Beach United Church 140 Wineva Ave M4E 2T4

Heartbeat: BUC Weekly Newsletter

Sunday, August 24, Worship Visit our website Work Will Set You Free www.beachunitedchurch.com

History major, Eric Lemm, reflects on his experience of Subscribe to our weekly eSpirit email visiting Auschwitz and learning lessons from history. message on our web home page

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Office: 416-691-8082

Pastoral Emergencies Contact Abigail via cell: 647-996-9042

children@beach hang out at a learning center and participate in our worship service. This week we will make puffy hearts to give away. Nursery and Nursery+ space is available as part of our summer worship open space.

Summer Social Our last social of the summer season is on Friday, August 22, at 10:45. Come and enjoy a refreshing treat and take a break in your day.

Beach United Church 140 Wineva Ave M4E 2T4

Come Out and Support Our BEACH UNITED CHURCH FUNDRAISER

Come out and hear Juno nominated George Snacks Olliver. Composer, producer and recording Beer & Wine artist, George shot to stardom playing are available keyboards and singing in , Mandala. George has opened for and played along side artists like , Junior Walker, & Wilson Picket. List to his high-energy, rhythm & blues sound.

Peter Mueller is a stellar guitarist. He has backed musicians like George Olliver, Tom Cochrane, David Clayton Thomas, Marc Jordan, Buffy Sainte- Marie & Anne Murray. Playing in the back- up band for 6 years, he worked directly with and of Hedley. He is also a composer, recording his own outstanding songs.

Friday, August 29, 8 - 11:30pm 140 Wineva Ave (at Queen Street East)

Tickets: $25 at Eventbrite at the church office 416-691-8082 or at the door

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SOLAR SYSTEM INSTALLATION BEGINS!!

At long last we are now scheduled for installation of our rooftop solar system. Solsmart has notified us that our start date is in the week of August 18.

Two factors have been working against an earlier start date. Frequent rainy days in June and July have kept our contractor on the ground instead of on the rooftops of other projects ahead of us. And high levels of solar installation activity around the province are keeping pressure on suppliers to deliver materials on time.

Soon you will see materials arriving and being stored on the property. Then our site will be abuzz with installation staff, trucks, and equipment. During this time, please regard our property as a construction site during this time and practice extra diligence when entering and exiting the property and building. Signs on site will give important safety information. Your cooperation and patience during this period are greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Sunday Worship

August 31: Kerry Cramer shares her experience of “Me to We” (http://www.metowe.com ), building latrines and a healthcare facility while connecting with people in Udaipur, India.

In September we enter the Season of Creation and each week we will look at different aspects of our environment.

September 7: Season of Creation: Forests and Communion. September 14: Land September 21: Wilderness September 28: Rivers

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As we enjoy the last couple of weeks of summer, we have three great events at Beach United. First is a fundraiser for our church. Second and third are Sunday worship reflections by two of our young eSpirit Message people. Read below.

Beach United Fundraiser Friday, August 29, 8:00pm to 11:30pm George Olliver Duo with guest Peter Mueller All church programs that reach out into our community are funded by congregation members and by community fundraising. How can you support our fundraising? Simple. Come out and enjoy a great rhythm and blues concert.

Juno nominated George Olliver, the sound of , is a composer, musician, and recording artist, with hits like, "Opportunity" and "Love-itis."

Peter Mueller, a stellar guitarist, backs musicians like George Olliver, Tom Cochrane, David Clayton Thomas, Marc Jordan, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Anne Murray. But all through the years he has written and recorded his own outstanding songs.

Beach United Church: 140 Wineva Ave (at Queen St East) Tickets: $25 on eventbrite, at the church office 416-691-8082, or at the door Enjoy snacks, beer, and wine.

Come out to the show and enjoy an awesome night of music! **********

Sunday Worship Guest Speaker Eric Lemm on August 24, 10:30am Young people who are members of Beach United have opportunities to travel overseas as part of educational courses. One such person is Eric Lemm who had an amazing educational opportunity in the Czech Republic. Eric visited various sites and learned from in-depth presentations. One site visit that had a great impact for Eric was a visit to Auschwitz. We will hear about his experience and the impact on his course work as a history major at U of T.

Sunday Worship Guest Speaker Kerry Cramer on August 31, 10:30pm Another young person to enjoy an overseas educational experience is Kerry Cramer. She headed to India as part of the “Me to We” program: www.metowe.com Building latrines, a healthcare facility, and playing with children in the Udaipur Village are a few activities Kerry enjoyed as she experienced another part of the world and a hugely different way of life. Let’s hear about Kerry’s experience as part of worship.

By the way . . . Eric is the proud son of parents Mary Anne and Sandy Lemm. Kerry is the proud daughter of parents Nella and Paul Cramer. Both young people worked hard to instill their parents with sound values and good parenting skills. Shalom, Abigail

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