Power of One News
Power of One, May 2012
1 May, 2012
Fast for Change Many thanks to all those who participated in our Fast for Change Campaign throughout Lent. I know I was amazed at how much I accumulated over the five weeks just giving up a cheap lunch out which I normally take for granted! Not only did I save a considerable amount for the [...]
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3 April, 2012
Fast for Change Lent is a time for reflection and traditionally some kind of fasting. The Power of One team has begun a campaign to encourage you to give up one regular treat a week and save the money you would have spent on that for the 40-day period of Lent. Envelopes are available in [...]
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1 March, 2012
Come Unity Dinner Thank you to all those who helped and attended the annual dinner with Maple Grove United Church. It is so great to get together with those in one of our “daughter” congregations! Figures are not yet in, but all profits will be split between the two congregations and go to their Canadian [...]
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1 February, 2012
Due to the financial situation of the Trust Funds, Power of One is not anticipating a block grant for outreach this year. Please support our fund raising activities as much as you can. Canadian Foodgrains Bank Thank you to all of those who have donated to our “Buy a Row” campaign. You have purchased $1,300 [...]
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1 December, 2011
Canadian Foodgrains Bank Our “Buy a Row” Campaign is growing well. We have $1000 in donations which is half way to our target. Thank you to all those who have donated to this worthwhile cause where our donations are quadrupled by The Canadian International Development Fund. This means support for many grass roots projects in [...]
Read More >>Power of One, Nov 2011
29 October, 2011
Random Act of Kindness Day – November 4th St. John’s will be participating in the Oakville-wide Random Act of Kindness Day on November 4th. This is an attempt to raise community spirit by spontaneously offering a good turn to someone, just because it’s a good and fun thing to do! It is meant to bring [...]
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1 October, 2011
Mission Sunday – On Sept. 25 we were privileged to have Glen Canavan (son of Betty Canavan) speak to us about his experiences serving others in areas of the world which are in crisis. It is wonderful to hear from one of the many volunteers who step forward to offer their time and talent when [...]
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