OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER THROUGH LENT
LENTEN WORSHIP
Theme: “Weaving the Way”
Lent 2 March 4 “Overcoming Fear”
Lent 3 March 11 “Living in Hope”
Lent 4 March 18 “Homecoming”
Lent 5 March 25 “Abundance”
Lent 6 April 1 Palm Sunday “The Plot Thickens”
Good Friday April 6 11:00 am
Easter April 8 “Life Abounds!” Service at 10 am
MEDITATION SERVICES
Come
and Find a Quiet Centre
Meditation Service at 7 p.m. each Sunday evening of Lent:
TONIGHT and March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
LENTEN PROGRAMMING:
“Community to Community –
Support Africa’s Grandmothers”
Wednesday evenings in March at 7:30 pm
We invite all in the community – men, women and youth -- who are concerned about the Aids Crisis in Africa.
March 14 “Grandmothers: The Unsung Heroes of
Africa”
Video and discussion and The
Raging Grannies
March 21 “On the Front-line: Mama Africa
Foundation”
Speaker: Marcia McKenzie
March 28 “Taking up the Challenge”
Speakers: Nina Minde, Jan McConnell, Thérèse Lambert
You are invited to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation “Grandmothers to
Grandmothers” campaign and to learn more about forming a local chapter of
this project.
LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH
“LIVING THE WELCOME” WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 3 from 9 to noon
Led by Elaine Beattie in the Church Hall.
“I was a stranger and you
welcomed me”
Matthew 25:35.
Angels may arrive at our door; they arrive unannounced, they bring change
to our lives. Let’s look at ways we can
welcome the angels who walk though our doors and look at ways we can
nurture a more welcoming environment increasing our own quality of life
and alertness for the appearance of the God who surprises us.
Who should be there ? All of those who are on the “Front Lines” of
welcoming in our church – and that means everyone ! We all share the
responsibility of welcoming the stranger. Who is sitting in the pew next
to you, in front of you, behind you? Are they new? Are they hurting? Are
they lonely? Do they have questions? Are they seeking a hand stretched out
in love? We all have a part to play in opening up our church to make it a
more inviting place to be. There’s a Sign Up sheet on the Activity Board.
Please plan to attend.
CREATING A BEHAVIOURAL COVENANT
Wednesday March 7 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.in the Church Hall. All those who
attended the workshop in October are
invited back to review and "fine tune" our document. Anyone else who is
interested in this work is welcome to attend.
PRESBYTERY SEARCH
Looking for a youth or young adult to represent our congregation and/or be a presbytery representative to the Annual General Meeting of the Montreal and Ottawa Conference. The Youth and Young Adult program starts on the Thursday evening before the regular meeting. These gatherings are held at John Abbott College May 24-27. This is an integrated program for young people age 16-25 to experience the wider church in action and form relationships with others their age from across the region. Contact Renate or Sharon.
BROWN BAG LUNCH & PRESENTATION
Bring your lunch and join Elaine after Coffee Hour on March 18th for a presentation on her mission trip to Cuba.
FAMILY LIFE CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Beaconsfield United Church. Everyone is welcome to come and learn more about this service that offers short term counselling to West Island individuals and families. There will be a guest speaker from the CLSC. For information, call 514 683 3470.
COME ONE, COME ALL TO
O’RILEY’S IRISH PUB
Dinner & Entertainment in our Church hall
March 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Event Planner: Audrey Riley
Can’t go to Ireland? Try the next best thing. Buy a $20 ticket to
O'Riley's Irish Pub. The Blarney Stone, Shamrocks and Leprechauns - we
have it all! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a true Irish Dinner
followed by FUN, FUN, FUN. You just might find your own pot of gold at the
end of the rainbow. So come on out and find a bit of Ireland in
Cedar Park Church. See Audrey after church today for your ticket or during
the week at the church office. Have FUN while fundraising!
Eco-Artisan Fair and Craft Supply Sale
March 24 9:30 – 3 p.m.
If you missed the green flyer last week explaining what we need and how you can help, please pick one up on the Activity Board or see Elizabeth.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CEDAR PARK UNITED
Feb 25 Lenten Meditation Service at 7 p.m.
Feb 26 Pastoral Care Team meeting 7:30 in the Lounge.
Feb 27 Men’s Group (call for location)
Feb 28 Morning Connections 9:30
Mar 3 “Living the Welcome” Workshop 9 - noon
Mar 4 Lent 2 Service: “Overcoming Fear”
Mar 4 Newcomers’ Lunch after worship
Mar 4 Lenten Meditation Service 7 p.m.
Mar 7 Behavioural Covenant Workshop 7:30 p.m. Hall
Mar 11 Lent 3: “Living in Hope”
Scouting Sunday. Pancake Lunch after worship
Mar 13 Men’s Group (call for location)
Mar 14 “Grandmothers – The Unsung Heroes of Africa”
Video and discussion in the Sanctuary at 7:30 pm
Mar 17 O’Riley’s Pub St. Patrick’s Dinner 6 p.m. $20
Mar 18 Lent 4: “Homecoming”
Brown Bag Lunch & Cuba Presentation. Noon.
Mar 21 “On the Front-line: Mama Africa Foundation”
Presentation in the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m.
Mar 24 Eco-Artisan Fair & Craft Supply Sale 9:30-3:00
Mar 25 Lent 5: “Abundance”
Mar 28 “Taking Up the Challenge” Presentation in the Church Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Mar 31 Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m.
April 1 Lent 6: Palm Sunday
April 4 Seder Potluck Supper 6 p.m.
April 6 Good Friday Service 11 a.m.