Sunday Worship Services begin at 10:30 am. Connexions Café ~ connect with us over a cup of coffee or refreshments beforeand after the service.Kids Connexion ~ The children will gather downstairs for Kids Connexion right afterchildrens’ time in the Service. Feb. 12 wear red or pink. Feb. 19 wear a hat. Feb 26 bring a donation. And if your little ones are too small to join in we do have anursery available. Rev. Mark’s Connexions:Rev. Mark will be on Study Leave until February 15th. For any funerals or pastoral care emergencies, contact Rev. Carmen Holbrough at519-485-0404 or cholbrough@sympatico.ca. Would you like to know more about Westminster United Church in Thamesford? Feel free to contact Rev. Mark Marshall by email remark@bell.net, ph 519-469-3386 or leave a message at the church 519-285-3212. Gerard’s Pastoral ConnexionsGerard will return later this week. Until then, you may contact Rev. Holbroughfor urgent Pastoral Care needs. Contact Gerard Hamoen, when he has returned, if you need or want a Pastoral CareVisit. He will return your call and make the visit as soon as needed. Call the church private line 519-285-5252 or his home number 226-781-2498.February Lenten Encounters - We have a series of monologues to be presented inour Lenten & Holy Week services - if you're interested and willing, please let usknow by phone at the church or at revmark@bell.net. Rev. Mark will be in touch withyou after he returns from Study Leave.Fundscrip Cards Connexions. Pick up your cards today. (February 12)Forms can be found downstairs beside the office. Contact ~ Donna Franklin formore information. Call 519-4851909, or email dmfranklin@sympatico.caLaurel's Youth ConnexionsNew event ~ Tues. Feb. 21 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. There will be a youthconnexion trip to Ingersoll to play wallyball (modified volleyball). Please contactLaurel for more info. and to RSVP. Sat. Feb. 18 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. is Phase 2 of our painting project. Come paintyour faith with us on our youth room walls. Also available that afternoon: freeknitting 101 lessons and supper. Stay the day and join our youth trivia team. Make plans for this summer - the Go Project – Is a youth mission trip experiencefor the youth in Grade 9 to age 19. Spend 2 weeks in a Canadian city, making adifference doing community work. Dates are July 1 to July 12, July 22 to August 2.For info Call Laurel at 519-285-3212 thegoproject@islingtonunited.org. Reach Laurel at 519-475-0605 and on Facebook too. Laurel will be taking a brief break from her office hours this Monday, due to thedemands of the undergoing painting project . Please feel free to leave a message orquestion for her @ 519-285-3212..Cooking Connexions: Widow or Widower or Suddenly Single? Come to the churchkitchen Thursday Feb 23 at 3:30 and we will cook and enjoy a meal together. Moreinformation will be shared at that time. Space is limited so RSVP to Judy McCauley519-285-2008.UCW meet Feb. 13. - Trillium unit 12:30 at the church. - Unit 4 meet at the home of Ethel Dalton 7:30pm. Theme is friends. Wear a heart and bring a small item you cherish that has been given to you from a special friend.Trivia Challenge FundraiserWestminster's annual Trivia night will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Westminster Hall. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and Trivia starts at 7:30 p.m.Teams will consist of 8 players and the cost is $160 per team. Or you may sign upindividually for $20. per person and we will put individuals together to form a team.Prizes - Refreshments - Complimentary Finger FoodTo obtain a team entry form or to join a team call Hendrika Matheson 519-285-3561,Donna Franklin 519-485-1909, or the church office 519-285-3212$ Annual Financial Meeting will take place Sunday, February 19th, 2012, following the Pot Luck Lunch. Pancake Supper ~ Tuesday February 21st 20125:00 pm-6:30 pmAdults: $7Children under 5: $5Family : $25“Guaranteed not to go home hungry!”Contact Team Neighbour or the office for tickets or more info. We can make a difference - The funds raised from this dinner will continue to helphelp support our African Connexions.Child/Infant CPR education - Reply Requested by Feb. 15. Infant/Child CPReducation: Are you a parent or grandparent interested in learning the basics of CPR for infants and children or just want to know what to do in an emergency shouldthe situation ever arise? Two sessions for training in basic CPR will be included. Thamesford paramedic Sean Van Alphen will be instructing. There is no charge for this education, but you are required to register in advance as space will be limited. Please call Marie Hominick at 519-285-3502 to register.Sat. Feb. 18, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. or April 4, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Note: this is not a certification program. Wondering who's sitting next to you on Sunday morning? We can help! Westminster United Church is updating its photo directory. With so many new facesin our congregation, it is the perfect time to make new Connexions. The Spirit Councilis asking for volunteers to help organize and create Westminster's own Yearbook.No technical skills required just a great attitude and willingness to help.Please contact Kate Lockhart to get more information and join the team!Tel: 226-448-3656 or karlockh@gmail.comThe February Church Mouse is here. There are copies at the back of the Church.Send the office an email if you want to read your copy paperless.Accessibility Act Information:This is something we all should be up to date on!Christa Weir-Cudney (Accessibility Officer) will provide accessibility training to allinterested members of the congregation on Sunday, February 26th, immediatelyfollowing the church service. This training will take approximately 45minutes and wewill watch a video, followed by an informal discussion. All church staff, volunteers,nursery staff and kids’ connexion teachers are expected to complete this training. This training can also be accessed online at www.londonconference.ca If you thinkyou will be able to attend this short workshop please leave your name with the office. Watch your soles – yes! the carpets have been cleanedCamp Tanner Summer Camp Registration forms for 2012 are now availabledownstairs beside the office door.2012 Offering EnvelopesAre available in the church narthex. If you don't find yours there, check with Bunnyin the church office. $ Westminster's Financial Annual General Meeting will be held Sunday, February 19th
Westminster's Financial Annual General Meeting will be held Sunday, February 19thVoices United: Hymn books are still available if you would like one. They came fromthe (now closed) Chalmers United Church in Woodstock. August 11-18 - Ottawa - United Church of Canada General Council. This is a national gathering where church policies are approved and decisions aremade. We need youth (ages 15-30) from our church to represent! If interested, please speak with Laurel for you must apply and she knows thedetails (or see http://www.gc41.ca/youthforum/). You may apply to go as ayouth delegate or volunteer or go to youth forum. Office Connexions: The church doors are open weekdays Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The office is scheduled to be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 10:00 - noonPlease feel free to leave a message any time and we will return your call. Items for the Sunday bulletin should be in before Wednesday noon. Have trouble hearing the service? Please feel free to pick up a personal listening devices available at the sound board at the back of the church.Call us 519-285-3212 ~ 519-285-5252 Private line. Fax: 519-285-2308 Email us at westuc@bellnet.ca Happenings at Westminster
Sun. Feb. 12 - "Wear red or pink"Mon. Feb. 13 - VON Fitness 9:30 a.m. to 10:30* - UCW - Trillium Unit meet at the church at 1:30 p.m. - Hand Bells 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 pm* - Word Alive 10:30 to 11:30 am* - UCW - Unit IV meet at the home of Ethel Dalton at 7:30 p.m.Tues. Feb. 14 - Men's Shuffleboard at 9:00 a.m.* - The Rock in Role Kids at 3:30 p.m.* Thurs. Feb. 16 - Early Years 9:30 a.m.* - Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m.* Fri. Feb. 17 - VON Fitness 9:30 a.m. to 10:30* - Euchre at 8:00 p.m.Sat. Feb. 18- CPR training 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. - Youth Group Paint 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Trivia Night Challenge - 7:30 p.m.Sun. Feb.19 - "Wear a hat" - Pot Luck Lunch – $ - Westminster's Financial Annual General MeetingMon. Feb. 20 - VON Fitness 9:30 a.m. to 10:30* - Hand Bells 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 pm* - Word Alive 10:30 to 11:30 am*Tues. Feb. 21- Pancake Supper - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Youth Connexions 7:00 to 8:30 - Wallyball! - Spirit Council meets after the Supper Wed. Feb. 22 - Thamesford Friendship Club meets at the church at 12:30 p.m.for a potluck dinner and mystery tour. - Ash Wednesday - Lent Labyrinth 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 23 - Cooking Connections Sun. Feb. 26 - "Bring a donation" - Accessibility Training with Christa Weir-CudneyTues. Feb. 28 - MapQuest at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Room - 2 ChroniclesSun. Mar. 18- Worship Service at 10:30 - Special music by our Handbell ChoirSmile Connexion
" It's Not What You Gather,
But What You Scatter,
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived "
Community Connexions
Please check the bulletin boards for more informationYouth Study Tour to Nicaragua in May for young adults (ages 18-25). The tour isopen to any young adult who wishes to participate, though we particularly encourage young adults who are connected to our member organizations to apply. While in Nicaragua we will visit some projects and also learn about the largercontext in which the projects operate. We will explore various issues dealing withfood, farming and agricultural production in Nicaragua. There will also be a homestay(2-3 nights) and a chance to meet with Nicaraguan youth. Ultimately, I hope that theparticipants will come back inspired to start/continue working for a more just worldthrough Foodgrains Bank and its members. The website states that the cost is$3,000 but there are a few possibilities to help lower the cost per participant.All pertinent information can be found at our website:http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/upcoming_food_study_tours.aspx.If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please contact:Roberta Gramlich, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Canadian Foodgrains Bank1-800-665-0377204-926-4245foodgrainsbank.ca <http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/> fastforchange.ca <http://www.fastforchange.ca/> Join the Food Justice Network<http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/food_justice_network.aspx>
