This Week at KNOX

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE,

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COVID 19: 

FACE MASKS NOW RECOMMENDED AT ALL KNOX CHURCH SERVICES, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

As health regulations relax in Nova Scotia and we are learning to live with Covid 19; as of July 3, 2022 we now encourage the wearing of face masks by those worshipping with us, or attending events.

We continue to monitor Nova Scotia Government health regulations and our decisions continue to be made with the utmost concern for the health and safety of our congregation and visitors.

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Office hours
The office is open Mon - Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Currently, we are still operating with COVID 19 restrictions in place. 

Appointments are required to meet with our Minster, and we ask that you call ahead to schedule a meeting in advance.

Please call our office (902) 865-9216 or emai: admin@knoxsackville.ca

For pastoral emergencies after hours, please leave a message at 902.865.9216 or email. admin@knoxsackville.ca

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Ministerial Update

A short update to keep our congregation aware of our plans for the next few weeks.

- Sunday, January 29, 2023
Join us for regular Sunday Worship with our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Bob Chapman.

- Sunday, February 5, 2023
Regular Sunday worship will be led by our Worship Team 

Sunday February 26

Our regular Sunday Worship will be led by our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Bob Chapman.

Sunday March 5th

Our regular Sunday Worship will be led by Rev Judith Perry

Sunday March 12th

Our regular Sunday Worship will be led by our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Bob Chapman.

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We are working as a Council and in collaboration with Region 15 to secure a Supply Minister for a term while we prepare a longer term plan and Search/Selection Committee for our next Minister. We are hopeful that the Term Supply Minister will be able to join us early February.

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Roast Beef Dinner

Saturday March 11th

dine in or take out

tickets : Adult $20, Child $10

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Beacon House

Beacon House is in need of baby items:
diapers, wipes,
baby food, baby cereal, anything is greatly appreciated.

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Men's Breakfast
 
There will be a men's breakfast on Tuesday,
March 7th at 9am.
We will be meeting at the Building Future’s
on Glendale Drive.

FREEDOM KITCHEN SEES INCREASE IN NEED
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
We are starting to see more clients at Freedom Kitchen with specialized dietary needs such as gluten free, lactose free, and nut free diets. As these foods are often more expensive to purchase from the grocery store and are harder to find at food banks, we are trying to provide more selection in our food hampers for the clients who have specialized dietary needs. We are currently in need of these items:

• gluten-free cereals, pasta, crackers, cookies, granola bars
• nut free granola bars
• lactose-free butter, cheese, margarine, milk
• eggs
• fresh fruit and vegetables

There will be a plug-in cooler in the narthex for the month of November for refrigerable items such as eggs, fruit, and vegetables and lactose-free dairy items, and a donation box for all shelf-stable donations.

Thank you for your support of this Knox Outreach program!

For more information, please contact Caroline Gallop or Beth Martin

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KNOX FUTURES
PROPERTY UPDATE
On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Knox congregation voted to carry the motion to sign the letter of intent. The former Knox Futures Redevelopment Team now transitions to be the Knox Futures Development Team. The next update from this team is expected within 3 - 6 months.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There is a sign-up sheet posted in the Narthex for live-streaming help on Sunday mornings from now until the end of December. If you have already been trained and are willing to run the camera/YOLO, PowerPoint slides, or audio on a given Sunday, please sign up! If you haven't been trained and are interested in learning how to do any of these things, please contact the Church Office.

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Sunday School

We ask that all our Sunday School children come directly to the Sunday School classroom when they arrive at church for the next few weeks. 
There will be no Sunday School on March 12^th and March 19^th due to March Break.
 

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BIBLE FELLOWSHIP TIME
The Bible Fellowship Time group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm in the parlour.
Everyone is welcome!  This is a lay-lead Bible fellowship time.
For more information please contact Donna Ashton-Ward or Judy Hayes.
 

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SCRIPTURE READERS NEEDED
WE NEED VOLUNTEER SCRIPTURE READERS!
We'd love to have different voices of Knox help us with our Sunday worship. If you would like to read scripture. Please give your name and contact information to Florence Carman or there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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VOLUNTEERS
There is a sign-up sheet posted in the Narthex for live-streaming help on Sunday mornings from now until the end of December. If you have already been trained and are willing to run the camera/YOLO, PowerPoint slides, or audio on a given Sunday, please sign up! If you haven't been trained and are interested in learning how to do any of these things, please contact the Church Office.

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HELP THE PEOPLE OF THE UKRAINE

On February 24 the armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine erupted, costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee from the conflict. The United Nations estimates that hundreds of thousands of people, displaced from their homes, are seeking refuge in neighbouring countries. Many have lost friends and loved ones, struggle to meet their basic needs, and face an uncertain future.
United Church Mission & Service partners are responding to the rapidly unfolding crisis.

You can help. Right now, people urgently need shelter, clean water, food, and medical attention.

Please show your support by making a gift today. Go to Conflict in Ukraine | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca) to find out more.

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AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM VOLUNTEERS!
We are looking for volunteers to help with the live-streaming and sound system for Sunday Worship Services! We are hoping to establish a rotating schedule so that you would only need to "work" one worship service every six weeks(ish).
Training will be provided! 

It is actually far easier than you might think! If you are interested please contact the office.

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OUTREACH
Outreach is collecting empty pharmacy plastic pill bottles (Please remove labels). These are being collected by the 1st Sackville Cub Scouts to send with medical supplies to low income countries where they will be used many times. A tote basket will be in the narthex for donations (next to Beacon House box).

Thanks to all who can support!

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PRAYER SHAWLS
Prayer Shawls Needed
 
The Pastoral Care Team gives prayer shawls to bring warmth, comfort, love, and hope to those who are ill, grieving. or facing a difficult situation. If you love to knit or crochet, you can use your talent to help us with this special ministry. As you make your shawl simply pray that the person receiving it will find peace. Shawls will be received with thanks at the church during office hours.
For more information please contact the church office 902 865 9216.

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SECURITY
We are looking for people to help with security at Knox.
If you are interested and for more information please contact the church office at 902 865 9216 

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Fader's Bottle Exchange:
Help support Knox by taking your recyclable cans and bottles to Fader's Bottle Exchange on Old Sackville Crossroad. Simply tell the employees that they are for Knox and they will apply your bottles to our account! 

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PAST KNOX COUNCIL MINUTES
NOW POSTED TO WEBSITE
In accordance with our governance document, past minutes from Knox Council meetings are to be posted as general information for the congregation.
We are pleased to announce that this feature has now been added to our Church Reports section of the website and can be viewed HERE.
The March 23, 2021 minutes are the first to be posted and we will keep the site updated as minutes as approved.

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Lower Sackville Nursery School

Did you know that LSNS has now expanded to a full-time daycare?

Spaces are still available and we look forward to meeting your family and taking care of your little ones.

Our daycare is a safe and inclusive place offering a dedicated, loving and educational environment.
 
Click here to register your littles