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updated February 3rd, 2012
A donation has been made to The Living Memorial Fund in memory of Marguarita “Rhete” Dorcas by Lyman & Carrie Coy. |
If you are interested in becoming a member of one of our committees please contact Rev. Cora or the office. Nominations for committee members can also be brought forward from the floor at the Annual Congregational Meeting on Feb. 12, 2012. |
| The 2012 Proposed Budget and the 2011 unaudited Financial Report are included in this week's bulletin, for review before the Annual Meeting on Feb. 12, 2012. If you have any questions please contact Rodney Chase, Chair of Finance or the office. | Books, books, books, are needed for the “Book Table” in the hall. The monies from the sale of these books are used to buy coffee, tea, juice and cookies. |
| Women Together – A weekly gathering of women who would appreciate the company and support of other women. Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the parlor, beginning this Tuesday, January 31. Bring your knitting, bring a friend but most of all, bring yourself! | Please check the Gibson Directory to see if your name and email information is correct. If you'd like to be added just let me know. |
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is accepting applications for a Food Study Tour to
Nicaragua for Young Adults (18 – 25), May 1 – 15, 2012. For more information please see the bulletin
board. |
Donations have been made to The Living Memorial Fund in memory Marguarita “Rhete” Dorcas by Michael Himmelman & Sadie Ann Bond and James R. Burns. |
| Hospice Fredericton will be providing a Grief Support Group, which will be held in the late winter. Anyone who would like to attend, please speak to Rev. Cora privately. | An opportunity to have input! The 40th General Council is asking for input concerning Pastoral Relations and Pastoral Oversight. For more information please see this website. Feedback should be submitted by mid-February. |
The Nominating Committee is at work...
And...You are
needed!
The following committees are in need of members:
Ministry & Personnel – 3 members Worship – 2 members Pastoral Care – 2 members Presbytery Representative - 1 – 2 members
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Intermediates
at Maritime Conference, for United Church Youth ages 12 -14, at Mount Allison University,
Sackville, N.B. May 31st - June 3rd. This is a 3 day residential
event to explore and experience being part of the church through games, music,
discussion, and worship. Please see Rev. Cora for more information.
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In the Narthex you will find: The Upper Room for Sept. & Oct. The Observer Joys & Concerns Box Lions Eyeglass Recycling Box Food Bank Donation Can The "Prayer Box"
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Rev. Cora has office hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Please drop by for a visit! For emergency pastoral care you may call Rev. Cora at 455-9389; or Marsha at 458-8390; or the office 457-1951. If you would like to have a visit from Rev. Cora, please contact one of the above numbers or - email Marsha - gibsonmemorial@nb.aibn.com email Rev.Cora - revcoragibson@nb.aibn.com |
We have a new information page |
A gentle reminder .... Gibson Memorial United Church is a SCENT FREE ENVIRONMENT. Thank you for helping to make this possible. Let us each do our part to keep it SCENT FREE. |
| If interested in using PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance ) for your church offerings please contact the church office. This is a convenient way to take care of your regular commitments to the church month by month. Your account will be debited on or about the 20th of each month and your congregation's account credited. | Bulletins can be donated in memory of loved ones. The cost, per week, for bulletin covers is approximately $20. Bulletins can also be donated for Anniversaries, Birthdays, and for other Celebrations. If you're interested in donating a bulletin please call or e-mail the office. |
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