Worship Service Change
On October 21 (Anniversary Sunday), we will have one service only, beginning at 10:00 am. Happy 6th Anniversary, OVUC!
Soup & Dessert Luncheon – Nov 6
OVUC Soup & Dessert Luncheon – Please join us for our next Soup & Dessert Luncheon on Tuesday, November 6. We’ll be serving a choice of Hamburger Soup or Gingered Carrot Soup, homemade biscuits and rolls, tea/coffee, and Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce for dessert, for $8.00 per person. Lunch is served from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. Take-outs are available upon request (902-681-0366, ext 1, AdminOVUC@bellaliant.com) by Monday, November 5.
Food Bank Sunday – Nov 4
Food Bank Sunday – November 4 is Food Bank Sunday. Last Month, OVUC donated 80 kg of food to the Fundy Food Bank. This is the time of year where there is always a need for school snacks (granola bars, puddings, crackers, canned meat or tuna, juice packs, etc.). Thanks for your continued support.
Senior Men’s Luncheon – Nov 9
Senior Men’s Fellowship Luncheon – All retired and semi-retired men are cordially invited to the next Senior Men’s Luncheon at 12 noon on Friday, November 9. Cost is $5.00. Our speaker is Jennifer Kelday, Health Services Lead, Primary Health Care, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Jen will speak to us about the process, now underway, to create multi-discipline health care clinics in the Eastern Valley. This topic is of significant importance for all of us. For more information, please contact Dave Murphy, Jim Dewar, Harvey Gilmour or Chris Seymour.
Y’All Come to Supper – Tuesday, Oct 30
Y’All Come to Supper – Congregational Life invites you to our Y’All Come to Supper on Tuesday, October 30. Supper will begin at 5:00 pm. There will be a free will offering. Please register at the office (902-681-0366 ext 1, AdminOVC@bellaliant.com) if you are coming.
Clocks FALL Back – Nov 3/4
Clocks FALL Back
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 4.
Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night, November 3.
Youth Halloween Party, Oct 29
Youth Halloween Party – Youth 11 and up! Halloween Costume party October 29 from 6:00–8:00 pm. Bring a friend for snacks, games, fun.
9th Canucopia Food Bank Drive – Oct 27
9th Canucopia Food Bank Drive – Saturday, October 27, is Orchard Valley’s 9th Canucopia Food Drive. It will be held at the Atlantic Superstore in New Minas from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. All donations (food or monetary) will be divided between the three local food banks (Fundy, Canning & Wolfville). OVUC needs your support for this worthy cause.
Christmas Assistance Program
Christmas Assistance Program – The Salvation Army in partnership with the Kentville and New Minas Area Council of Churches will be holding registration for their “Christmas Assistance Program”.
Please see the OVUC bulletin board for November registration dates and times. Please bring ID for each person in the household, proof of income for all those over 18, and proof of address.
Volunteer Help Needed with Worship for Seniors
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED – Like to sing or visit with the elderly? Please consider helping with Orchard Valley’s Worship for Seniors, the monthly worship services at some of the senior residences and nursing homes in our area. You can help with the location closest to you or whichever ones fit into your schedule each month. For more information or to volunteer, contact Andy Pitter (andriel_p@yahoo.ca) or a Worship committee member.
Visitation / Prayer Requests
Visitation/Prayer Requests – To ask for prayers or for a visit can be difficult at times. There are visitation or prayer request slips available at the back of the church. Feel free to pick one up and place it in the offering tray, or in the church ‘box’ on the entry table, or to the minister directly if you prefer. If you are unable to make it to church, please call the office for a confidential referral (902-681-0366, ext 1).
Valley Foodgrains Bank Pumpkin Project
Valley Foodgrains Bank Pumpkin Project – It is “Pumpkin time” in the Valley and a great opportunity for you to “Help End Global Hunger”, through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Thank you for assisting people in developing countries with projects to improve their living conditions and way of life. Donations are matched 4:1 by the Government agency CIDA. Remember to consider the pumpkins at the front of the church as well as those in the foyer when making your choice. Thanks.
Tellers Needed at OVUC
Tellers Needed at OVUC – We are looking for tellers to count in 2019. It is our hope that folks only need to be available to count 4 times a year; however, that’s determined by the number of volunteers we have. Please contact Theresa or Heather Bishop if you would like to participate.
“Meet Your Feet” Free Foot Care Clinics
“Meet Your Feet” free monthly foot care is available from licensed foot care nurses during three sessions per month. No appointment necessary. Visit our webpage for more information: Meet Your Feet
Office Hours
OVUC’s office hours are:
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Closed for lunch from 11:30-12:30