Pastoral Charge

Upcoming Gospel Readings

Aug 11: Luke 12:32-40
Aug 18: Luke 12:49-56
Aug 25: Luke 13:10-17
Sept 8: Luke 14:25-33

Readings are subject to change.

Today we welcome Rev. Don Waterhouse and his wife Deborah to our three churches. Don will lead us in worship and Deborah will do the children’s time. Harry is on vacation.

It’s Bill Gliddon’s 80th Birthday and we invite you to celebrate with us on Sunday August 11th at St. George’s Church. Church Service 11:30 a.m.; BBQ lunch 1:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. We know Bill will love your personal cards and best wishes. Contributions toward a monetary gift, which will be donated to a local charity in honour of Bill, may be placed in a container that will be available at the celebration.

Decoration Day:  Ingoldsby Pioneer Cemetery Decoration Day Sunday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Ingoldsby UC.  Barb Fawcett will be the speaker.

Fall Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre Saturday, September 21st 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Lakeside Church. Celtic Gospel Music from Lakefield, Ontario “Rhythm & Grace”; vibrant fiddling, energetic step-dancing, dynamic gospel and folk songs. Free will offering.

Ingoldsby UC

Ladies Afternoon Bible Study & Fellowship is taking a break for the summer and will resume after Labour Day. For more information call Wanda.

If you know of anyone in need of a card or visit please call the church office at 705-457-1891.

Lochlin UC

Bible Study on Wednesday is taking a break for the summer and will resume after Labour Day.  For more information call Janice 286-2453.        

If you know of anyone in need of a card or visit please call the church office at 705-457-1891.

Haliburton UC

Stewardship and Mission Offering:  The extra monthly Mission for August is Camp Medeba. We thank you for your support and ask that you mark your envelope when giving to this extra mission. Take note of the Stewardship and Mission bulletin board in the foyer. Information will be posted as it becomes available.

Pot Luck Lunch: Our next pot luck lunch will be in September. Date to follow!

Bible studies:

For a time of study, prayer and fellowship, please join us:

• Wednesday Morning Bible Study in the library 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Fridays: Women to Women Bible Study in the library from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. All women are welcome to join us at any time. For info call the office 705-457-1891.

Library: The library is open during office hours except when being used for meetings. The librarian is available Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to help in choosing a book, DVD or teaching material (holidays excluded).

Coffee is available every Sunday before church in the foyer outside of the Fellowship Room.  All are welcome to partake and enjoy!

Need a card sent to a church family member of Haliburton United? Call the office at 705-457-1891 or Jane at 705-457-1715.

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Harry’s messages online: Missed a Sunday? Want to hear a message again? Harry’s messages are videotaped at the Haliburton United Church service and posted online. To access the video links go to the Messages page.

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