NUC Weekly News and Notes

*Rev Simba can be reached at:   unitedinspiritclergy@outlook.com

*Our new email address for the church:  nivervilleunited@outlook.com

*New start time for church:  10:15 am

December 15, 2024

If you know of someone who could use the blessing of a prayer shawl, please contact Ellen or Roxanne!

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Did you order a UCC Centennial Book? If so, the books have arrived and are located in the church foyer…price is $12.00. Upon pick up, please place your money in the envelope and cross off your name from the list.

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Niverville Youth for Christ Banquet will be held Dec 5th at 6pm at Whitetail Meadow. Admission is free; table sponsorship is $200.00. Contact NUC for information on how to register.

Niverville Helping Hands is in need of donations now.  The family hampers are now at 47 families; receiving hampers twice a month. This is double the amount since 2020. Any non-perishable food contributions are be gratefully appreciated. If you don’t know what to bring,  Cheques can be made payable to Niverville Helping Hands and mailed to  Niverville Helping Hands, Box 1201, Niverville MB R0A 1E0 .  This would be a great help. Heather  will be happy to forward anything to Helping Hands. Blessings to all who can contribute to this cause.

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Joint Ministry Project

Exciting News! The equipment for live streaming for the Joint Ministry Project with Steinbach UC is in operation. This is a special time for our church family as we move forward with our friends from Steinbach in this joint ministry.

If you would like to make a donation, it can be done by cheque or etransfer (please note that it is for “Joint Ministry Project”). Etransfer address:  nivervilleunited@outlook.com

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Niverville Service to Seniors:  Heart to Home Meals are a healthy and convenient way to ensure you or your family members are receiving balanced nutrition at an affordable price! These meals were created specifically with seniors in mind! Many delicious options to choose from including a special diet section for folks with dietary restrictions! The order deadline is every two weeks. Order as little or as many as you want, no commitments! Meals come frozen and in a convenient microwave/oven friendly package. Call Fred to order or to get your own free brochure, 1-888-216-1067. Credit card or cheque only! Delivery is always the day after ordering around 11 am!

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The invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety. You can help. Right now, people are urgently in need of shelter, clean water, food and medical attention. The United Church of Canada M&S is committed to working in partnership with ACT Alliance and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

As part of the UC’s Emergency Response Fund, 100% of your donation goes directly to emergency relief, with 85% of your donation responding to this designated emergency and 15% responding to future emergencies that do not receive intense medical coverage. Donation to M&S enable the UC to cover all the costs of emergency response work without deducting any fees from your donation.

If you wish to send a cheque to the UCC, please be sure to note, “Emergency response – Ukraine” on the face of your cheque. (For donations to Turkey, note on your cheque: “Emergency response – Turkiye”)  

The United Church of Canada

Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response

3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200

Toronto, ON M8 2Y4

This address can also be used for your donations to Turkiye (Turkey)

Earthquake in Turkey

On Feb 6^th, a series of powerful earthquakes struck southern Turkiye, near the border with Syria. The quakes caused extensive damage and loss of lives. At the time of this writing, the death toll has surpassed 20,000 people, and thousands more are missing. The winter weather makes the situation even more dire for people who are without shelter, warm clothes, blanket water and food. Some of the people affected by the earthquake were already displaced by conflict.

Today, people need emergency shelter, blankets, mattresses, clean water, food and hygiene products.

We join M&S partners, the Middle East Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, the Canadian Food grains Bank and the Humanitarian Coalition to show tangible support for the people of Turkiye and Syria.

Online donation via secure page – United Church of Canada website.

Phone: 416-231-5931 or toll free 1-800-268-3781, ext 2738 to use your Visa or Mastercard.

Next Council meeting will be May 15, 2024…please contact any member of council if you wish to have an issue/concern addressed at this meeting.

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In-person: masks will be made optional, however, council strongly recommends the continued wearing of masks due to the lack of fresh air circulation in our church. If you are not feeling well or have been in close contact with someone with covid, please stay home.