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Weekly Announcements

Announcements for summer of 2019:

Friday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. - Funeral Service for Mr. Clair Burton at St. Paul’s United Church. If you wish to sing in the choir, please meet in the choir room at 10:15 a.m. There is only one hymn “Beyond the Sunset” being sung by everyone. Everyone is invited to the Luncheon at the Community Centre following the Private Family Interment Service at the Boissevain Cemetery.
St. Paul’s United Church - Church Custodial Position

The congregation at St. Paul’s United Church, located in Boissevain, MB, is seeking an individual to fill the position of Custodian starting in September.

Janitorial services for St. Paul’s will include the Sanctuary and Front Entrance, Lower Hall and Kitchen, Bathroom as well as the Christian Education building.
Hours will be flexible with a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8 per week.
Copies of the required duties are available at the church office, 590 Johnson Street, Boissevain, MB. The church office is open Tuesday to Friday.
Tours of the building can be arranged by contacting:

Patty White, (204) 534-6463, pwhite@tmsd.mb.ca
David Hicks, (204) 534-7595, bedjhicks@yahoo.ca
Linda Gray, (204) 534-7329, linkatgray@gmail.com
Please send your Cover Letter and Resume to:
            Ministry and Personnel Committee
            Attention: Patty White
            Box 1251
            Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 or
            email pwhite@tmsd.mb.ca
Closing date: September 6, 2019

In order for your announcements to be included in the email and print announcements, please have them into the office by 4 pm Wednesday. Thank you.
Consider PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance). If you wish to give to St. Paul’s United Church by this method or would like more information on it, please call Cora at the church office 204-534-6347.
Please be reminded to contribute to The Grateful Box as a thank you to God for birthdays, baptisms, anniversaries and other events that occur in our lives. The funds will be used for emergency purposes. This box is in the Vestibule.
Scriptures for September 1st:
Jeremiah 2:4–13 The people have forsaken living water.
Psalm 81:1, 10–16 (VU pp. 796–797 Part Two) God will feed you wheat and honey.
Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16 A list of instructions on living mutual love.
Luke 14:1, 7–14 Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.

Minto United Church Services will resume on September 8th
Did you know….if you are making a donation to Boissevain Morton Foundation in memory or honour of someone, you can ask for your donation to be added to St. Paul's United Church Fund. This will help grow our fund in the Boissevain Morton Foundation. All receipts are issued by the Foundation.
Broadview magazine (previously known as The United Church Observer) – In September issue:

- ‘The adults have failed us’ – Youth have taken the lead in fighting the climate crisis. It’s time for the rest of us to join them.
- It’s time to stop using the term ‘climate change’ – Broadview has changed how we talk about the emergency facing our planet.

These Days Daily Devotions for Living by Faith (July/August/September issue) and Mandate Magazine – “Disability Justice”
is available on the table by the entrance in the lower hall.

Pastoral Care Team has established a Prayer Circle. If there is a prayer request, please contact Ann Kempthorne at (h) 204-534-6061/cell 204-305-0899 or Judy McRuer (h)204-534-2284/cell 204-534-0935. If you cannot reach Ann or Judy, please call any member of the Pastoral Care Team. All prayer requests will be kept strictly confidential

The Boissevain Community Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) provides a safe, confidential place for the LGBT community, parents, families and allies to meet and support each other. For more information please contact bvncomgsa@gmail.com

Snazzy Seconds Thrift Shop Hours

Monday to Friday 1:30-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays– Closed

Regular Meetings

Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) group meet at the church: – Please Use North door