YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 22nd. This is the first Sunday of Lent.
If you are unable to attend in person, the services are live streamed each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., or can be watched anytime throughout the week.
To watch Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch On this site, you can watch current or past services.
DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
World Day of Prayer – March 6th
World Day of Prayer is on Friday, March 6th. The ecumenical service in Markdale this year will be at Christ Church Anglican on Friday, March 6th at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
A Lenten Practice
Could you read the NT in 40 days (more or less)? Every time you read a scripture passage, you are in a position to see it with new eyes. What is God’s message for you in 2026? Before each 30 minute reading period, pray to have the understanding of the passage that God wants you to have for that day. A guide to the readings can be picked up in the Narthex or office, or can be downloaded HERE:
An audio recording of the passage is available at Biblegateway.com. Go to the site and 1/. Enter the passage e.g. Mark 1 2/. Enter the preferred version (perhaps NRSV or NIV or MSG for The Message) 3/. hit the SEARCH 
indicator 4/. The passage should come up. For audio, touch the 
Speaker Indicator. Try this ahead of time in case you need help getting it to work. You can do the practice on your own, or let us know if you’d like an informal discussion group. Please give your name to Patti or sign the sheet in the Narthex to show that you are interested. If you take 80 days instead of 40, it’s not a problem. Blessing on your efforts!
Cupcakes for the OSPCA
Each Sunday in February, Heather Spry will be will be providing cupcakes at coffee hour, to raise funds for the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). We did this a couple of years ago, and it was a great success. Bring some cash on Sundays, and enjoy a cupcake for a great cause!
Coldest Night of the Year
On Saturday, February 28th, the South East Grey Community Health Centre and United Way of Bruce Grey are co-hosting the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Markdale. Funds raised support people experiencing homelessness, school supplies for students from low-income families and more. Register to walk or even enter a team at www.cnoy.org/greyhighlands If you have any questions, please call us at 519-986-2222 ext. 6376. Your support helps neighbours right here in our community.
Annesley Quilt Makers – Feb. 25th
The Quilt Makers will be meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 9:30 a.m. for a quilt day in Fellowship Hall. We need sewers (please bring your own sewing machine), people to tie quilts, people to help press, people to arrange quilt blocks, people to layer quilts. No experience necessary. If you know anyone who would like to join us for the day, please invite them. Please bring your own lunch/snack, we will provide tea and coffee. Hope to see you there!
Annual General Meeting & Communion Service – March 29th
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on March 29th after a Communion Service. We need new board members–please consider taking part in this important role.
Queen’s Bush Quilters
Are you a quilter, or want to learn how to quilt? Queen’s Bush Quilters meet at Annesley on the 1st Tuesday of each month from September to June. Why join the Queen’s Bush Quilters? – Enjoy Speakers and Presentations – Learn new techniques from experienced members – Show and share your talents – Sew fun days in Markdale on a Saturday 9-3 – Community Outreach – Group sewing on meeting days at 1:00 p.m. – Trunk Shows – Social times and friendships with fellow quilters Contact Sharon Reynolds, President at 519-369-3660 for more information
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, February 22nd
February promotions include Bath and Body Works (6%), Bikini Village (8%), Earl’s (12%), Fairmont (9%) and LaVie en Rose (8%) and PetSmart (5%).
Download and print an order form here:
https://www.markdaleunited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FUNDSCRIP-ORDER-FORM-2022-2.pdf
Naomi Bristow – Sunday, April 12th
Naomi Bristow, a talented country music artist from Beeton, ON will be performing at Annesley on Sunday, April 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. We have enjoyed Naomi`s talent previously at Annesley when she travelled with the Scott Woods Band. She now has her own show, and we are looking forward to hearing her mixture of traditional country music, gospel and yodeling songs. Tickets are available for $25.00 in advance, or $30.00 at the door, which will include the show and some light refreshments following the performance. Get your advance tickets at the church office 519-986-3019, Ray 519-477-2623 or Leah 519-794-4202.
Online Auction – April 23rd
Our Online Auction will be held on Thursday, April 23rd. We will accept donated items into the lower level until the first week in April, then the information and photographs will be sent to Sydenham Auction for viewing online. Submission forms can be picked up at the office, or download a form HERE:
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Knit Wits next meet February 23rd
The Knit Wits meet the 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons each month from 1:30 to 3:30 in the church parlour. Most of our knitting is done from yarn donated to the church and we thank you for that. All are invited to join us for a lovely afternoon of knitting and socialization.
Just the Facts: From the December 31st Financial Statements
Total Receipts: $136,295.93 Total Expenses: $149,467.79. Expenses exceed receipts by: $13,171.86.
Coffee Break
There is a signup sheet in the Narthex for Coffee Hour – We are looking for people to prepare coffee and put out the treats – they are all provided by Annesley, so only your time is needed. You can scale it down to 1 coffee hour just before or just after the service (instead of both) to make things easier –it is your choice. Thank you to anyone who can do this.
Grey Bruce Churches Facebook Page
An active Facebook Page where you can post and learn about church events, engage in discussions and connect with sister churches. Find out about Annesley’s friendly attempts to get Trinity Annan’s recipe for their pot pies! Search “Grey Bruce Churches”, ask to be friend and start sharing! Managed by Donna Phillips, Trinity Annan United Church
2024 Annual Report
Paper copies of the Annual Report are available. Read and/or download a copy of the 2024 Annesley United Church Annual Report HERE:
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Visioning Team’s Final Report
A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found here:
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In the Library
The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle.
Rooted in the observation that massive transitions in the church happen about every 500 years, Phyllis Tickle shows readers that we live in such a time right now. She compares the Great Emergence to other “Greats” in the history of Christianity, including the Great Transformation (when God walked among us), Anyone who is interested in the future of the church in Canada, no matter what their personal affiliation, will find this book a fascinating exploration.
Home At Last (HAL)
HAL is a FREE settling in service to help people who have been in hospital to discharge home. The goal of the program is to facilitate an earlier discharge or unnecessary re-admission to hospital by providing transitional support services and links to community support services wen needed. FOr more information, contact the VON Grey Bruce Office at 519-376-5895/1-800-265-3138 Extension 402 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Brenda & Peter Dimoff: CDs available due to popular demand
We have all been enjoying the music of Brenda and Peter Dimoff during the Sunday services. Many people have asked where they can get a copy of their CD, so Brenda and Peter have graciously responded by producing copies of the CD, as a fund raiser for Annesley! For a donation of $20 or more to Annesley, you receive a copy of this wonderful CD. They will be available each Sunday, or at the office during the week.
Grey County Cares
Support our Ukrainian refugees in Grey County by buying a button for $10 or more – donations go directly to Ukrainian refugees in Grey County. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. Buttons are in the office.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an important part of Annesley’s outreach. Warm and cozy shawls are given to those of the congregation and community who are bereaved or seriously ill. The appropriate yarn must be purchased. If you would like to help, put your donation in an envelope marked Prayer Shawl and your name and send it to the church office. If you know anyone in the community who would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl, please call the office at 519-986-3019