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If you’re new to our church, we sincerely appreciate your presence. You are a valued addition to our community, and we’re grateful you’ve chosen to worship alongside us. We’d love to connect with you, tell you more about ourselves, and support you as you explore faith and fellowship. You can join a small group, volunteer in a ministry, or simply chat with others over coffee—there’s always a place for you here. We’re truly happy to have you and look forward to growing together in faith. If you’d like to become an official member of this United Church, we would be thrilled to welcome you more deeply into church life. Please reach out to Pastor Pam.
Sun. Mar. 29 – Annual meeting following service. We will have a pot luck lunch prior to the meeting. We would appreciate it if you could bring items that are finger foods for our buffet table, to reduce the amount of utensils requiring dish washing. The meal always ends up being very tasty and increases the festivities of the day. Be sure to stay, enjoy the fellowship and learn a little more about how the church ticks. Beverages will be provided.
Sun. Apr. 12 – Please bring donations for St. Marys Food Bank. Suggestions: Juice, crackers, canned fruit, canned tomatoes, rice, pancake mix, toilet paper.
Sun. Apr. 12 – coffee time preceding service.
Tues. Apr. 14 – UCW meeting begins at 10 am. Roll Call: How did you celebrate Easter? Bring a donation for local Foodgrains Project – cheques payable to “Good Neighbour Project” (receipts will be issued) LUG A MUG!
Thorndale Kids Bible Camp will be held the week of July 13 – 17. Children – SK to Gr. 6 are invited to attend. Theme for the week will be “Rocky Railroad”. We welcome Student Volunteers as Crew Leaders to help out and will be credited with their volunteer hours. For further information contact: Yvonne Elliott – elliottjy@bell.net or Pam Wilcox – pamwilcox@hotmail.ca
Have you been receiving the weekly sermon summary and devotions? If not, we’d be delighted to send them to you. It is one weekly email sent Sunday afternoon. To get on the list, please feel free to share your email address with the minister .
If you have anything you would like on the Thorndale Church sign for the month of Mar. please contact Yvonne Elliott. Thanks to Pat Jones for doing in Feb.
Wider Church Family
Fri. Mar. 27 – Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner with baked beans, coleslaw, bun & dessert, at Browns 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Tickets $25, dine in only, no take out. Please contact Carol Miller 519-702-2871 or Evelyn Arthur 519-872-6436 for tickets. Email lynnedietrich@live.ca Pastor Pam also has tickets.
The Browns W.I. Euchre Afternoons are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. Cost is $5.00 Next date is Mar. 26 at Browns School.
Sun. Mar. 29 – Thames Centre Community Choir presents a concert “In Nature” at St. Georges Anglican Church in Thorndale at 2 pm. Admission by donation!
Sat. Apr. 11 – Pancake Breakfast – South Nissouri Presbyterian Church, corner of Heritage Rd. & Oliver Dr. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, eggs, toast, jam, coffee, tea, juice. $15 per person, children under 10 are free. Call: Nancy Fedyk 519-453-5236 or Scott McKay 519-614-2268
Fri. Apri. 24 – Dorchester United Church Annual Ham and Oyster Supper 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) 4100 Catherine St. Dorchester. Menu: Homemade oyster soup, ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, cabbage salad, rolls and dessert. Adults $25, children ages 6-12 $10, 5 years and under free. Take out available. For tickets call Marion Woods at 519-461-1136. P.S. Gluten and Lactose free choices available.
Coffee Talk: Join the group from 9:00 – 11:00 am every Wednesday at Browns School. with your hosts Lenny and Jim. Enjoy the coffee and treats, and of course, the good conversation with your friends and neighbours.
Coffee Connection every Thursday until spring 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington See you there!!