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Elgin Portland United Church Council Bible Discussion Groups Read, discuss, and learn the Bible. All are welcome to come and join a Bible Discussion Group in Elgin or Portland. For info contact Jim at ccjimbarton@gmail.com or 613-328-4089. Annual Community Christmas Celebration with Rideau Lakes & Westport Community Christmas Choir Sunday, December 1st @ 2:30 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church, Westport.  Portland Council meeting on December 3rd @ 7 p.m. The Official Board is called to meet via Zoom at 7pm Tuesday, December 10th. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent on Dec 8th. The UCW Christmas Lunch will be held at …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Bible Discussion Groups Reason to read the Bible #28: The Bible helps us become spiritually mature and feel fully assured in the will of God. Colossians 4:12 “Epaphras, …a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.” [see also: Colossians 1:28] Two meetings each week: Portland UC on Monday at 6:30; The Elgin meeting will be held every week at: The Guthrie House (10 Perth Street, Elgin). Tuesday 10am. Everybody is welcome. For info contact …

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Elgin Portland United Church Council Elgin United Church  Happy Birthday to Brian Blowes and Rev. Takouhi on Monday November 18th. Happy Birthday to Wayne Kerr on Wednesday, November 20th. Happy Birthday to Geogina Campbell on Thursday, November 21st. May each of you have an awesome celebration on your special day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sunday, December 1st 1-4 p.m. Anna Greenhorn is celebrating her birthday at the Old Town Hall, Delta.  All are welcome and Best Wishes Only. Young @ Heart Breakfast Club meets again Thursday the 21st of November at 9 am at  the Junction restaurant.  If coming let Clint or …

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Elgin Portland United Church November 11th, 2024 Remembrance Day Services Legion Remembrance Day Service in Heritage Park, Elgin, beginning at 1 PM.  Following the service the Elgin and Area Heritage Society will unveil the remastered “Remember the Fallen” storyboard at the Red Brick School. The RBS will be open for visits, snacks and hot chocolate. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 231 will hold a Remembrance Day Service at 3 PM at Portland Cenotaph (Hwy, 15 at the top of the village, Sunday, November 10, 2024. Following the service, refreshments to follow at the Legion after the 3 PM service. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch …

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Elgin Portland United Church November 11th, 2024 Remembrance Day Services The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 231 will hold a Remembrance Day Service at 1 PM in Heritage Park, Elgin, ON, on Sunday, November 10, 2024 Following the service, the Elgin and Area Heritage Society will host an unveiling of our refreshed storyboard “Remember the Fallen”, at The Red Brick School immediately adjacent to the park. The RBS will be open to visitors for viewing and light refreshments following the unveiling. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 231 will hold a Remembrance Day Service at 3 PM at Portland Cenotaph (Hwy, 15 at the top of …

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Elgin Portland United Church Advance notice JAN 25, 2025 our Canadian Women in Song troupe plays the Joshua Bates Centre, Athens. Get your tickets early. joshuabatescentre.com Bible Discussion Groups Reason to read the Bible #24: The Bible teaches that our discipleship requires more than a verbal profession of faith. Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Two weekly meetings: Portland UC on Monday at 6:30; Elgin meeting this week will be at the Elgin community Hall next …

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Elgin Portland United Church   Advance notice JAN 25, 2025 our Canadian Women in Song troupe plays the Joshua Bates Centre, Athens. Get your tickets early. joshuabatescentre.com Bible Discussion Groups Reason to read the Bible #23: The Bible illuminates the path to eternal life. The Bible illuminates the path to eternal life.” Two meetings each week: Portland UC on Monday at 6:30; Elgin meeting this week will be at the Elgin community Hall next to the post office, Tuesday 10am. Please join us. For info contact Jim at ccjimbarton@gmail.com or 613-328-4089. Don’t miss out on the concert of the year.  You Can …

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Elgin Portland United Church A Thanksgiving Thought Many of our neighbours, both local and around the world, are experiencing illness, injury, loss, tragedy and difficult times. We pray for their healing, comfort, shelter and peace in the arms of our Lord. This weekend we celebrate Thanksgiving on Sunday, October 13. A day that is more than a time of celebration, but one of gratitude, and giving thanks. As Christinas we are to give that thanks away without expecting anything in return.  In whatever manner we celebrate this day, let us remember to express our gratitude to God for His blessings …

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Elgin Portland United Church Advance notice JAN 25, 2025 our Canadian Women in Song troupe plays the Joshua Bates Centre, Athens. Get your tickets early. joshuabatescentre.com Bible Discussion Groups Reason to read the Bible #21: The Bible helps save us from wrong teachings that might jeopardize our hope. Matthew 24:4 Jesus said: “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.” Two meetings each week: Portland UC on Monday at 6:30; Elgin meeting this week will be at Myrian Cooper’s home (1555 Chaffey’s Lock …

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Elgin Portland United Church Advance notice JAN 25, 2025 our Canadian Women in Song troupe plays the Joshua Bates Centre, Athens. Get your tickets early. joshuabatescentre.com Bible Discussion Groups Reason to read the Bible #20: The Bible provides a firm foundation for us to build our faith. Luke 6:49 “But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.” Two meetings each week: Portland UC on Monday at 6:30; …

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