Announcements

WHAT'S HAPPENING

March 21, 2010

Thank you to Yvonne, Oona and Christy for bringing the magic to our Celtic Worship service this morning.

Remember to write your March Celebrations on the piece of paper on the library door.

Extended Care Service today. Meet at Lady Minto at 1:30 pm for singing, scripture readings and prayer. All are welcome.

Mel Sumner's Family is holding a farewell gathering for him at The SENIORS SERVICES CENTRE, 379 Lower Ganges Road today from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. After 35 years on S.S.I. Mel is moving March 26th to be with family in Vernon, BC. Please come to say "so long to Mel."

Social Justice Meeting: Wednesday, March 24th, 3:15 pm in the upper hall.

Thoughtful Thursdays continue on March 25th at 10:00 am in the lower hall. Can anyone lend the church knitters size 11 U.S. needles? Talk to Carol Williams.

A reminder to Everyone that the deadline for Bulletin Announcements is Thursday at noon. We cannot accept announcements after that time as the bulletin is printed on Friday morning. Any late announcements will go into the following week's bulletin. Thank you for your consideration.

Adult Christian Development: The study of John Shelby Spong's new book, Eternal Life: A New Vision finishes upstairs:

Thursdays, March 25th

from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Fridays, March 26th

from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Loonie Bridge: Thursday, March 25th in the lower hall. Cost is $4 and we begin at 12:50 pm. We welcome any new players. Phone Mary Fraser, 537-9849, to sign up.

Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday, April 1st, 7:00 pm

Good Friday Service, April 2nd, 10:00 am

Easter Sunrise Service, April 4th, 8:00 am

Easter Sunday Flowering of the Cross, April 4th, 10:00 am

Hear ye! Hear ye! Come celebrate Easter with us. On Friday, April 2nd at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 3rd at 2:00 pm our own United Church Choir and the Bach on the Rock Choir and Orchestra will give a concert with a program that includes The Seven Last Words of Christ and music by Handel and Fauré. This will be a church fundraiser. $15 for adults and $5 for youth. Tickets available at the church office and the door.

SummerFaire

Do you have items for our SILENT AUCTION?

to be held on, Saturday, July 3rd

such as:

- Collectibles

- Antiques

- Art Work

- Stained Glass

and or:

- B&B Gift Certificates

- Goods and Services

For more info, contact Melissa Howard, 250-537-2580

Centennial United Church is celebrating the 95th Anniversary of CGIT on Saturday, April 24th, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. (lunch provided). They are inviting all CGIT alumnae in BC to this event. Bring any memorabilia (with your name on it) you may wish to display at the celebration. There will be an opportunity to sing, dance, or do a skit. Info: Lesley Crassweller, 250-386-7713, leskenc@shaw.ca.

Western Women's Conference, September 24th - 29th at Naramata Centre: brochure and poster at the back.

Scrapbook News: There is a mail slot in the office for your contributions. Please leave any items with a note including the date the event occurred and your name and phone number for further information.

Finance Committee Update

The financial statement for February shows that our givings thus far this year are about $1,000 less per month than last year at this time. We are also giving much less than our budget for 2010 anticipated. We have given $15,111, but thus far our budget anticipated givings of $19,167.

Rentals are also less than last year: $690 for two months compared to $1,075 this time last year.

Thus far we have no fundraising revenue.

We have spent about $500 less than last year at this time.

We are currently giving to M&S almost $1200 per month.

Our unrestricted surplus at the beginning of the year was $18,538. We are currently running a deficit of $6,898 for the year, so that our actual surplus is only $11,640. Last year, our unrestricted surplus at the beginning of the year was $15,368, by the end of February we had a deficit of $4,766, so our surplus for the year was $10,602.

Here's to giving more this year, not less!

Helen Hinchliff, Chair of Finance Committee

Please let Rosanne know if your e-mail address has changed in the last year so that we can ensure you receive the church e-mailouts.

The office is looking for volunteers. Please contact Rosanne if you can help the odd time. Computers skills especially sought.