The Life & Work of Applewood United Church an Affirming Congregation “Planting seeds watching them grow.” The AppleLog March 15, 2015 Volume 4, Issue 28 How to Contact Us Ministry Team: Rev. Joanne Hedge 905-277-4162 (press 2) 416-951-7911 (cell) minister@applewoodunited.ca Carolyn Smith 905-277-4162 (press 3) carolyn@applewoodunited.ca Music Director: Christina Mulligan 905-277-4162 (press 4) inyourownsweetway@hotmail.com Office Administrator Nancy Beatty 905-277-4162 (press 1) office@applewoodunited.ca Treasurer: Lori Coleman treasurer@applewoodunited.ca Ready? Get Set … Work! Lynn Williamson 905-277-4162 (press 8) readygetsetwork@hotmail.com Prayer Chain: Donna Cane 905-339-3830 dcane1@cogeco.ca Friendship & Visiting Team: Agnes Paterson 905-279-0100 This Week: Announcer: Lori Coleman Lay Reader: Glenna Armour Counting Captain: Gus Peebles Usher Captain: Bryan Bakker Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening at Applewood United Church Welcome! We warmly welcome you to Applewood United Church! Newcomers and visitors, please sign our guest book, and complete a request card which can be added to the offering plates. You are our guest today and we do not expect a financial contribution, but if you would like to make a donation you will find a visitor’s envelope in the pews. After Worship Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the auditorium. Office Hours Monday, Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am -12:00pm and 1:00 - 4:00pm This Week At Applewood A = Auditorium P = Parlour K = Kitchen N=Nursery S = Sanctuary B = Boardroom L = Library F = Friendship Room Mon. Tues. Tues. Wed. Wed. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Mar. 16 10:00am Mar. 17 9:00am Mar. 17 9:40am Mar. 18 9:00am Mar. 18 10:00am Mar. 19 9:00am Mar. 19 10:00am Mar. 19 7:30pm Moms and Tots Playgroup (N, K) March Break Camp (A, P, K) Ready? Get Set...Work! (L, K) March Break Camp (A, P, K) Men’s Coffee Group (P, K) March Break Camp (A, P, K) Moms and Tots Playgroup (N, K) Choir (P) Minister’s Musings The melting snow is a welcome sight, but it tends to uncover the detritus of winter along our roadways and walkways like stones and leaves, discarded coffee cups and food wrappers. As we journey toward the warmth and light of Easter, what might be uncovered in our own lives? Are there things that must be picked up? Do we have feelings that must be discarded or ‘baggage’ that needs to be repacked? Are there elements of our lives that can be found or recovered? May God, Christ and Spirit accompany you in this ‘uncovering’ time. Follow Joanne on Twitter @revjoannehedge The AppleLog is published weekly. It is available in church on Sundays and on our website. It is emailed to members and adherents of Applewood United Church, 2067 Stanfield Road, Miss., L4Y 1R4 905-277-4162 www.applewoodunited.ca Editor: Nancy Beatty Editorial Board: D. Bateman/L. Kudrewatych/Rev. J. Hedge Header Photo: Google Image ©2015 Applewood United Church Upcoming Events Mar. 17, 18, 19: 9-11:30 am March Break Camp March 29: Palm Sunday April 2: Maundy Thursday April 3: Good Friday Service at Cooksville United Church April 5: Easter Sunday April 21: 2:00-4:00 pm Compassionate Care Seminar—Financial Scams against Seniors and All Community Residents April 26: Outreach Sunday June 7: Annual Meeting and Church Barbeque and Picnic. $8.00 per person FIFTY WAYS TO SAVE THE PLANET Don’t Rinse! Skip rinsing dishes before using your dishwasher and save up to 20 gallons of water each load. Plus, you're saving time and the energy used to heat the additional water. www.50waystohelp.com Kids for Peace Camp Camp starts on Tuesday! We’re looking forward to a great week with our participants and volunteers. Camp runs Tues, Wed and Thurs from 9—11:30am. News You Can Use Please remember that announcements must be received by the office no later than 10am on Wednesday so they can be included in the weekly AppleLog. Articles submitted must have the name of the contact person and may be edited for content and/or size. This Sunday: Please join us for Taizé worship at 9:00am. Foster Child: It's that time of year again where our continuing support for Applewood United Church's foster child, Juan-Carlos Gonzalez Gregorio is needed. Plan International Canada has increased the sponsorship by $24.00 to $468.00 per year. This time we need 15 people to come forward to make a one time donation of $30.00. Please see Leslie West after service in the Narthex on Sunday March 15 to pick up a package. Encounters with God: A three-part Lenten study/discussion group that will explore how three people encountered God, the nature of the God who met them, and what we can learn about our encounters with God. We will look at Moses, Elijah and Jesus and how they encountered God. Sunday, March 15 in the Parlour at 12 noon for one hour. All are welcome! Participants are invited to bring their own lunch if they wish. Bob Nicholls A Worship for Seniors at Beechwood Place and Amica: All friends, elders & singers of Applewood are welcome to join us in worship, song, and fellowship conducted by Joanne Hedge and supported by the Friendship & Visiting Team. Tues. Mar. 24 2:00pm Beechwood Place 1500 Rathburn Rd. E. Undie/Sock Sunday, March 15 - April 12: This Lenten Season sees Outreach and our Sunday School collecting underwear and socks to help community agencies replenish their supplies after our cold winter. All socks and underwear must be new for agencies to accept and can be for any sex and size. Have some fun deciding what to purchase and help our community agencies help those in need. Place your purchases in the laundry baskets at the back of the sanctuary. Dedication of our Undies and Socks will take place on Sunday, April 12. Thanks for making a difference! Marg Boutnikoff Mom’s & Tot’s Playgroup: On Thursday, April 16th, Rev. Joanne Hedge will do a musical fun program with the kids. Hope you can come! Just a reminder that we are now meeting every Monday from 10:00 - 11:30 am as well as our regular Thursday morning program. Sue Vantol Free Help - Income Tax Preparation: The following link will take you to a Toronto Star article that provides information for students or those who live on a modest income on where to go for free help regarding income tax preparation. Photocopies of the article are also available in the Narthex. http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/ retirement/2015/02/09/free-tax-advice-costs-low-income-senior-5000mayers.html
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