Morgan Brothers Concert A Hugh Success On May 3rd 2013, the Morgan Brothers accompanied by the George St. Church Men's Choir entertained the audience with some lively gosbel selections. All indications from speaking to numerous attendees were very positive and the event was very enjoyable. Serveral requests for more concerts were offered. Funds realized will go toward the church repair fund. VOLUNTEER WEEK The anniversary Committee of George St. United Church organized a special service and volunteer's appreciation social in ther Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre to lsalute the many volunteers that offer their time and energy freely to help provide ongoing services to the congregation and the many patrons of our outreach programming.
All volunteers were invited to join with us at 11:00 am on April 28th for a special church service in recognition of the valuable contribution. The service was conducted by Rev. Sue and followed by a networking social in the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre. There was a large number of attendees and certainly good food.
Palm Sunday 2013 "Sunday School Program"Palm Sunday 2013 saw the congregation treated to a Sunday School Program that was one of the best ever offered in recent years. Our Senior Choir, combined with the Sunday School Chrildren and teachers in a very memberable Palm Sunday Program. 
CLB PresentationOn March 10th 2013 George St. United Church held its annual "People of the Sea Service". This year is the 50th anniversary of this service and it was recognized that the CLB Band has been participating in this special event every year since it original service back in 1963. To comeratethrir commitment the congregation presented a plaque to mark the milestone. From left to right: Rev. Sue White, Band Master, Capt. Albertine Bethel, Mr. Josh Shea, Chair of the Official Church Council. People of the Sea - Photos by: Robert Lamb Announcements for Week of April 28th. 2013
Welcome and warm greetings in the name of the Holy Spirit, our comfort and guide. Know that we are glad to have you worshiping with us. We pray that you may know the joy of God's presence in this time of worship and in your daily journey. Pastoral Emergencies: If you need or know of a need for a pastoral
visit, please call Rev. Sue White at the church office (726-8775) or the pager
at 778-0002. Rev. Sue’s email address: revsue@georgestunitedchurch.com.
Rev. Sue will be away on Study Leave from
April 29 – May 6. As such, next Sunday, May 5, George Street United Church will
worship at Cochrane Street United Church. Rev. Miriam will be available if
needed for any pastoral emergencies.
If anyone is interested in
Confirmation, please contact Rev. Sue.
Former members of our Youth Choir and Sunday School
Band will meet at the Church on Saturday,
April 27th – Choir at 1:30 pm and Band at 2:00 pm. Grand performance
set for Sunday, May 10th as part of our anniversary celebration.
On Sunday, April 28th from 6-8pm the Youth Choir will be going to Axtion Climb on Trout Place, Mount
Pearl. This is in celebration of their award from the Kiwanis Music
Festival. Choir members are asked to wear socks and long sleeve pants and
shirts and parents are asked to complete a waiver form. The forms are
available from Andrea or are available online at http://www.axtion.ca/images/AxtionIncWaiver.pdf .
Check out www.axtion.ca for more
information or call Andrea at 781-2272.
For The Month of April 2013:
Ushers: Gerard Marche, Gilbert Oakley, Graham Smith and Foster Thornhill
Greeters: Ron Bussey and Ruth Irene Pottle
Coffee Time: Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following Sunday worship.
Readers: Please let us know if you are willing to read scripture for Sunday service.
The Agnes Pratt home Auxiliary is looking for new members.
Meetings are held at the Agnes Pratt Home on the first Monday of every
second month. There are only six
meetings a year. Our next meeting is June 3rd at 10 am. The auxiliary is looking forward to welcoming
more members from our church. If you
would like more information, please call Marjorie at 722-6825. See you there on June 3rd.
We gratefully acknowledge a donation to the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre Soup Kitchen from Bonnie
Andrews.
IN MEMORIAM
We gratefully acknowledge donations to
the Piano Fund in memory Clifford
Andrews from:
Ø Bruce & Vicki Colbourne and family
Ø Florence, Christina and Robert McNeily
Ø Bill and Florence Spurrell
Ø Staff at Intact Insurance
Ø Roger & Diane Angel
UPCOMING AT GEORGE ST. UNITED CHURCH
Youth Choir practice – held Sunday mornings at 10:30 am in Room ‘C’. New members
age 5 and up are always welcome!
Mondays: 9:00 am – 10:30 am – “Husky Breakfast” program at the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre. The program is open to all in need.
Tuesday 30 April 2013, 7:00PM - Men's Choir
Practice will be held in Room "C", new members always welcome.
Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Seniors Inclusion Program (SIP).
Wednesday 01 May 2013, 5:30 pm – The Men’s Service Club will be having their Annual Flipper Dinner in the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre. Take-outs –5:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00 each and available by calling the office at 726-8775 or from a Men’s Service Club member.
Thursday 02 May 2013, 7:30pm - Senior Choir Practice, new members always welcome.
Monday 27 May 2013, 7:30 pm – The Book Club will meet to discuss “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. We have copies of this book available for loan. New members welcome! For information contact Roger Angel at 579-5194. Fridays: 10:00 am – 12:30pm - SOUP KITCHEN (The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center)
Wednesday 08 May 2013, 7:00 pm – The Church Council meeting will be held. Friday 17 May
2013, 7:30 pm – The choir SPECTRUM will
be having a concert in the sanctuary of the church. The concert will also
include Pamela
Morgan and the Freels Celtic fiddling group. Founded in
the fall of 2011, Spectrum is an LGBTQ identified and allied choir. We are a
welcoming, inclusive space where members of the queer community and our allies
can join together in choral song. We strive to build positive relationships
within the St. John's arts; outreach and not-for-profit sector and create a
space of empowerment and celebration. We are non-auditioned and open to all who
want to sing.
Bridges to Hope has seen a rise in the demand for
the service provided by our food pantry. To alleviate this situation we are
asking the community for donations of the following items: canned beans, canned
milk, condensed soup, tin vegetables & fruit, crackers, cookies and dry
pasta.
EVENTS
UPDATE
George St. United Church/Morgan Brothers
Concert -Tickets are now
available at the church
office for the Morgan Brothers Gospel Concert scheduled
for the 3rd of May (Friday) in the sanctuary. The George Street
Church Men’s Choir will also be participating in the concert which will feature
old time southern gospel music. Tickets are $10.00 each. Call the Church Office
at 726-8775 to book yours or drop by 25 Buchanan St. to purchase.
Hot
Soup Cool Jazz – This year’s
event takes place on April 23rd, 2013 at 5:00 pm in the St. John’s
Convention Centre. As in the past George St Church has taken on the
responsibility for the identification of 12-14 volunteers to assist in the soup
competition. Our Outreach Centre competes in the soup competition each year and
we are represented on the HSCJ Board of Directors. Each year we receive a share
of net profits from the event and it provides the much needed revenue to
operate the outreach programming. We are still short 3 or 4 volunteers. If you
would like to assist please give George a call 685-0066.
Technips Management and Staff
Text BoxWhite Gift Sunday -Sunday School Program and December Birthdays' From left to right: Dr. Geoff Fowlow, Fay Matthews - Fowlow, John Brien, Lynn Collins, Janice Brien, Rev. Sue White and Stan Nochasak (Artist). Missing from the photo is Josh Shea co-ordinator for the project and member of the congregation.
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