received. Help us collect Campbell Soup Labels in support
of educational resources for schools. Eligible products include:
Campbell’s condensed, chunk and ready-to-serve soups, ready
to use Broths, Habitant soups, Campbell’s chunky & healthy
Request bowls, soup at hand, Gardennay soups, Chunky Chili, Pace
Salsa, Prego Sauce, Ramen Noodles, V8 juices & Pepperidge Farms
Goldfish crackers. The labels need to be complete and include the
UPC bar code. Drop your labels in the Campbell’s box on the
Literature rack. Peace Candles: Neall and Marilyn Stevens have provided a beautiful container-stand for the Peace Candles, and a lovingly prepared book with Neall’s tatting on its cover) to record the places to which our candles travel. When you visit other congregations, or are a guest from another congregation, please carry a candle there with our love and blessings. United for Peace Campaign - Please consider supporting the programs for peace and reconciliation being funded through United for Peace. Olivewood Peace pins are $30.40, may be purchased from the Church Office and you will receive a charitable tax receipt for $25. News from BOWWOW: Call Ray for details or to confirm your attendance, through the church at 347-2244. And remember, while we are BOWWOW's, we always welcome WOWWOW's to join us. Motorcycles are mandatory, tattoos are optional. Photo here.
Volunteering and Church Projects:Observer – Once again it is time to renew your subscription or subscribe to this United Church publication that keeps us informed and connects us with one another in the wider church family. If you have never read the Observer and wonder if it’s for you, there are past issues on the literature rack you may take home to read. The subscription cost is $20 a year (Cheques payable to Gaetz Memorial United Church). Deadline date for ordering is May 14th. AOTS Summer Yard Care: The AOTS has a continued
program of volunteer yard care maintenance for Gaetz. We are seeking
additional volunteers to help with this project. Is this something
with which you can give us some help? For more information, please
call Don Cann at 403-885-4254. THE GAETZ CONNECTORS - Pastoral care was noted as a need in the strategic report and the cottage meetings. Our church has people who visit the hospital on a regular basis. The AOTS and UCW groups keep in touch with their members. Our goal is to make our members feel connected to our church family. If you or someone you know is a shut-in, new to our church, recovering from an illness, newlyweds, recently baptized, bereaved, or simply need a visit by phone or in person, we are a group willing to extend our hand in friendship. Please call the church office and they will forward your request to our group. If you would like to be part of the visiting group, your help would be most appreciated. Please phone Rosemary at 346-6041 if you are interested in being part of the group. Gaetz Youth Scholarship 2010 This Scholarship of $2,000.00 honors a High School student who is an active participant at Gaetz and has made a significant contribution to the life of the congregation. The funds given are used to help the student attend post secondary school. It continues through the generous contributions of individuals in the Gaetz congregation. The Scholarship committee is now accepting applications or nominations. This year we ask that all submissions be by June 1 with a short letter describing the students contributions. THANK YOU to those who have contributed to this scholarship in 2009. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship for 2010, please contact the office. Teen-Ed Red Deer, now in operation for 20 years,
is looking for new Board members. Those interested are invited to
an information night on June 9, 7 pm at Shalom Counseling Center,
5515 27th Ave. (behind Balmoral Bible Chapel). RSVP or questions
may be directed to Nancy Paish at (403)357-7586 or nancy@bridalgala.ca.
Maybe you've seen the ads ... Log onto www.wondercafe.ca
to find out the latest hot topic. If you would like to host Wondercafe in your home, or would like
more information about Wondercafe, please call Jennifer at 403-755-1608. Birthday Box - You are invited to celebrate your birthday when it rolls around, by making a gift to the Birthday Box. The yellow Birthday Box is on the table at the back. Other Church News
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