We are not alone...

This session in Sunday School, the children are learning "A New Creed" initiated by the United Church of Canada in 1968 (they don't think that's very new!)



Now you can learn it too!

Imagine!

Jackie Ralph, the Coordinator of F.A.N. (Friends and Neighbours) Club Grey Bruce is coming to Meaford United on May 3rd. Whoot! that is less than a week away. Your child from 8 to 12 can participate in a program offered to children from junior kindergarten through to grade six. Jackie and helpers with child sized puppets will present a skit to the children on self-esteem to help promote mental health awareness to the children. A question and answer session follows each skit.

For more information about Mental Health Week or the F.A.N. Club of Grey Bruce you can go to the CMHAGB Website

Oh and by the way, Jackie is also known as the singing puppeteer and she will honor us with a sung version of the 23rd Psalm.

Join us at 10:30 Sunday morning and bring a child! You'll both be in for a treat!

Oh and if you are a grown up who just LOVES puppets (like me) visit my friend Lani's website and find out how you can enjoy making and playing with puppets! By the way, Jackie welcomes new volunteers to help with these puppet shows...consider volunteering when she is here...

Earth Day!

"Give to us laughter"

Yesterday we celebrated Humour Sunday at Meaford United Church. I hope everyone left with a light heart, I certainly did. Many thanks for all those encouraging words on my children's story and reflection (some might call it a sermon). The weather was perfect too.

Today it is a "blustery day" and the rain is coming down, down, down. So... I am preparing for May 3rd when Jackie Ralph will be coming to do a puppet show on self-esteem for the Sunday School. It gives me cheery thoughts to think of all our wonderful youngsters and some of our not-so-youngsters enjoying the exuberance and grace that Jackie has bubbling out of her. Oh and anyone of any age is welcome!

I will again be in the pulpit. This time all alone as Rev. Judith is taking some well earned away time. Before Jackie goes upstairs for her time with the Sunday School, she will sing the 23rd Psalm. Just knowing that "the Lord is our Shepherd" should help us to realize how wonderful we are...

Also Jackie tells me today that she is available and willing to do a puppetry workshop with all interested. It will be toward the middle of June. Keep tuned for details. You can post a comment here and I'll get back to you with updates regularly.

Also we have chosen our VBS (Vacation Bible School) program for 2009...It is Camp E. D. G. E. We are gonna' have a blast, so get ready to register! Whoo hoo you won't want to miss out on the fun!

What if God was one of us???

Joan Osborne - What If God Was One Of Us
Uploaded by Pippo-el-peco

The tomb is empty!

Alleluia, he is risen; he is risen indeed in you and in me. Let us sing and dance for joy!

Another Holy Day gone to consumerism!

I do hope you will visit Overturning the Tables a blog by Julie Kincaid. You can learn about how our holy days are being co-opted by the marketing world.

And while you're at it you might like to watch this video. It's 20 minutes long, but when you have a minute it's well worth the watch...The Story of Stuff

It was created by Free Range Studios ... another wonderful place to have fun while you learn about what's real and what's important.

And if you're feeling frazzled, come back for a wee meditation...

Well, it's April Fool's Day...

Don't get fooled today! I did, I was tricked by the weather forecaster...But the robins seem happy with the rain.

Good day to take a short meditation break.



And then it's back to working on the databases for the Vacation Bible School...Oh, you didn't know we were having VBS again this year. Well, for sure we are! Want to be a part of this exciting event? Watch for more news or give us a holler and get on board!