Weekly Announcements
Announcements for Summer 2022
PROTOCOLS ON SERVICES, SPECIAL EVENTS OR PERFORMANCES WERE REVIEWED BY THE TASK FORCE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022. PLEASE SEE BELOW THE NEW PROTOCOLS
St. Paul's United Church worship service August 7, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. will be in the Lower Hall. Come and join us for fellowship. It is not mandatory, but encouraged, that those present maintain a reasonable distance. Please continue to sanitize. Masks are Optional and Vaccine Cards are Not Required
Weddings and Funerals – Indoor Setting (Full Capacity)
Our congregation extends a heartfelt Welcome to Brenda Shaw as she assumes the role of Treasurer for St. Paul’s. Brenda has the skill set to fulfill the important duties of this position and we are fortunate to have her join our team.
--- Ministry and Personnel Committee (Dave Hicks, Linda Gray, Patty White).
August is Food Pantry collection month for St. Paul’s United Church.
Foods most needed are:
Tinned meats soup
Cheese whiz any tomato products
Cereal juice
Rice, macaroni, pasta canned fruits and vegetables
The Food Pantry will accept all non-perishable food items. During the month of Aug, a food drop off box will be in the church vestibule. If you would like to give a monetary donation, please contact Sandra Burton, Treasurer.
The Food Pantry extends a big THANK YOU to all who helped supply food and gave monetary donations before and during the pandemic.
Minto United Church – There will no worship services for the months of July and August, 2022. Worship services will resume on September 11, 2022.
Westman Cable Users: Channels have changed and the new Access Community Channel is #13.
**Here is an opportunity to give back to a cause you believe in! The following organizations are seeking new volunteers:
>>> Boissevain Community Media – WCGtv
Volunteers needed to record local programming and events for WCGtv Access 12. For more information contact admin@boissevain.ca
>>> Boissevain Museums
Volunteers needed at Beckoning Hills Museum, Moncur Gallery and Goodon Wildlife Museum. Casual and scheduled opportunities available. Contact Melissa 204-534-2433 or email mperkins@boissevain.ca
>>> Boissevain-Morton Arts Council: June
Looking for community members to join Mural Committee or Arts Hall Committee. For more information email info@artscouncil.ca or call 204-534-0457
>>> Boissevain Theatre
If you’re interested in volunteering at the movies contact Anna Glover 2043050190 or email ajglover57@hotmail.com or visit https://boissevaintheatre.ca/
>>> Senior Services
Looking for volunteers to help with bingos and prize coordinations. For more information contact Wendy at seniorservicetm@gmail.com
>>> Boissevain Communities in Bloom Committee
Individuals needed to plant and maintain community planters and plots. Green thumbs not required! For more information contact Judy at 204-305-0883 or jswanson@boissevain.ca
**Urgent Appeal from The United Church of Canada - Donate to the Ukraine Crisis
The United Church of Canada’s website concerning donations to the Ukraine Crisis is the following https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/ukraine-crisis
Also, you can Donate by calling 416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738 and use your Visa or MasterCard.
Or Send a cheque or money order to:
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Please be sure to note "Emergency Response—Ukraine" on the face of your cheque.
**Urgent! Members Needed on Teams
Members requested for Leadership Team, Worship Team, and Pastoral Care. For anyone who is interested in joining a Team, please contact the members on the Teams for information or contact Rev. Rolanda at 204-534-6347
**A Message from M & P:
Maxine works flexible hours at the office (12 hours a week). If you need to see her, please call ahead to the church office (204-534-6347) to see if she’s available. Thank you.
-----M & P Committee (Dave Hicks, Linda Gray, Patty White).
**Online Service will be available and worship bulletins will be delivered to those without internet.
**Our Facebook Page for St. Paul’s United Church has the past Videos of the Worship Services. (Please Click on the Link) https://www.facebook.com/BoissevainUnitedChurch
** These Days Daily Devotions for Living by Faith - July, August, Septmber 2022 issues are available at the church.
**Please 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 Alexa at the church office 204-534-6347. Telephone Messages to the church office are being monitored remotely.
**PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) – Anyone who needs to change their PAR amount, please notify the treasurer at st_pauls_treasurer@wcgwave.ca or leave a message at the church 204-534-6347. If you are a Credit Union member, ask them to change the memo section to include your name. Thank you.
**Those who are not on PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance), please mail your offering and/or Memorial donations to the church office at St. Paul’s United Church, Box 309, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0. Thank you!
**Used Stamps – Please keep stamps until further notice.
**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. At a time such as this, the Boissevain Food Pantry is in need of food items. Due to the Coronavirus, the Boissevain Food Pantry is only accepting cash or cheques made out to the Boissevain Food Pantry in order that the volunteers can buy food.
**Community Prayers at 9 a.m. every morning. The Community Prayers are our own individual prayers to pray for our health providers, leaders, pharmacists, workers in stores, and everyone in our community and praying for each other as we maintain our faith that the health professionals will find the solution that will end Covid-19. Prayers strengthen us, give us courage and mobilize us by God’s Spirit wherever we are, and when we are not in the church building. As people of faith, we are the church, and prayers remind us that God’s love and caring is with us all.
**There will be NO Sunday School. In-person Sunday School is suspended for the time being..
**Pastoral Care Team has established a Prayer Circle. If there is a prayer request, please contact Judy McRuer (h) 204-534-2284/(c) 204-534-0935. 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 me information please contact bvncomgsa@gmail.com
PROTOCOLS ON SERVICES, SPECIAL EVENTS OR PERFORMANCES WERE REVIEWED BY THE TASK FORCE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022. PLEASE SEE BELOW THE NEW PROTOCOLS
St. Paul's United Church worship service August 7, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. will be in the Lower Hall. Come and join us for fellowship. It is not mandatory, but encouraged, that those present maintain a reasonable distance. Please continue to sanitize. Masks are Optional and Vaccine Cards are Not Required
Weddings and Funerals – Indoor Setting (Full Capacity)
- For those present, a Mask is Optional
- Hand sanitizing stations will be available and encouraged
- The presiding minister and the funeral director will consult with those requesting the event. St. Paul’s United Church will support their choice
- There can be lunches following a funeral
Our congregation extends a heartfelt Welcome to Brenda Shaw as she assumes the role of Treasurer for St. Paul’s. Brenda has the skill set to fulfill the important duties of this position and we are fortunate to have her join our team.
--- Ministry and Personnel Committee (Dave Hicks, Linda Gray, Patty White).
August is Food Pantry collection month for St. Paul’s United Church.
Foods most needed are:
Tinned meats soup
Cheese whiz any tomato products
Cereal juice
Rice, macaroni, pasta canned fruits and vegetables
The Food Pantry will accept all non-perishable food items. During the month of Aug, a food drop off box will be in the church vestibule. If you would like to give a monetary donation, please contact Sandra Burton, Treasurer.
The Food Pantry extends a big THANK YOU to all who helped supply food and gave monetary donations before and during the pandemic.
Minto United Church – There will no worship services for the months of July and August, 2022. Worship services will resume on September 11, 2022.
Westman Cable Users: Channels have changed and the new Access Community Channel is #13.
**Here is an opportunity to give back to a cause you believe in! The following organizations are seeking new volunteers:
>>> Boissevain Community Media – WCGtv
Volunteers needed to record local programming and events for WCGtv Access 12. For more information contact admin@boissevain.ca
>>> Boissevain Museums
Volunteers needed at Beckoning Hills Museum, Moncur Gallery and Goodon Wildlife Museum. Casual and scheduled opportunities available. Contact Melissa 204-534-2433 or email mperkins@boissevain.ca
>>> Boissevain-Morton Arts Council: June
Looking for community members to join Mural Committee or Arts Hall Committee. For more information email info@artscouncil.ca or call 204-534-0457
>>> Boissevain Theatre
If you’re interested in volunteering at the movies contact Anna Glover 2043050190 or email ajglover57@hotmail.com or visit https://boissevaintheatre.ca/
>>> Senior Services
Looking for volunteers to help with bingos and prize coordinations. For more information contact Wendy at seniorservicetm@gmail.com
>>> Boissevain Communities in Bloom Committee
Individuals needed to plant and maintain community planters and plots. Green thumbs not required! For more information contact Judy at 204-305-0883 or jswanson@boissevain.ca
**Urgent Appeal from The United Church of Canada - Donate to the Ukraine Crisis
The United Church of Canada’s website concerning donations to the Ukraine Crisis is the following https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/ukraine-crisis
Also, you can Donate by calling 416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738 and use your Visa or MasterCard.
Or Send a cheque or money order to:
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Please be sure to note "Emergency Response—Ukraine" on the face of your cheque.
**Urgent! Members Needed on Teams
Members requested for Leadership Team, Worship Team, and Pastoral Care. For anyone who is interested in joining a Team, please contact the members on the Teams for information or contact Rev. Rolanda at 204-534-6347
**A Message from M & P:
Maxine works flexible hours at the office (12 hours a week). If you need to see her, please call ahead to the church office (204-534-6347) to see if she’s available. Thank you.
-----M & P Committee (Dave Hicks, Linda Gray, Patty White).
**Online Service will be available and worship bulletins will be delivered to those without internet.
**Our Facebook Page for St. Paul’s United Church has the past Videos of the Worship Services. (Please Click on the Link) https://www.facebook.com/BoissevainUnitedChurch
** These Days Daily Devotions for Living by Faith - July, August, Septmber 2022 issues are available at the church.
**Please 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 Alexa at the church office 204-534-6347. Telephone Messages to the church office are being monitored remotely.
**PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) – Anyone who needs to change their PAR amount, please notify the treasurer at st_pauls_treasurer@wcgwave.ca or leave a message at the church 204-534-6347. If you are a Credit Union member, ask them to change the memo section to include your name. Thank you.
**Those who are not on PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance), please mail your offering and/or Memorial donations to the church office at St. Paul’s United Church, Box 309, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0. Thank you!
**Used Stamps – Please keep stamps until further notice.
**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. At a time such as this, the Boissevain Food Pantry is in need of food items. Due to the Coronavirus, the Boissevain Food Pantry is only accepting cash or cheques made out to the Boissevain Food Pantry in order that the volunteers can buy food.
**Community Prayers at 9 a.m. every morning. The Community Prayers are our own individual prayers to pray for our health providers, leaders, pharmacists, workers in stores, and everyone in our community and praying for each other as we maintain our faith that the health professionals will find the solution that will end Covid-19. Prayers strengthen us, give us courage and mobilize us by God’s Spirit wherever we are, and when we are not in the church building. As people of faith, we are the church, and prayers remind us that God’s love and caring is with us all.
**There will be NO Sunday School. In-person Sunday School is suspended for the time being..
**Pastoral Care Team has established a Prayer Circle. If there is a prayer request, please contact Judy McRuer (h) 204-534-2284/(c) 204-534-0935. 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 me information please contact bvncomgsa@gmail.com
Snazzy Seconds Thrift Shop Hours
Help is needed at Snazzy Seconds to take the extra clothing and items to Brandon either to Value Village or Teen Challenge. It’s not financially feasible to drive to Brandon to take items in but if church members are going for whatever reason and don’t mind taking in a few bags with them it would be much appreciated. Please call Wanda at 204-534-6026 to make arrangements. Thank you.
Masks are optional for customers and volunteers. There is no limit regarding the number of customers in the store.
Bag Sale every 1st and 3rd full week of the month.
The store is open 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Open Wed evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. starting May 4th. Closed Thursdays, weekends and holidays.
Please leave your donations in the bins at the back of Snazzy Seconds. If the bins are full, please do not leave your donations outside of the bins but consider bringing them back another day.
Masks are optional for customers and volunteers. There is no limit regarding the number of customers in the store.
Bag Sale every 1st and 3rd full week of the month.
The store is open 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Open Wed evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. starting May 4th. Closed Thursdays, weekends and holidays.
Please leave your donations in the bins at the back of Snazzy Seconds. If the bins are full, please do not leave your donations outside of the bins but consider bringing them back another day.
Regular Meetings
For A.A. Meetings, please use the Christian Education entrance.