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Emergency Appeal for Pakistan
Pakistan continues to struggle in response to massive flooding, which has affected an estimated 20 million people. Continuing monsoon rains have washed away roads and bridges and are hampering relief efforts. The rains also can make it impossible for relief and rescue helicopters to reach stranded communities. The United Church of Canada, together with other members of the global ACT Alliance, is continuing to monitor and respond to the crisis. As a result of donations made by its members, the United Church sent $25,000 to ACT immediately following initial news of the crisis, and has now sent an additional $40,000 also to be used for ACT’s work on the ground.
How you can help:
Donate: If you would like to contribute to this appeal, you can give your cheque made out to St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church (marked “Pakistan Flood Relief”) to the church office or place it in the collection plate. We will then forward your donation to The United Church of Canada. Your gift will be included in your St. Andrew's 2010 income tax receipt. You can also send your gift directly to: The United Church of Canada (marked “Pakistan Flood Relief”), Financial Services Unit, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2Y4. Online donations can be made at www.united-church.ca/pakistan.
Pray: Hold the people of Pakistan and their families around the world in prayer. Please keep those who are working to alleviate their suffering also in your prayers.
This Week at a Glance
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Farmers' Market
Calling all fruit and veggie farmers! The Greening Group has been working with the River Heights Community Centre to organize a farmers' market. The market is held at the River Heights Community Centre (the corner of Grosvenor Avenue and Oak Street), on every Friday in August and September. Hours of operation are be 2 - 7pm. Know a farmer who'd like to sell their fruits and/or veggies here or you'd like more information? More information available at farmersmarket@riverheightscc.org .
Celebration Sunday
Celebration Sunday, September 12 at 10:30am
Mark on your calendar Sunday, September 12 at 10:30am as being Celebration Sunday where we will be having an outdoor service (weather permitting) followed by a barbeque, games and activities for all. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar!
Harvest Supper
Harvest Supper - Sunday, October 3, 2010
St. Andrew's River Height United Church will be hosting their annual Harvest Supper on Sunday, October 3, 2010. There will be two sittings - 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Tickets must be purchased prior to October 3 and a table and seat number will be assigned to each guest. Tickets will be available after each service in September or from the church office. Adults $12; youth (5-12 yrs.) $6; and children (4 and under) eat free. Call your family and friends; book your table early!
Hustle for Hunger
Hustle for Hunger - Saturday, October 16, 2010
This exciting fundraiser is an opportunity to help others in the community. This event is for both the competitive runner and the everyday stroller. Grab your sneakers and join us for this 3km walk and 5km fun run at Assiniboine Park starting by the Duck Pond. And if that is not enough to get you up early, an amazing breakfast is served at the finish line. You can register with the Running Room either in person or online at www.events.runningroom.com or pck up a registration form at the church office after September 5, 2010. There is a reduced registration fee for early registration before October 4, 2010. All proceeds to to the Agape Table.
Haitian Earthquake Appeal
The United Church of Canada is responding to the emergency in Haiti through the Action by Churches Together Alliance (ACT).
If you would like to contribute to this appeal, you can give your cheque made out to St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church (marked “Haitian Earthquake Response”) to the church office or place it in the collection plate. We will then forward your gift to The United Church of Canada. This amount will be included in your St. Andrew’s 2010 income tax receipt. You can also send your gift directly to:
The United Church of Canada (marked “Haitian Earthquake Response”)
Financial Services Unit
300 - 3250 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M8X 2Y4
Further details about the Haitian earthquake and The United Church response may be found on The United Church website:
www.united-church.ca/communications/news/response/100113b.
Please keep the people of Haiti and those who are working to alleviate their suffering in your prayers.
The Shelter Project
One quick drive down Kingsway and a peek down the lane, will tell you that the roof project is well under way.
So is the Shelter Project.
The congregation needs to raise $125,000 over the next 2 years to pay for a roof that will keep us dry and warm for at least the next 30 years.
To date the congregation has raised $56,879.
The Sunday School, after pledging $300, has already exceeded their goal, raising $306.96 in only 15 weeks!
Thank you for your generosity.