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Lenten Series - The Holy Bible Wednesdays at 7 pm. For centuries a Worldwide Best Seller but also a book that collects dust
under our coffee table; A book we love to quote, so clearly have trouble
understanding, and yet love to argue about. ) “I WISH I HAD” AUCTION FUNDRAISING EVENT Saturday, May 4, 2013 After a 5-year hiatus, it’s
BACK… a super fun-filled evening with great food, tons of laughter and
folks offering goods and services to the highest bidder! And if you are
wondering what on earth you have to offer, just look at the creative items
some of our MRUC members have come up with in the past: The
Rapping’ Rev. David’s sermon on the Mysteries of Creation Or
Rev. David singing a sermon on the virtues of Stewardship Decadent
home-made cakes, ice cream pies, cookies
or squares YUM! Scrumptious
home-cooked casseroles Dinner
parties for 4 or 6 or 8 or 10 or 100? Tea
for Two (or Two Dozen or …) Gorgeous
handcrafted jewelry Beautiful
artwork from local talented artists Spa
certificates Gift
certificates to popular Montreal restos Second
Cup coffee for a year Museum
outings, movie outings Strategic
wines for the oenophilia Babysitting
services Dog-sitting
or dog-walking services Your
own “help” desk to trouble-shoot computer problems! Music
lessons Bridge
parties Stylish
purses, beautiful objets d’art Cottage
weekends Spring
cleaning for your home Spring
flowers for your garden Christmas
creations, floral arrangements “Tea Room & Bake Sale” Saturday, April 20,
2013, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Artisan
Sale, Books and a delicious “high Tea” “A
Concert for your Listening Pleasure” Saturday, February
16th, at 8:00pm Last year, they charmed and
delighted us with “Au nom de l’amour…” This year, Trio Incantato
is bringing us another concert of beloved works from the operatic and solo
piano repertoire. Our very own Jessica Wise (soprano)
is joined by Steeve Vérayie
(bass) and Mireille Santerre
(pianist) in an evening that will take us all the way from Bach to Gershwin. Tickets
are $20 ($15 for students) “A Fresh
Take On Jesus” November 7 to Jan
23 Wednesday evenings
from 7-9ish Want
to grow in faith, wonder, and imagination? Talk
with others about who this Jesus is, what God is doing in this world, and
what it means for us to be a part of that? Then
come join us as we read through: Rob
Bell’s Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith “This book is for those who
need a fresh take on Jesus and what it means to live the kind of life he teaches
us to live. This pursuit of Jesus is leading us backward as much as
forward... I am learning that
what seems brand new is often the discovery of something that WHAT: An
opportunity to grow in faith together as we read a book by one of
today’s most influential Christian writers, and discuss what it means to
be a fan and follower of Jesus, be a part of church, believe in a loving God,
and what that means for our lives today.
Each week we’ll read a chapter and see where it takes us. HOW: Buy Rob Bell’s Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian
Faith from Chapters, Amazon, or your local
bookstore. Bring it along with you and
we’ll go from there. Rob Bell is the founder and pastor
of contact nick coates at MRUC (514-739-7741) to
join in and for information Christmas Bazaar Baking : Cakes,
pies, cookies, shortbread, jams,
jellies, candy. Lots of Christmas goodies!! Boutique:
Women’s clothing.
Also accessories like scarves, shoes, purses and hats. Jewellery: Old,
new, costume, antique Silent Auction:
Articles of value: china, crystal, sterling silver, signed paintings
or prints. Treasurers Galore: Frozen
Casseroles:
including some of Pat Pryde’s special recipes Handicraft: Sweaters,
hats, mitts, quilts, blankets, Christmas decorations. Raffle:
Baskets
of food, baby clothes, or beauty aids 7th Annual NDG Pet Fest At
Edifice Rosedale-Queen Mary a
mission of Mount Royal United Church. Once
again the highlight of the day will be the pet blessing and this year our own
Rev Clinker will officiate. There will be games, contests, everything
imaginable for the upbringing, training, rescuing, grooming and nourishment
of pets and the annual pet parade will award best dressed and best looking
pet prizes. Lots of fun for adults and children and lots of good stuff to
eat. Great entertainment as well. This
year we would like to double the number of pet registrations and visitors and
will donate all proceeds to 2 local charitable groups and an NDG animal
rescue shelter. What we need at this early stage is the names of volunteers
willing to help us do the actual setting up, registering guests, selling
raffle tickets, serving food, organizing events, judging contests (fun
stuff), controlling crowds and cleaning up and maintaining security and
don’t worry just send your name to Sandra Aird
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May 5 & 6,
2012 Changing the
World - 30 Hours at a Time
MRUC
Youth Group 30 Hour Famine for World Vision April
2, 2011 Tea Room &
Bake
Click here for photos of an evening of zany
entertainment and great fellowship!
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