You are welcome to join us for the April 21st service at 10:30 a.m. in person!
If you feel unwell, or cannot attend in person, the services are live streamed at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, and will be posted to the YouTube channel for future viewing. To watch the Annesley Sunday Services on YouTube: Annesley United Church’s YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnesleyUnitedChurch
Car Rally!
A Car Rally will be held on Saturday, April 27th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Participants are asked to arrive at the Church by 9:30 a.m. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex. Lunch will be provided and the entry fee is $20 per person. Vroooom!
Harriston Meat Packers Sale
Harriston Meats are Back! Hopefully the backyard grilling season will get an early start this year, and we want you to be ready! So, we are excited to announce that we will have an early Harriston Fundraiser. Thanks to them, our selling prices are unchanged from last year! Given the extreme importance of our fundraising efforts these day, we would strongly encourage you to increase your order. It’s frozen FOOD! You buy it anyway. Not just for grill. Also, we urge you to do some sales yourself. Ask a friend, neighbour or family member to help out. Include their order on your order form. Simple. Order forms are available below. Orders are due May 5th for delivery on May 10th. A final reminder for transparency: our selling prices are NOT those appearing on Harriston’s website. We have marked them up modestly to increase our margins. Remember this is a Fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Coffee Hour
A great celebration of Easter with the deliciousness of homemade hot cross buns (Thank you, Mike!), and some funny bunny and chicks cookies. If there are some frustrated bakers out there needing an outlet for their talent, we welcome and embrace all donations of treats for the coffee hour. No pressure, but you could let Patti know if you wish to share your cooking treats with the Annesley family on a Sunday.
Flower Power
The flowers for Easter Sunday were beautiful and added to the happiness in the sanctuary and the joy of Rev. Christine’s message. A huge thanks to all who provided the flowers.
Paige Warner will be back on May 3rd at 8:00 p.m.
Everyone enjoyed Paige’s Christmas concert at Annesley, so we are pleased to advise that she will be back on May 3rd. Tickets available at the office or at annesley.events. $25.00 in advance, $30 at the door. Live Stream tickets also available for $15.
Dance & Tone and Line Dancing at Annesley!
iThrive Studios, providing accessible fitness for mobility, disability and injury rehabilitation and prevention, is starting Dance & Tone and Line Dancing classes at Annesley on Tuesday, April 23rd (6:00 & 7:00 p.m.), and Cardio Kickboxing and Zumba/Dance Fit on Saturday, April 27th (9:00 & 10:00 a.m.). If you are interested in signing up for the classes, contact Stephanie at 226-792-3222 or email fitwithmiller@gmail.com to register.
FundScrip – Next order date is Sunday April 28th
April promotions include Sobey’s (Foodland, FreshCo, IGA etc. (5%), Footlocker (7%), Simons (7%), Anycard (7%). Order forms can be found below, or at the office. Download an updated order form here:
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Plant & Yard Sale – Long weekend in May
Think of us when you start to dig your garden, or are cleaning out your garage or basement.
Pork Chop Dinner – Coming back in June!!
Stay tuned for details!
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.
VON Grief seminars:
2023 Annual Report
Paper copies of the Annual Report are now available to read. Read and/or download a copy of the 2023 Annesley United Church Annual Report HERE:
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Broadview Magazine Subscriptions were due March 2024
There are still a few people who have not paid for their Broadview subscription renewal– are you one of them?? Our group subscription runs from April, 2024 to March 2025. Subscriptions are $30, and payment can be dropped off at the office, mailed to Annesley United Church, PO Box 573 Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, or on the collection plate marked “Broadview”.
South East Grey Community Health Centre : Needs
The Southeast Grey Community Health Centre is in need of reusable bags to help the clients of the Community Pantry. The bags are washed by SEGCHC, so even used bags are appreciated. They are also looking for : (in good condition): socks, pants and shorts for men, women, boys & girls, to help the less fortunate in our commuinity. Coming up will be the need for spring, summer & fall jackets, raincoats and splash pants for all. Thank you to those who have donated. The items can be dropped off at the Patient Entrance.
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
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 Fellowship Hall. 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.
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.