We will continue to follow all Public Health measures and will alternate the locations of in-person services.
September 11 - Seagrave 10 a.m.
September 18 - Greenbank 10 a.m. September 25 - Orange Shirt Sunday Seagrave 10 a.m. Smudging Ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. outside.
For those not comfortable or able to attend, please join us through the livestream link.
Click HERE for the live-stream services. You will be able to log in anytime after 9:50 AM. Please remember the service will not start until 10:00 AM.
Welcome to our Greenbank-Seagrave Pastoral Charge newsletter. To ensure your items appear in the weekly newsletter please have them emailed to valerieaprilhunter@gmail.com or phone 905-985-3586 before noon on Wednesday each week.
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Happy Birthday wishes to Darrell Pelletier on September 11th and Cheryl Quantrill on September 17th! Happy Birthday to those we have missed!
We keep all those in our prayers who are unwell or struggling in any way during these uncertain times.
'THE RIPPLE EFFECT' The Bay of Quinte UCW Weekend
Sept. 9-11, 2022 $175.
Registration forms available from Wilma Smith or at the church
Please register before July 31 (space limited)
Nine workshops to choose from
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Unified Official Board of the Greenbank and Seagrave Churches will be meeting on Wednesday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m. at Seagrave Church. This is a very important meeting to discuss the future of the Governance of our Churches. Please make every effort to attend this meeting
The M & P Committee of Greenbank and Seagrave Pastoral Chargewill meet on Monday, September 12. If you have praise or concerns that you would like to share with the committee please submit this in writing to any member of the committee - Debbie Watson, Don Beacock, Donna Kent, Doug Watson, Kelly Monkman, Richard Charron.
Bible Study will begin on Monday, September 12 at 9:30 a.m. on-line via Zoom.
Greenbank Food Bank
Thank you to everyone who has generously supported the Greenbank Food Bank. As we experience rising costs due to inflation the need continues to grow in our community. If you would like to make a donation to the food bank we are grateful for cash donations but are also in need of specific food items. If you are able to donate any of the following, please place them in the green bin under the food bank tables. Thank you for your generosity!
Cereal
Peanut Butter
Canned fish, chicken and ham
Canned fruit
Canned Vegetable (except green beans which we have stock on)
Stuffing Mix
Kraft dinner
Rice
Soups - all varieties including chunky style soups
Baked Beans
Canned tomatoes
Soap
Toothpaste
Cat and dog food
The next Friendship Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 22 at 12:00 o’clock at Greenbank Church.
All are welcome!
Please let Debbie Watson, Doug Watson or Rev. Stephanie know if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there.
Greenbank Annual 3 Pitch Tournament We have some fantastic news to announce …
Our annual 3 Pitch tournament is ON!!
The tournament will get underway on Sept 23 - 25, 2022.
Once again you can register with your current team coach or by calling Al 905.985.3703, Brian 905.985.2562, or Barb 905.985.3903 and be at least 16 years of age by tournament weekend.
To volunteer, please call Larry 905.985.3723, Barb 905.985.3903 or Lila 905.985.3703.
We feel this will be a highly anticipated event as it has been three years since our last tournament.
Seagrave United Church Congregational MeetingSunday, September 25, 2022 after church in the Friendship Hall.
Please print your own copy of the agenda and minutes to reduce paper waste. If you would like to add items to the agenda contact John at john.greenbank@gmail.com
Both agenda and last minutes can be found at website http://seagrave-church.com/Congregational_Meeting.html or at web sites news page.
If you would like a personal prayer, a visit remotely or virtually, grocery or medication pickup, or to submit a photo for Sunday’s Virtual Worship Service Coffee Hour, please feel free to contact Reverend Stephanie Richmond at 905-718-8086 or by email gspastoralcharge@gmail.com
The Greenbank Lions are accepting donations for eyeglasses, hearing aids, and drink can tabs. Please contact Don Beacock @ 905-985-3595. There is also a drop box on the table at the back of the Seagrave UC sanctuary entrance for the glasses and hearing aids.
Greenbank Lions Club are collecting the tabs from cans. Contact Don at 905- 985-3595 for arrangements.
Canadian Blood Services are seeking donors. Clinics begin again in September at Scugog Recreation Centre. Please book your appointments ahead for their upcoming blood donor events. This is a wonderful way to help out fellow Canadians in their times of need.
Book your appointment today or click link for more information.
https://www.blood.ca/en
Have you registered to be an organ donor? Click the image above or below to register today!
Seagrave Supporters:
We have had inquiries as to how to continue supporting the church with offerings such as PAR and donations. If you wish to do so or need more information, contact Carol at 905-243-4628 or e-mail cc.coleman@sympatico.ca or check out our website for various methods,http://seagrave-church.com/PAR.html .
Greenbank Supporters:
There are a number of ways that you can donate:
PAR (Pre Authorized Remittance): This programme will automatically remit to the Church on a monthly basis from your bank account. You can stop this programme at any time.
By cheque payable to Greenbank United Church, 19991 Highway 12, Greenbank, L0C 1B0
Any questions, or for PAR forms to be emailed to you, please contact the Treasurer of Greenbank United, Doug Watson at either dougw.lcs@gmail.comor by phone at 905-852-7057. Official Charitable Receipts will be issued. Thank you for your consideration and we sincerely thank you for your generosity even in these uncertain times, and we hope you and your family stay safe and healthy.
Thank you.
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Reverend Stephanie Richmond (905) 718-8086
gspastoralcharge@gmail.com
Greenbank Church Office Number 905-985-0844
Rev. Stephanie's office hours are Thursdays at Seagrave 9am-12pm and Thursdays at Greenbank 1pm - 4pm.
