Fellowship

Chair: Vacant

Board Liaison: Al Johnson

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Ladies' Groups 

The United Church has done an extensive study of the many kinds of Ladies' groups operating at different United Churches, and have suggested the WMN link all of them together.

The ladies Red Deer Lake have been involved in a large number of groups and projects in the past and we thank Jan Jordan and Cheryl Boyko for their leadership in identifying and trying to organize all of these groups in some order!

Jan and Cheryl have identified two arms of programs - a "Social, Educational and Spiritual" arm also known as Sister Friends, and a "Working" arm to provide Event Support. Event Support will provide services for the church such as catering for funerals, events, etc., casserole and cookie bank, and kitchen and pantry organization. All women of the congregation are encouraged to become involved with programs of interest.

Sister Friends

Coordinators: Amber Den Hoed and Cathy Rouleau email

Sister Friends is the ladies social group where women participate in a variety of activities planned throughout the year on a monthly basis. Some examples of these activities are potluck meals, bowling, crafts, and retreats. Sister Friends is not a monthly commitment, but a come-when-the-activity-interests-you event.

Watch for other activities planned for the coming months. Events will be posted on the Church calendar and the Special Events page.

Jan Jordan and I have a plan in place for the year for Sister Friends' activities.  What we need now is for two or three of you to be hostesses for each of these events.  That would involve choosing a date, booking the venue, putting up a poster, and sign up sheet - pretty easy stuff.  We have October and November covered off, so just need assistance with December to June.  Make your choice early. There are some real easy ones!!!   So talk to each other and let me know which month you would like to do.  Thank you so much for all your help. What's that old saying about "many hands make small work". Let's do it and have some fun!!!!!

Ladies' Craft Group

Coordinator: Karen Norrie email

The craft group meets in the Midlands Link once a month on the third Saturday.

Men's Groups

Men's Breakfast

Contact/Coordinator: Doug Den Hoed email

The Men's Breakfast meets on the second Saturday every month at 9:00am to share a hearty breakfast and great fellowship. Guest speakers are invited to lead the discussion. All men are encouraged to attend Breakfast. It provides a great opportunity for good food, conversation, fun and fellowship. Food preparation is carried out on a rotational basis.

Last year, the Group raised over $1300. The men have enjoyed participation in the Spruce Meadows parking project, the Mother's Day Waffle Brunch and, of course, in the recent construction of the Link.

Check the church calendar for the next Breakfast.

Coffee Conveners

Coordinator: Larry Stilwell email

This program is perhaps one of the most important programs in helping to welcome newcomers and visitors, as well as providing an opportunity to meet new people, get to know each other and develop a real church family.

Thanks so much to those who signed up to bring goodies for after church fellowship time! If you have not yet signed up and would be willing to help, please fill in the form on the bulletin board. The schedule is on the board, as well. Please trade with someone else if the week you were given is not convenient. Four people have been put onto the calendar for each week and everyone is asked to bring goodies ready to serve, help set up tables, cups, etc. (if possible) and help clean up afterwards. There have been approximately 250 people each Sunday! Thank you.

Suggestions for goodies are:

• veggies and dips
• cheese with crackers
• baked or purchased treats such as cookies or squares 

Please have goodies pre-sliced and ready-to-serve. Thanks so much for helping with this wonderful program!