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WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU JOINING US!

We invite you to join us after service for refreshments, cookies,
and fellowship.
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We thank Henri Vanderkooi and the choir for
playing/singing the music of service this morning!
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Simcoe Street United Church is
joining hands with the Back Door
Mission for the Relief of Poverty
to make a meaningful impact on
the lives of those in need through
a Hat and Mitten Drive. This
initiative reflects our commitment
to support the most vulnerable in
our community during the colder
months. We kindly request your
generous donations of hats and
mittens, which will provide much-
needed warmth and comfort to
those less fortunate. In addition to warm clothing, including socks, we are
also accepting food donations, including snack foods, juice/Gatorade, easy-
open canned meals and soups, instant and pre-ground coffee, meal
supplement drinks, deodorant, travel-size shampoos and body wash, nail
clippers, shaving razors, Kleenex, toilet paper, and sleeping bags.
We would like to thank our decorating crew for making our Church
sanctuary look so festive for the Advent & Christmas season!

Our Christmas Memorial Poinsettias

Today we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent,

HOPE. In keeping with SSUC Advent &
Christmas Traditions we honor the memory of
loved ones with a beautiful array of memorial
poinsettias for all to enjoy.
You are welcome to take your memorial poinsettia booklet home or leave
it on the pew. If you are watching virtually, you can find a PDF copy on
our website to view and or print. If you would like an email or snail mail
copy, please contact Jennifer at the church office 905-728-8143 /
churcofficessu@gmail.com

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2024 CHURCH CALENDAR

United Church calendars feature colorful photos of

United churches from across the country and note
special days, liturgical seasons, colours, and
significant United Church days and lectionary dates.

To purchase your 2024 Church calendar, please send

$10.00 per calendar to the church office via email
transfer - simcoest@bellnet.ca, placing it on the
giving’s plate on Sunday’s or in the mail through
Canada post, no later than Dec. 10th, 2023 *Please
note on payment form your name, and how many
calendars you’d like.

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Christmas Eve Family Service will be held

early this year.
3pm – 4pm
White Gift Sunday will be celebrated by Simcoe St.
Dec. 10th, Advent 3 “Joy”
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This year donations will be distributed between Family Christmas Hampers
and the Back Door Mission.

Ways To Help make this holiday season magical for ssuc community
families and individuals in need:

Monetary donations: Can be made to ssuc noted - Christmas

Hamper or Back Door Mission during worship service collections,
through email transfer, and snail mail.

Christmas Hamper Ideas: (child, youth, teen, adult)

Donations in-kind: Gift cards of any kind are always very helpful
in gifting to individual recipient’s needs. (Shoppers, Walmart,
Winners, toys R us, Superstore, Freshco, OC, ect.).
NEW toys, stocking stuffers, winter accessories, slippers, PJ’s,
socks, blankets, beauty items and accessories, gifts sets, holiday
gifts, magazines, coloring books, puzzles, games, toiletries
including deodorant, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion,
shaving kits, manicure sets, non-perishable foods, juice,
chocolates, candies, cookies, other home essentials such as
laundry supplies, ect. and anything else you think would be liked
by our recipients of all ages.

Back Door Mission Ideas: (adults)

Donations in-kind: NEW hats and mittens, socks, boots in
standard sizes, coats, warm clothing, sleeping bags, warm
blankets, food donations, including snack foods, juice/Gatorade,
easy-open canned meals and soups, instant and pre-ground
coffee, meal supplement drinks, deodorant, travel-size shampoos
and body wash, toothbrush and toothpaste, nail clippers,
shaving razors, kleenex, and toilet paper.
 You are invited to an
unforgettable
evening at the Back
Door Mission's
Family-Friendly Christmas
Concert featuring the amazing
Professors of Funk! It's the
perfect way to celebrate the
festive season with your loved

ones.

Early Bird Tickets on

sale Now! Hurry,
prices will rise soon.
Secure your spot
today to enjoy a fabulous night
of music and joy.

 Tickets: The Professors of Funk Friends & Family Christmas Special |

The Professors of Funk, Oshawa, ON live at Simcoe Street United
Church - December 20, 2023 (ticketscene.ca)

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Help Simcoe Street’s fundraising efforts and purchase
Christmas grocery cards here!
Gift Cards – Buy for personal use or as a gift. You
receive the full amount, and the church earns 4% on
every card sold. A win, win for all! They make great
stocking stuffers too! Cards can be purchased from
Peter Hamley on Sundays or through the Church office.
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SSUC Givings, Donations and
Memorial Gifts can be made by
placing them on the collection plate
today, by mail, email transfer, and
through Canada Helps or PAR.
Cheques made to Simcoe St. Church can be mailed to the church office. 66
Simcoe St. S Oshawa, ON L1H 4G3
Email Transfers can be made to simcoest@bellnet.ca
Online through Canada Helps.org
PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) contact the Church office.
The Simcoe St. United Church Leadership thank you for your kind offerings.