St Paul’s United Church 10206 – 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0V6
In February and into March we had a number of people that took time to reflect on and share why they go to church. Some shared why this church family is important to them, some why this denomination feels right for them and
some just why they need a church family wherever they may be. One Sunday, we switched it up and sang favorite songs that reminded us of someone – and shared a little bit about that special someone). All of these stories reinforced that we are not alone, and relationships matter. (See some of the stories on pp 6,7,8) At the Annual meeting and over the next few weeks we are asking each person who attends St Paul’s to reflect on their passions and say where they want to spend their time and effort to help us make a difference in the lives of the people around us. I hope you find a place to feel needed and loved in this church family and build some new relationships and passions that feed your soul. Let’s all be courageous!
PLEASE take a set of coloured stickers and write on your name and phone number. Then paste it where your passions lie to show where you are currently / continuing to serve or where you wish to try something
new in the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s for the immediate future. Communications - Stewardship – Pastoral Care – Christian Development – Council – Ministry Teams. Feed your passion and your soul.
Contact Info: Please send Minister: Reverend Gord Waldie Office Manager: Carla Johnson comments, ideas, [email protected] [email protected] articles for inclusion in Music Director: Alison White Web Page Editor: David Middleton next issue to [email protected] [email protected] Sharon Adams, Telephone: 780-532-2415 Fax: 780-538-9172 [email protected] Website: www.stpaulsuc.ca Facebook page: @stpaulsunitedgp Office Hours: 9-12 and 1-3 - Monday to Friday
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If you are like me there are days when the answer to that question is a half-hearted “maybe” followed by a large question mark. Then there are the really bad days when the answer is a definite NO. Those are the days I need to remind myself to follow these instructions: “(Breathe in) I am a child of God (breathe out) and that is enough”. Why do we sometimes doubt that we are “good enough”? I can think of a few reasons. I have come to believe that sometimes are good at telling each other, and ourselves, that we fall short. We can be really good at tearing each other down when we should build each other up. In the beginning of the Scripture that is shared by Judaism and Christianity we are told that God looks at what has been created and says it is very good. Someone, I think it was Matthew Fox, has suggested that despite everything that comes after that first chapter of Genesis this original blessing has never been withdrawn. So we are good enough. Why is that sometimes hard to believe? One reason we may doubt we are good enough is something called ‘Imposter Syndrome’. This shows up in that little voice which tells you that you are not qualified for or capable of the task in front of you. Maybe you think you are a ‘post turtle’ as a joke I often see online says about politicians. In full blown effect it makes you convinced that people will find out and you will be ruined upon exposure as an imposter. Imposter Syndrome denies that word of God telling you that you are enough. Imposter Syndrome speaks against the truth that maybe God has led you to that place and is speaking through those who gave you the job. A cure for Imposter Syndrome is to remember the practice: “(Breathe in) I am a child of God (breathe out) and that is enough”. More training and practice help too, but we need to tend to the spiritual injury it causes as well. And then there is the big one. We often feel we are not good enough because lots of voices tell us we aren’t. Sadly we often find it easier to point out those times we each have failed, or done something wrong than congratulate each other on our successes. This leads to guilt. And in excessive amounts guilt leads to shame, and shame is about how we see ourselves. Guilt can help us see a person who does some things wrong, who sometimes fails. Shame, especially in excess, can lead us to see a person who will never be good enough, who can not do anything right. It can cause a paralyzing injury. The way to cure this spiritual injury is grace. Grace is what reminds us that we are beloved children of a loving God. Grace reminds us that what we are, while not perfect, while still growing and maturing, is enough. To be honest, this second spiritual injury is one of the places I take issue with the historical church. Historically I think the church, or more specifically some people in the church, has often been more interested in reminding people that they are imperfect, sinful, beings who can not measure up to some idealized saintly concept of good enough. There is a story I once read of a broken woman who was asked if she had tried the church. Her response: “why would I go there, I already feel terrible about myself?”. The church she described was forgetting the cure. As people of faith we sometimes need to remind each other where we fall short. As people of faith we ALWAYS have to remind each other of grace. We always need to remind each other that simply because we are part of God’s creation we are good, we are enough. To some this may be a question of theological priorities. To me it is life and death. Those times when suicidal or self-destructive thoughts seep into my soul they ride the carriage driven by the voice saying “you are not good enough”, the voice which tells George Bailey the world would be better off if he had never been born. To remind each other that we are ‘good enough’ may well save lives. Good enough does not mean perfect. It means enough. That is what Christ says. Jesus never asks people what they did wrong. Jesus says “you are forgiven, stand up and walk”. Jesus says we are good enough. So when the days get too hard, when you wonder if you are good enough, remember to: “(Breathe in) I am a child of God (breathe out) and that is enough”. Gord
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5th Barb Hofmeister
10th Gord Waldie
12th Laurie Anderson 15th Karen Scott 19th Mae Allen 22nd Tanya Ayre
24th Judy Barber 25th Alec Brown 27th Blake Brown 27th Mason White
28th Kaitlyn Brown
4th Pearl Wilson 7th Melissa Evans 7th Nora Hassall
7th Jacob Middleton 8th Dennis McIntosh SUNDAY, APRIL 7th 13th Kendra Waldie MOVIE MATINEE A true story – Indian Horse 16th Margaret Bowes Follows the life of Canadian First Nations 23rd James Proudfoot boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives
27th Chris Henderson residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey 30th Teagan Wyatt player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism. (Not as good as the book I’m told, but I’m sure it will be educational).
Based on the novel by Richard Wagamese
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 3 From Social Media From Social Media
If you stretched the shoreline of Lake Superior out to a straight line, it would be long enough to reach from Duluth to the Bahamas .
Over 300 streams and rivers empty into Lake Superior with the largest source being the Nipigon River
The average underwater visibility of Lake Superior is A little Canadiana……. about 8 meters or 27 feet, making it the cleanest Why It's Called Lake Superior and clearest of the Great Lakes. Underwater visibility in some spots reaches 30 meters or 98 feet. Pretty amazing... Didn't realize how big this lake is !! In the summer, the sun sets more than 35 minutes LAKE SUPERIOR FACTS: later on the Western shore of Lake Superior than at Lake Superior contains ten percent of all the fresh its Southeastern edge. water on the planet Earth. Some of the world's oldest rocks, formed about 2.7 It covers 82,000 square kilometers or 31,700 square billion years ago, can be found on the Ontario shore miles. of Lake Superior. The average depth is 147 meters or 483 feet. It very rarely freezes over completely, and then There have been 352 shipwrecks recorded in Lake usually just for a few hours. Complete freezing Superior. occurred in1962,1979, 2003 and 2009.
Lake Superior is, by surface area, the largest lake in the world.
A Jesuit priest in 1668 named it Lac Tracy, but that name was never officially adopted.
It contains as much water as all the other Great Lakes combined, plus three extra Lake Erie's!!
There is a small outflow from the lake at St. Mary's River (Sault Ste Marie) into Lake Huron, but it takes almost two centuries for the water to be completely replaced.
There is enough water in Lake Superior to cover all of North and South America with water one foot deep. One of my friends told me about a powerful lesson Lake Superior was formed during the last glacial in her daughter's high school class this winter. retreat, making it one of the earth's youngest major They're learning about the Salem Witch Trials, and features at only about 10,000 years old. their teacher told them they were going to play a
The deepest point in the lake is 405 meters or 1,333 game. feet. "I'm going to come around and whisper to each of
There are 78 different species of fish that call the you whether you're a witch or a normal person. big lake home. Your goal is to build the largest group possible that does NOT have a witch in it. At the end, any group The maximum wave ever recorded on Lake Superior found to include a witch gets a failing grade." was 9.45 meters or 31 feet high.
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(cont’d from p. 4) The teens dove into grilling each other. One fairly large group formed, but most of the students broke into small, exclusive groups, turning away anyone they thought gave off even a hint of guilt.
"Okay," the teacher said. "You've got your groups. Time to find out which ones fail. All witches, please raise your hands."
No one raised a hand.
The kids were confused and told him he'd messed up the game.
"Did I? Was anyone in Salem an actual witch? Or did everyone just believe what they'd been told?"
And that is how you teach kids how easy it is to divide a community.
Keep being welcoming, beautiful people. shunning, scapegoating and dividing destroy far more than they protect. We're all in this together!
This video will make you smile….. https://www.facebook.com/SciencePhileOfficial/vid eos/921426868052353/UzpfSTEwMDAyNzE3NDQ5 Nzg5NDoyNzU1NjU0MzAwMjU5Mzg/
Parenting in the Wilderness (adorable animal pics) http://www.atchuup.com/wild-animals-and-their- youngs/
March 6th
Or if it wasn’t an item of clothing put it in a box for the Garage Sale in May
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 5 “It’s Good to be Here” - Why I am part of St. Paul’s - excerpts from Martha Dawson’s story
In a recent sermon Rev. Gord talked about a sense of coming home. That perhaps the fishermen whom Jesus called had a feeling of coming home – a possible explanation for their leaving their nets and boats and even family to follow an itinerant preacher into the unknown. As I grew up and have gone through the predictable phases of my life I have come and gone from the church; while not always actually leaving the building, but I always come “home”. Much easier for me than for Andrew and James because I know I am joining an established community of seekers, believers, and worshippers. Finding” home” here at St Paul’s is much more than coming into a community. I can enjoy community and a sense of purpose in other organizations. Coming home to a faith community is about meeting the mysterious “holy”. My definition of that changes from time to time and I am constantly questioning. But for me It has everything to do with hope. Although I am an optimistic person this is not about optimism or wishing for the best. Hope aligned with faith - hope anticipates the triumph of love, kindness, peace and the other fruits of the holy spirit. Bishop Spong has said that there are many paths to knowing God and God’s purpose for us and that Christianity is just one way. I believe this. Then what brings me to the Christian Church? Partly it is my roots in United Church Sunday School. Partly it is gratitude for the nurture that I have had from family and friends, from my association with the staff and students of the Catholic schools where I taught and partly from the place where I live on a prairie farm. And to St. Paul’s United Church in particular? That is because I want to be part of an inclusive church; and one that honours intellectual searching and teaching. It is also important for me to make the commitment to membership – membership in a community of faith that is striving to live out the love and hope taught to us in the life of Jesus. Coming “ home” is about coming to know Jesus, a man who embodied HOPE for a changed world where people are connected by love – love in action defined as justice for all. Love is the action and the outcome. Hope is what fuels the flame; gives us/me energy. HOPE is at the centre of my Christian life. Quoting past moderator David Giuliano I say “It’s good to be here!”
Another part of our story in this community:
This got missed in Issue 1: December, 2018 Karen and Gord went to the Invest Northwest 2018 evening hosted by the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta and were presented with a grant.
The St Paul’s nominees – Brenda Stouffer and Valerie Jenner at the Women of Influence Awards on International Women’s Day, with a few supporters.
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 6 Good morning! I am what many likely consider a dinosaur at St. Paul’s! I am going to highlight my Mother’s activities after some church history. My grandparents Dr. & Mrs. Lewis O’Brien came to Grande Prairie from Nanaimo in 1918 with their 4 sons and daughter. Grandfather had returned from the army Medical Corps having served in Gallipoli, where there was such needless slaughter of so many young men, wanting to move to a new frontier. My parents Jean and Herb O’Brien settled on a farm about 7 miles SW of Beaverlodge. But my Father died in a car accident, leaving our 29 year old mother with 3 pre=schoolers (the youngest just 2 months old). When we were on the farm our mother would drive us to Grande Prairie for music and dance lessons. We took piano from Mr. Vaughn who was the St. Paul’s organist. We always stayed overnight with our grandparents and walked to church (where the opening hymn was always Holy, Holy, Holy) and after church attended Sunday School. Our grandparents were always active in the church and among those who signed for church union in 1925. Grandfather served as Elder for many years. I was happy to hear Lori’s remarks last Sunday when she read Janaya’s comments about St. Paul’s local outreach, so I thought I would mention some of the early outreach of St. Paul’s. I remember my grandparents mentioning that the first AA group had been formed and the old white church that stood in this location was making the basement available for meetings, and we continue to support AA now. In the 50’s the County built a dorm – Wapiti Lodge – for high school students from the County and asked St. Paul’s to manage the operations which the church did until the dorm was no longer required because of bussing. In addition to Mom’s teaching she was asked to be Supervisor of the girl’s floor of the dorm, which she did for two years since we girls had left home by then. Bob Neufeld was Supervisor of the boy’s floor. St Paul’s members were involved with the first Friendship Centre across the street. Phyllis Beairsto and Jean Impey were very active in establishing Fraser House, as a shelter for those coping with mental illness. Women from St. Paul’s were also key to establishing Odyssey House and provided volunteer support in bookkeeping, purchasing supplies etc. as well as serving on the Executive for 10 consecutive years until Provincial grant funding became well established. Members of the church have long been interested in good public education from when Mr. Macklin was the first teacher and the original Montrose and GPHS were built. Several members were chairpersons who had great vision and managed to secure Federal Gov’t. funding for trades facilities to be included with the construction of GP Composite High School. The same leadership brought Crystal Park School here and because of great tenacity and perseverance the Chairman and District Superintendent were successful in spearheading the establishment of the College here. The District Superintendent of schools urged my mother to move to GP to teach Junior High so we moved to GP in 1943. My mother taught all subjects to her class and music to all in Jr. High as well as accompanying all the various concerts, solos and trios the students performed. Mom was also Vice Principal and moved over to teach the various Math classes at the Comp. Former students still remark on her great teaching skills and genuine concern for her students. Shortly after moving to town St. Paul’s organist moved away and Mom was asked to take over. She was organist, and a lot of the time director of both Sr. and Jr. choirs. In the early years we had evening church service as well as morning, and so my sisters and I were always in the choir for both services – like it or not! Mom was organist continually for about 16 years. All those years our mother raised we three girls and often our cousin as well, taught school – leaving home early in the morning and returning well after school was over, and marking papers late at night, and played the organ for about 16 years. My sisters and I didn’t think it was at all exceptional that Mom ran our household, which was a small rented house located west of where the Co-Op is now, which had electricity but no plumbing, frig or freezer and a wood stove with a coal furnace in the cellar. We didn’t feel at all deprived. OUR MOTHER WAS TRULY A REMARKABLE WOMAN and thinking of the evening hymns we used to sing I have chosen to have us sing ‘Now the Day is ended’ as a tribute to her. Margaret (O’Brien) Bowes
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 7 My first Sunday at St Paul’s was Reverend Archie and Betty Birse’s first Sunday. Betty took us under her wing and made sure we were part of the family. We had moved 4,000 km away from home. St Paul’s United became our extended family, complete with choir camaraderie, sharing meals at home and at church, opportunities for study, building leadership skills and engagement in the social justice issues of the day. …Here I am, 39 years later, having birthed, raised and launched two children, lead three decades worth of Youth group and Sunday School classes, served on many committees and ministry teams, learned, survived, or thrived through the ministry of a dozen different ministers, and I’m still striving to change the world… to make the world a little bit more compassionate! Why am I still here? Well, as one person in the United Church of Canada (UCC) I feel I have been part of the struggle to understand and make a positive difference for people marginalized by societal norms. - I am proud to be part of an organization big enough to raise $2 million for AIDS in Africa through the UCC’s Beads of Hope campaign in the ‘80’s, at a time when it seemed that many “Christian” denominations preferred to ignore or oppose helping people whose lives were being ravaged by the epidemic. - I am proud of the UCC’s example which helped to shift public opinion and government legislation that discriminated against people on the basis of sexual orientation. - I am proud that the UCC did not just seek a financial settlement when meeting with First Nations groups in an effort to sweep the residential school lawsuits under the carpet, but instead were brave enough to do the unthinkable… to support a process that would allow and encourage survivors to tell their stories, focus on healing, and again shift public opinion enough to finally push the government of Canada to formally apologize and set up the TRC. - I personally benefitted from the paradigm shift that forced women’s wages to be lifted up to the same rate as men for work of equal value/education. The UCC again led by example by being the first in denomination in Canada to support ordination of women to full ministry, and UCC chrch women like my mother championed equal rights for women in the 70’s. I grew up in a church where any person could be elected “Moderator”. I remember role models like Lois Wilson, Dr. McClure, and Wilbur Howard in my early years. Later I was privileged to meet face to face with Stan McKay, Sang Chul Lee, and Marion Best. I am still excited to be part of a church that continues to seek to break down traditional barriers. We are not perfect people, and as each decade passes there continues to be much to do in this world as we strive to live out our UCC creed. But even so, I am happy to throw in my lot with we who make up this flawed and searching church. Why? I know we can continue to change the world, to shift it in the direction of justice… because we already have proven that it is possible to do this. When I read current newsfeeds, I see that our commitment is needed now more than ever. In this moment we find ourselves in a topsy-turvy world where “fake news” is a thing, where the increasing gap between the rich and the poor threatens so many, and where I see some “Christian” groups and government officials twisting Jesus’ commands to “love one another” as a tool to diminish the rights, education and health of others. The voice of UCC people is needed now, more than ever, and even though we are tired, and shrinking in numbers, I know we will find a way to keep that voice for justice, and compassion sounding loud and clear in Grande Prairie and beyond.
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In loving memory of Jean Maryann White August 28, 1926 – February 5, 2019
Sadly we announce the passing of Jean White at the age of 92, at the Grande Prairie Care Center on February 5, 2019 when she went to be with Christ, her Savior. Jean always wanted to be a teacher and she attended Normal School (Teacher College) for one year and later the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Alberta, Education. She taught in Heatherdell, Brancepeth and Nipawin, all in Saskatchewan, she then taught at Hultain and Brunskill schools in Saskatoon, and also taught in New Zealand for one year. She later carried on to Alexander school in North Battleford
and finally at Sacred Heart School in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Jean was involved in United Church Choirs and led the girls group, CGIT, at the United Church, taught Sunday School and volunteered in other church activities. She was a Canadian Cancer Society fundraising organizer for many years in Wetaskiwin and was a Wetaskiwin Seniors Centre bus tour organizer. Jean loved nature and enjoyed bird watching and knew all of their songs. She was an avid gardener of both vegetable gardens and flowers. She enjoyed travelling with Jack and knitting. Jean met Jack in 1957 on a bus tour in New Zealand while teaching there for a year and they were married on October 10, 1959 in Weldon, Saskatchewan and enjoyed 59 wonderful years of marriage together. Jean is survived by her husband Jack White, her son, Bruce (Alison) White, grandchildren; Mason, Madison and Marlee White; siblings, Ina Jordan (Charlie deceased), Meryl Forster (Ken), Tom Pringle (Myrna), John Pringle (Gay). She was predeceased by her parents Bill & Louise Pringle of Kinistino, Saskatchewan and her brother-in-law Charlie Jordan.
Information came from: https://bearcreekfuneral.com/tribute/details/940/Jean- White/obituary.html
Editor’s note: I suspect pink may have
been a favorite colour of Jean’s based on
the lovely china tea cups she had.
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Revelation Book Study The last book of the Christian Scriptures and a very challenging book to read. We will be having a 7 session study on the Book of Revelation on
Wednesday afternoons
at 1:30 starting on March 13 and running to the end of April
Compassionate Friends is an int’l, non-denominational, non-profit, self help group offering friendship, support and HOPE for all families who have experienced the death of child, any age. Every Third Sunday 7-9 pm In the Friendship Room.
Please get the word out about this program’s trial run it may continue if there is an interest.
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Koodo booth in the mall will still take your plastic bags until the end of March
They are crocheting them for GP Rotary House.
If you can’t read the link - www.kiddle.co
Residents Invited to Community Conference about Strengthening the Family Unit on March 15 and 16 Posted Date:3/7/2019 The community is invited to attend ‘A Path Forward: Simple Connections, Stronger Families’, a free two- day community conference that teaches the public how to strengthen the family unit. The conference takes place on March 15 and 16, 2019 at the Stonebridge Hotel located at 12102 100 Street, and features two key-note speakers. Registration to the conference is open and tickets are available at the Revolution Place Box Office at 780-538-0387 or online. On Friday March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m., Charmaine Hammond presents on communication in the family with a focus on the 3-C principles, communication, conflict-resolution, and collaboration. Charmaine Hammond holds a master’s degree in conflict management and analysis. Her long-standing career in conflict management has helped hundreds of families through the mediation process. On Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the conference continues with a morning presentation from Dr. Phil McRae called ‘Cut Both Ways: Parenting in a Digitally Saturated World. Dr. McRae shares his research on emerging digital technology trends and their impact on child/youth identity, family relationships, and our societal health. Dr. McRae is currently an executive officer with the Alberta Teachers’ Association and an Adjunct Professor with the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. In the afternoon, there will be sessions from local professionals on personal wellness, living transitions and attachment within the family. Lunch will be provided on March 16 and childcare is available by e-mailing [email protected].
Grande Prairie Music Festival - April 4th – May 2, 2019 Get all your news, see the program, find out where to be when for students of music and speech arts from Ages 5-28. Well over 1000 entries from northern British Columbia and Alberta. https://gpmusicfestival.ca/
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Document Your Life Story Date: 3/11/2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Cost:Free Age 18+ Location:Grande Prairie Registration Required: Please contact the Grande Prairie Museum at 780-830-7090 or email [email protected] to register Learn how to pass on your story to future generations through a variety of techniques. This session will provide you with ideas that will help you communicate your life experience to your descendants. Participants can take part in a storytelling activity following the presentation. Participants may bring 1 small personal item (book, photograph, jewellery, and keepsake).
Spring Crafts (Drop Off) Date: 3/15/2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost:$40.00 Age Group 6-10 Location:Grande Prairie Museum Registration Required: Please contact the Grande Prairie Museum at 780-830-7090 or email [email protected] to register. Craft making, scavenger hunt, games and more. March 2019 STEP/BEEP Initiatives Posted Date:3/6/2019 SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints (Seat Belts) In March, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on vehicle occupant restraints. The chance of surviving a collision increases dramatically when the occupants are wearing their seat belts. Any person who is 16-years or older is responsible for wearing their seat belt. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that a person under 16-years-old is wearing a seat belt or restrained in a properly adjusted car seat. The fine for failing to wear a seat belt or use an occupant restraint is $155. If you have a child in the vehicle that weighs 39.6 lbs (18 kg) or less, or the child is under 6-years-old, a complete car seat is required. Once a child is two-years or older, or reaches the maximum weight or height limit for the rear-facing car seat, the manufacturer may recommend that they transition to a forward-facing seat. Once a child reaches the maximum weight or height limit of their forward-facing car seat, they can transition into a booster seat. Studies have indicated that in a collision using a booster seat reduces the chance of serious injury by 3.5 times. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Provincial Traffic Safety Act outline regulations for occupant restraint use and occupant restraint systems.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM (BEEP) - Sidewalk Clearing The City is committed to keeping our communities safe and accessible for all residents. During winter months, snow and ice covered walkways significantly reduce mobility and create potentially dangerous situations for pedestrians and those using mobility aids. If the public has concerns regarding sidewalk clearing, they are encouraged to contact enforcement services at 780-830-5790. Enforcement Services reminds property owners and occupants that snow and ice on sidewalks adjacent to their homes and buildings should be removed within 24-hours following the most recent snowfall, failure to remove snow or ice may result in a fine.
Creative Arts Classes for FREE with Creative Arts instructors https://creativecentre.ca/classes?cs=&category=childrens-programs you can register online or call the Centre for Creative Arts at 780-814-6080 for more information and/or to Register. th Classes will be held in Centre Court at the Prairie Mall March 26 - March 30th Check the schedule and choose a day and time with something your child is interested in like : Drawing Northern Lights, Pastels; Button Making; Painting a Geode, Watercolour; Painting with Plasticine; Creating with Collage; Drawing Animals with Ink and Water
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 12 Around Town (cont’d) 32nd Annual Fiddlers' Jamboree This 3-hour concert features approximately 28 fiddlers ranging from novice to the senior in experience. Fiddling is a multi-generational tradition in some families so the concert may include multiple family members playing at one time. Jigging, a combination of First Nations footwork with traditional Scottish, Irish, and French-Canadian dance is also performed accompanied with a fiddle tune. This type of performance highlights the rich history and influence of fiddling in Canadian culture. Date & Time: Location: Sunday, April 7 Grande Prairie Regional College 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts Centre 10726 106 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB Tickets: This event is an important fundraiser to raise funds for projects for the Grande Prairie Museum. Adult (18+): $30 Senior (60+): $25 Youth (Under 18): $25 Purchase tickets: in person at the Grande Prairie Museum, Muskoseepi Park, during regular business hours by cash, cheque, debit or credit; OR by charge by phone, contact the Grande Prairie Museum at 780-830-7090. Jamboree Participants receive 2 free tickets. What to Expect: Spectators of all ages enjoy an afternoon of traditional and modern fiddling music and dance, from novice to senior professional. The Jamboree is a unique opportunity for Fiddlers and fiddling enthusiasts to come together as a community to celebrate music and diversity. How to Get Involved: If you would like to register as a performer at the Jamboree, please contact Robyn at the Grande Prairie Museum: Phone:780-830-7090 Email: [email protected]
Saturday, March 16th – Rising Above Hope Lives Banquet
Humour
In the
workplace
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 13 Around St Paul’s Groundhog Day Retreat with Beverley Brazier
Youth working on a lesson on Encouragement
Explorerers “Fun in the Sun” Sleepover, March 1st Someone had a milestone Birthday in January !!!
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UCW SPRING GATHERING th Wednesday, April 24 – 7:00 pm Guest Speaker: Gloria Powell Will be sharing stories from her pilgrimage on the El Camino trail.
Clyde Blackburn, Kathryn Baverstock, Kathy Horrelt,
Kathy Macleod
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First month new sheers in the narthex.
A Moose Headboard
cover Cat quilt completed and delivered
Mother, daughter, doll matching apron set
United Church – Restructuring News Brand new stitcher, Galile Gradually things are coming together and so if you catching on quick and want to see some Maps / Policies etc as they are she’s got lots of support. being updated and posted you will be best to go here
to look for the information.
https://www.united-church.ca/leadership/church-
administration/remit-implementation
The Northern Spirit Regional Council Planning committee is working hard to get everything arranged for the inaugural meeting in Valleyview May 23rd – 26th.
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From Whole People of God February 2019
Issue 2 - 2019 --- Page 17 Looking Ahead – Save the Date(s) Looking Ahead – Save the Date(s)
Sun., Mar 10 6:00 pm Wild Rose Manor Service Wed., May 1st 9:30 pm - Garage Sale Drop Off Mar 23 – 31 – School Spring Break Thu. May 2nd – Garage Sale – pricing am Sun., Mar 31 6:00 pm Emerald Gardens Service Doors Open 5 pm – 8 pm Thu., April 4th – Thu., May 2nd Fri., May 3rd – Garage Sale – 9 am – 8 pm Grande Prairie & District Music Festival Sat., May 4th – Garage Sale – 9am – 12 noon Fri., April 5th – 102 Street Stitchers Sat., May 4th – Hythe Choir Concert Sun., April 7th – Movie Matinee – 2:00 pm Sun., May 5th – 6:00 pm Points West Living We will be showing the movie Indian Horse (see p.3) Thu., May 23rd – 3:00 pm – NSRC Gathering opens Sun., Apr 14 6:00 pm Heritage Lodge Service Fri., May 24th – 9 am – 8 pm – NSRC gathering Fri. Apr 19 Good Friday Sat., May 25th – 9 am – 9 pm – NSRC gathering Sun., Apr 21 Easter Sunday Sun., May 26th – 10 am NSRC Celebration of Ministry Wed., Apr. 24th UCW Spring Gathering Sun., May 26th – 6:00 pm Pioneer Lodge Sat., April 27th – U of A Mixed Chorus – 7:00 pm Sun., June 16th – 4:00 pm MacKenzie Place Sun., June 30th – 6:00 pm – Wild Rose Manor
Saturday – April 27th 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s United University of Alberta Mixed Chorus Choristers and Bell Ringers. This is their 75th Anniversary Spring Tour!! Save the Date and tell your Friends to do the same. Prices to be determined.
Thank you St. Paul's!
Andrew and I would like to thank each and every
one of you for the love and support we felt at
our wedding.
For those who helped out with the luncheon, thank you. it was more than we ever dreamed!
For all the musicians, thank you. It was such an amazing gift!
For thos e who were able to attend, thank you. We couldn't believe the support we received!
For those who were there in spirit, thank you.
We felt your love!
For Gord, thank you. Everything was truly lovely!
Blessings, Megan and Andrew
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Day of the Day of the What's Happening What's Happening Week Week
Fri 1 CGIT and Explorers Mission Project Sat 16 10:00 am Tai Chi Bottle Drive – 12:00 noon – 4 pm Sat 2 5:30 pm Tai Chi St Patrick’s Day 10:00 am Church / Sunday 10:00 am Church / Sunday School School Sun 17 11:15 am Beginner Handbells Sun 3 Local outreach offering 7:00 pm – Compassionate Friends Communion will be served. Mon 18 7:00 pm Handbells 11:15 am Annual Congregational Mtg Mae Allen’s Birthday Tue 19 Mon 4 7:00 pm Handbells 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers Barb Hofmeister’s Birthday 10:00 am Tai Chi Tue 5 Shrove Tuesday Wed 20 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group 7:00 pm – CGIT & Explorers 5:30 pm Tai Chi ASH WEDNESDAY 10:00 am Tai Chi Thu 21 7:30 pm - Choir Wed 6 1:15 – UCW -Unit 1 Fri 22 Tanya Ayre’s Birthday 5:30 pm Tai Chi 7:00 pm – Parent Support Group Sat 23 Thu 7 No choir Judy Barber’s Birthday 10 am to 3 pm -102 Street Stitchers 10:00 am Church / Sunday School 11:30 am International Women’s Day Sun 24 Fri 8 11:15 am Beginner Handbells Women of Influence Luncheon @ Labyrinth Walk – 7:00 pm Teresa Sargent Hall Alec Brown’s Birthday Sat 9 Mon 25 7:00 pm Handbells Gord Waldie’s Birthday 6:00 pm Council meeting Tue 26 10:00 am Church / Sunday School 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers Sun 10 11:15 am Beginner Handbells Blake Brown’s Birthday 6:00 pm Wild Rose Manor Mason White’s Birthday Seniors Service Wed 27 10:00 am Tai Chi Mon 11 7:00 pm Handbells 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group Laurie Anderson’s Birthday 5:30 pm Tai Chi Tue 12 1:30 pm UCW Unit 2 Kaitlyn Brown’s Birthday Thu 28 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers 7:30 pm - Choir 10:00 am Tai Chi Fri 29 Wed 13 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group Sat 30 5:30 pm Tai Chi 10:00 am Church / Sunday School Thu 14 7:30 pm - Choir 11:15 am Beginner Handbells Sun 31 Karen Scott’s Birthday 6:00 pm – Emerald Gardens Fri 15 7:00 pm UCW Unit 4 Seniors Service
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Day of the Day of the What's Happening What's Happening Week Week
Margaret Bowe’s Birthday Mon 1 7:00 pm Handbells Tue 16 6:00 pm – Council (may change?) Tue 2 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers 10:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 am Tai Chi 1:15 – UCW -Unit 1 Wed 17 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group Wed 3 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group 5:30 pm Tai Chi 5:30 pm Tai Chi 6:30 pm (?) Maundy Thursday Thu 18 Pearl Wilson’s Birthday 7:30 pm - Choir Thu 4 7:30 pm – Choir Fri 19 10:00 AM – Good Friday Service
GP Music Festival Begins Sat 20 10 am – Decorate for Easter
Fri 5 10 am – 3 pm - 102 Street Stitchers EASTER Sunday 10:00 am Church / Sunday School Sat 6 Sun 21 Bells are playing for service Melissa Evan’s Birthday 11:15 am Beginner Handbell Nora Hassall’s Birthday 7:00 pm Compassionate Friends (?) Jacob Middleton’s Birthday Mon 22 7:00 pm Handbells 10:00 am Church / Sunday James Proudfoot’s Birthday School Tue 23 Sun 7 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers Local outreach offering 10:00 am Tai Chi Communion will be served. 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group 11:15 am Beginner Bells Wed 24 5:30 pm Tai Chi 2:00 pm INDIAN HORSE 7:00 pm – UCW Spring Event Movie MATINEE 7:30 pm – Choir Dennis McIntosh’s Birthday Mon 8 Thu 25 CUT OFF DATE to arrange pick up for 7:00 pm Handbells Garage Sale 1:30 pm UCW Unit 2 Tue 9 Fri 26 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers
10:00 am Tai Chi Christ Henderson’s Birthday 5:30 – supper for Choir Wed 10 1:30 pm – Revelation Study Group Sat 27 5:30 pm Tai Chi 7:00 pm U of A Mixed Chorus and Handbell Choir Concert Thu 11 7:30 pm - Choir 10:00 am Church / Sunday School Fri 12 Sun 28 11:15 am Beginner Handbell Sat 13 Kendra Waldie’s Birthday Mon 29 7:00 pm Handbells Palm Sunday Teagan Wyatt’s Birthday Tue 30 10:00 am Church / Sunday School 7:00 pm CGIT & Explorers Bells are playing for service Sun 14 11:15 am Beginner Handbell
6:00 pm – Heritage Lodge st Wed May 1 – 9:30 pm Garage Sale - Drop Off Seniors Service nd th May 2 – 4 – Shopping at Garage Sale Mon 15 7:00 pm Handbells May 4th – Hythe Choir Concert
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