Edith Rankin Memorial United

Church 4080 Bath Road,

Kingston, ON

K7M 4Y7

613-389-2530 churchoffice@ermuc.ca

www.ermuc.ca

Ministers:

The Rev. Dr. Wayne Soble

613-634-0479

rev.soble@ermuc.ca

The Rev. Dr. Jean Stairs

613-634-0479

rev.stairs@ermuc.ca

Donna Bell

613-483-6593

donna@ermuc.ca

Ministers in Voluntary

Association:

The Rev. Dr. Neil Elford

613-770-4020

neil.elford07@gmail.com

The Rev. Earl Taft

613-634-6506

barbnearl@cogeco.ca

The Rev. George Lavery

613-547-6335

glavery@kingston.net

Music Director:

Laurence Rowbotham

613-352-3418

music@ermuc.ca

Office Administrator:

Tanya Bax

613-389-2530

churchoffice@ermuc.ca

Caretaker:

Barry Van Hooser

Church Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00a-1:00p Closed 1st Mon of every mth

Closed 2nd Mon if 1st is Stat

PLEASE KIDS ALIVE and YOUTH NEWS… KIDS ALIVE FALL ROTATION: The Lord is my Shepherd

This Sunday: Kids Alive Advent and Christmas Activities (Lower Hall); Youth Class with Jean

(Youth Room, Lower Hall)

BACKPACKS 4 STREET YOUTH – our annual youth ministry outreach will happen on

December 15 at Jean and Wayne’s home. Plan to arrive by 5:00 pm. We will break into

teams and shop for items to fill the backpacks and then return for supper and

“acking”. Two drivers are needed. Also, if you can help by donating, bus passes, cash,

socks, warm hats, etc., please see Jean.

Christmas Eve 6:30 pm Intergenerational Service (Sanctuary)

KIDS are welcome to come in the Christmas PJ’s!

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Your Christmas Card Message: Everyone is invited to share their message of Hope and Joy for the

Christmas season on a new or used Christmas card as your way of adding another layer of warmth to

our decorated trees. Let’s see how the many colours of Christmas brighten up our spirits. We will hole

punch the corners for you and have a ribbon ready to tie.

As you are sorting through your Christmas decorations, there may be some that need to find a new

home. Consider donating them to our decorating team, preferably shatterproof. We appreciate the

recent donations from Ruth Allum as they adorn the church this blessed season.

Happy Birthday to our Shining Lights for the

Month of December Ella D – Dec 1 (16yrs), Lucas A – Dec 2 (4yrs), Annika M – Dec 2 (11yrs),

Angelos B – Dec 13 (11yrs), Jolie T – Dec 15 (17yrs), Zack O – Dec 21 (9yrs),

Harrison DS – Dec 24 (9yrs), Emily V – Dec 24 (3yrs), Jack C - Dec 30 ((4Yrs)

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Happy Birthday to our Classics - Month of December

Henry Green – Dec 12, Fran Day – Dec 15, George Lavery – Dec 15,

Keitha Sherriff – Dec 19, Sylvia Hearn – Dec 25, Jean Ashley – Dec 28,

Beryl McAllister – Dec 29, Alan Mills – Dec 30

Prayers and Best Wishes for your Health and Happiness

Tidings The Life and Work of

Edith Rankin Memorial United Church December 10, 2017

U p Fr ont : G r e e t e r s & U s h e r s : M a r g a r e t a n d T o n y B a k e r , F l o r e n c e a n d D o n N i v e n

Unit 8 will be hosting their ever-popular ANNUAL COOKIE WALK

TODAY following the worship service.

FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE AND MINISTRY TEAM The church office will be on holiday break from December 25-December

27 and January 1. We will be open regular office hours (9a-1p) all other days except for Fri Dec 29 when the office will only be open from 9:00am – noon. If you wish to drop off a year-end financial contribution outside of those hours, please use the church’s exterior black mailbox. Wayne and Jean will be working from home during the holiday break. They can be reached at 613.634.0479 for pastoral needs.

2017 financial contributions must be received by noon on Friday Dec 29. Please ensure that you have all of your 2017 contributions to the church (received by mail or received into the mailbox) to be eligible for

2017 tax receipts. Any contributions received after 12pm Dec 29 will be allotted for 2018.

2018 BOXED ENVELOPES ARE AT THE BACK OF THE SANCTUARY

Please note, for 2018 some envelope numbers have changed as we have reduced our overall purchase of numbered envelopes. If you would like to try envelopes, or switch from envelopes to PAR, please contact Tanya Bax in the office and she would be more than happy to assist you. *PLEASE ONLY USE CURRENT YEAR ENVELOPES, OTHERWISE YOU RISK YOUR DONATIONS NOT BEING APPLIED TO YOUR ACCOUNT (ex in 2017, ONLY use 2017 envelopes, in 2018 ONLY use 2018 envelopes).

UNIT 2 STOCKING PROJECT!

Sacks are due back TODAY. Please speak to Patti Speck,

patti.speck@gmail.com or Kathy Rogers krogers1963@cogeco.ca

if you cannot meet the deadline, or find yourself unable to complete

the task of filling the sack. We are committed to filling each one

handed out within this timeframe. Thanks for feeling the ERMUC

Christmas Spirit!

THIS WEEK AT ERMUC… (December 10 – December 17, 2017)

TODAY Sunday December 10

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Following Service: - UCW Unit 8 Cookie Walk in the Lower Hall 6:00 p.m. Flutissimo in the Lower Hall Monday December 11 1:15 p.m. Bridge in the Activity Room 6:00 p.m. SoHo Management (Acting Class) in the Terrace View Room 7:00 p.m. Limestone Ringers in the Sanctuary (please use main doors) 7:00 p.m. Spirit Sisters in the Upper Room Tuesday December 12

Catering Team in the Kitchen All Day 9:30 a.m. FUNFIT with Janice in the Lower Hall 10:00 a.m. SC Portraits in Pastel in the West View Room 11:15 a.m. VON SMART Fitness in the Lower Hall 6:30 p.m. Al Anon Special Meeting in the Lower Hall 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting in the Library

Wednesday December 13 Catering Team in the Kitchen All Day Lower Hall Booked All Day for Limestone Quilter’s Dinner 7:00 p.m. Lay Pastoral Care Team meeting in the Upper Room 7:00 p.m. Meeting in the Library (G. Sinclair) Thursday December 14 9:00 a.m. Wellness Walking in the Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. FUNFIT with Janice in Lower Hall 10:00 a.m. Social Time in the Welcome Centre 11:15 a.m. VON SMART Fitness in the Lower Hall 12:00 p.m. More Just Men (JM3) at Ramekins for Lunch 7:00 p.m. Private Piano Recital in the Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir in the Music Room Friday December 15 9:00 a.m. SC Zest for Zoomers in the Lower Hall 10:00 a.m. SC Fingerstyle Guitar in the West View Room 10:30 a.m. SC Floor Curling in the Lower Hall 5:00 p.m. Private Piano Recital in the Sanctuary Sunday December 17

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Following Service:

- Coffee and Conversation in the Lower Hall 4:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance & Hope at the rear of the Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Flutissimo in the Terrace View Room

Coming Up… Wednesday, December 13 – 7:00 p.m. – Those interested in being part of a new Lay Pastoral Care

Team will meet in the Upper Room for the first of 2 or 3 sessions to begin preparing for this

important ministry. This first get-together will involve some group building, affirming the gifts we

bring to the team, identifying the congregation’s pastoral care needs to which such a team might

appropriately respond, discussing the importance of confidentiality, boundaries, the “ifs” and “whens”

of referrals and the necessity of obtaining a CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) check.

Anyone who feels called to this ministry and is willing to be involved in preparation sessions is

welcome to attend.

WELLNESS WALKING continues this Thursday, then pauses for the Christmas break. It

will then resume, Thursday January 11, 9-10am with Social Time following in the Welcome

Centre. 8 loops in the sanctuary = 1 Km. Walk to meditative music and a suggested

mantra for the day.

Fellowship Breakfast – Jan 28/18 Warm fellowship and tasty breakfasts occur on the 4th Sunday of every month from

September through May (except for December). Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. for a mere $3.00 (kids eat free!) followed by a guest speaker from our congregation or community

sharing a bit about themselves and what they do to contribute to our church, community or world. On Sunday, January 28/18 we get to meet and hear from one of ERMUC’s own, Dr.

Kristin McLeod. Kristin is a Case Manager with Addiction and Mental Health Services, KFLA. Her presentation will focus on community mental health and addiction rehabilitation

with provincial offenders. It would help in planning breakfast if you would indicate your intentions to pettiscraigandruth@gmail.com. All are welcome.

News, Updates, etc…

The Nativity which again graces our Chancel during this Advent Season

was dedicated in 1995 by Rev. Paul Currie to the Loving Memory of Jef frey Gerald Rodger , son of Mari lyn and the Late Gerry Rodger for al l to enjoy.

Let's begin our festive season of sharing with nourishing gifts of food for those less fortunate. We will be making bags available from Partners in Mission Food Bank for this Sunday, Dec. 10 for our Christmas Food Drive Our Thanksgiving Food

Drive was a huge success and with your generosity we can do it again . With thanks, Neighborhood Needs Team

On behalf of the Salvation Army, Neighborhood Needs Team thanks all

volunteers who spent an hour looking after the kettles at Loblaws, Midland Ave; on Saturday, Dec. 9th . Thank you for your time and generosity.

News, Updates, etc…

INTERESTED IN TRAVELLING TO EL SALVADOR MARCH BREAK 2018?

Adults and youth from ERMUC are invited to participate and get to know our church partner

in mission and ministry – Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel - based in the capital, San Salvador. So

far from ERMUC 2 youth and 2 adults + Jean have submitted expressions of interest to the

Bay of Quinte Conference. If you are interested and have questions, please speak to Jean

Stairs asap. Expressions of interest are due before Christmas to hold one of the 30 spots

available. $1,000 for 7-8 days of amazing experiences!

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING? EATI NG IN OR OUT?

DO IT THE EASY WAY! TODAY THE FINAL ONE TO ORDER GIFT CARDS UNTIL 2018

Order Fundscr ip G ift Cards in the Welcome Centre today . P ick them up next Sunday !

Most g rocery stores , gas , restaurants , over 200 reta i ler s on our forms . A percentage of each one so ld i s earned by E dith Rank in Memor ia l !

REMINDER: Those who have ordered , p lease p ick up your cards .

PIES NEEDED FOR THE CATERING TEAM Any kind would be greatly appreciated for Wednesday, December 13th. Please fill in the tear off below and place on the offering plate.

Pies should be delivered to the church by 4 p.m. on the 13th. Thank you.

- - - - - TEAR HERE - - - - - - Name: _____________________________________________ Number of Pies: ______________ Please tear off and leave on the offering plate. Thank you.

News, Updates, etc…

Colegio Bautista Emmanuel (CBE) scholarship program The Council of Elders, at its meeting May 23, gave its approval for our church to support this fantastic little school in San Salvador and its scholarship program. These scholarships provide an opportunity for children and young people from the poorest part of the city to attend a very good school and experience the hope of a promising future. The school is one of several programs operated by the Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel (Emmanuel Baptist Church), which is twinned with us here at Edith Rankin. $200 USD ($255 CDN) pays for an elementary school child to attend for one year. $300 USD ($383 CDN) pays for a high school student to attend for one year $500 USD ($640 CDN) pays for a university student to attend for one year The amounts above are the costs per student to attend. Use this as a guide to your giving, but don’t be restricted by it. Any amount donated will be appreciated and will be sent directly to San Salvador in time for their second school term. An opportunity to support this wonderful program will be provided over the next several Sundays. Special grey-coloured offering envelopes will be available for you to use

Don't forget to make the "perfect" Christmas gift" by grabbing a gift card from our church office (or Jean) that you can enclose with your Christmas Card, acknowledging that you have made a donation in their honour to support the Colegio Bautista Emmanuel Scholarship Program

Beyond Ourselves…

ENJOY A CHRISTMAS PARTY BY MUSICMATES

Sunday December 10, 2 – 3:30 in the Legion Hall, Collins Bay

Bake Sale, Live Music and a Loonie Shop where children ages 12 and under

and folks with special needs of any age can choose up to 4 gifts for family

and/or friends for a Loonie! Gifts will be wrapped for shoppers. Santa visit 2:45 $10/person or $30/family of 4 or more. All proceeds to enhance MusicMates

space to accommodate for special needs

With weather like today, we are looking for warm items: scarves, mitts, socks and hats for our Tree of Warmth. These items can be homemade or purchased anytime and be placed on our tree in the Welcome Center. With thanks, Neighborhood Needs Team