LINKING THE CONGREGATION TO ITS LIFE AND WORK AT KAMLOOPS UNITED CHURCH

The “KUC LINK” is the weekly newsletter of information and upcoming events.

KUC THRIFT STORE
     HOURS – Monday through Friday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
     387 – 4th Ave., Kamloops, B.C. Phone: 250-372-3448
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NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE’S: August 7th , 2011
     Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b (VU PP.828-829, Pts. 1 & 2)
     Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33
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KAMLOOPS OKANAGAN PRAYER CYCLE
This Sunday we pray for our Ecumenical Partners – Diocese of Kootenay, Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior, BC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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THRIFT SHOP HELP NEEDED FOR AUGUST
If you can volunteer the odd day to work at our Thrift Store during August please call the Thrift store at 372-3448 and leave your name and number. Please consider helping to support this important ministry of KUC. Thank you.
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NEEDED – HELP WITH CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS
From September until June each year, the children at KUC enjoy the leadership of Dawn Aziz and follow the Godly Play curriculum during Children’s Church. However in the summer months, this program ceases and children remain in the worshipping space. The Faith Formation Core Ministry is seeking the help of adult or teen volunteers for the Sundays from August 7 until September 4 to sit (usually on the floor) with any children who are present. Play dough and an activity cart are provided. Please consider volunteering one Sunday – a sign up sheet is available on the Action Table, along with instructions. (Thanks from the FF Group.)
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RIDES TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY MORNING
Recently we have had some requests for rides to church for some of our seniors who do not drive or live within walking distance of KUC. This issue arises periodically and it would seem to be a very caring act of outreach to provide a roster of names we might call on for regular or occasional rides to church. If each area of Kamloops had a few or several names offering rides no one would have to feel obligated for every Sunday and the onus for requesting rides would lie with the person who needs the ride.

If you would be willing to let your name stand on such a roster for rides in your general area of Kamloops would you please give me a call or email. Arleen Simmonds 250-374-2135 email waskamloops@shaw.ca

If you have a need for a ride or know someone who does the above contact information can also be used.
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SUMMER CLERGY COORDINATION FOR URGENT PASTORAL CARE COVERAGE
During the summer, Revs. Bruce Comrie, Teri Meyer and LeAnn Blackert (from Mt. Paul U.C.) will be available to provide urgent pastoral care to the three United Church congregations in Kamloops. Coordination of pastoral care coverage is through the Kamloops United Church office. For your information, Rev. Bruce will be away from July 18 – Aug. 15. If you have an urgent pastoral care need, please contact Sharon, the KUC office administrator at 250-372-3020.
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DID YOU KNOW?
If one of today’s prayers touched you deeply………..and you’d like to be able to ponder the words…. go to www.kamloopsunited.ca……. There you will find the clergy copy of today’s bulletin (a “fuller” bulletin, which includes the prayer words, words of assurance….)

Want to know what the Global and Community Action group has been up to lately?  Check them, and other KUC Activities and Ministries out at www.kamloopsunited.ca.

Could you help?
f there is something you’d like to see on the KUC Website, please let us/me know!!
If there is something you’d like to see changed on the KUC website, same thing.
If you would like to be part of the ministry of caring for the KUC website….please!
And….It would be very helpful to KUC’s website to have a small group of people who would serve as “an editorial board”. This group could undertake such tasks as discerning/editing content and of creatively thinking up ways of enhancing the website. Interested?
Please contact Patricia at 828-0157 or s_p_mccoll@hotmail.com
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JOIN US FOR A FUN KUC EXCURSION!
     When?
          • Friday, August 26th (changed from Saturday to Friday)
          • from 9 a.m. ‘til about 4
     What?
          • Enjoy a day trip with good company, fun and adventure:
              • gather at KUC
              • enjoy a drive
              • explore a museum and enjoy a walking tour hear stories of by-gone times
              • enjoy a picnic lunch
              • explore a fossil dig
              • return to KUC
     Why?
          • For fun!!
          • For funds. This is a KUC FUN-raiser/FUNDraiser The cost is $35.00
     How?
          • Sign up on the chart on the easel (sometimes by the front desk and sometimes in the Hall).
Clue four to our destination location:  Do you know what a Paderewski Piano is?
Hosts:  Marg/Don Waldon or Patricia/Ron McColl.
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USHERS – GREETERS – SCRIPTURE READERS WORKSHOP
If you are presently an usher, a greeter, and/or a scripture reader – or if you are able to assist with any of these important Sunday tasks – please mark your calendar for an important workshop to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Since our services will be in the gym for a time while renovations take place it is important for us to review and update our knowledge for ushers and greeters especially and training for scripture readers is always important. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Baird at 250-376-6919.

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