Announcements for January 31st, 2010

January 30, 2010 in Announcements by Jeff | No comments

~ CBM/Sharing Way have established a Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. You may contribute to this fund through an ELB giving envelope. (Write: Haiti Earthquake Relief). Cheques may be made out to ELB from which you will receive an income tax receipt. All such designated funds will be sent to CBM/Sharing Way for helping the situation in Haiti.

~ Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 4th. A copy of the Annual Report is available following this morning’s service.

~ Adult Sunday School options are being discussed. Please talk to Rick Downe for more information.

~ The next 60 More or Less Luncheon will be on February 4th at 12 noon. This month will be a potluck and Bill Smethurst will provide any more information you require.

~ A New Feature: Each Sunday, we will be providing a special worship bulletin for children ages 3 – 6 and one for children ages 7 –11. Please see an usher if your children didn’t receive this bulletin. (Thanks to Alison Ellis for arranging this).

~ Dr. Rikk Watts, New Testament professor at Regent College, Vancouver, will be giving a public lecture at the University of Victoria, Monday, February 8, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. See bulletin board for more information.

~ David and Cathie Phillips are leading a fascinating trip through Turkey exploring many Biblical sites. The trip is planned for Sunday, April 25 – Friday, May 7, 2009. See the Bulletin Board for more information, plus their latest letter.

~ The 95th Anniversary of CGIT in Canada is being hosted by Centennial United Church on Saturday, April 24th. All CGIT Alumnae and CGIT groups in B.C. are invited to participate. See bulletin board for more information.

~ William Carey Institute is offering some good, but inexpensive Bible Study material ONLINE. Check out… www.williamcarey.ca and see Seminars and Events.

~ Used Stamps for the Leprosy Mission, and UPS Bar Codes from Island Farms Products can be cut out, brought in and dropped into their respective boxes located on the table across from the Office Door. Also, any Mustard Seed food donations can be left in the box under the coat rack in the hallway.

Bulletin for January 31st, 2010