Our new outdoor sign should be installed towards the middle of June: greater visibility from both Monk and Gouin, up-to-date information including the title of the sermon, and no more duct tape. We know that it will attract interest in the community and, we hope, new members. Watch for the date of the dedication ceremony and plan to attend.
The cost of the sign will be in the region of 8,000$ and the Board of Managers is asking for help from all our members to pay for it. In fact, we want each of you to sign up to raise 100$. This could be by a single donation, by instalments (over 2 years it works out to just under 1$ a week), or by sponsoring a fund-raising activity.
Fund-raising is fun if the responsibility is shared among lots of people with different and interesting ideas. So far, the members of the Friendship Circle have raised 290$ thanks to a successful bake sale, Tom Speirs is organising a golf day, and the Lindemans are hosting an evening of singing with a hint of Holland. Another of the popular travelogue and dessert evenings is upcoming and in the summer Amgad will once more light the barbecue.
Looking even farther ahead, there will be a harvest supper and silent auction in the fall, Fanfan and Matine will sponsor une soirée haîtienne, and Ruth and Ivan will introduce us to some of the traditions surrounding Chinese New Year next February. Not only will these events raise funds but, as important or even more so, they will bring us more closely together in fellowship and appreciation of each other’s unique gifts.
Sign up with your idea. There is expert help available to ensure that your event is a success whether it’s placing chairs and tables, washing and drying dishes, or using audio-video equipment. The Sign Up chart is at the back of the sanctuary. Make sure that your name is on it and watch for details of activities. Members gave generously in the past so that we have a church today. Let’s give generously now for the future of Westminster. Thank you.
Irene Harper, Chair
Sign Up fundraising committee
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