Announcements – 17 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.
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- To access the live streamed service, please go to the Knox YouTube channel or click here.
- The printed service will be available before Sunday morning.
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. She has started radiation. Pray for strength.
Cora (Ena Vandermale’s sister in Holland) – has cancer. Please pray for comfort.
Laura-Lee & Michael Berna (Martha Anderson’s friend) – Laura-Lee has stage 4 breast cancer. Pray for comfort.
Cynthia (April Watt’s friend) recently died of cancer. Please hold her family and friends in prayer as they grieve.
Moira Prieto suffering with extreme back pain. Please pray for relief, healing and hope for recovery.
Hazel Smith (wife of former Knox minister, David Smith) died on Sunday, August 14. Please hold her family in prayer.
Please let Laura know if you have joys or concerns to share so that we can pray together.
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.
Directory Update: New phone # for Jim Jeatt & Wendy Jeatt are available in Laura’s emailed announcements. Please let Laura know if your contact information changes so that we can all stay in touch. It is also great to know your birthday and anniversary dates so that we can celebrate with you!
Inclusive Christians – Around the Table… is an ecumenical communion service hosted by Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and United Spiritual Care Providers at the UVic Multifaith Centre on Wednesdays from 5 – 7pm. The simple service focuses on reading and reflecting on the gospel, prayer, song, silence and sharing bread and wine. While this service is focused on students, all are welcome. After the service everyone is invited to enjoy a meal. If you would like to help prepare a meal, please be in touch with Laura as soon as possible. Her dates are Sept. 21, Oct. 12, and Nov. 30. The meal is simple – vegetarian/vegan soup, bread & butter, and salad, fruit or veggies. Thank you for considering supporting students and Inclusive Christians on campus in this way.
Book Club… met on Saturday for a lively conversation and made some adjustments to our reading list and meeting dates for the remainder of the year. The updated information has been posted in the hallway and on the website – click here. Our next gathering is in the Knox lounge on Saturday, September 10 at 1pm when we will discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi.
Session…meets on Monday, August 29 at 6:30pm. Please let Laura or your elder know if you have any concerns you would like us to discuss or initiatives we should consider undertaking.
Mission Moment – August 21, 2022
When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, an atmosphere of uncertainty prevailed. Among the many issues that have surfaced since the Taliban takeover are rapidly spreading hunger and restrictions to education. International sanctions on the Taliban make it challenging to provide assistance in Afghanistan. When possible, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) provides emergency food assistance with the support of other members of Canadian Foodgrains Bank. PWS&D’s partner in Afghanistan has also established 12 education centres to safely support students while restrictions on education are in place.
Daily Prayers
Sunday, August 21 As the future for people in Afghanistan remains uncertain under Taliban control, we pray that God grants them the strength to get through this difficult period.
Monday, August 22 We give thanks for the mission the church supports through Presbyterians Sharing and Presbyterian World Service & Development that works to help those in need.
Tuesday, August 23 Gracious God, we pray that when we do justice, we may also love kindness and walk humbly with you as a witness to your love for all people.
Wednesday, August 24 We pray for an end to forced child labour and pray that the efforts of those who promote Fair Trade products across many industries be supported and strengthened.
Thursday, August 25 We pray for those in the church who are preparing for upcoming meetings and events. May they rise to the challenge of being caretakers of what God has entrusted to us.
Friday, August 26 We pray for the people who gather and serve at Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry, and we give thanks for their mission and ministry.
Saturday, August 27 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Montreal in Quebec.
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