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My Dear Friends at Rothwell United Church,

After prayerful and serious consideration I have made the heartrending decision to leave Rothwell United Church effective Sunday, April 30, 2023.

I cannot begin to express my love, gratitude, and loyalty to RUC. Fifteen of my twenty-four years of ordained ministry have been with you. When I arrived in September 2007, Aidan was just five years old, and Isaac was only two…they are both young men now. You helped me raise my boys. What a gift to know their life story -and mine- is linked with such a loving community of faith.

I am certain your collective wisdom, faith, and calling, with the help of the Spirit, will enable you to wend your way through what comes next for you. You will not be alone in your next steps: God and the Region will be with you.

As most of you know, a public announcement was made last Sunday indicating I will begin a new ministry at Orleans United Church on May 1, 2023.

I will miss you all.

With Sadness, Hope, and Love,

Rev. Mike Perreault

KEVIN FROST DEAF, BLIND CHAMPION, PHILANTHROPIST, TEDX SPEAKER AND MULTI SPORTS ATHLETE

His book “Deaf, Blind Champion “ is a true story of hope, inspiration, and excellence in sport and life. It’s an autobiography that shares my life journey, my outlook, and highlights, my approach to remaining positive, no matter what might come your way.

It has been a great long year putting this book together. Part of the proceeds will be going to charity Guide Dogs For The Blind. If you would like to be inspired!!! You need to read this.

You can purchase either paperback, eBook, Kindle/Amazon.

https://tinyurl.com/Deaf-Blind-Champion-Amazon

Life and Work of the Church

January

Pastoral Care Team

Please contact the church office 613-746-0820 if you have a pastoral need. If you require emergency pastoral care, please call Rev. Mike at 613-299-9259.

Office Hours and Deadlines:

The office is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Email is checked Monday to Friday 9:00-2:00 p.m.

The deadline for Announcements is noon on Wednesday.

Telephone: 613-746-0820

E-mail: rothwellunited@rogers.com

Bulletin Covers 2023

You can purchase a bulletin cover for a Sunday in 2023 for any occasion. $20. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Please pick the Sunday of your choice and include $20 in your offering envelope.

Deadline will be January 29, 2023

Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, April 3 (Palm Sunday) after church. If you submitted a report in 2021, please prepare a report for 2022. More information and deadlines will be forthcoming.

Financial Update

Based on preliminary figures for October 2022, the projection for year end is income of $212,900 and expenses of $224,300 for a deficit of $11,400. This is an important improvement over our position in the Spring but, leaves us with limited funds to face the usual deficits in January and February.

David LaFranchise, Treasurer

Board of Trustees Board of Trustees are looking for a volunteer to take on the duties as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. Please contact Willis Hebb for further information.

Parking Lot We offer parking at $50 per month and ask for three months in advance. We take cash or e-transfer. If interested, you can email or call to set up an appointment with the church office to sign the contract and get your parking pass.

CONNECT WITH US ON THE ROTHWELL FACEBOOK PAGE

Visit us on the Rothwell Facebook page and see what is happening. Through the year you are welcome to join in on the many activities posted such as euchre and game events, music nights, potlucks, men's club, church choir, bell choir, prayer group, prayer chain, special guest speakers https://www.facebook.com/groups/25296662482/

Who we are

We are a community-based church focused on helping to make the world a better, happier place. Some of the activities that we are passionate about include volunteering with the Interchurch Refugee Group, Gloucester Emergency Food Bank, Pastoral Care for shut-ins and monthly communion services at the Beacon Heights Residence. Generosity, compassion and gratitude come together to create a meaningful faith community.

Please continue to support Rothwell

· If you subscribe to on-line banking, you can send a donation by e-transfer to rothwellunited@rogers.com. All e-transfers will be counted to local church expenses

( unless indicated in the comments).

· You can also enclose your regular offering envelope and drop it off at the parking lot door of the Church or mail it to 42 Sumac St, Ottawa K1J 6P7

· You might also consider regular automatic donations through PAR (pre-authorized remittances). You can now arrange these directly. Please contact the Treasurer at david.lafranchise@sympatico.ca for more information.

· Rothwell is registered with CanadaHelps.org

Simply search for Rothwell United on the main screen.

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KEVIN FROST DEAF, BLIND CHAMPION, PHILANTHROPIST, TEDX SPEAKER AND MULTI SPORTS ATHLETE

Life and Work of the Church

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