All services at 11:00 a.m.
JULY 4 ECUMENICAL IN THE PARK
JULY 11 ST. PAUL’S UNITED (Rev. David Atton)
JULY 18 ST. PAUL’S UNITED (Rev. David Cooper)
JULY 25 PRESBYTERIAN (Rev. David Atton)
AUGUST 1 PRESBYTERIAN (Rev. David Atton)
AUGUST 8 FREE METHODIST (Rev . David Cooper)
AUGUST 15 FREE METHODIST (Rev. David Cooper)
AUGUST 22 ST. PAUL’S (Pulpit Supply)
AUGUST 29 ST. PAUL’S (Pulpit Supply)
SEPTEMBER 5 ST. PAUL’S (Rev. Heather Froats)
Early in the year the choir was asked if we could help raise some money to be put towards the running costs of St. Paul’s.
One evening after Choir practice we talked about “what could we do? And “How do we keep the overheads to a minimum?” We decided to hold a Plant and Garden Sale.
Those who were handy with wood, made Planters, Benches, Trellises and so on. Those who could paint made fancy Fly Swatters, Welcome signs, etc.
We asked the congregation to help re: the donation of plants and any garden ornaments that they were not using. The response was overwhelming in quantity and variety.
The following is a summary of the financial results for the 5 months ended May 31, 2010, (with comparative figures for the 5 months ended May 31, 2009).
| 2010 | 2009 | |
| Revenue | $50,692 | $46,195 |
| Expenses | 50,044 | 54,505 |
| Excess of Revenue over Expenses | $ 648 | |
| Excess of Expenses over Revenue | ($ 8,310) | |
| Cash Position at May 31, 2010 | $19,069 | $ 4,796 |
Both revenue and expenses are on track with our budgeted amounts and we should complete the year breaking even.
However, we are entering into the summer period, when offerings tend to decrease. It would be helpful if church members could make arrangements to send their offering to the church periodically throughout the summer.
Our request for a Trillium Grant has been approved!!!
The grant will cover the following expenditures:
The following are various items the Steward’s have recently completed:
Work in progress:
The Stewards are most fortunate to have Dave Trotter on board. He tackles all the necessary jobs and brings each to a very successful closing.
The UCW have been busy as usual with Bus tours and funeral lunches. For the month of May we were busy with three bus tours May 25, May 26 and May 28. Sorry to report we provided lunch after funerals for Paul Early, Mary Coggins, Kim Lamanne and Joe Smith.
The UCW look forward to having July and August away from the catering, when a Bus Tour Committee headed by Bob Rowe will be providing catering services to tour companies.
For the last number of years Shirley McComb has opened her home for the UCW to have a Pot Luck supper at her home. It is a delightful ending before we begin the summer months away from kitchen duties. We thank Shirley and Marvin for their hospitality.
St. Paul’s has been very fortunate to have had Rev. Lynda King leading us during Rev. Heather’s absence. She has been an inspiration to us all.
We are pleased that Rev. Heather will be returning soon!
She will be providing Pastoral Care during the month of August and will be in touch with as many as time permits. Rev. Heather will be back in the pulpit on September 5!!
During the summer we will be having ecumenical services with the Presbyterians and the Free Methodists. During July & August, Rev. Phyllis Dietrich of Castleton Grafton Pastoral Charge will be the supervising minister providing emergency pastoral care and can be reached at 905-349-2736.
Our secretary, Karen Bates, will be on holidays from June 30 to August 9. The church office will be closed but messages will be checked regularly. The office emergency contact will be Ruth Nelson and she can be reached at 924-2897.
The Choir continues to supply us with enjoyable music each week under the direction of Faye McMillan. In May, the Rapos family shared their musical talents with our congregation. The Session is hoping to provide special guests periodically.
Sunday School will return in September. Our church family would love to welcome new children and teachers in the Fall.
We welcome Rev. Lloyd Paul for our Anniversary Service on Oct. 17. Please keep this date open.
St. Paul’s United Church is an inclusive Christian community. Led by God’s Spirit we creatively and passionately serve by engaging in the challenges of contemporary life. We celebrate Jesus in joyous worship, loving fellowship and compassionate outreach.
Read a complete plan on line at the website www.stpaulswarkworth.ca or see a copy in the church office.
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Photos by Schelle Holmes
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Photos by Schelle Holmes
Click on the image above to view a PDF of St. Paul’s business plan
