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March and April at Rothwell

March 12

Anniversary Sunday, Rothwell is 65 years young. Cake and coffee will be served after church.

MARCH 19

Lunergans Fellowship lunch after church

MARCH 24

Friday night Information Meeting for the Congregation.

APRIL 2

Palm Sunday. Our AGM will follow.

APRIL 9

Easter Sunday

APRIL 28

Fiddlers on the Rideau returns - tickets available soon.

APRIL 30

Rev. Mike’s last Sunday. Communion and service by the Worship Committee.
Lunch to follow in the Hall.

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

March

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

Contact Information

Are you getting our weekly emails with the bulletin and Announcements? If not, please email the office so we can add you. Any changes to your address, please let us know.

Lunergans Lunch

February 19 and March 19

The past lunch was so popular that the Worship Committee has booked a few more dates with the owner.

All welcome. If finances are a barrier, please talk to Rev. Mike about some help.

Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, April 2 (Palm Sunday) after church. If you submitted a report in 2021, please prepare a report for 2022. The deadline to submit is February 28, 2023 or earlier.

Parking Lot Increase

We offer parking at $50 per month and ask for three months in advance. Effective June 1, 2023 parking will be $55.00. 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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