YOU ARE INVITED to attend the worship service in person at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9th.
THERE WLL BE SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS WEEK!
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
DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
Alpaca Farm Tour – March 9, 2025
We will have a light lunch after the church service on Sunday, and then head out to meet the Alpacas. If your children would like to participate, please let Rev. Christine know at revcsmaller@gmail.com
World Day of Prayer – TODAY- March 7th
All are welcome to join the community in an Ecumenical World Day of Prayer service at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Markdale at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7th. Refreshments to follow here at Annesley
Lenten Study
As we approach the Lenten season, we invite you to participate in a Lenten Study using a devotional created by Sanctified Art—the same collective behind our Advent devotional. Understanding that life can be busy, this study is designed to be flexible. There is no pressure to commit to all sessions—you are welcome to join on the weeks you can! To accommodate winter weather, the first three weeks will be held on Zoom, with the possibility of meeting in person at the church for the remaining three weeks. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays, with options for a daytime (2:00 pm) or evening (6:30 pm) gathering, depending on interest. If you would like to participate or know someone who might be interested, please reach out to Christine at revcsmaller@gmail.com. Feel free to share this invitation with others!
Knit Wits next meet on Monday, March 10th
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.
Annesley Quilt Makers – Meeting March 26th
The Quilt makers will be meeting on Wednesday, March 26th 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. 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!
Soup & Sandwich Lunch – April 6th
There will be a soup and sandwich lunch after the service on April 6th. More details to follow.
Sunday School
Thank you to all the volunteers who have been leading and assisting in Sunday School since September. Your work is much appreciated! At this time, we do not have a leader to organize the volunteers to fill the roster to lead, and therefore do not expect to be able to offer Sunday School until further notice, unless we advise otherwise.
Coffee Break
We are CANADIAN, and we will shop for Canada – However, we all know that the very best Canadian treats come from the Annesley family’s kitchens and ovens! All donations are super welcome.
Broadview Magazine Subscriptions are due March 2025
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!
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday, March 23rd.
March promotions include The Ultimate Dining Card ( Harvey’s, Swiss Chalet, Kelseys, East Side Mario’s, Montana’s etc. ) :7% Download and print an order form here:
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The Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, March 16th
The Annual Congregational Meeting is set for Sunday, March 16th after the morning service. The Annual Report is now ready for review before the meeting. Downoad or read a copy later in these announcements.
Take out Fish Dinner- May 14th
We will be having a takeout Fish Dinner this year, on May 14th- Stay tuned for ticket information and details!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AGNES – March 23rd
A Tribute to Agnes MacPhail- Sunday, March 23rd from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Annesley will be hosting this years’ MacPhail tribute program, featuring Grace Marshall’s illustrated presentation on the late, much beloved Dr. Annemarie Doenne (1923-2010), of Bootjack Ranch Road, near priceville. Two exceptional local women, Colleen Boer and Lynn Silverton, will be honoured during the program for their outstanding community involvement. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.
Needed for Youth Activities
Della G. has generously provided Annesley with a ping-pong table and an indoor putting game, to be used for youth activities. We need a couple of putters (preferably short ones) for the putting game. If anyone has a putter in a set of old golf clubs that they no longer use, please bring it to the office. Thank you, and thank you to Della for providing activities for the youth.
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 before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 16th. A vote will be taken at the AGM as to whether the congregation supports this expense.
A question to consider: How important is the preservation of this historical musical instrument to Annesley and the community at large?
Elvis!! – May 2nd, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2025, Annesley will be hosting Garry Wesley, the world’s most highly awarded Elvis tribute artist, with special guest Donna Brooks, who sings the music of Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline! Doors open 6:00p.m. Refreshments will be available, for cash. Tickets are available NOW at the office – $30.00, or call 519-794-4202. This is an Annesley fund raiser.
Skating Sponsorship
SKATING SPONSORSHIP– Hurray!! We have been able to donate for Family Day craft materials and ice time during March Break thanks to all the generous donations from the Annesley Church Family!! Awesome support, once again we can show the world (that would be Markdale) that we have a voice and presence to share in our community. Thanks to all the supporters of this initiative.
Annesley Choir
To all people who love to sing and share their joy of praising God, I invite you, no matter what age you are or skill level, to join with the choir each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. It is a time of preparation for the upcoming services. The atmosphere is relaxed, educational and fun. Please contact me, Brenda Dimoff, if interested to find out more about choir. You can call me at 519-794-0874 or email at dimoff@gbtel.ca I look forward to new faces and voices.
South East Grey Community Health Centre : Needs (Updated)
The Southeast Grey Community Health Centre is in DIRE NEED of reusable shopping bags – they can wash them, so used bags are acceptable. other needs are:
- Bath and hand towels and face cloths
- Winter clothing items for all ages and genders
- Bath gel, shampoo and conditioner (new for the pantry, and used for the shower stalls for those without shower facilities) Donations can be dropped off to reception Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. Financial donations to be used for this purpose can also be made, please see our website for details at www.segchc.ca and tag your donation as “winter clothing.” Many, many thanks for helping us help our community!
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 December 31st Financial Statements
Total Receipts: $178,510.19 Total Expenses: $144,768.71 Receipts exceed Expenses by $33,741.48 A big improvement over last year!
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
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.
2024 Annual Report
Paper copies of the Annual Report are now available to read. Read and/or download a copy of the 2024 Annesley United Church Annual Report HERE:
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Elder Abuse Awareness in Grey Bruce
Seniors are at risk for Fraud, Scam and Home takeovers. Information is available for seniors to protect themselves. See the poster on the whiteboard in the Narthex for information to schedule a presentation, or contact Amber Jackson at the South East Grey Community Health Centre: 519-986-2222 ext. 6390 or amber.jackson@segchc.ca
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.
Visioning Team’s Final Report
A Copy of the Visioning Team’s Final Report can be found here:
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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