Spring things!

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Published on Thursday, May 7, 2015

By Lorrie Dyer

Rivers United Church has been a hub of activity recently. Lynn Madden, Marilyn Dickson and Sharon Herndon are credited for making the thrift and bake sale a huge success. This event is a very big undertaking and their efforts are appreciated.

The United Church of Canada has already sent $7,500 from our Emergency Response Fund for relief in Nepal. Between April 25 and May 25, the Canadian government will match dollar for dollar donations. Cheques should be made payable to The United Church of Canada, earmarked “emergency response, Nepal earthquake relief.” Weekly contribution envelopes can also be marked for this purpose. We continue to pray for the people of Nepal. Some of the thrift sale clothing has gone to Mennonite Central Committee for use in Nepal. 

The recent yoga session has finished; another session is in the works for fall, before curling season.

Sunday school will be held this Sunday, May 10. We look forward to seeing the children and young families for Mother’s Day!

Last week the congregation was entertained with an anthem featuring the men’s choir. The regular choir will be performing its last anthem of spring on Mother’s Day. Practices will resume in the fall; new choir members are always welcome.

If you are a board member, please plan on attending the May meeting on Wednesday the 13th at 7 p.m. 

“Everest” is the theme for this year’s vacation Bible camp. Mark your calendars for this exciting adventure to take place at our church Aug. 17-21; the camp is co-hosted/funded by Rivers Baptist Church.

You will notice some changes inside and outside of our building, thanks to volunteers who worked at a spring clean-up on May 2. Stories of divine intervention may be heard around town!

A bridal shower honouring Amanda Kowalchuk will be held at the church on May 24 at 2 p.m. 

Worship services are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Glenna Beauchamp. Everyone is welcome and we would be pleased to have you join us.

The spring is fresh and fearless and every leaf is new. The world is brimmed with moonlight, the lilac brimmed with dew. Here in the moving shadows I catch my breath and sing... My heart is fresh and fearless, and over-brimmed with spring. — Sara Teasdale, May Night, 1920