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Edith Rankin Memorial United
Church 4080 Bath Road,
Kingston, ON
K7M 4Y7
613-389-2530 [email protected]
www.ermuc.ca
Ministers:
The Rev. Dr. Wayne Soble
613-634-0479
The Rev. Dr. Jean Stairs
613-634-0479
Donna Bell
613-483-6593
Ministers in Voluntary
Association:
The Rev. Dr. Neil Elford
613-770-4020
The Rev. Earl Taft
613-634-6506
The Rev. George Lavery
613-547-6335
Music Director:
Laurence Rowbotham
613-352-3418
Office Administrator:
Tanya Bax
613-389-2530
Caretaker:
Barry Van Hooser
Church Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00a-1:00p Closed 1st Mon of every mth
Closed 2nd Mon if 1st is Stat
KIDS ALIVE and YOUTH NEWS… KIDS ALIVE FALL ROTATION: The Lord is my Shepherd
“SOCKTOBER”: Bring in a pair of warm socks for the homeless and others in need.
Today is, “Martin Luther Sunday”. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to
church!
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STEWARDSHIP/MISSION & SERVICE MISSION & SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The new 2017 – 2018 "Gifts with Vision" Giving Catalogue has just been released for the Gift Giving Season through the United Church of Canada and will be available for pick up starting Sun Oct 15 on the back tables of the Sanctuary. 100% of these chosen gifts will go to whichever project you select to support through our United Church with a tax receipt to you.
BREAKING DOWN STEREOTYPES Our gifts for Mission & Service support peace and justice work. Let us hear a story from Lebanon. What will it take to bring peace to the Middle East? Mission & Service partner the Middle East Council of Churches believes it includes creating opportunities for youth to relate to one another across
differences and to reject judgment and stereotypes. The realities of the region mean that Christians and Muslims live in a state of heightened tension and potential conflict. In Lebanon these tensions have been exacerbated by the influx of a large number of displaced persons, many from Syria, who have stretched to the breaking point communities’ capacity to cope. The Middle East Council of Churches plans to bring together groups of youth aged 15–22 in Lebanon. The youth will meet with one another to discuss, work, and play together to lay the foundations for new and positive ways of understanding and seeing one another beyond traditional boundaries and barriers. The experience will give participants real and practical models for Muslim–Christian dialogue in their own communities. We sing thanksgiving for the ways that Mission & Service is in the Middle East helping to change hearts and minds for the sake of peace and justice. If Mission & Service is already a regular part of your giving, thank you so much! If you have not given for Mission & Service, please join me in making Mission & Service a regular part of your life of faith. In all our Mission & Service giving, with a willing heart, we sing thanksgiving to God!
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Happy Birthday to our Shining Lights for the
Month of October Fraser M – Oct 1 (2yr) Gabriella S – Oct 1 (8yrs), Nathaniel S – Oct 1 (8yrs),
Nuria T – Oct 1 (10yrs), Anderson S- Oct 2 (8yrs), Emily LB – Oct 4 (16yrs),
Thomas R – Oct 5 (17yrs), Seth H – Oct 7 (11yrs), Sloan H – Oct 7 (11yrs),
Alessandra W – Oct 8 (8yrs), Emma W – Oct 10 (10yrs), Mason C – Oct 17 (6yrs),
Nolan M – Oct 22 (4yrs), Tessa M – Oct 22 (4yrs), Logan R– Oct 27 (17yrs),
Rebecca C – Oct 28 (7yrs), Anna W – Oct 30 (17yrs)
Happy Birthday to our Classics - Month of October Patrick Dickey – Oct 15, Don Douglas – Oct 18, Shirley Edmunds – Oct 22, Ruth Allum – Oct 26, Elsie Parkinson – Oct 26, Eleanor Baxter – Oct 28,
Duncan Elvidge – Oct 28, Iris Palmquist – Oct 28 Prayers and Best Wishes for your Health and Happiness
Tidings The Life and Work of
Edith Rankin Memorial United Church October 29, 2017
Up Front… Greeters & Ushers:
W e g iv e o ur th an ks t o ou r Ne ig h bo ur hoo d Nee ds Te am f or
p la n nin g to da y’ s s er v i c e an d s pec ia l t ha n ks a n d w e lcom e to
o u r gu es t s pe ak er , Th e Rev . Tak ou hi Dem ir dj ia n -P et ro
( El g in -P ort l a nd P as t or a l Cha rg e) . * * *
Rev. Dr. Wayne Soble is preaching at an anniversary service out of town today and Rev.
Dr. Jean Stairs is in New Brunswick with family to bury her parent’s ashes.
There is renewed interest in forming a LAY PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY TEAM to visit and/or otherwise offer support and encouragement to those homebound because of medical issues, dealing with grief, transitioning to assisted living or dealing with other matters. Those who would like to consider this ministry, including adequate preparation for it, are asked to meet with Dr. Soble in the Library briefly following worship on Sunday, November 12 so that mutually convenient and satisfying preparation times can be scheduled.
Special Announcement: Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Jean Stairs, who is being honoured this year with the YMCA 2017 Peace Medal. Jean’s volunteer work, in collaboration with others, benefiting seniors in Kingston and refugees new to our city, is a wonderful reflection of the criteria leading to her nomination and subsequent winning nomination. Her volunteer work validates the spirit of the Peace Medal award where actions supporting participation, empathy, advocacy, community and empowerment are celebrated. The YMCA 2017 Peace Medal Breakfast and award ceremony will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton, on November 10th at 7:15am. There will be a buffet breakfast before hearing the keynote speaker, Michel Chikwanine, deliver his address. Tickets can be purchased in person at the YMCA of Kingston, 100 Wright Crescent, by invoice or by phone at 613-546-2647. To reserve your seat, please contact Anita Mercier at 613-546-2647 ext 249. Tickets are $400 for a table of 8 or $60 per person. All proceeds from this event support the YMCA of Kingston.
THIS WEEK AT ERMUC… (October 29 – November 5, 2017)
TODAY Sunday October 29 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Following Service - Conversation & Coffee in the Lower Hall 3:00 p.m. SoHo Management in the Terrace View Room 6:00 p.m. Flutissimo in the Lower Hall Monday October 30 10:00 a.m. Decisive Issues in Upper Room 1:15 p.m. Bridge in the Activity Room 7:00 p.m. Some More Just Men (JM4) in the Friendship Room 7:00 p.m. Limestone Ringers in the Sanctuary (please use main doors) Tuesday October 31
9:30 a.m. Fun Fit with Janice Johnson in the Lower Hall 10:00 a.m. SC – Painting in Chalk Pastel in the Westview Room 11:15 a.m. VON SMART Fitness in the Lower Hall 1:00 p.m. SC – Latin Dance Fit in the Lower Hall
7:15 p.m. Al Anon (set-up at 7:00pm) in the Terrace View Room Wednesday November 1 9:00 a.m. Koffee Klatch at Smitty’s
12:00 p.m. SC – Shall we Dance? in the Lower Hall 12:00 p.m. Just For…Fun, Food, Body & Soul in the Activity Room 1:30 p.m. UCW unit 1 in the Upper Room and Welcome Centre
1:30 p.m. SC- Hoop Fit in the Lower Hall 2:00 p.m. SC- Fingerstyle Guitar in the Terrace View Room 2:30 p.m. SC – Sittercise in the Lower Hall 6:00 p.m. SoHo Management in the Terrace View Room 7:00 p.m. Bible Study – A Glance at the Gospel of John in the Upper Room Thursday November 2 9:30 a.m. Fun Fit with Janice Johnson in the Lower Hall 11:15 a.m. VON SMART Fitness in the Lower Hall 1:00 p.m. Retired Teachers of Ontario AGM in the Lower Hall 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir in the Music Room Friday November 3 All Morning UCW Unit 8 in the Kitchen (dble check time with Unit)
9:00 a.m. SC – Zest for Zoomers in the Lower Hall 10:00 a.m. SC – Finger Style Guitar in the West View Room 10:30 a.m. Artisan’s Bazaar Set Up Saturday November 4 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Artisan’s Bazaar Sunday October 29
10:00 a.m. Worship Service Following Service: - Conversation & Coffee in the Lower Hall 1:30 p.m. SoHo Management in the Terrace View Room 6:00 p.m. Flutissimo in the Lower Hall
Coming Up…
Wellness Walking starts up Thursday, Nov 16, 9-10 am with social time following in the Welcome Centre. Walk safely and warmly in the sanctuary to music for the soul. 8 loops = 1 km. Invite your neighbours and friends!
FALL PA-DAY EVENT FOR JK-GR 8 – ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE
Friday, Nov 24. Drop off 8:00-9:00 am. Pick-up 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
NEW this year: Optional Child-care following the PA Day program, from 3:00–5:00pm. Watch on line at www.ermuc.ca for registration forms for PA Day + optional child-care program. A fun-packed day as children move through six learning stations exploring animals of the bible.
LET US DO THE COOKING FOR YOU…. Get these dates on your calendar now and don’t miss out on these great upcoming dinners hosted by the ERMUC Catering Team! Tickets for the Pork dinner will be available starting next week… Catering Team Pork Dinner ERMUC Family Christmas Dinner Sunday, Nov 19, 2017, starting 5:00pm Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings Sunday, December 3, 2017 5:30 pm in the Church Hall
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26
Enjoy a great breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. followed by a guest speaker sharing something important about the connections between faith and life. It only costs $3 a person to defray expenses (BTW, kids under 12 eat free!) and we wrap up by 9:20 or so to give plenty of time to prepare for worship. Sunday, November 26 “To China with Love” - Last November, an extraordinary event took place in Chengdu, West China, i.e. the opening of a museum to honour the historic Canadian School for Missionary Children founded by Canadian Methodists in 1909. Our own Glenn Owen was among 16 descendants of Canadian missionaries to attend that event. As was our speaker Phyllis Donaghy, a local writer, community volunteer and active member of Bath United Church. She has written extensively about the school and its important contribution to Christian life and work in West China. All are welcome. RSVP Craig Pettis at [email protected]
News, Updates, etc…
LOOKING FOR SOME WINTER READING?
Wayne and Jean have gone through their personal library and are selling some books in the Narthex. Each book, only a LOONIE! All proceeds will go towards
the El Salvador Scholarship Fund.
Colegio Bautista Emmanuel (CBE) scholarship program The Council of Elders, at its meeting May 23, gave its approval for our church to support this fantastic little school in San Salvador and its scholarship program. These scholarships provide an opportunity for children and young people from the poorest part of the city to attend a very good school and experience the hope of a promising future. The school is one of several programs operated by the Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel (Emmanuel Baptist Church), which is twinned with us here at Edith Rankin. $200 USD ($255 CDN) pays for an elementary school child to attend for one year. $300 USD ($383 CDN) pays for a high school student to attend for one year $500 USD ($640 CDN) pays for a university student to attend for one year The amounts above are the costs per student to attend. Use this as a guide to your giving, but don’t be restricted by it. Any amount donated will be appreciated and will be sent directly to San Salvador in time for their second school term. An opportunity to support this wonderful program will be provided over the next several Sundays. Special grey-coloured offering envelopes will be available for you to use
*** The Frozen Entrees team has done up Chili that will be for sale at the Bazaar. Proceeds from these items go toward new chairs for the Lower Hall. Selling price for the Chili $7.
News, Updates, etc…
A donation to the sound system has been made in memory of Margaret Pickering, by Unit 4 of the UCW.
Ministry & Personnel Update - Caretaker Supervision
Rev. Wayne Soble has now assumed the role of supervising our Caretaker, Barry VanHooser. Should you have any questions or comments, please direct them to Wayne. Thank you.
Logo Contest
For all the artistically- and graphically-inclined among us, you are invited to design a logo,
representing our church in a visual way. The winning entry will be used for church letterhead,
the Anchor newsletter, and on our website. Enter as often as you like. Entries due December 1.
Please email entries to [email protected] or leave in my mailbox at the church. - Gordon
Sinclair
Beyond Ourselves…
Candle Lighting Ceremony & Gathering - Monday December 4th, 2017 at 7:00 pm The James Reid Family and Staff invite you to a quiet ceremony to honour your loved one
who died and acknowledge your grief. The ceremony in the chapel will include musicians, readings, time to remember, a gifted
speaker, and candle lighting. A reception will follow with comfort snacks & hot apple cider with our Bereavement Support
Providers, Funeral Directors and Hostesses. Everyone is welcome. Our Candle Lighting Ceremony & Gathering is a meaningful way to
respect your loss as you face an emotionally challenging season. Please RSVP to the James Reid Funeral Home at 613-544-3411
by Friday, December 1st, 2017.
Artisan’s Bazaar Our bazaar is being held on Saturday November 4 from 10a-
2p. Many of our art isans’ are returning this year, but we wil l be welcoming some new ones. Coffee and muffins wil l be
available from 10a-11a and a lunch wil l be served from 11a-1p. There wil l be a bake t able as well as frozen meat, apple and mince meat pies for sale. For more info, 613-389-9866
Rev. Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro has written a book, 'The True Gift Lives On, Christmas Poetry , Prayers and Blessings'. Copies will be available after the service. Cost per book is $20.00. $5.00 from each sale will be donated to the Colegio Bautista Scholarship program. With thanks for your support, Mission and Outreach -Neighborhood Needs Team.
Don’t wait for Count Dracula! Give blood willingly now!
Phone 1-888-236-6283 to book an appointment
OR just walk in to 850 Gardiners Road Edith Rankin’s team number
with Canadian Blood Services is EDIT009590
Please join our team!
This isn’t a Trick! It’s a Treat! In November we can begin to
support our church financially by buying gift cards at face value!
Our church will receive a percentage of every one sold!
Gas, groceries, gifts, household, entertainment… even Timmy’s!
Choose for yourself or give away. Order forms available next week!
BAKING IS NEEDED for the Artisan’s Bazaar! We are looking for pies, tarts, cookies, muffins, cupcakes,
jellies, jams or any other baking! Please kindly deliver to the church Welcome Centre on Friday Nov 3
between 4pm – 7p or Sat Nov 4 at 9am. Thank you in advance!
