The Newsletter Vol. XII, No. 2, June 2015 of Laidlaw ......Cookies and Conversation Every Sunday! Church Picnic June 28 WITH A BOUNCY CASTLE! ... 2015 Wesley ase for Kids Walk, 10

The Beacon, Volume XII, Number 2, June 2015, page 1

Inside this Issue:

Good Days

Remembered...page 2

Platform/Access Project

News...Page 3

For your Refrigerator

Door, part 1...Page 4

For your Refrigerator Door

part 2...Page 5

For your Refrigerator Door,

part 3!...Page 6

News and Notes...

Page 7

Rev. Doug—

All Summer Long...

...Page 8

The Newsletter Vol. XII, No. 2, June 2015 of

Laidlaw Memorial United Church

www.laidlawchurch.ca Email: [email protected]

The United Church of Canada

www.united-church.ca

155 Ottawa Street North at Cannon Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Z2

Phone: 905 544 6536

Rev. Douglas C. Moore, B.Th., B.A. (Phil), M.Div., Pastor

Residence: 905 547 2021 E-mail: [email protected]

Celebrating our 103rd Year—1912-2015 Our Mission:

With respect, cooperation and joy, through acts of love that build each other

up, we seek to share the light of Christ as a Beacon on our corner in East Hamilton

Visit us @ YouTube: Google “Going Green @ Laidlaw” and follow the link!

The video has been viewed over 1,040 times!

Summer Services

Laidlaw is Open Every Sunday This Summer!

Worship and Sunday School at 11 a.m. in July and August

Followed by Coffee, Tea, Cold Drinks,

Cookies and Conversation Every Sunday!

Church Picnic June 28 WITH A BOUNCY CASTLE! Sundae Sunday on July 19

Christmas in August on August 23

Join us in Prayer Conditioned and Air Conditioned

Comfort!

The Beacon, Volume XII, Number 2, June 2015 page 2

A busy Spring has come and gone, and the Summer is upon us. The Beacon at Laidlaw has been burning brightly, and we thought a summary of some of the activities and events at Laidlaw this Spring might inspire and uplift! Thanks to everyone, without your respect, cooperation and joy in working together for good, all this would not be possible!

IN FEBRUARY, 2015

Hosted a Steeltown Picker’s Auction, proceeds—$767.00

New Council—welcomed Matt Saunders, Drew Walker!

Held Bingo at Laidlaw, proceeds, $353.00

Comforted families at Five Funerals in January and February

Held our Ash Wednesday Supper, proceeds, $138.55

Youth Movie Night—Box Trolls, proceeds, 141.35

Hosted Joan Dewar-Adair in Concert at Laidlaw, proceeds to Leprosy Fund, $106.50

February Penny Sale, proceeds $3,172.80

IN MARCH, 2015

Comforted families at three funerals in March


Youth Movie Night—Big Hero 6, proceeds, 151.75

Hosted the Hamilton Lion’s Club Effective Speaking Contest

IN APRIL, 2015

We Celebrated EASTER!

Hosted a Movie Crew—LAWMEN—proceeds—$750.00


Comforted families at Seven Funerals in April

Youth Movie Night—Penquins of Madagascar, proceeds, 238.30

IN MAY, 2015

Welcomed the Community at SEW HUNGRY, sold every meat pie we had!

Hosted a Steeltown Picker’s Auction, proceeds—$635.10


Comforted families at three Funerals in May

Youth Movie Night—How to Train Your Dragon 2, proceeds, 132.00

Welcomed 3 new members by Baptism, 3 by Confession of Faith

Hosted a Concert with Nancy Unsworth, proceeds to Mexico Mission, $205.00

Hosted the Salvation Army Band—proceeds, $400 to Laidlaw Access Fund, $400 to the Salvation Army

May Penny Sale, proceeds $3,017.65

SO FAR, JUNE, 2015

Mum 2 Mum Sale– our first ever—proceeds were $793.75

Celebrated two Weddings, with seven more to come this year!

2015 Wesley Case for Kids Walk, 10 people walked!

Every Season is a Great Season at Laidlaw, Join Us!


Jesus said, ‘The Kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise, night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how.”

Some of the seed we have been scattering has begun to sprout and grow. We received word from Blair Batty, our Organ Builder, that there was available to us a Roger’s organ console that would replace the present console, resolving several issues. The old stops needed replacing, some playing keys are damaged, and the new console would be considerably smaller than the old one, allowing us more room on the platform for the choir. At first, we said no, but then the owner of the console had a spouse who heard of us, and said, “Give it to them, we need the room!”

The Council met, and a decision was made to take up this offer. The organ console is now in Simcoe, being prepared for installation at Laidlaw. The Council agreed that we would use $2,500.00 from the Memorial Fund to get the console refitted and brought to Laidlaw, and additional $1,000.00 will need to be raised from the congregation to complete the installation. The installation will include moving the console to a new location, so the way is cleared to rebuild the platform, as well as saving the cost of moving the old console, and then needing a new console. We believe this work will be done sometime before the end of the year.

Nothing worth doing is ever easy, or quick. We hope this first step will get us closer to accomplishing all we hope for, or at least a good portion of what we hope for. Donations to help with the cost of this renovation, by memorial or otherwise, are most welcomed. We hope that by the late fall, and certainly by Christmas, the choir loft will be much more accessible, the children story will be taking place on the new platform, with the children facing the congregation, and the Sunday School Pageant will be on the new platform.

As always, it will depend on the seeds of hope we have been scattering taking root in the hearts and minds of those who support and enjoy the work of God’s Kingdom we are doing at Laidlaw, and offering funds, muscles, brains and intelligence so that we can complete the project within our means. We are, day by day, planting the seeds that will lead us to a fully accessible church at Laidlaw!

The opportunities God provides are always a bit of a surprise, always a bit of a challenge, always a bit of a squeeze!


REV. DOUG’S SUMMER HOLIDAYS AND OFFICE HOURS… Rev. Doug is taking his holidays this summer

Monday through Wednesday each week of July and August! Rev. Doug will be in the church office Thursdays from 9 till noon all Summer!

Join the OFFICE CREW Thursdays 9 till noon! Rev. Doug will be at Worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Doug is available Friday or Saturday by appointment!

Rev. Doug is on Call for emergencies at any time, call 905 547 2021 This arrangement will save on office air conditioning costs, pulpit supply costs,

And allow Rev. Doug time off for rest and renewal this summer!

CHURCH PICNIC—SUNDAY SCHOOL PIN SUNDAY Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Join us! Sunday School attendance pins will be awarded! There will be a felt lesson with Rev. Doug!

A POTLUCK LUNCH will follow the service! Followed by games in the parking lot—

There will be a FREE to All BOUNCY CASTLE! Everyone is welcome! Bring your Friends!

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE! Saturday, July 4, 2015, 9:00 a.m. till Noon!

This is our Only Rummage Sale this year! Proceeds to the General Fund at Laidlaw

Donations of Sale Items Welcomed!

SUMMER SUNDAY AT LAIDLAW Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. Join us in Air Conditioned Comfort!

Coffee, Tea, Cookies and games will follow Worship!

BINGO AT LAIDLAW! Saturday, July 11, 2015,

Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun and community spirit!

(children are welcome; but must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older)



MOVIE NIGHT AT LAIDLAW — Paddington Bear Friday, July 17, 2015, doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7:00 p.m.

We will play with the Wii until Movie Time! Admission to the Movie is FREE!

Pizza, Popcorn and Hot Dogs will be for sale—join us for supper! An all ages night of fun—Join Us!

SUNDAE SUNDAY AT LAIDLAW Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 11 a.m. Join us in Air Conditioned Comfort!

Free for All—make your own Ice Cream Sundaes Also, Coffee, Tea, and games will follow Worship!




SUMMER SUNDAY AT LAIDLAW Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Join us in Air Conditioned Comfort! Coffee, Tea, Cookies and games will follow Worship!



SUMMER DAY CAMP AT LAIDLAW—G-Force-God’s love in action! Sponsored by Hamilton Presbytery

August 10-14, 2015, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. till noon! FREE REGISTRATION— free will offering

For Children from 5 (SK in 2015) to 15 years old! Join us for stories, crafts, music, games, and fun! Call the Church office 905 544 6536 to register!

BINGO AT LAIDLAW! Saturday, August 15, 2015,

doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun and community spirit!




Christmas Cookie Baking Bee Saturday, August 22,2015, 10 a.m. till noon!

Join us at the Church Kitchen to make cookies for Christmas in August We’ll play Wii while we wait for the cookie to bake!

CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST COMMUNION AT LAIDLAW Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Join us as we Celebrate The Birth of Jesus is the summer! Carols and Communion and the Christmas Stories!

Coffee, Tea, Christmas Cookies and Games will follow Worship!

Walk-in-Drive-in Movie Night in the parking lot! Join us outside at 7:30 p.m. for Wii, Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.!

MOVIE NIGHT AT LAIDLAW — The SpongeBob Movie–Sponge out of Water! Friday, August 28, 2015

gates open at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m. We will play with the Wii until Movie Time!

Admission to the Movie is FREE! Pizza, Popcorn and Hot Dogs will be for sale—join us for supper!

An all ages night of fun—Join Us!




SUMMER SUNDAY AT LAIDLAW—Labour Day Weekend Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 11 a.m.


Craft Circle Resumes: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Choir Practice Resumes: Thursday, September 10, 2015

United Church Women Resume: Monday, September 14, 2015

BINGO AT LAIDLAW! Saturday, September 12, 2015,

Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun and community spirit!


BACK TO NORMAL SUNDAY September 13—Welcome Back Communion Sunday September 13, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Regular Sunday School Classes Resume LOAVES AND FISHES LUNCH FOLLOWS Worship

PENNY SALE, BAKE SALE, 50/50 DRAW, RAFFLE and LUNCH Saturday, September 26, 2015, 12-2, draws at 2

Bring and friend and join in the fun and food! Meat Pies will be for sale! Donations of Penny Sale ($5-10) Raffle ($15 and up) Prizes and baking are welcomed!

PLEASE USE THE ENVELOPE ATTACHED TO YOUR NEWSLETTER TO HELP US KEEP THE BEACON at

LAIDLAW SHINING at our Corner in East Hamilton!

At Laidlaw, we never ask for it if we don’t need it, and we’re careful with every gift we are given.

You are encouraged to speak to your lawyer or estate planner about leaving an estate gift to

Laidlaw Church. Please use the enclosed envelope to make a contribution, and help us

toward balancing our Budget this year. NEW! Check out our Website at

www.laidlawchurch.ca Click on the ‘SUPPORT our MINISTRY with you ONLINE DONATION’

button, and an immediate tax receipt will be issued! Thank you!

Please consider going on PAR. This allows you to designate a monthly gift to Laidlaw drawn from

your bank account like other ‘automatic’ payments. Call Don Wood (905 560 6183).

Please share your copy of your Newsletter—invite others to participate and attend Services and

Events at Laidlaw! If you would like additional copies of the Newsletter to share, or need to

correct an address, call the Church Office at 905 544 6536!


Don’t Miss the ChurCh PiCniC, June 28, 2015

At 11 a.m. It’s Sunday School Pin Sunday! Stories, Music, and we will award Attendance Pins—35 of our Sunday School youth and children have earned a Year Pin this year! WOW! Let me say that again, backwards, WOW!

After Worship, a Potluck Lunch, a BOUNCY CASTLE, BUBBLES, SIDEWALK CHALK, AND DAYTIME FIREWORKS, ALL FREE! Don’t Miss out, invite your friends!

Don’t Miss suMMer DAY CAMP At LAiDLAW

August 10-14, 2015, 8:30 a.m. till Noon, Monday to Friday

Register by calling the church office 905 544 6536, or emailing [email protected]

For children ages 5 to 15. Sponsored by Hamilton Presbytery!

Website news: A NEW WAY TO GIVE AT LAIDLAW!

Laidlaw’s Website is now updated. You’ll find a scrolling display of upcoming events on the main page, just click an event for details.

There is a new “Donate” button, direct from our website, you can make an online donation and receive and immediate income tax receipt—Give it a try!

Check out: www.laidlawchurch.ca

Laidlaw Insulated Lunch Bags, and new, Stylus Pens! NOW ON SALE—part of our fundraising efforts!

Insulated Laidlaw Lunch bags are $5 each

They come in red, green, orange, purple ,blue and black!

New Stylus Laidlaw Pens are $4 each

Many colours! Pen and touch screen stylus at the other end! They are available at Coffee Hour any Sunday you’re at Laidlaw,

or you can call the church office at 905 544 6536 to arrange pick up!

Get yours before they’re gone!

SECURITY CAMERAS-Online! You are welcome to log in to the security cameras at Laidlaw, if you’d like to ‘see if anyone is at the church.’ To log in, use Microsoft Internet Explorer on your computer, and go to www.samsungipolis.com/laidlawuc they will ask you to download an application to view the cameras, it’s free! You will need to go to the little gear in the top right corner of MS Internet Explorer and scroll down to compatibility settings, and allow the website (174.88.27.58, or similar) You can log on as guest1 with the password 1234. On an internet connected smart phone, you must download from ITunes or GooglePlay the Samsung app, Ipolis Mobile 2.3.3. The app will ask for the following: Model: DVR SDR-4100; AT: DDNS; DDNS: samsungipolis.com/laidlawuc; Port: 4524; Channel: 1,2,3,4,5; ID: guest1; Password: 1234. Enter this data, save it, it’s one click! Call the church office if you need help!


S ummer has arrived—a time for peace, joy, reflection,

beaches, sunshine, warmth, and VACATIONS!

I will always remember the years Shirley and I, along with Nick and Ben, decided we needed a ‘Vacation’.

One year, we stayed for a week at Algonquin Park in the “Tin Can”. United Church ministers were invited to spend a week in the “Can” if they would conduct the Sunday Worship at the theatre in Algonquin Park the week they stayed in the Can, as well as be on call as chaplain. But the Can was free—an ancient Airstream Trailer on blocks. We saw beavers and bugs and trees, and the little organ at the theatre was full of a nest of mice. And we spent a fortune on groceries and a canoe rental—another week’s rent, and I would have bought it outright.

A few years back, Shirley and I and Nick and Ben decided we needed a ‘Vacation’ and booked a ‘holiday home’ at the beach at Lake Erie, hoping for some peace and quiet. We ended up getting a sun burn, a golf cart (it was so far between everything), and if we wanted a spot on the beach, we needed to get to the beach before seven in the morning. When people at the beach started taking off more clothes that we were expecting, it was time to go home.

The moral of my story is this. Jesus might have, occasionally, got into a boat and ‘crossed to the other side’, or ‘went away into the wilderness’—even Jesus felt the need for a ‘vacation’. But Jesus always came back to the people clamouring to be healed and taught and fed and cared about.

Vacations, at least for me, have been a reminder that I like where I usually find myself. I love the work we do, and the people we do it with. In the summers these last few years, I have been taking ‘mini vacations’, away for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and back at Laidlaw from Thursday to Sunday. I feel like it’s the best of both worlds—and it saves air conditioning the church office for the summer months.

We all need a time when we slow down, and reflect on our lives, and rest. But the best Vacations have reminded me—I want to GO HOME! I want to sleep in my own bed, and enjoy the familiar people and graces unique to our corner of the world in East Hamilton.

I hope you find, in these next few months, both the vacation you need, and the reminder that home, actually, is a pretty good place, after all. Have fun, but remember, we’ll be at Laidlaw any Sunday this summer that you’re around home. Join us for Worship, Sunday School and Coffee Hour, prayer conditioned and air conditioned, we’d love to see you!

Enjoy your Summer—at home, and away! God is with us, we are not alone—let us seek each other’s company in this Summer Season,

and find the rest and repair and progress we need to live as God’s people in a world that clamours to be healed, and taught, and fed, and cared about. We’ll find our way, one way or another. God’s grace is at work in us, and in others; God’s Spirit livens and refreshes!

Rev. Doug Moore, Lovin’ it at Laidlaw...all summer long!

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The Newsletter Vol. XII, No. 2, June 2015 of Laidlaw ......Cookies and Conversation Every Sunday! Church Picnic June 28 WITH A BOUNCY CASTLE! ... 2015 Wesley ase for Kids Walk, 10