Church chatter - May 8, 2016
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- Published on Sunday, May 8, 2016
By Lorrie Dyer
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Rivers United Church’s semi-annual thrift sale held April 28, 29 and 30 was a huge success once again. Convener Lynn Madden and her committee are to be congratulated on a job well done. Our appreciation also goes out to everyone who donated items, set up, worked shifts, supported the sale and packed up. Unsold items will be donated to local non-profit groups including Rolling Dale Enterprises.
It was mayhem in Friendship Hall in the morning of Saturday, April 30 when 120 pies were offered for sale. Organizer Hall Sveistrup was thrilled to exceed his goal of collecting 100 pies for the sale. They ranged in flavour from pumpkin pecan to lemon meringue as well as Hawaiian pizza pie and hamburger meat pie. All pies sold for $10 each so this was an excellent fundraiser for the church as people fought over and then purchased pies!
The Property Committee is asking volunteers to help with spring cleaning inside and outside the church this Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Please bring your gardening tools if you plan on working outside.
Rev. Glenna Beauchamp will be conducting a service at Riverdale Personal Care Home on Saturday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. Congregational members are encouraged to attend.
On Mother's Day (May 8) we will be joyfully welcoming two wee babes into our church family through the sacrament of holy baptism. Sunday school leaders Shelley Foster and Becky Stewart have a special Mother's Day project planned for the children. In addition, Stan Runions will be featured with a solo part in the choir anthem.
On Tuesday, May 17, the ladies coffee group will meet at 2 p.m. and the board will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m.