WHAT'S  HAPPENING!

NEW COVID PROTOCOLS AS OF September 22, 2021:

As of midnight, September 21st, the Province of N.B. is requiring certain measures to keep us as safe as possible, including places of worship.
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/nb-vaccine/Proof-of-Vaccination.html

1. Masks must again be worn while inside the church building (even
while seated).

2. Proof of Vaccination.
All people aged 12 and up will be required to show their record of
immunization or medical exemption certificate in order to attend
church (including Sunday worship, funerals, weddings, meetings, etc.)
Accepted Proof of Vaccination is one of the following:
   ~MyHealthNB record
   ~Immunization record from an RHA clinic, pharmacy, or Public Health
   ~Photo or copy of an immunization record
   ~Proof of Vaccination from another jurisdiction
   ~Medical exemption certificate
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GREENER VILLAGE COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE  - For the month of October we will focus on canned tuna/chicken/ham.   However, as always, everything is deeply appreciated.   

BOOKKEEPERS HOURS - Ellen plans to be at the church Tuesday or Wednesday following the last day of the month and around the 18th of each month for bill payment.  She requests staff to have their hours submitted to her by the first of each month. 

FALL FUNDRAISER - As you know, our church has been unable to have any fundraising events for the past two years because of Covid restrictions. For this reason, The Committee of Stewards has decided to have a Fall Fundraiser (donations only) in an effort to fill the gap from our normal fundraising activities.
Please consider donating to this worthwhile cause. Every dollar donated will be used to support church operations and maintenance. When making a donation, please indicate on your offering envelope (or a plain envelope) that it is for the Fall Fundraiser. Thank you for your support!  
The Committee of Stewards
                                                   
M & S FUNDRAISER - SPARE CHANGE JARS - Is your spare-change jar getting too heavy to lift and you want us to take it off your hands? Or have you been meaning to add to it all along but keep buying coffee instead? Well, there are only a few weeks left to fill-up that jar! We will start collecting the jars on Oct. 31st and will do so until Nov. 14th. Please return jars to the church during this time and make sure to include your name and envelope number for tax purposes. If you have any questions, or want your jar picked up from your home, contact Sheila Power at 472-9824. Money raised will go to the M & S. Thank you to everyone for your contributions. 

BROADVIEW MAGAZINE - It is time, once again, to renew your subscription, cancel it or subscribe to "BROADVIEW MAGAZINE".   This is a United Church of Canada denominational magazine reporting on national and international issues of faith, justice, ethics, daily living and pop culture.  The cost is $25.00 per year providing our church can maintain at least 5 subscriptions.  Otherwise, the cost is $29.95 per year.  This has been the situation for the past few years.  Your subscription may be ordered by placing your money in your regular offering envelope and marking it under Other as Broadview or by contacting Sharon Noel at 459-5976 or at sjnoel@bellaliant.net.  If paying by cheque, please make your cheque payable to New Maryland United Church,  Please note that payment must be received by November 7 in order for it to be submitted in time for 2022.  

"OUR DAILY BREAD" - Copies of “Our Daily Bread” (Sep/Oct/Nov) are available at the main entrance. These copies are provided free of charge.  However, a container is available for those wishing to make a donation to Radio Bible Class. 

GREETER SIGN UP SHEET – Just a reminder that there is a “Greeter Schedule” posted at the back door. If you would like to volunteer to be a greeter some Sunday morning that would be convenient for you, kindly fill in your name by that particular Sunday. Thanks! 
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MAIL-IN OFFERING - For those who wish to mail in their offering, please mail directly to the church:
   New Maryland United Church
   875 Route 101 Hwy
   Nasonworth, NB E3C 2C1
   Attn: Chair of Stewards Committee 

DONATING TO SPECIAL PROJECTS? If you are assigning some of your weekly offering to “Special Projects” on your church offering envelope, please indicate exactly what fund you want to donate to: Outreach? Food Bank? Cemetery? Memorial? or Sunday School. Your financial support is always appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Morrison, Chair of Stewards (458-8150). 

PAR - Interested in using PAR for your offering? PAR allows you to have automatic bank withdrawals for your offering. If you are interested, there are pamphlets on the table in the foyer. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Morrison (Chair of Stewards) 458-8150. 

LENDING LIBRARY - To keep everyone as safe as possible, we ask that when returning books, you place them in a bag with a note indicating the date, and leave them on the bottom shelf of the library (it is marked for you).  Books will be set aside for 4 days before being put into circulation.  Thank you all and happy, healthy reading!

JIGSAW PUZZLE LIBRARY - Doing puzzles is a great way to pass the time in the cold winter months.  Just a reminder that we have a lovely selection of jigsaw puzzles in the choir room. They are available to anyone who would like to borrow them.  When returning the puzzles, please put date of return on puzzles so the puzzles can be set aside for the number of days required to satisfy Covid requirements, before being put back in circulation.  Donations of puzzles are greatly appreciated.
                                                                                        
BULLETIN DEDICATION - Anyone wishing to sponsor a Sunday bulletin to celebrate a family event, special day, or memorial can do so by contacting the Church secretary at 459-3313.  The cost is $20.