Current News and Updates
A Sincere Thank you to our Guest Speaker:
On March 24 , after service we were treated to an informative presentation by Attorney Jason Sweeney of Underwood Gilholme. An appreciative audience found many questions answered ! Jason has 22 years experience in Estates, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives. He assists and advises clients on the many issues that arise regarding the preparation of their estate planning documents. Jason also advises executors and trustees on the myriad of concerns that may arise surrounding the administration of estates and trusts. We encourage you to seek him out should you have need for these specialized services.
New Church Directories are Ready for Pick up:
The 2018 Pictorial Directories are now available on the Narthex table for pick up. As a reminder, they are only supplied free of charge to those who participated by having their photos included in the directory. Additional copies may be ordered at a cost of $15.00 each.
Many Thanks to Sue Spratt for spearheading this endeavor!
Searching for Social Media Volunteers !
We are looking for people to assist Arda, our Office Admin, with updating our Social Media presence on the Lakeview United Church’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook platforms. This would involve taking LUC event photos and contributing brief descriptions for posting on same. Minimal time commitment required. You don’t have to be IT savvy, we will train! A digital camera or phone camera is all that is needed……
‘Green’ is the Lenten Project Colour Sunday, March 31st!
A reminder that we are encouraged to support the Lenten Project at Lakeview United by donating ‘green‘ items this week. See the project description below for more information about this charitable endeavor.
Monday Morning Bible Study
Monday Morning Bible Study 9:30 am: Morning Bible Study meets in the upper hall every other week. We are beginning a new study - the Gospel of Thomas, the sayings of Jesus. Call Gwen Jamieson at 403-249-5655 for more details. New members always welcome! March 25th was the last meeting until we resume in September!
Lenten Book Study:
Rev. Jope will lead a Lenten Book Study from March 7 to April 11, 2019. It will run 1:30 to 2:30pm in the Sanctuary. We will be discussing “Everyday Skeptics” edited by Alydia Smith. Sign up and Book Order form available on the Narthex table. Please join us. All are welcome!
Lenten Project at Lakeview:
March 10 to April 11: This year we have decided to go with a Rainbow theme for Lenten giving. During the six weeks of Lent a bin will be put out at the altar of a specific color. The fourth week of Lent will be Green. You, the congregation, are encouraged to bring something of that color. The charities we will be collecting will be The Food Bank, Children’s Cottage, downtown ministries such as the Mustard Seed, Drop In Center. As the weeks progress the color will change. At the end of Lent there will be a rainbow of gifts collected to go the these worthwhile organizations. Opportunity is wide open, use your imagination. Colors will be red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Example for red: pasta, tomato soup, tooth brush, towel, socks, hoodie, children PJ’s. See the Narthex for extended lists of suggestions. Questions, please talk to Daryl, Lesley or members of the Rejuvenation Task Force.
Coffee and Conversation Hosts are needed in the next few weeks:
Please Sign Up online or in the Narthex to volunteer as a Coffee and Conversation Host after the Sunday Worship Service.
Go to the Coffee Host Sign Up tab under ‘Who We Are’ or, ‘About’ on the website and follow the link! (As a bonus you will get an email reminder prior to your selected date!)
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesday Morning Bible Study: 10 am. This year’s book: Luke and Acts. For more information call Hank Klassen at 403 249 7006 New members always welcome! March 27th is the last meeting until we resume October 16th, 2019!
Guitar Lessons Offered
Guitar lessons, Tuesday 1 to 2 pm, taught by Amy Hef, Artist of the Year YYC 2017. Free for LUC members, non members $240 for 12 classes (currently pro-rated as the class started Jan. 8). Bring your own guitar or borrow our spare (we have couple). Courtesy of PossABilities!
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a place to occasionally contribute your time and talents? We are hoping to add willing new prospective volunteers to several current volunteer rosters. For your convenience the sign ups may be accessed online once you register on the Sign Up Genius website. For those without internet connectivity, Ted and Heather can always be contacted in person, or by phone.
For further information, or to be added to volunteer list, please contact:
Ted Prince ( prince.ta@shaw.ca ) for Sunday Collection Counter
Heather Mayers ( mayers_heatherj@yahoo.ca ) for Communion Servers & Scripture Readers
Thank you for considering these opportunities. Many hands make light work!
Lakeview United Church Kids and Youth (LUCKY) Club
Are you looking for programs that help you to teach your children to be confident, caring and mindful individuals?
The Lakeview United Church Kids and Youth program runs every Sunday during the 10:00 service. The children re-enact stories, share cooperative games, sing inspirational songs and do activities to support others such as Birthday boxes for the Food Bank. Each month may centre around a theme such as January "Let My light shine" with children decorating dye-cut little houses with battery operated tea-lights inside.
For the little ones, under 2 years old, there is a play area in the sanctuary so that parents can participate in the service without worrying about being separated from their child. Come and check it out!
Join the Fun!
Call Janet with any questions (403) 797-4075
Warming Up to Worship:
Each Sunday from 9:15-9:45am, a small but enthusiastic group of worshipers have been meeting before the Sunday service to discuss the day’s readings. If you want to explore how the wisdom in the ancient texts can be applied to our daily lives in the 21st century, please join us. All are welcome! For more information call Bob Gibennus at (403) 202-2704
Faith Journey Bible Study
The Faith Journey group meets on Fridays at 9:30 AM from October through May in the homes of the members. They read and discuss faith related books. Call Sue Spratt at 403-242-7156 or, e-mail sspratt@telus.net for more details. New members are always welcome.
HELP OFFERED
Life can be stressful for folks, but remember help is available from many sources.
Drugrehab.com, is a free web resource that provides information about addiction, pregnancy, and mental health issues. They have recently updated the Faith & Religion Recovery page that might be of interest. Please follow the links below for more information.
www.drugrehab.com/recovery/faith-and-religion-in-recovery/
www.drugrehab.com/addiction/alcohol/
Recovery Village, is an organization dedicated to providing quality treatment to those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. They strive to have their website be an educational resource by hosting helpful articles, blog posts, and resource pages to increase understanding and awareness of addiction to families and anyone seeking help. Please follow the link below for more information.