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Appreciation

MacKay United Church appreciates
the sponsorship of
The Rockcliffe Retirement Residence
for 2010 publications including
the MacKay Messenger

Council Meetings

MacKay Council meets regularly from September to June on the third Wednesday of the month.  Committee meetings are held at 6:30 pm and General Council at 7:30 pm in the Memorial Hall.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
September 16, 2009
October 21
November 18
December 9 *note change
January 20, 2010
February 17
March 24* note change
April 21
May 19
June 16
July and August no meetings
 

Children & Youth

Children & Youth Worship
Sundays at 10:30 am

MacKay holds weekly classes for children and youth on Sunday mornings during worship.  Children participate in the opening prayers and hymns, and then listen to a special children’s story before participating in classes.  Special events include an annual Christmas pageant, end of year celebration in June, opening registration and congregational lunch in September and the occasional presentation of short plays to the congregation.

Three classes are provided: kindergarten, elementary and Youth Group.  Each class is following the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum.  This program is focused on scripture and encourages understanding and interaction with others.  A communicants class is held in the spring. 

The Sunday School’s millennium project, a book of short children’s stories entitled Sunday Best, was completed in 2000 with the support of an editorial team and the 125th Anniversary Committee. Copies may be obtained for $10 each by contacting the church office.   Sales of proceeds are  for the benefit of the Renewal Fund. 

New volunteers are welcome and sought, including regular teachers, caregivers and those who could help with music or special events.

Special Events

MacKay’s Annual family weekend at Camp Kalalla 

Second weekend of September

Plan to join us for a weekend of fun at Camp Kalalla. Cost is approximately $100 per family for the weekend and includes cabin accommodation, meals and activities. Registration & payment deadline is Sept 1. Day visitors are welcome without charge. We ask that you bring your own picnic lunch.

For more information contact ~ Jane Parker 749-7825

 
Sunday School Celebration and
Congregational Picnic
                                                                      
 
 
Usually the third Sunday in June. Congregational Picnic is held at the Governor General’s Grounds following church service.  All welcome.
 
 
 
 
 





Our family tree in the
Nan Slinn Nursery & Playroom



  "Where God Is"

There was a little boy,
On the week's first day,
Coming home from Sunday School
And wandering on the way.

He scuffed his shoes into the grass
And found a caterpillar.
He found a fluffy milkweed pod
And blew out all the filler.

A bird's nest in a tree above,
So wisely placed on high,
Was just another wonder
That caught his eager eye.

A neighbour watched his crooked course
And hailed him from the lawn.
He asked him where he'd been that day
And what was going on.

"I've been to Sunday School," he said
As he turned a piece of sod,
And picking up a worm, he smiled,
"I've learned a lot from God!"

"That's a fine way," the neighbour said,
"For a boy to spend his time.
"Now if you can tell me where God is,
I'll give you a brand new dime."

Quick as a flash the answer came,
The boy said without complaint,
"I'll give you a dollar, Mister,
If you can tell me where God ain't!"

- Author unknown