“The Spirit” North Kildonan United Church

August 2017

Welcome back! North Kildonan United Church invites everyone to our worship services, programs and activities planned

for the congregation. Sunday school, youth group, men’s club, United Church Women, Bible study, choir

and many other groups will be starting up. Be sure to check the calendar in this newsletter, the weekly

church news and the website to keep informed.

Many thanks to all those who participated in the summer services while Marc was away on holiday. The

music and messages were well planned and enjoyed by everyone who attended. Our thanks to the worship

committee and everyone who came forward to support our services during Marc’s absence. Special thanks

to Rev. Don McIntyre who provided ministry during the month of June.

There are many activities and special events planned for the upcoming year. One exciting event will be

our Quiz Nite – October 6 at North Kildonan Community Club; a fun social event for everyone.

Tickets are now available. Mark your calendars!

If you would like information about our church activities or pastoral care, you are welcome to contact our

minister Rev. Marc Whitehead or the church admin assistant Barb Wiebe at 204-667-7408.

We are a friendly and welcoming congregation!

Breakfast Crew – Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast May 27

Pictured above are a few of the hard working servers bringing out delicious pancake breakfasts to guests arriving at

the Applebee’s restaurant on Regent. Not only were they a smiling and competent group but they knew to keep the coffee coming! Thanks to everyone who helped to start our morning off just right!

WOW! What a wonderful turnout of shoppers. The garage sale was a resounding success even if the weather did not cooperate on the Saturday. Many items were sold and profits realized topped $8000.00. This huge event was successful due to the hard work of the stewardship committee and volunteers. Thanks!

Stop and smell the roses! at the annual plant sale held at NKUC. Our gardens are filled with the

beautiful flowers and plants available at this annual event. Thanks is extended to Lorraine

and Clayton Gording and their crew of volunteers who prepare this annual event for our enjoyment.

Construction Update: Work is progressing on the new lift for North Kildonan

United. This is an exciting time for our congregation and also a

time to be patient during construction and really, isn’t that what

Winnipegers are known for??

It is pleasing to note that many people have adapted to changes

in entry and exit to the church and continue to come to worship in our wonderful space.

Thank you everyone for your continued support.

Sunday School Celebration

A huge thank you to the Christian Education department for providing another successful year

of children’s ministries at North Kildonan United.

From the youngest to the oldest, the children were welcomed and nurtured in God’s love with a

kind and caring staff of teachers. Special thanks to Robin for leading the music ministry and to

Grant and John as administrators.

Providing Christian education to children is one of the most rewarding tasks anyone can pursue.

The children are eager and receptive to learn and the simplest message, be it Noah’s ark or the

Good Samaritan, taught with love and caring, will stay with them always.

And so... we need your help to keep our Sunday school an integral and vital component of North Kildonan

United. Many of our Sunday school leaders have been involved for the past ten years and would like a

change in the manner of how they offer their gifts, therefore leaving vacancies on the teaching staff.

Ideally, a core group of eight Sunday school teachers, working in pairs, would complete the weekly

function of our program. Currently we have a shortfall in this number.

As with many situtations brought to the attention of our congregation, people tend to rise to the

challenge and offer their gifts and service to overcome the issues successfully. We know that the

wonderful people of NKUC will come through to maintain the health and strength of our congregation.

Speak to Grant McMillan, Peter Latimer or Kathy Bertouille about the opportunities in our Christian

Education program. Thank you for your anticipated response.

On June 21, women of North Kildonan United joined together at the Nor-Villa for the annual

June wind-up dinner of the UCW. A delicious

dinner was served and we enjoyed fun games

and wonderful fellowship.

And yes, that is a “man” at our dinner – life

member of the UCW, Jack Armstrong. Jack always makes sure to bring proof of his

membership (note the framed document on

the table).

No need to Jack, we know you are a wonderful

supporter of our group!

The first meeting of the UCW will be on

Monday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Barb

Wiebe and Sheron Miller will tell us about

their adventures in Vancouver celebrating

the 55th anniversary of the UCW in Canada.

Joys and Concerns

o Kathy Bertouille and family on the loss of sister-in-law Loretta o Heinz and Cindy Goetz on the loss of Cindy’s brother o The Mikolajek family mourning the loss of father Jim o Tom Schoen and the Alsop family on the loss of son and grandson Chad Alsop o Sylvia Clark on the loss of son-in-law Russ o Elinor Moen and family mourning the loss of son-in-law Gary Diduck o Jack Armstrong and Doris Quinn on the loss of Jack’s brother-in-law o Tammy and John Harper on the loss of Tammy’s grandmother Johanna Weidl o The family and friends of Janice Glatz

Our prayers are extended to all who are in grief, worry, stress or shut-in. We hope to see you in church soon. It’s wonderful to have Marc back among us. You have been missed! Get well wishes are extended to Janet Suddaby, Richard Tonn and Lorraine Gording.

-Chris Kirk, graduated from the Asper School of Business (grandson of Elvera Kirk).

Kirk) -Cindy Miller, Master’s degree in Kinesiology (daughter of Arnie and Sheron Miller).

-Luke McMillan a member of the Team Manitoba Provincial Football team that

competed in Wolfville, Nova Scotia in July at the U18 Canada Cup of Football. The team finished 1 -2

beating New Brunswick in their final game to finish seventh.

-Sean Lindsay who will assume the role of administrator of Sunday school. Thanks

to John Harper for his work last year.

- Nanette Godbout & Jules Laroque who were married in June.

- Richard & MarieAnne Reeves celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Congratulations! to Bob and Dorothy Franklin who retired from the travel industry. They

have helped many of us with our travel plans and we are thankful for all your help. Time to

unpack that suitcase and enjoy!

The 55th anniversary of the United Church Women in Canada was celebrated July 10-14th in Vancouver. Barb Wiebe and Sheron Miller had the opportunity to participate in this event as members of the Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Over 320 women joined women from across Canada, Bermuda, Korea, the United States and Tanzania. With inspirational speakers and amazing music, the event was a wonderful success. Barb and Sheron were fortunate to meet many women to share stories of UCW meetings, programs and goals for the future.

The UCW of North Kildonan United

welcome women to join us for educational programs, inspirational worship, fun and fellowship. You are invited to attend all or a portion of the meeting that is of interest to you. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month with afternoon meetings in January and February. Should you wish further information, please contact the church office.

Partners In Mission ____________________ Caring and sharing as one

An Initiative of the Community Ministries & Outreach Projects of Winnipeg Presbytery,

this is a unique program where congregations are paired up with community

ministries as a means of connecting one to the other. 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of this partnership. North Kildonan United is

part of the Upstream Group which consists of:

Broadway Disciples Chinese United

John Black Memorial McClure United

Meadowood United North Kildonan United

St. Mary’s Road United Trinity United Westworth United

Westminster United Windsor Park United

Young United This group supports West Broadway

Community Ministry and Aurora Family Therapy. Barb Wiebe does a great job

representing our congregation.

Pledges and contributions continue to come in for our accessibility project

underway at North Kildonan United. We

are excited about the progress being made and look forward to its completion.

To date we have received/pledged $430,341. This comes from the

congregation and corporate donations. Recently we received donations from

Mark your Calendars

September 21 – 1:30 p.m. North Kildonan United Church

Sponsored by the Pastoral Care committee, the Alzheimer Association

of Manitoba will present information on Alzheimer’s and related conditions.

Border Chemical, Payworks, Harvey Sector, Janet Handel, Rev. Don McIntyre,

Vern and Brenda Teichroeb. Our thanks to everyone for their contributions.

Gardens of Plenty

Did your garden over produce! Do you

have more tomatoes than a spaghetti sauce factory? Why not bring your vegetables to

church and share your bounty? Home grown veggies are delicious and will not be

wasted by sharing with your friends. Thanks!

All are invited.

Major Capital Projects Fundraising Update

September 10 Sunday school Registration

September 15-24 Peace Days – a festival of peace and compassion in Winnipeg; www.peacedays.ca

September 18 UCW Meeting 7:30 p.m. – all ladies welcome

September 21 Alzheimer’s presentation – 1:30 p.m. at North Kildonan United

October 1 Canada 150 Celebration – Dedication of lift

October 6 Quiz Nite – social event for NKUC and friends

October 8 Thanksgiving Sunday

October 15 Stone Soup Lunch – Stewardship Campaign Kick-off

October 29 Church anniversary; All Saints Observed; Hallowe’en

November 12 Remembrance Sabbath

Editor’s Note: We are looking for articles or pictures about our church or church family. Please share your stories or events in the Newsletter. Contact Sheron at miller01@mymts.net or call the church office at 204-667-7408. Deadline for next newsletter: November 3, 2017. Thank you to the following for their contributions:

Grant McMillan Marvelle McPherson Sheron Miller Cec Anderson

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Once upon a time a young mother began attending NKUC with her two children. The children

went to Sunday school and were nurtured and cared for by wonderful teachers. One Sunday morning an appeal went out to the congregation for Sunday school teachers and this mother thought “I think I might like to teach. The teachers are parents too and my children are benefiting from this program.” The Christian Education committee welcomed her and helped to explain the curriculum and how the Sunday morning works. Soon she was well into the teaching game and discovered that she was learning from the Bible lessons too. As the years progressed, this mother grew in her faith and came to understand God’s message for her. She still considers it a privilege to share with the children, love, hope and faith. Listen closely. Do you hear God’s call to service in the church? The opportunity to teach children kindness, sharing and faith cannot be underestimated. Their small minds are eager and willing to see God’s love in action. That action, that love could be you. Please pray about this and consider teaching Sunday school here at NKUC.

Dates to Remember