What's Happening
In this section, you’ll find up-to-date news and schedules
for all of the groups and events at Gaetz!
General News and Announcements
On Sunday, June 15th we are hosting an Outdoor
Worship Service, Church, church School Recognition, Picnic and Games
at Rotary Park. The Church School will lead the service; Children’s
Ministry volunteers will be recognized and then everyone can enjoy
a Potluck Picnic and games for all ages. Please bring a salad, cold
main course, or dessert to share as well as your own dishes, cutlery,
cups, beverages and lawn chairs. If you have extra lawn chairs,
please bring them for the use of those without. Ice cream cones
will be supplied. For more info contact the Church Office.
On Thursday and Friday afternoons, June 26th & 27th
you may open yourself to the fruits of your spirit through a variety
of playful creative activities. Adults, youth and children are invited
to register for Seasons of Fruitfulness: Sunshine of the Soul; come
for one afternoon or both. Cost for materials is $6 per day or $10
for both days. For more info or to register, contact Brenda. Registration
deadline is Monday, June 23rd.
The Wein’s World Scholarship - This scholarship
was initiated two years ago to honour a High School student who
is an active participant at Gaetz and has made a significant contribution
to the life of the congregation. If there is a youth whom you wish
to nominate this year, please submit your letter of recommendation
to the Gaetz Church Board by June 30th, 2008.
Would you like to donate to the Kasota Campership Fund?
This fund is used to sponsor children & youth who cannot afford
to attend. Donation envelopes are available on the Literature Rack
in the Narthex.
Camp Kasota East offers camping sessions for children
and youth (K-Gr 9) as well as families, throughout the summer. If
these options don't apply you can always try a CIT session (counsellor
in training). Camp brochures and registration forms are available
in the Narthex or at the Church Office.
If you are interested in submitting photos for 2010 bulletins,
check the entry form on the literature rack. Deadline is June 27th,
2008.
Gaetz United Church Men’s Breakfast - Our
next First Friday Breakfast will be June 6, 7:00 a.m. at Smitty’s,
on 67th Street at 65th Avenue (by the Holiday Inn). All men welcome!
Call Paul at 340-8522 for further information.
Provincially Certified Safe Food Handling –
a 2 – day course (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) held at Red Deer
Moose Lodge. Cost is $75. Upcoming dates are June 2 & 9. Call
341-2155 to register. (more info at the Church Office)
One of the PACE Committees up-coming projects is the replacement
of the outside doors on Ross Street (office, sanctuary,
and vestry doors). Donations are gratefully accepted for this –
please place on the offering plate or drop off at the Church office.
Rummage Sale – on June 12th & 13th.
Please have your treasures to the church by June 10th.
New & Different! Steak and Hamburger BBQ & Silent
Auction – on Friday, June 20th. Mark it on your calendars.
Tickets available starting on June 1st. Full Meal deal – steak
$12, hamburger $8
KEC (Kasota East Camp) Spuds & Splitz Fundraiser
on Friday, June 6th at Sunnybrook United Church from 6:30 –
8:30 p.m. Join us for a baked potato and an ice cream sundae, each
with your choice of toppings, entertainment by KE staff and alumni
and silent auction on one of four deluxe “Experience Summer”
packages. Tickets: $8/Adult, $6/Youth (16 and under), $30/Family
(5), Free/Under 5.
Prayer Shawls: There are prayer shawls available
to give to people who need to feel surrounded by our prayers and
God’s love. When you take a shawl, please write into the book
provided who the recipient is.
Volunteers are needed to operate the powerpoint
presentation on Sunday mornings. If you would be willing to take
a turn, please speak with Brenda, Fran or contact the Church Office
– 347-2244.
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.
Maybe you've seen the ads ... Log onto www.wondercafe.ca
to find out the latest hot topic.
WonderCafe continues to sell Fair Trade coffee, teas and now hotchocolate.
Please stop by before church for more info on these topics:
June 8 - Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
June 15 - What happens in your place of worship once summertime
hits?
June 22 - What Are You Reading?
June 29 - How do wordly wisdom and godly wisdom differ?
July 6 - Movies
If you would like to place an order or if you have any questions,
please contact Jennifer via email at wondercafe_at_gaetz@yahoo.ca.
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.
Funeral Teas: Has anyone time to bake or work
when we are called on to serve after funerals? Please phone Margaret
or Norma through the office 347-2244.
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