The Sackville United Church UCW Group shared in a service on Sunday October 30 marking the 60th Anniversary of the UCW and formally disbanded.
During the service the various ministries of the UCW to the Church and larger community were acknowledged and recognized with deep gratitude for the faithfulness of so many.
From the Reflection...
"UCW gathering have provided countless opportunities for fellowship – and some of the best moments were those in the kitchen – even when the sargent at arms was barking orders or you stood in the wrong spot and Norma let you know… and you sure learned quickly what side your bread was buttered on and how to spread the butter right to the edges…"
From the Liturgy,,,
We gather today to celebrate, to remember, to offer gratitude for 60 years of Christian witness, study, fellowship, and service.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For the leadership inside and outside the walls of the church, and at all levels of the United Church Women.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For the hospitality, pastoral care, and outreach ministries provided through receptions and events of all kinds.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For the willingness to fill in when needed - to lead a church service, to organize an event, and to provide money for an item not on any budget line.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For attending meetings - local, provincial, regional and national, and bringing back ideas, new study books, and new hymns suggestions.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For supporting camping ministries, Vacation Bible Schools, Sunday School, World Day of Prayer, Mission anti Service, food banks, and much more.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For decorating at Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving or finding someone to take on the task.
WE GIVE THANKS.
For pushing for changes when the carpet got worn, the curtains shabby, and the room needed a cleaning and a painting,
WE GIVE THANKS
For their Many and varied ministries over 60 years.
WE GIVE THANKS
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