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Bloomfield-Musgravetown Pastoral Charge
Heritage United Church
PO Box 86
Musgravetown NL A0C 1Z0
Tel: (709) 467-2660
Minister: Rev. Stephanie McClellan
Email: heritageuc2016@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/heritageuc16/home
Newsletter - February 2024
Minister’s Message
Greetings BloomTown!
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, Lent happens in winter. Creation around us teaches us about our need for our spirits to slow down for a quieter, less frenetic pace.
Lent, like winter, is a time to go deeper into our lives for renewal and growth. As the sap runs slower in the trees and the bears hibernate, we take time to pay attention to our spiritual and natural environment.
Though it may seem like we are just as busy as always and running off our feet, Lent is a time to go beneath the surface of our regular faith practices and deepen our faith and resilience for whatever we may need it to brace against in the coming days.
Lent doesn’t always have to be solemn and we no longer wear sackcloth and ashes as they did throughout Biblical times, (except maybe on Ash Wednesday). Our faith can still be fun and deep.
Like the bulbs of the flowers and the waters in a pond, we dive deeper below the surface so our faith life can restore, regrow and be reinvigorated. And true beauty springs free when it is time to blossom.
So here’s to depth and regrowth, reflection and resilience and here’s to our Lenten Winters that teach us that very few things are actually dead, they are just resting and growing and staying warm as they wait for God’s call to come forth and blossom!
BloomTown, delve deep and burst forth with joy each day during Lent and everyday thereafter!
Rev. Steph
Minister Contact Information
Manse Phone: 467-2660 (messages can be left)
Cell Phone: 1-709-541-2756
email: revstephmc@gmail.com
Morning “Mug-Up”
Drop-in for Coffee and a Chat on Tuesdays @ 10:30-12 in the CE Centre.
Sign Language Lessons
Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm in the CE Centre. You can register by contacting Rev. Steph.
Prayer Shawl
Prayer Shawl meet on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. in the CE. Centre. Please bring your own lunch!
PAR or Pre-Authorized Remittance
PAR or Pre-Authorized Remittance, is a way of giving financially to support this Pastoral Charge. Being on PAR involves indicating the amount you want to have directly deposited to the church account from your personal account each month. Forms are available. Please contact Ron Morgan for more information.
Tax Receipts/Easter Envelopes
Included with this newsletter is your 2023 Tax Receipts. If you find mistakes, PLEASE contact Ron Morgan so he can correct any problems.
Easter Offering Envelopes and Lenten cards are also included.
Thanks so much for your continued support.
E-Transfers
E-transfers can be made to the church bank account using the church’s email address heritageuc2016@gmail.com. We are unable to set up auto deposit, so we ask that you email or text your password/code to Ron – morganron52@gmail.com or 427-7548 OR use “HUCdd22” as your password/code. Also, please include a note designating where you would like your donation directed - general fund, building, cemetery, prayer shawl, helping hands, Sunday school or scholarship.
World Day of Prayer
This year’s service will be hosted at Heritage United Church on Friday, March 1st at 12:00 pm. beginning with lunch in the CE Centre.
Lent Reflections
During the season of Lent, please join Rev. Stephanie as she leads a series of short Wednesday Reflections on Facebook Live.
Feb 14 at 9:00 pm.
Ash Wednesday
March 6 at 9:00 pm
Feb 21 at 9:00 pm.
March 13 at 9:00 pm.
Feb 28 at 9:00 pm.
March 20 at 9:00 pm
Holy Week and Easter Services
March 24 - Palm Sunday - 11:00 am and 7:00 pm worship.
March 27 - “30 Pieces of Silver” Soup Supper at Heritage United Church @ 5 PM
March 28 - Maundy Thursday Prayer Stations 10 AM - 4 PM @ Salvation Army Citadel
- Maundy Thursday Ecumenical Service 7 PM @ The Salvation Army Citadel
March 29 - Good Friday Prayer Breakfast @ Salvation Army Citadel
- Good Friday Worship Service @ United Church 11 AM
March 31 – Resurrection/Easter Sunday Communion – 11:00 am and 7:00 pm worship.
Church Facebook page
The church has its own facebook page which we use for announcements, broadcasting facebook live church services and messages of inspiration from Rev. Steph. You can search Facebook for Heritage United Church or get the link from our website
Refugee Sponsorship Committee
Our mission to bring a Syian Family to this area is in its final stages. We anticipate their arrival in the coming months. As such, there is much preparation to be done. Committee members will be reaching out to ask for your support as their arrival gets closer.
We are still fundraising and seeking donations. The auction is still active and receiving good support. Check it out at HUC Online Auction. If you have items to donate, please contact Ron or Lynda.
The Committee has a facebook page where news of fundraisers, meetings and other relevant information can be found. Search facebook for Refugee Sponsorship Committee.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Once per month, a men’s breakfast is held in the CE Centre on Saturday morning at 9:00 am. The dates are not fixed, but are advertised in the Church Bulletin. No cost, just a donation to help with the expenses. It’s a great way to have a connection with other men in the area.
Winter Carnival
After a very successful event last year, plans are being made for a second winter carnival in Goose Bay Area (March17th - 24th). Heritage United Church has confirmed two activities. The UCW will be serving a free Mac & Cheese lunch complete with rolls and cupcakes to Seniors (60+) on Tuesday, March 19th at 12:00 pm. Meals MUST BE BOOKED by calling Wanda Matthews (709-766-0644). On Thursday, March 21st, between 3:00 and 5:00 pm, bring your children to the manse lawn for activities and fun including hot chocolate!