August 10, 2022 Announcements

Announcements – 10 August, 2022

Worship…

  • Worship begins at 10:00 am.
  • Those joining in person, please remember to …
    • Perform a health check prior to attending and stay home to worship if you are sick. 
    • Use hand sanitizer upon entering the building.
    • Wearing a mask is encouraged but not required.
    • We expect everyone attending to be fully vaccinated.

Joys & Concerns… may we experience the healing presence of Christ as we uphold one another in prayer

Jan Elliott – recovering from surgery. Please pray for comfort, strength and mobility.
Andrea (Valerie McNabb’s friend) – has inoperable cancer / waiting for chemo and radiation. She is very fearful.
Cora (Ena Vandermale’s sister in Holland) – has cancer. Please pray for comfort.
Wendy – asthma complications following COVID. Pray for healing and strength and recovery.
Laura-Lee & Michael Berna (Martha Anderson’s friend) – Laura-Lee has stage 4 breast cancer. Pray for comfort.
Cynthia (April Watt’s friend) has cancer and is asking for prayers.
Please pray for Philip Krauss who is having a kidney procedure on Monday.
Please pray for Margriet (Anne Krauss’ sister) who fell and broke her shoulder socket.

Please let Laura know if you have joys or concerns to share so that we can pray together.

Congregational Meeting! Sunday, August 14 after worship – renovation update

Book Club… meets at Knox on Saturday, August 13 at 1pm to discuss Ragged Company by Richard Wagamese and Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Hope to see you there!

Mail sent to Helen Neufeld may have been returned to you in recent months.  There was a mix-up regarding mail at her new home in Edmonton which has now been resolved.  The address in our directory is correct so please continue to connect with Helen.

Photo Directory…  Our photo wall in the hallway needs updating! If your photo is not posted or if it is not up to date, please send us a landscape picture of yourself – digital or hard copy. One person per photo please. We will prepare name labels.  I know you know someone with a cell phone – so get them to take your picture and send it to Laura!  

Journey for Hope!… On October 1, PWS&D is encouraging supporters to walk, run, ride or do another activity they love to raise money for the vital work we do around the world.

Currently, the world is experiencing a food crisis triggered by climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts such as the one in Ukraine—and it’s only getting worse. This year, funds raised will support PWS&D food security projects around the world. For six years, PWS&D supporters have laced up their shoes to get moving and support the work of PWS&D. Previously, this was organized as Ride for Refuge.

Our local team is Together in Motion.  To join the ride – contact Laura Kavanagh ([email protected]), to join the walk – contact Ruth McCowan ([email protected]), to contribute go to this link (or speak to Ruth or Laura) WeRespond.ca/support-together-in-motion

Inclusive Christians – Around the Table… begins again in the fall. If you would like to help prepare a meal, please contact Laura. Her dates are Sept. 28, Oct. 12, and Nov. 30.

Summer Celebrations…
02 Aug – Connie Dunwoody
04 Aug – Nan Zorn
05 Aug – Toa Mari Lam
06 Aug – Richard Fowler
11 Aug – Emilee MacInnes + Cedric Spry
12 Aug – Doreen Daviss
12 Aug – Jorge + Moira Prieto
13 Aug – Ian Sturgess
14 Aug – Emilee MacInnes
22 Aug – Joan Hartemink
29 Aug – Dennis + Lilian Sutherland
31 Aug – Esther Mitchell
31 Aug – Jim + Wendy Jeatt

Thanks to Christiane from the Fairbank Calligraphy Group that uses our building for adding words to our book box! Remember to bring a book to add and take one to read.

 

 

Mission Moment – August 14, 2022

The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise is a growing social enterprise that is doing so much more than making soup—it is changing lives by employing individuals living with disabilities and mental illness. Meagan is one of the many people who have found meaningful employment at the Raw Carrot. Her work has helped her to gain confidence and skills and to feel proud of who she is and what she can contribute. Meagan is a huge Raw Carrot fan, as she put it, “The world should have more Raw Carrots, not just because they have good soup, but because it’s a good place to work.” With support from Presbyterians Sharing, the Raw Carrot is transforming lives.

Daily Prayers

Sunday, August 14 We pray for the staff at the Raw Carrot and give thanks for the meaningful employment and support that this social enterprise provides to people living with disabilities and mental illness.

Monday, August 15 We give thanks for LGBTQI2+ community organizations that provide support, social connection and advocacy for queer and trans people.

Tuesday, August 16 We pray for the staff and volunteers at food banks as they endeavour to serve people in need.

Wednesday, August 17 We pray for congregations that may be experiencing conflict and give thanks for the presbyteries assisting and guiding them.

Thursday, August 18 We pray for the members and work of the Women’s Missionary Society.

Fri., Aug. 19 We pray that decision makers take steps to protect biodiversity in the earth’s ecosystems.

Sat., Aug. 20 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Niagara in Ontario.