YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Sunday worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29th.
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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Coffee Break
There is a signup sheet in the Narthex for Coffee Hour – our wonderful Coffee Hour Hostess is unable to prepare the Coffee Hour for at least the summer, so 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.
Baptisms on July 20th
We are having a Baptism service on Sunday, July 20th. Three adults and 1 child are being baptized, possibly more. Please contact Rev. Smaller or the office if you or someone you know are interested in being baptized.
Notes on Upcoming Services
July 6th – Communion Service, Pride Service
July 20th – Baptism Service
August 3rd, 10th and 17th – NO services or Live Streaming Our congregation is welcome to attend Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, 14 George Street, for 9:30 a.m. worship, or Christ Church Anglican, 70 Toronto Street So. at 11:00 a.m. on those Sundays.
September 7th – Pot Luck Picnic service at LutheRanch –more details to follow
THANK YOU
THANK YOU to everyone who planned, worked at or attended/participated in the several fundraisers held in May (Elvis concert, Harriston Packers meat sale, Fish Fry, Plant Sale, Yard Sale, BBQ). It was a VERY busy month, and we appreciate all of the hard work. The Plant, Yard Sale and BBQ raised $1,950, the Harriston Meat Packers sale raised $1,621, the Elvis Concert raised $1,807.65 and the Fish Fry raised $2,130.48. Coming up: and Online Auction in September, a Chicken Dinner is October, and a Scott Woods concert and a Fall Bazaar in November.
Knit Wits next meet June 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.
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, June 29th
June promotions include bath and Body Works (6%), Home Hardware/Home Furniture (4%), Inspired dining (Jack Astor’s etc. ) (12%).
Download and print an order form here:
https://www.markdaleunited.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FUNDSCRIP-ORDER-FORM-2022-2.pdf
COMING EVENT in AUGUST:
Gregg Redner, Organist at Metropolitan United in London, and Aaron Dimoff, who has wowed us with his performances in the past, will be in concert at Annesley on August 15th at 7:00 p.m. -tickets will be available soon, $35.00. More details to be provided.
MINISTRY UPDATE
For the past year and a half, we have enjoyed having Rev. Christine lead us in Ministry. Unfortunately, her contract ends on July 31st, and she will be moving on. Her last in person service will be July 20th. Christine will be preparing lay led services until the end of August, and we will be arranging pulpit supply beginning in September while we continue our visioning process.
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.
Scott Woods and his band are coming back to Annesley on November 1st at 2:00 p.m. for his Christmas Hoedown show! SAVE THE DATE
Pipe Organ – Cleaning and Servicing
Typically pipe organs need to be cleaned every 20-30 years. Annesley has owned the organ since 1991 and it was 100 years old last year. The organ is overdue for cleaning and servicing. We have received an estimated quote of $18,000 dollars plus taxes to complete this work, which would take three weeks. This is a very large expense and we need to hear from the congregation as to whether we should go ahead with this work or not. We welcome your thoughts and fundraising ideas to cover the costs and please share these with Brenda Dimoff, Dale Beare or any Board member
A question to consider: How important is the preservation of this historical musical instrument to Annesley and the community at large?
Annesley Choir
The choir will be taking a summer break. their last service is June 22nd.
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/CTSA202425YouthRegistrationUnder18
“Just the Facts” – From the May 31st Financial Statements
Total Receipts: $50,922.25 Total Expenses: $67,354.05 Expenses exceed Receipts by $16,431.80
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:
LATEST2024 ANNUAL REPORT.docxDownload
Visioning Team’s Final Report
A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found here:
2022-09-13-Final-report-of-the-Visioning-Team-to-the-Board-of-Annesley-UC-rev-and-approved-by-VT-membersDownload
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