Annual Congregational Meeting — The Annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 following the 11:00 am service. The storm date is Sunday, March 22.
We Welcome You to Our Worship Services
Worship Services – Orchard Valley offers two worship services:
- During the fall/winter/spring session, we offer an informal 9:00 am service, and an 11:00 am service that is more structured, both at Orchard Valley.
- During the summer session (July & August), we offer a 9:30 am worship service at Orchard Valley United Church in New Minas and an 11:00 am worship service at the Covenanter Church, in Grand Pre.
All God’s children are welcome at each service.
Weather Cancellations
Weather Cancellations –
In the event that one or more of our Sunday Worship services is cancelled due to weather, a message will be left on the OVUC phone and website. We will also do our best to send out an email (but cannot guarantee this option will be available). We also endeavour to place cancellation messages with all the local radio stations. In the event of a power outage, your first source for cancellation news should always be our phone line – 902-681-0366.
Holy Communion – Sunday, Mar 1
Holy Communion, March 1 – The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 9:00 am Worship Service on Sunday, March 1.
Food Bank Sunday – Sunday, Mar 1
Food Bank Sunday
Sunday, March 1, is Food Bank Sunday. This month, the Fundy Food Bank is focusing on canned tomatoes, baked beans, canned pasta, ketchup, canned meat or tuna. Last month, OVUC donated 168 kg to the Food Bank. Many thanks!
Soup & Dessert Luncheon – Tuesday, Mar 3
Soup & Dessert Luncheon, Tuesday, March 3 – Please join us at OVUC for our monthly Soup & Dessert Luncheon on Tuesday, March 3. We’ll be serving a choice of Italian Wedding Soup or Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup, freshly made biscuits, tea/coffee, and a homemade dessert, for $8.00 per person. Lunch is served from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. Take-out or delivery is also available – please order by noon, Monday, March 2 by calling 902-681-0366, ext 1, or emailing AdminOVU@bellaliant.com.
World Day of Prayer 2020 – Friday, Mar 6
World Day of Prayer 2020 – “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk”.
Written by the women of Zimbabwe. Service date – Friday, March 6, 2:00 pm at St. James Anglican Church, Kentville.
OV-UCW members are taking part. All welcome.
Clocks SPRING Forward – Sunday, Mar 8
Clocks SPRING Forward
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8.
Please remember to turn your clocks forward one hour Saturday night, March 7.
“Meet Your Feet” Footcare Clinics – Mar 11-12
“Meet Your Feet” monthly footcare is available from licensed footcare nurses during three sessions per month in Kentville, New Minas and Wolfville. No appointment necessary. Visit our webpage for more information: Meet Your Feet
Men’s Fellowship Luncheon – Friday, Mar 13
Men’s Fellowship Luncheon – All men are most cordially invited to our next Men’s Fellowship Luncheon at noon on Friday, March 13. Cost is $5 per person. Our speaker will be Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of Kings County. Peter will speak about streamlining local governments. Please join us. For more information, please contact Chris Seymour, Dave Murphy or Ian Godfrey.
Coldest Night Walk Update
Coldest Night Walk Update – The Seekers team would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us in the Coldest Night of the Year walk. This year we had 10 walkers and raised over $1500 for Open Arms. Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising – Sunday Sundaes, bottle recycling, and toque sales; and those who made donations to our team. A special thank you to Valerie Mosher for making and donating beautiful knit toques for us to sell.
Hope New Minas / Al-Anon Family Group
Hope New Minas Al-Anon Family Group – The Hope New Minas Al-Anon Family Group meetings are held on Thursdays from 10:00–11:00 am at OVUC. Those attending are asked to use the back door of the church.
Job Posting – PT Minister of Community Development
Job Posting – Minister of Community Development