It was a difficult month, August of 2010. We lost four island residents:
Nora Hughes, Jessie Parsons, Randy Nelson, and young Bill Greenwood. Our
sincere condolences are extended to all the families and friends of the
deceased.
August 29
Our 6th Annual
“Make a Joyful Noise” all-music
service, held at our regular time of 10:30am,was followed by
refreshments and fellowship. Donations for the Food Bank were
gratefully received. Thanks to Maggie Timms and Cecilia Campbell for the
photos and to Maggie for the video.
.... and check out the
video below. On dial up, let it fully load, then hit replay.
Kids
for Saving Earth Eco Day-camp ran
August 16 -20 this summer and served 30 plus kids! We had a great time. We
drummed with Bob & Maggie Timms , did crafts with Petra Hart and Mary Loepky,
and enjoyed field trips with John Dove, Charlie Boulet, Diana Vaughn, and Peter
Sitzler. We learned about the “web of life”, and wild food, and how to
compost, and how wonderful it is to grow your own food! There are too many
people to thank here, but please know that our gratitude runs deep and you are
all so dearly loved and appreciated. See bare photos in
our album here. Please check out
Linda's website at
www.texadakse.com to see annotated pictures!!
Milestones: Died: Michael Joseph Tremblay on July 10, 2010. Our condolences
to family and friends.
Karen's
DLM Graduation June 6, 2010
at Canadian Memorial United Church - see more photos
here
Milestones: Died: Belle Macauley, June 9, 2010 and Ben Nicholas, June 11,
2010.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Macauley, Waterman, and Nicholas
families and their many friends.
Anniversaries: Diane and Ray Grayson, 50th Wedding Anniversary
in June of 2010 – Congratulations!
Trinity Sunday May 30 -
"A Service of Appreciation "
Minister: Karen E. May, DLM has completed her
three years of education and training and will continue to
serve the Texada Island United Church.
At
the service, Karen said a special thanks to:
- The five person Lay Supervision Team for their
three years support; Chair Barb Wells
- A special thanks to
- her Education Supervisor:
Rev. Gwen Davis and
- her Pastoral Charge supervisor Jackie Campbell
And - ... very special thanks to Clarence .
Many enjoyed a luncheon held at the hotel
after the Service.
The singing of "In the Bulb there is a Flower" Hymn # 703
in Voices United expressed some of the thoughts of the day.
Saturday, March 20. St.
Patrick’s Day Tea & Bake Sale!
Thank you to all who
participated. See more photos in the Gallery by
clicking here.
Milestones: Died: Penny Childress, March 4, 2010. Our condolences go out
to Kevin Cameron and the Woodhead family.
January 31, 2010
Died: Millie Jones. Our condolences go
out to the family.
65th Wedding Anniversary (in Dec.) for Bill and Betty Frazer.
Congratulations!
Friday Dec 15 A Country Christmas Carol Sing
was held and accepted donations for the Food Bank and for 1st
United Church in Vancouver. Thank you for your very generous support of
these important ministries. We hope everyone had a really good time – we
did!
Saturday, November 28 at 2pm at the church. United Church Women –
Tea and Craft Sale –
Monday,
November 9, 5:30 pm.
Book Study: Jesus 24/7: a Short Course in Faith for the Questing
Christian
by David Bruce, at 6pm at the manse. This weekly discussion
group includes dinner! 486-7284.
see a preview here
October 16 –
Theo Passchier passed away in Powell River.
We extend our condolences to friends and family.
October 11 –
Thanksgiving & Communion service led
by Karen May. Thanks to Clarence and Cecilia
for photos which can be viewed by
clicking here.
September 27 – 10:30 service - Karen May.
Book Study: Jesus 24/7: a Short Course in Faith for the Questing Christian
by David Bruce, started at 6pm at the manse. This weekly discussion group
includes dinner! Please call Karen if you’re interested. 486 7284.
see a preview here
September 25, 2009
Scott Beachkowski (also known as Ryan Caldwell)
passed away in Vancouver, . Our condolences to friends and family.
September 24 Bible
Study: was planned to start
Thursday, at the church, 7pm, but was delayed until Nov 9. This lectionary –based program
looks at scripture readings for the following Sunday, so is intended to
enrich our experience of Sunday worship.
Sept 15- 17: Rev.Gwen
Davis, DA, MIV; Karen May, BSR, DLM; & Cecilia Campbell attended United
Church-Ministry Education event held on Bowen Island at the CNIB Lodge
Sept 15- 17, 2009. This shows Karen May taking part in a smudge performed
by one of the other DLM's .
See more photos here (click)
Sunday,
September 14 –
– Stan Smith & Karen May led the Battle of Britain service. The
congregation remembered or reflected upon the sacrifices made by air forces and
civilians at the Battle of
Britain in 1940. Refreshments were served by
the Texada United Church volunteers at the Legion following the Service.
Thanks to Clarence for the photos. See the
photo gallery and
Karen's sermon on the
Battle of Britain and reflections on Terry Fox Day.
Sept. 8, 2009
Milestones: Died: Deirdre Beauprie, .
A funeral service was held Sept. 11 at Assumption Church in Powell River. Our
condolences go out to her husband Dave Beauprie and all the family.
August 26 KSE wrap up party
(dessert and beverage) at the Legion in Van Anda at 7pm
Milestones: Died: Sigrid Olson, in Kamloops, June 18,
2009. Our condolences go out to the Olson, Copp and Johnson families,
relations and friends. (corrected with our apologies)
Bernice Sulyma, in Powell River, July 31,
2009. Our condolences to the family and friends.
Please
notify Karen at 486 7284 re births, deaths, anniversaries,
weddings, so I can let everyone know about these important events in the life of
the community!
August 23 –
We Made a Joyful Noise at our 5th annual all-music celebration!
Aug 17-21
-
KSE –2nd Annual Kids for Saving Earth
was a resounding success this year! Please go to
our KSE 2009 Report
here, or Linda's
KSE Website here to
see terrific pictures for every day of the camp. Planning begins now for
next year…….If you loved it, and want to help, please call me at 486-7284.
We learned that it really does take a whole
community to raise a child!
This
has been a wonderful experience for all of us, and we are so grateful for
your donations of food, money , and mostly your time to make this program
work.
There
was a KSE wrap up party (dessert and beverage) at the Legion in Van Anda
at 7pm on Wednesday, August 26.
We
need your feedback. Please come and tell us what you liked, what you didn't
like, and what we might do differently next year.
July 12 – Stan Smith Baptism:
Paige Diane Fay Spence. Paige is infant daughter of Nikki and Rod Spence of
Texada.
Died:
Delbert Perry, July 7, 2009. Our condolences to wife June Perry, and
step-daughter Dianne Nicholas and the family.
July 5 – Sandcastle Sunrise Service – Shelter Point Park – 7:30am – Karen
May
DLM
Graduation Karen
recently graduated from the Designated Lay Minister program at the United
Theological College in Montreal.
August 29
Our 6th Annual 
At
the service, Karen said a special thanks to:
There
was a KSE wrap up party (dessert and beverage) at the Legion in Van Anda
at 7pm on Wednesday, August 26. 
We
need your feedback. Please come and tell us what you liked, what you didn't
like, and what we might do differently next year.