UPCOMING EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
2012

SUNDAY, MAY 6
10:30 a.m.
The Anniversary Service will be held in Port Lambton U. C. with guest speaker, Reverend Jim Miller. A time of food and fellowship will follow in Clarence Murphy Hall. There will be no service in Wilkesport U.C. on this date.
TUESDAY, MAY 8
12:30 p.m.
Port Lambton U.C.W. will meet in Clarence Murphy Hall. Lunch will be provided and all ladies are invited.
SUNDAY, MAY 27
2:00 p.m.
The annual Memorial Service will be held in Port Lambton U. C. If you wish to have someone remembered or if you plan to attend, please contact Ward Armitage, 864-1853, by May 19th.
If you have a prayer request, contact a member of the Prayer Chain, Joanne McLellan 677-1842, or Grace Armitage, 627-8406.
Sombra Home Meals are available September to June. Meals (soup, main course, dessert) cost $3.00 and are delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in getting meals or know someone who is, please call Elsie Krahn, 892-3697, or Shirley Ross, 892-3927. Cooks, cooks’ helpers, spare drivers, and dessert makers (twice/year) are needed. If you can help with any of these, contact Elsie or Shirley.
Members of the Lambton Shrine Club are collecting empty pop cans. Money earned from this venture is used to help crippled and burned children. Fill a large garbage bag and then call 800-799-4992.
Port Lambton U.C.W. is collecting Campbell’s products labels, cancelled postage stamps (with a ¼” border), and used eye glasses. There are baskets behind the back pew for these items. There are also baskets for donations to Salvation Army and Haiti.
The Lion Clubs collect used eye glasses and send them to people in need in various third world countries. Any used eye glasses may be given to Josie Abrams, 677-5660, or left in Port Lambton U. C.
The Lighthouse Family Bookstore continues the journey that the Sarnia Christian Bookstore began over 60 years ago. Located at 1407 London Road, Sarnia, an exciting addition is a café complete with Wi-Fi internet access where you may fellowship with friends.
The Canadian Bible Society would be pleased to receive donations of used books and/or Bibles. Criteria to consider:
- gently used books and Bibles;
- for all ages (adults, young adults, children);
- paperback or hard cover;
- regular or large print;
- English or non-English material;
- must be clean and in good shape;
- CD's / DVD's with no scratches.
For more information, contact Canadian Bible Society, 424 Waterloo Street, London, phone 519-432-6663 or e-mail london@biblesociety.ca.
ACWAM (Active Christians with a Mission) is looking for help for its missions in Haiti. This Sarnia-based group supports 3 orphanages and 3 Christian schools in Haiti. They are looking for:
- sponsorship for children ($30.00/month). See the bulletin board for information;
- financial donations;
- people willing to go to Haiti for a short period (costs $1600);
- Metro cash register receipts;
- items such as barrettes, balloons, small toys, etc. (see bulletin board for complete list).
Please put these items in the box at the back of the church.
Haiti is so poor, it is now considered a fourth-world country so much help is needed. A major problem is Voodoo; it is very prominent in Haiti and presents many challenges for Christian workers. No administration fees are taken from sponsorship money or funds designated for Haiti. To make a donation, put it in your envelope and mark it "Haiti". For more information on ACWAM, see the bulletin board or www.acwam.ca
Lambton Presbytery Resource Centre, located in St. Paul’s U. C., 360 Devine Street, Sarnia, has many church supplies, books, jewellery, and posters. There also is a lending library which consists of United Church publications, books, videos, and tapes. For more information, call 337-9667 (answering machine in use for questions, etc. when closed). The Resource Centre is open as follows:
    Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UCB Canada 89.3 FM is a local Canadian Contemporary Christian radio station serving Chatham-Kent and the surrounding area. As a registered charity, UCB Canada is primarily listener-supported. For a complete program guide and to find out how you can support this ministry, visit www.ucbcanada.com or call 519-351-1118.
For those interested in listening to Christian Radio Stations, such stations can be found at 560 AM, 1030 AM, 88.3 FM, and 103.5 FM. Some features include Christian music and reports by Jim Dobson. Dr. Dobson’s Focus on the Family broadcast can be heard at 12 noon on WMUZ, 103.5 FM.
