6 Jan. 2013 -- Feast of Epiphany -- 9:30am at Fletcher Church
9 Jan. 2013 -- deconsecration of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Tilbury
Theme for next few weeks:
How we use money is one of the major themes of the Bible. It's important that we get a grip on money; if not, it will get a grip on us.
From the Bulletin
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14 April 2013 -- Communion Sunday
16 April 2013 -- Muffin Party
19 April 2013 -- Merlin Broasted Chicken Dinner
21 April 2013 -- Fletcher Church -- At Fletcher Church, today we welcomed Luccas Neville Ouellette to our church family. His parents James and Lacie brought him for baptism.
21 April 2013 -- Merlin Church -- At Merlin Church today they were welcoming Danny Starr as a new member in their church family. He would be making his profesion of faith and being baptized."
`9 May 2013 -- Ascension Day -- Ascension Day Hymn
19 May 2013 -- Pentecost -- What Happened To Peter?
__ May 2013 -- Concert at Merlin (United) Church or phone Larry for more details.
26 May 2013 -- Trinity Sunday
`2 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Rev. Bruce Fraser's last Sunday on this Pastoral Charge. Fare THEE Well to Bruce and Jane.
`4 Aug. 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Mr. Tom Olsen Topic: ____________________________________
"Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." Romans 12:15, KJV
Some EVENTS of Area Churches
Some HISTORIES of Area Churches
Kent Presbytery web pages
17 Aug. 1927 -- IN MEMORIAM -- Funeral for Marie (Mrs. George) Mancell
18 Aug. 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Mr. Tom Olsen Topic: The Compromise (Exodus23:20-32)_
The Wheatley Journal tells of a 1964 event "Burning of the Pinks". To what do you think that refers?
`1 Sep. 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Rev. Geore Ewald Topic: Perspectives of God (Psa. 130:5-10, 23-24
An Israeli posted on his Facebook: "Dear Egyptian rioters. Do not destroy the pyramids. We will not build them a second time.
`5 Oct. 1813 -- destruction of Fairfield following the murder of Chief Tecumseh by the Kentuckyians and the future President of USA
`6 Oct. 2013 -- One Service for the Merlin-Fletcher Pastoral Charge & South Buxton Charge; at Merlin Hall -- 10:30am
__ Nov. 2013 -- 11am -- Fletcher Church's 130th Anniversary --
"I believe in the Communion (the Fellowship) of the Saints"
11 Nov. -- Remembrance Day Service is to be held at Merlin Community Hall 11am.
30 Nov. 2013 -- St. Andrew's Day
1 Dec. 2013 -- Advent I
25 Dec. 2013 -- Christmas Day
18 Jan. 2014 -- Glad Tidings 50+ Ministries -- "Winter Wonderland"
13 Jan. 2013 -- Fletcher Church, Communion Sunday
12 Feb. 2013 -- Shrove Tuesday
13 Feb. 2013 -- Ash Wednesday
14 Feb. 2013 -- Thursday -- "The fifty-third Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Services will be held at Christ Church, Chatham. 'The Way of Grace - A Journey to the Cross' will be held every Thursday during Lent. The service begins at 12:10pm and lunch will follow at 12:35pm. The first service will be on February 14th with Rev. Bruce Fraser speaking on 'Jesus & the Demon-Possessed Man'. Everyone is welcome. A free will offering will be taken during the luncheon to help Outreach within" Chatham-Kent.
17 Feb. 2013 -- Sunday -- First Sunday in Lent -- "Transformed by knowing Jesus: Zaccheus"
21 Feb. 2013 -- Thursday -- "The fifty-third Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Services will be held at Christ Church, Chatham. 'The Way of Grace - A Journey to the Cross' will be held every Thursday during Lent. The service begins at 12:10pm and lunch will follow at 12:35pm. The second service will be on February 21st with Pastor Brad Wing speaking" Everyone is welcome. A free will offering will be taken during the luncheon to help Outreach within Chatham-Kent.
24 Feb. 2013 -- Sunday -- Second Sunday in Lent -- "Transformed by knowing Jesus: John"
`1 March 2013 -- Friday -- World Day of Prayer -- at
`3 March 2013 -- Sunday -- Third Sunday in Lent -- "Transformed by knowing Jesus: Peter"
We always love to have guests at church. Maybe you've been here long enough that you no longer consider yourself a guest; you're part of the family. But have you taken the step of making that public commitment to be an official member of the congregation? Don't worry; it's easy to do.
1) If you were previously a member of another church (any church, not just United), we can transfer your membership. Just speak with Carole Presley (Merlin), Betty Vince (Fletcher), or Bruce Fraser.
2) If you've never been a member of a church, then take the membership class. We'll meet for two sessions, two hours each. The suggestion is Sunday afternoon right after lunch, but other times are good, too, whatever works for people. Speak with Bruce.
3) BONUS! If you're already a member, but you'd like to take a "refresher course" in the membership class. Super! Speak with Bruce.
10 March 2013 -- Sunday -- Fourth Sunday in Lent -- "Transformed by knowing Jesus: the Samaritan woman at the well"
14 March 2013 -- Thursday -- 8pm -- Bible Study at Merlin --Signs of the end: Matth ew 24
17 March 2013 -- Sunday -- Fifth Sunday in Lent -- "Transformed by knowing Jesus: James, the brother of the Lord"
24 March 2013 -- Palm Sunday -- Sixth Sunday in Lent -- "Transformed by knowing Jesus: Pilate"
29 March 2013 -- Good Friday -- "When is a gift not a gift?"
31 March 2013 -- Easter Day
6 April 2013 -- Fletcher Church Roast Beef Supper
14 April 2013 -- the revealing of Merlin United Church's new website: http://merlinunitedchurch.ca/. (Creation date: 2011/05/21. It is professionally designed, unlike our website.)
21 April -- The Queen's Birthday
23 April -- St. George's Day
28 April 2013 -- LLWL pulpit supply at Fletcher and Merlin
28 April 2013 -- 7:30pm -- Ridge Players highlights from Seussical the Musical -- at Mt. Zion Church, Ridgetown
19 May 2013 -- Fletcher Church -- Sacrament of Baptism for Riley Chrisopher Pollard.
26 May 2013 -- Sunday -- 7:30pm -- "The Blazing Fiddles" are to return to Mt. Zion (Ridgetown) for the 159th anniversary.
`2 June 1953 -- Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
`9 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Speaker: ___________________ at Fletcher & Merlin; Stewart Cemetery Service in afternoon
`9 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Stewart Cemetery Annual Memorial & Decoration Service 2:30 pm. Please bring your lawn chairs. Speaker - Pastor Jason Cartier.
15 June 2013 -- Saturday -- Port Crewe Reunion
16 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Guest speaker: Mr. Gordon Brown Topic: ____________________________
21 June 2013 -- Friday -- Weiner Roast at Fletcher Church grounds.
23 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Fletcher Church, 9:30am -- Guest speaker: Rev. Bruce Cook Sermon: chers or Shepherds?
23 June 2013 -- Sunday -- 167th Anniversary of Valetta Church. COFFEE HOUR following service. Invite Your Friends.
23 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Cedar Springs United Church's final service will held on June 23, 2013.
23 June 2013 -- Sunday -- Annual Ouvry Cemtery memorial service, 2:30pm, rain or shine.
30 June 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Merlin Church -- Speaker: Rev. Bruce Cook Sermon: Live Well
30 June 2013 -- Sunday evening at Merlin (United) Church or phone Larry for more details.
`7 July 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Fletcher Church -- "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." (Isaiah 40:8, A.V.)
`7 June 2013 -- Sunday -- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Pardoville Union Cemetery Decoration Day
14 July 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Merlin Church -- Speaker: Mr. Phil Hernandez Topic: ____________________________________
17 July 2013 -- Wednesday -- 7pm -- Thamesville United Church -- Rev. Doug Wright's dramatic reading called JNAC. Freewill offering goes to the M&S Fund.
21 July 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Rev. Mary Elford Topic: ____________________________________
28 July 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Merlin Church -- Speaker: Mr. Phil Hernandez Topic: ____________________________________
11 Aug. 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Merlin Church -- Speaker: Mr. Ron Haley Topic: ____________________________________
"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2, KJV
But in and after 1996 one member of the clergy seemed to think a better way is for persons to learn to get along by themselves.
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Valetta Church
St. Andrew's Church
St. Luke's Church
Fletcher Church
Merlin (United) Church
Valetta Church
North Buxton Community Chuch
The Kent Presbytery Centre For Renewal
Kent Presbytery on FaceBook
Kent Presbytery Group
Kent Presbytery Page
Kent Presbytery Lay Worship Leaders
17 Aug. 1988 (25 years ago) -- IN MEMORIAM -- Funeral for Rachel (Mrs. Harold) Mancell
25 Aug. 2013 -- Sunday -- 10am -- Merlin Church -- Speaker: Mae Bedford Topic: Rock or sand?
25 Aug. 2013 -- Sunday -- " Dale Butler and Friends" at Wheatley"s Two Creeks Conservation Area.
`8 Sep. 2013 -- Sunday -- 9:30am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Dale Butler Topic: "Let the Children Speak"
11 Sep. 2013 -- Wednesday --Fletcher UCW Muffin Party and Bake Sale Wednesday Septembger 11, 9:30am to 11:30am at Fletcher Church. Everyone Welcome.
15 Sep. 2013 -- Sunday -- 9:30am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Phil Hernancex Topic: All or Nothing
22 Sep. 2013 -- Sunday -- 9:30am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Phil Hernandez Topic: ____________________________________
29 Sep. 2013 -- Sunday -- 9:30am -- Fletcher Church -- Speaker: Rev. Curtis Marwood Topic: _____________________________
29 Sep. 2013 -- Sunday -- 7:30pm -- The group Holy Ground at Merlin Church. For more info call Larry 519-689-4935
`6 Oct. 2013 -- Service of Commemoration for Moravian Community, at Fairfield Museum Grounds 9:30 AM, October 6th, 2013; The "Rt. Rev." Moderator presiding.
13 Oct. 2013 -- Thanksgiving Sunday
19 Oct. 2013 -- Beef Supper, Saturday, Wesley Church, Bloomfield Road ... 5pm - 6:30pm ...Adults, $15 ... for tickets call Alvina Crundwell, 519-352-7935
20 Oct. 2013
27 Oct. 2013 -- 11am -- Merlin United Church's 143rd Anniversary.
Come, share memories of the past 130 years.
Let us give thanks
. . . for the Ministers who faithfully served Jesus Christ in this Congregation
. . . for the faithful Elders of the Kirk Session
. . . for the Teachers and Officers of the Church School who taught the Word from week to week
. . . for all who trod this pilgrim path as Followers of The Way, following Jesus, Who taught that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
16 Nov. 2013 -- Glad Tidings 50+ Ministries -- "Christmas Theme"
16 Nov. 2013 -- Fletcher Church Roast Beef Supper
11 April 2014 -- Friday -- Fletcher Church Roast Beef Supper
