The summer morning preaching schedule is as follows: 

• July 11:    Robin – Theme: God’s perfect love
• July 18:    Ric Matthews – Theme: Life-giving streams of water
• July 25:    Geoff Wilkins – Theme: What God did you have in mind?
• Aug 01:    Robin – Theme: For Goodness’ Sake (1)
• Aug 08:    Robin – Theme: For Goodness’ sake (2)
• Aug 15:    Robin – Theme: For Goodness’ Sake (3)
• Aug 22:    Thomas Rautenbach – Theme: still TBD
• Aug 29:    Leon Remus – Theme: still TBD

NLUC CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY PROGRAM FOR THE SUMMER

We hope that you will join us over the summer!  Come, relax and enjoy the worship, the message and the company.  New this summer! Look for activity bins stationed at the entrance of the sanctuary. Children and youth are welcome to choose any of the activity packs to bring into the service with them.

BOOK BIN – A changing selection of colouring, sticker and story books

BUSY PACKS – Themed activity packs for primary ages

CHALLENGE PACKS – activity packs for youth

Nursery Option:  We love to have babies, young children and families in our service!  Parents with young children are also welcome to visit the nursery to relax or play there if they prefer. Our nursery room has a TV monitor viewing of the service and is down the stairs beside the Duncan Hall.  Ask one of our hosts to show you the way!

Nick and his team of various singers/instrumentalists will continue to lead all aspects of music.  Many thanks to all.

We now have tickets to sell for $20 each for our

 Burger & Beer Night at Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill for May 19

Please  phone   Ursula (Team Captain) to purshase a ticket for this fun evening. (604 985-7502)

Relay for Life is a community based fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.  It is held in communities across Canada every year.  In North Vancouver, it takes place on a Saturday in June from 10am to 10pm at Mahon Park.  North Lonsdale United Church has supported this event for 8 years and has raised approximately $13,000 each year for the Canadian Cancer Society.  Team members include survivors of the disease, those who have seen the effects the disease has on their friends and families, and those who want to help in some small way by collecting pledges and donations.

During this non-competitive fun-filled event, teams of people gather and take turns walking or running laps around the track. Each team is asked to at least have one member of your team on the track at all times throughout the event.  Throughout the day there are activities, music, BBQ’s and lots of fun!  Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the fun even if they are not a member of a team.

Funds raised through Relay For Life support the Canadian Cancer Society’s mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of Canadians living with cancer.

The Canadian Cancer Society has more impact in more communities against more cancers than any other cancer organization.

Money is raised through pledges to team members, and FUNdraising events.  The Canadian Cancer Society uses these funds for:

• research on all cancers
• provide reliable cancer information and support programs in local communities
• advocate for public policies that help individuals and communities reduce the risk of preventable cancers  

To register for the North Lonsdale United Church Relay for Life team, visit www.cancer.ca/relay.

Maundy Thursday, 7:pm

Remembering the night our Lord washed His disciples’ feet and served the Last Supper, before being betrayed and handed over to be crucified.

Good Friday, 12:00 – 3:00pm

We present the movie ‘The Passion of the Christ’ as part of a 3 hour service remembering the 3 hours of darkness as Jesus died.  There will also be opportunities for singing, prayer, meditation.

40 Hour Prayer Vigil

Spend as little or as much time in prayer as we quietly await Easter Sunday morning.

Easter Sunday, 10:am

We celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Summer is here! We celebrated an amazing time of worship on Sunday 12th, with 4 little ones being baptised. We were then particularly blessed as over 60 people chose to reaffirm their faith by having baptismal water trickle over them while we sang ‘turn your eyes upon Jesus’ etc. We were all reminded that what needs to be dead in our lives has already died with Christ on the cross, and that we are all called to share in his resurrection life.

What: Burger & Beer Night
When: June 3, 2009
Where: Mosquito Creek Grill, Westview Shopping Centre, North Vancouver
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Cost: $20.00
PLUS: Silent Auction, Live Auction, 50/50 and “Toss the Toonie event”
Tickets are available from Esme Baker (604) 922-5875 or esmebaker@shaw.ca or from Linda in the office. We also need items for the silent auction and would appreciate any ideas or gifts.

Please join us as we raise funds for the North Lonsdale United Church Relay for Life Team. This will be the 7th year that NLUC will be participating at Relay for Life and we need your support!

Lions Gate Gogos – Grandmothers AIDing African Grandmothers
Songs for Africa 2009
A Fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation
Grandmothers Campaign
Featuring:The Shirleys (A female Acapella Septet) & Vocomation (A versatile vocal trio bringing music from many cultures around the globe)

When: Friday, May 29, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m
Where: North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale, North Vancouver
Cost: Adults $15, Seniors/Students $10, Children 10 yrs and under $1.00
Ticket Info: Jean 604-988-1033

Palm Sunday – April 5th
Morning worship service at 10.00AM.

Thursday Night – April 9th
A 7.00pm worship service that includes both foot washing and Holy Communion, remembering the night our Lord was betrayed and arrested.

Good Friday – April 10th
Noon – 3.00PM. A 3 hour worship gathering focusing on the darkness that covered the earth while Jesus hung on the cross, just before He died. Prayer Vigil from 3.00PM on Good Friday to 7.00AM on Easter morning. A forty hour prayer vigil with members of the congregation at prayer in our church sanctuary, non-stop, for 40 hours.

Easter Sunday – 12th April
7.00AM Sunrise worship to end prayer vigil.
10.00AM Family Worship – Easter Resurrection celebration!

Looking for some able bodied workers, Odd jobs, general clean-up, painting and more. Available evenings and weekends. A Fusion fund-raising initiative. Contact Michael at 604.980.4910 or 778.999.2585