YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 24th.
If you can not attend in person, the services are live streamed on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m., or they can be watched any time throughout the week.
To watch the Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch
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Next’s Week’s Service (August 31st) is a Hymn Sing Service by request
Please contact the office by phone or email with your hymn requests any time before the 27th of August, so we can have the hymn lyrics on the screens.
September 7th – Picnic (Pot Luck) Service at LutheRanch
We have again been invited to have a Pot Luck Picnic service at LutheRanch –please bring food to share, and your own dishes, flatware and cups or glasses. There are outlets and electricity to plug in slow cookers to keep food warm during the service. We will provide tea, coffee, milk/cream, sugar and lemonade. There are chairs in the pavilion.
BOOK LAUNCH: September 3rd, 7:00 p.m.
Christopher Wren will be at Annesley on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to speak about his book, The War Diaries of Louis E. Wren – One man’s journey in the British Merchant Navy and Royal Air Force in WWII. Free will offering for Annesley.
Rock Mills Baptist 120th Anniversary Outdoor Concert
Rock Mills Baptist 120th Anniversary Outdoor Concert –Saturday September 6th, 7:00 p.m. Featuring Luke Langman Free will offering –Proceeds to Markdale and Flesherton Food Banks. Please bring your own lawn chairs Rock Mills Fellowship Baptist Church 314009 SR 35, Flesherton
Bluegrass in Five: Granite Hill in Concert Sept. 12th – 7:00 p.m.
Bluegrass is alive and well, and tapping its toes, as Middle Grey present s The Granite Hill Bluegrass Band. Five very experienced, always busy, and popular musicians for the delight of our Middle Grey audience. Meet Al Draper, the passionate and nationally recognized lead bluegrass voice and guitarist, Doug McNaughton, the Master fiddle teacher, Norm Tellier, the tenor vocalist, and twice recipient of the Central Canada Bluegrass Award as Mandolin Player of the Year, Neil Cudney, upright bassist, and vocals, who is rumoured to embody Granite Hill’s energy and spirit, and Steve Greer, a 40 year veteran of performing and recording, who contributes his 5-string banjo and baritone vocals.will be performing at Annesley on September 12th. More details to follow.
Sunday School
Plans are being made for September. We need: PEOPLE, Sticky Tack, Washable markers, Permanent black markers, and Glue sticks for an 8mm Hot Glue Gun. PEOPLE are most needed, but everything on the list would be appreciated.
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, August 24th
Download and print an order form here:
https://www.markdaleunited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FUNDSCRIP-ORDER-FORM-2022-2.pdf
Online Auction September 25th
The auction of donated items (china, glassware, Books, Christmas décor, Kitchen ware etc.) will again be held through Rockford Auction Centre. You will receive instructions on how to register to see the items and bid. We will receive donations from September 2nd to September 20th. Viewing of auction items will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd. All donation items must be accompanied by a donor sheet available from the Narthex or the office with a full description. Pickup of items will be on Saturday, September 27th. For further information, please contact Dale Beare at 519-270-0785 or dale.beare49@gmail.com or Diane Lyons at 519-317-5717or lyons110@gmail.com You can download copies of the donation form here:
Just the Facts: From the July 31st Financial Statements
Total Receipts $65,810.77, Total expenses: $87,808.67 Expenses exceed Receipts by $27,191.02.
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.
Annesley’s Fall Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 8th
More details to follow.
Take Out BBQ Chicken Dinner: October 22nd
The delicious and always popular Take out BBQ Chicken Dinner will be held on October 22nd, 2025. Tickets and more information will be available soon.
Knit Wits next meet September 15th
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.
Broadview Magazine Subscriptions are due NOW
If you are a subscriber, please pay your $30 subscription to the office, mail it to Annesley United Church, Box 573, Markdale, N0C 1H0, or put it in the collection plate marked “Broadview”. New subscriptions are welcome!
The Scott Woods Band – Christmas Hoedown – Saturday, November 1st -2:00 p.m. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
This is a toe-tappin’, heartwarming holiday experience with the Canadian Fiddle Champion and his incredible band. A high-energy, 2 hour live performance with festive cheer, amazing trick fiddling, hilarious comedy and sensational step dancing, plus all your favourite Christmas classics! Tickets are now available! $45.00
South East Grey Community Health Centre
The Southeast Grey Community Health Centre The South East Grey Community Health Centre would be happy to receive any reusable shopping bags to repurpose in the Community Pantry. Donated items such as unused toiletries, good condition bath towels, kitchen towels, bedding, socks, summer shoes and men’s pants or shorts are all appreciated. Donations can be dropped off to reception Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Canadian Traditional Scouting Association at Annesley
We are pleased to announce that Canadian Traditional Scouting Association has opened a charter in Markdale, and is excited to be using Annesley United Church as their meeting location each Tuesday night. Group name is Markdale Traditional Scouting. We are accepting youth between the ages of 10 and 18. If you are looking for a place to volunteer, your help would also be appreciated. We are hoping to be able to expand our age group to include 5-9 years olds in the near future. Online registration is available though the following link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScouterKenWeir/CTSA202425YouthRegistrat
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