Announcements – 15 July, 2026
Worship … at 9:30am. We hope that you will participate in person. If you are unwell, please join the live streamed service.
To access the live streamed service, please go to the Knox’s YouTube channel or click here.
The printed service will be available before Sunday morning.
Sunday Coffee Hour … the next coffee hour will be on August 2.
Joys & Concerns…may we experience the healing presence of Christ as we uphold one another in prayer – sharing joys and concerns draws us together as a community of faith. Please pray for …
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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Elliott on June 19th, just 10 days before his 88th birthday, in Victoria BC. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Janice, (of 64 years), who he married in Knox Presbyterian Church in Selkirk Manitoba. He was blessed with four sons, Todd, Jay, Eden & Eron and their families. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren! Keith grew up in Pipestone Manitoba and attended Brandon College, (class of 61,) where he was class president for two years. He was employed by MB & BC Hydro before his retirement. Keith’s funeral is to take place in Pipestone Manitoba on July 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
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Please pray for Kittie and Bruce and their family as they grieve the death of Kittie’s brother on July 7th, 2026.
Please let your elder or a member of session know if there are changes to your prayer requests!
Celebrations
3 July Terry Foster & Fiona Gow
5 July Amanda & Kevin Chaval
5 July Victor Hsu & Lillian Lin
5 July Laura Kavanagh & Steve Sturgess
16 July Arlene Stapleton
17 July Lilian Sutherland
or 250-592-6323. Please do NOT use the St. Andrew’s office contact information or your inquiries may not be answered. Additionally, please help Wendy keep her church and work life separate by keeping Knox business limited to her office hours, so she can enjoy her church life to the fullest. Welcome to the office, Wendy!
Lost and Found … please check the lost and found bin in the narthex. It will be emptied at the end of the month.
Knox Book Club … New attendees are always welcome! Here is a list of books and dates for 2026. The next meeting is Saturday August 8 at 1:00pm at Anne’s house. We will be discussing “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali.
VIP (Victoria Island Presbytery) Summer Camp 2026 … A program of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. This year’s locations and dates are as follows: Rathtrevor Provincial Park July 25 – 30, Rathtrevor Provincial Park July 30 – August 3. For more information go to our website or contact the registrar at [email protected].
Collective 2026 (Aug 12 – 15, 2026 at Brock University) … Collective 2026, an event for youth,young adults, and their leaders. Register here
Journey for Hope … Team ‘Together in Motion & Song’ is raising money for the Journey for Hope, which supports PWS&D’s food security projects. For more information please contact our Team Captain, Patti Jackson. Members of Knox Victoria, Knox Sooke, Saanich Peninsula, Trinity, and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Churches are invited to join us for the following events:
- Sing for Hope: a charity hymn sing at Trinity (2964 Tillicum Rd.) on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM.
- Walk for Hope: a charity walk at Esquimalt Gorge Park (1070 Tillicum Rd.) on Sunday, September 26 at 9:30 AM.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Mission Moment
PCC mission staff, the Rev. Lora Nafziger plays a vital role supporting expatriate United Mission to Nepal (UMN) staff and their families. The UMN is a faith-based international NGO with over 500 staff. Most are Nepali. Approximately 44 are expatriate staff who work as medical professionals and advisory staff for projects. Expatriate staff currently come from 8 different countries and about 11 denominational groups. Lora helps these mission staff and their families transition to life in Nepal and then offers them ongoing spiritual care and support. Lora brings to her work as Staff Care and Counselling Adviser her background as a clinical social worker and pastor, as well as her own rich ecumenical experience. Your gifts to Presbyterians Sharing make this important work possible.
Prayer Partnership
Wednesday, July 15 We pray for families and communities facing regional flooding and forest fires this season. We give thanks for emergency responders and front line workers addressing environmental crises and supporting impacted families and communities.
Thursday, July 16 We pray that our interfaith connections will foster peace, and that we will learn to see God’s presence in our neighbours.
Friday, July 17 We pray for the Change Leadership Team as it solicits and integrates advice about its work from leaders across the church.
Saturday, July 18 We pray that we might offer all we have and all we are in joyful service as stewards of God’s grace.
Sunday, July 19 We pray for Lora Nafziger, serving with United Mission to Nepal. May her spirit be renewed and encouraged as she visits family and congregations in Canada this summer.
Monday, July 20 We pray for staff and campers at Camp Christopher, Christopher Lake, SK, as they learn and grow together in faith in a Christian camping community.
Tuesday, July 21 We pray that in a season of rest and quiet, students will hear your summons to education and formation to serve the Church of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
Wednesday, July 22 We pray for the safety, rejuvenation and enjoyment of all children during this time of summer vacation.
Thursday, July 23 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Cape Breton.
Friday, July 24 We pray for staff and campers at Camp Kannawin in Sylvan Lake, AB, as they learn and grow together in faith in a Christian camping community.
Saturday, July 25 We pray for the Board of Directors at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre, that their meetings are filled with clear vision, faithful discernment and joyful conversation.