Knox Shuniah United Church

Harmony United Church

Telephone: 345-5065

email: [email protected]

Announcements - October 18th, 2020

Serving & Helping…

If you aware of anyone who is in hospital or

requires a pastoral telephone call, please notify the

Church Office.

Do you have a suggestion for any of our church

committees? If so, please put it in our locked

mailbox until further notice. The Committee Chair

will be notified of your suggestion.

Harmony’s Facebook Page site administrators are

Gary Pederson and Teri Lynch. Please share any

ideas and words that may bring comfort or joy to

members of our congregation, and pictures of

what you are doing to keep busy: Teri and Gary

can be contacted at [email protected] &

[email protected]

Greeters, Scripture Readers and Coffee

Hosts/Hostesses will be needed when we get back

together again. Please call the church office to

indicate your interest: 345-5065.

Monthly GO Team Collection: 3rd Sunday of the

Month. (October’s collection will benefit “The

Mission for Seafarers”.)

Donations of Canadian Tire Money are gratefully

appreciated to help offset our operating costs.

Broadview Magazines are available. Please come

by during office hours if you would like one.

Lillian Gillson would welcome calls or visits. She

can be reached at 768-0589, or via the Glacier

Ridge desk: 343-0242.

Events Happening at Harmony United

Until our banking arrangements have been

finalized, please continue to make out your

cheques to Knox United Church. Many thanks to

those who have been dropping off giving

envelopes and donations in the church’s locked

mailbox!

The Outreach Team is planning a Yard Sale which

will be held Saturday, October 31st from 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m. in Crittall Hall. Masks and distancing

will be required. We need items to sell that are

clean, and nearly new. Please, no televisions, or

heavy objects. Volunteers are also needed.

Monies  will be shared between the Current River

Churches   Food Cupboard and the School Milk

Fund. 

For more information, please contact Linda

Hammond @ 345-1958.

How to Worship from Home

(Courtesy of Murray Young …;))

Streamed services from Trinity United Church:

http://trinityunited.church/livestream/

Click on “TRINITY LIVE” to connect to live

streaming shortly before, or during a service

To watch a service at a later time, click on the

small circle labelled “PREVIOUS BROADCASTS”.

They will appear, with the most recent to the left.

You can also view the streamed services on

Trinity’s Facebook page.

October Service Leaders:

October 18th – Diana Hannaford Wilcox (St. Paul’s)

October 25th – Christina Stricker (Harmony)

Westminster, First-Wesley, and Broadway have

attempted to open their sanctuaries for Sunday

Worship. The other four United Churches will

remain closed for Sunday Worship until further

notice. They will, however, continue to support and

collaborate on the live-streaming services as we

have been doing since March.

COFFEE DROP-IN

Wednesday Mornings

(rain date – Thursday)

10:30 a.m.

Gentlemen Welcome!!!

Harmony Garden or Crittall Hall,

depending on the weather.

Bring your chair and your coffee/tea/beverage.

Note: Safe distancing will be in effect!

No bathroom is available.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Change in Church Office Hours Due to COVID 19

Wednesday: Approximately 11:30 a.m.

Friday: Approximately 9:15 a.m.

If an emergency arises, please feel free to call

Patricia at home:

623-6821.

You can also leave her a

message, or send an email to

[email protected]

Sign In Clipboards

During our response to COVID-19, please ensure

that you sign one of the two clipboards … in

Crittall Hall, or in the entrance to the Sanctuary.

Please note your name, the date, time in, time out,

and your telephone number.

Events Happening in Our Sister Churches and

Organizations…

FOOD DRIVE FOR RFDA Saturday, October 17th 

from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Westminster United

Church (parking lot). They will accept monetary

donations, or the following food items:

Spices/herbs/salt & pepper

Canned tuna, ham, chicken

Canned tomatoes, tomato sauce

Dried lentils, beans, peas, and barley

Peanut butter

Mayonnaise, mustard, etc.

FLASH!!!!

The Outreach Team is planning a Yard Sale which

will be held Saturday, October 31st from 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m. in Crittall Hall.

Masks and distancing will be required.  We need

items to sell that are clean, and nearly new.

Please, no televisions or heavy objects. Volunteers

are also  needed.   Monies will be shared  between

the Current River  Churches Food Cupboard and

theSchool Milk Fund. For more  information,

please contact Linda  Hammond @ 345-1958.

Items may  be dropped at the church office:

Wednesdays from 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Fridays, from 9:15   a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

(Courtesy of Ruth Kamo)

Word for Today: Act 2:42 

They spent their time in learning from the apostles, taking part in the

fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals and the prayers.

Thought for Today:

So this was the early church, the gathering of free families living a new

way of life. What was first on their minds I guess, was, so tell us about

Jesus? What was He like, what did He say. And the apostle told the new

believers. Keep in mind, no Bibles, no written words no data shows with

ten easy points. I can imagine it went something like: There was this time

when we were on a lake and a storm came up …” Or: we met a leper

one day…”, and, another apostle interjects, there was two of them wasn’t

there?” And so it would go on and the stories were told and a picture was

created concerning this Jesus. No absolutes. Just, I imagine: This was

what it was like. This was what I felt as He spoke; this is what I saw. The

message of Jesus is a heart thing not a scientific dissertation. Did our

hearts not burn within us? asked one disciple after meeting the risen

Jesus. Not, didn’t it blow our minds? Rather, did not our hearts burn

within us. If our hearts do not ‘burn within’, in an encounter with Jesus, I

doubt we have truly met Him, nor do we have anything meaningful to share.

Quote for Today: Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. Goethe

Your Prayer for Today: Lord, today when I read your word let it be not just

my mind but may it find its way by grace to my heart. In Jesus' Name

Amen.

You’ve got to laugh!

A man died and went up to heaven. Upon arriving he noticed two signs

One said “Men Who Are Bossed By Their wives,” the other one said

“Men Not Bossed By Their Wives.” After closer inspection he noticed

that while next to the first sign was a big line, by the second sign there

was just one man. After getting even closer he realized it was his friend

Harry. “Hey Harry” the man questioned “what in the world are you doing

here? Your wife bosses you around more then anybody.” “I don’t know”

Harry replied “my wife told me to stand here.”

The leader of the vegetarian society just couldn’t control himself

anymore. He just needed to try some pork, just to see what it tasted like.

So one summer day he told his members he was going on a vacation.

He packed out of town, and headed to the nearest restaurant. After

sitting down, he ordered a roasted pig, and patiently waited for his

delicacy. After just a few minutes, he heard someone call his name, and

to his great chagrin he saw one of his fellow members walking towards

him. Just at that same moment, the waiter walked over, with a huge

platter, holding a full roasted pig with an apple in it’s mouth. “Isn’t that

something,” says the leader after only a moment’s pause, “all I do is

order an apple, and look what it comes with!”

For the children....

How excited was the gardener about spring? So excited he wet his

plants.

Does February like March? No, but April May

When do monkeys fall from the sky? During APE-ril showers

What season is it best to go on a trampoline? Springtime

What do you call a rabbit with flees? Bugs Bunny

What goes up when the rain goes down? Umbrellas

What month of the year is the shortest? May (only 3 letters)

Please …

Remember to complete your Re-Opening Surveys that were

emailed/mailed to you.

It is essential we receive your replies by October

12th.

If you wish to give the information to Patricia over the phone rather than

mailing in your survey, please call her during office hours:

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.

Friday: 9:15 a.m.

Remember to complete your Re-

Opening Surveys that were

emailed/mailed to you. It is

essential we receive your replies

by October 12th.

If you wish to give the information

to Patricia over the phone rather

than mailing in your survey,

please call her during office

hours:

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.

Friday: 9:15 a.m.

Harmony United Church

Telephone: 345-5065

email: [email protected]

Announcements 

October 11th,

2020

Serving & Helping…

If you aware of anyone who is in hospital or requires a pastoral telephone call, please notify the

Church Office.

Do you have a suggestion for any of our church committees? If so, please put it in our locked

mailbox until further notice. The Committee Chair will be notified of your suggestion.

Harmony’s Facebook Page site administrators are Gary Pederson and Teri Lynch. Please share

any ideas and words that may bring comfort or joy to members of our congregation, and pictures

of what you are doing to keep busy: Teri and Gary can be contacted at

[email protected] & [email protected]

Greeters, Scripture Readers and Coffee Hosts/Hostesses will be needed when we get back

together again. Please call the church office to indicate your interest: 345-5065.

Monthly GO Team Collection: 3rd Sunday of the Month. (October’s collection will benefit “The

Mission for Seafarers”.)

Donations of Canadian Tire Money are gratefully appreciated to help offset our operating costs!

Broadview Magazines are available. Please come by during office hours if you would like one.

Lillian Gillson would welcome calls or visits. She can be reached at 768-0589, or via the Glacier

Ridge desk: 343-0242.

Events Happening at Harmony United

Until our banking arrangements have been finalized, please continue to make out your

cheques to Knox United Church. Many thanks to those who have been dropping off giving

envelopes and donations in the church’s locked mailbox!

How to Worship from Home

(Courtesy of Murray Young …

Streamed services from Trinity United Church: http://trinityunited.church/livestream/

Click on “TRINITY LIVE” to connect to live streaming shortly before, or during a service

To watch a service at a later time, click on the small circle labelled “PREVIOUS

BROADCASTS”. They will appear, with the most recent to the left.

You can also view the streamed services on Trinity’s Facebook page.

October Service Leaders:

October 11th – Anne McDonald (St. Paul’s)

October 18th – Diana Hannaford Wilcox (St. Paul’s)

October 25th – Christina Stricker (Harmony)

Westminster, First-Wesley, and Broadway have attempted to open their sanctuaries for

Sunday Worship. The other four United Churches will remain closed for Sunday Worship

until further notice. They will, however, continue to support and collaborate on the live-

streaming services as we have been doing since March.

COFFEE DROP-IN

Wednesday Mornings

(rain date – Thursday)

10:30 a.m.

Gentlemen Welcome!!!

Harmony Garden

1 Shuniah St.

Bring your chair and your coffee/tea/beverage

Note: Safe distancing will be in effect!

No bathroom is available!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Change in Church Office Hours Due to COVID 19

Wednesday: Approximately 11:30 a.m.

Friday: Approximately 9:15 a.m.

If an emergency arises, please feel free to call Patricia at home:

623-6821.

You can also leave her a message, or send an email to

[email protected]

Good day fellow members and friends of Harmony United Church:

It is a good thing that the Church is not a building. Of course, the Bible tells us how important it is to gather together and we all look forward to returning to church again as soon and safely as we can. But, even when we haven’t been able to come to church, God has used this time to bring us together as the Church in love and service toward one another and our community.

We are all looking forward to the day the building doors are open once again, but that time isn’t now. Our church will not reopen yet but here’s what we are doing.

We have assembled a team of people from our church to help us monitor the COVID-19 situation in our area and guide us in making a wise, safe reopening plan when the time is right.

We will keep in touch with other churches in the area, including those who have reopened their buildings and learned a few lessons along the way.

We will continue to participate in the LIVESTREAM from Trinity, Coffee-Drop In on Wednesday mornings, and phone calls to those who are housebound.

As we meet with our reopening task force and stay on top of TBPHU recommendations, the health and safety of our congregation is at the forefront of your minds. This is some of the criteria that guides our decision.

We need to see continued decline of cases

We need to obtain safety items and have a plan in place for safe entry and exit.

We need to determine who can assist with leading services… as there are now 4 United churches in town without ministers the available Lay Leaders will be in huge demand.

We will determine the best way to use our resources (financial and people).

Until our criteria is met, we’ll continue with our online services and virtual ministry. Please continue to check your email for updates.

At Harmony United, we are a family that can make it through anything together because the God of hope guides us through uncertainty. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Richard & Ruth Kamo

Minister's Message

July 30th, 2020

“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three;

and the greatest of these is love.”

1st Corinthians 13:13

It is with a deep sense of gratitude but also sadness that I write my last weekly message to you, the good people of Harmony United Church. I am grateful to have served as your minister for over a year, for we have shared so many special times together. I will miss seeing you on a regular basis, sharing spirit-filled worship, visiting together in times of joy and times of sorrow, enjoying times of music, fun, amazing food, and laughter, and doing our best to serve God together in our community and in our world. Peter and I feel truly blessed to have been part of this church family.

I will be on holiday during the month of August, and will be retiring (again!) after that. I was ordained 30 years ago, and have had so many great and varied experiences. But now it's time for new experiences. With COVID 19 restrictions still in place, our holiday travel, like that of many of you, will be limited to exploring our local area. We have been fortunate enough to be able to reserve a cabin for a week at the Sleeping Giant Park, and look forward to rest and relaxation in that lovely setting.

I have great affection for all of you, dear friends, and will hold you in my heart and in my prayers. I also pray that Rev. Sakala and his family will soon be able to come to our city, and that his ministry with you will be a great blessing, as I know your warmth and support will be a great blessing to him and his family. You are special!

God bless you,

(Rev.) Joyce Fergus-Moore

COFFEE DROP-IN

Wednesday Mornings

(rain date – Thursday)

10:30 a.m.

Harmony Garden

1 Shuniah St.

Bring your chair and your coffee/tea/beverage

Note: Safe distancing will be in effect!

No bathroom available!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Minister's Message

July 23rd, 2020

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”

Ovid

This advice from Ovid, a philosopher of ancient Greece, seems particularly relevant in these challenging times of dealing with a global pandemic when there is no end in sight. There is an underlying level of stress associated with that, and ongoing stress leads to a profound sense of weariness. As people steeped in the Protestant work ethic, it's often hard for us to recognize and admit that we are just plain tired.

It is not only OK to rest when we are tired, it is the good and faithful thing to do. Jesus took time out on the lake when he needed rest so that he could have the strength to care for others. Surely we too can let things go awhile and lay down our weary heads when we need rest and renewal. Summer is a wonderful time to pause, feel the warmth of the sun, and wonder at the beauty of God's creation.

God's holy presence in all creation was highlighted in our worship service last Sunday. Thank you to all our music-makers and singers for your amazing and inspiring offerings. If you didn't have a chance to take it in, you can find it on the Trinity UC archives (July 19th livestream).

Dear friends, I pray for your health and happiness in these mid-summer days.

Peace be with you,

(Rev.) Joyce Fergus-Moore