People & Places

First, Port Colborne, ON

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The WMS of First, Port Colborne, Ont., recently organized fundraising for Bricks for Jobat and School Supplies for Eastern Europe. On Mission Sunday the guest speaker was Mary Lou Johnston, in flowered vest, of Dunnville, who described Christian gypsy children in Hungary, the Ukraine and Croatia who can now attend school and have a better chance for a future with the funds that the WMS helped to raise.

The WMS of First, Port Colborne, Ont., recently organized fundraising for Bricks for Jobat and School Supplies for Eastern Europe. On Mission Sunday the guest speaker was Mary Lou Johnston, in flowered vest, of Dunnville, who described Christian gypsy children in Hungary, the Ukraine and Croatia who can now attend school and have a better chance for a future with the funds that the WMS helped to raise.

Faith, Fort McMurray, AB

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Rev. Lisa (as she’s affectionately known, even on the website for Faith, Fort McMurray, Alta., where she serves) is one of those lucky/unlucky people to have a birthday just a week before Christmas. Last year’s anniversary, as luck would have it, fell on Christmas Pageant Sunday and Rev. Aide (yes, she has a last name) along with the kids in the pageant and, no doubt, the congregation, celebrated two birthdays (one a little early) together.

Rev. Lisa (as she’s affectionately known, even on the website for Faith, Fort McMurray, Alta., where she serves) is one of those lucky/unlucky people to have a birthday just a week before Christmas. Last year’s anniversary, as luck would have it, fell on Christmas Pageant Sunday and Rev. Aide (yes, she has a last name) along with the kids in the pageant and, no doubt, the congregation, celebrated two birthdays (one a little early) together.

St. Andrew’s, Brampton, ON

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Bruce "The Cookie Man" Cornish has been selling Christmas cakes and shortbread for 20 years at St. Andrew’s, Brampton, for the church’s food bank. Little by little, and every little bit helps: to date his donations have exceeded $20,000. He’s seen here presenting the 2008 cheque to the food bank coordinator Maureen Kelly. You too can help—send your order to Bruce via the church; or send a donation directly to Maureen.

Bruce “The Cookie Man” Cornish has been selling Christmas cakes and shortbread for 20 years at St. Andrew’s, Brampton, for the church’s food bank. Little by little, and every little bit helps: to date his donations have exceeded $20,000. He’s seen here presenting the 2008 cheque to the food bank coordinator Maureen Kelly. You too can help—send your order to Bruce via the church; or send a donation directly to Maureen.

First, Pictou, NS

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First, Pictou, N.S., had a Best of First Sunday, which included worship (of course), lunch, storytelling about mission, education, stewardship and wishes for the congregation’s future. On our website you’ll see a photograph of that very future, bright and eager, in the form of the hand bell choir. And here, two stalwart souls who have kept First at its best for years: David Barnard has served as ruling elder for 50 years; and Alden Beck is retiring from session after 38 years.

First, Pictou, N.S., had a Best of First Sunday, which included worship (of course), lunch, storytelling about mission, education, stewardship and wishes for the congregation’s future. On our website you’ll see a photograph of that very future, bright and eager, in the form of the hand bell choir. And here, two stalwart souls who have kept First at its best for years: David Barnard has served as ruling elder for 50 years; and Alden Beck is retiring from session after 38 years.

Bethel, Scotsburn, NS

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Members of Scotsburn’s Black Light Theatre are shown here getting set to rehearse the troupe’s latest production, Noah and the Flood. Among the total of about 30 cast and crew members (not including luminescent props) from the Scotsburn area are, front, from left, Fiona MacKenzie, Matthew Adams, Meg Maxner, back row, Carl Adams and Joyce MacLeod. The theatre is sponsored by Bethel, Scotsburn, Ont. Performances were in April at Scotsburn Elementary School.

Members of Scotsburn’s Black Light Theatre are shown here getting set to rehearse the troupe’s latest production, Noah and the Flood. Among the total of about 30 cast and crew members (not including luminescent props) from the Scotsburn area are, front, from left, Fiona MacKenzie, Matthew Adams, Meg Maxner, back row, Carl Adams and Joyce MacLeod. The theatre is sponsored by Bethel, Scotsburn, Ont. Performances were in April at Scotsburn Elementary School.

Dental Ministry

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Greg Gauvreau, Arsema Okbat and Vince Clarke, photo by Abel Pandy

Evangel Hall’s new medical and dental clinic is “divine intervention,” according to Greg, one of the first people to use the new free service. The new and unique mission was officially launched in late April though doors had been open for a few months.

St. Andrew’s, Barrie, ON

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Hot dogs. Hot chocolate. Hot fun. Hot Hot Hot is St. Andrew’s contribution to Barrie’s Winterfest in February. Over 160 folks from the community came into the church, to warm up, do crafts or hang out with a clown. A simple and successful way of doing community outreach.

Hot dogs. Hot chocolate. Hot fun. Hot Hot Hot is St. Andrew’s contribution to Barrie’s Winterfest in February. Over 160 folks from the community came into the church, to warm up, do crafts or hang out with a clown. A simple and successful way of doing community outreach.

St. Andrew’s, Mansfield, ON

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St. Andrew’s, Mansfield, Ont., decided to "authenticate" their 145th Anniversary Service, last October, by wearing fashions from a bygone era. Enclosed, you will find some of the members enjoying the moment. Rev. Robert Graham (singing, not yawning), Gary Brown, Meghan McGuire, Josh McGuire, Lynda Garner, John Franklin, Ed Garner, Louise Gallaugher, Blaunshe Ciach, Katie Thurman, Debbie Bennett, Norma Gallaugher, June Little, Eldon Armstrong.

St. Andrew’s, Mansfield, Ont., decided to “authenticate” their 145th Anniversary Service, last October, by wearing fashions from a bygone era. Enclosed, you will find some of the members enjoying the moment. Rev. Robert Graham (singing, not yawning), Gary Brown, Meghan McGuire, Josh McGuire, Lynda Garner, John Franklin, Ed Garner, Louise Gallaugher, Blaunshe Ciach, Katie Thurman, Debbie Bennett, Norma Gallaugher, June Little, Eldon Armstrong.

St. David, Halifax, NS

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These young Presbyterians, with some help from their parents, prepared a Spaghetti lunch in April for the congregation of St. David, Halifax, raised $395 and forwarded that to Presbyterians Sharing. The benefactors are, from back, Katie, Lila, Amanda, Margaret, Katie; front, Rebecca, Brianna, William, Ian and Alissa.

These young Presbyterians, with some help from their parents, prepared a Spaghetti lunch in April for the congregation of St. David, Halifax, raised $395 and forwarded that to Presbyterians Sharing. The benefactors are, from back, Katie, Lila, Amanda, Margaret, Katie; front, Rebecca, Brianna, William, Ian and Alissa.

Mt. Zion, Ridgetown, ON

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Mt. Zion, Ridgetown, Ont., got the blues one Sunday as Rev. Paul "Blues Brother" Shaw strummed out a few riffs with his son Adam, and, along with the Ray Whaling Band provided a classic rock and blues repertoire. Other performers filled in with classical, sacred, celtic and show tunes. On our website: David Trinca and Alysson Storey lead a jig!

Mt. Zion, Ridgetown, Ont., got the blues one Sunday as Rev. Paul “Blues Brother” Shaw strummed out a few riffs with his son Adam, and, along with the Ray Whaling Band provided a classic rock and blues repertoire. Other performers filled in with classical, sacred, celtic and show tunes. On our website: David Trinca and Alysson Storey lead a jig!

Knox, Vankleek Hill, ON

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There’s the church—top left—open the doors and here’s the people: The Archie Hardy Hall, named after the generous benefactor who posthumously left Knox, Vankleek Hill, Ont., a "sizeable amount of money," opened in November. Inside the hall is a fundraiser for a Guatemala mission. Over $20,000 was raised for the mission, which was spearheaded by Knox’s Dave and Brenda Godmere.

There’s the church—top left—open the doors and here’s the people: The Archie Hardy Hall, named after the generous benefactor who posthumously left Knox, Vankleek Hill, Ont., a “sizeable amount of money,” opened in November. Inside the hall is a fundraiser for a Guatemala mission. Over $20,000 was raised for the mission, which was spearheaded by Knox’s Dave and Brenda Godmere.

Camp Kintail

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Camp Kintail — supported by the Synod of Southwestern Ontario, and located on the sandy shores of Lake Huron — is celebrating it’s 90th summer this year. Rev. Theresa McDonald-Lee, director, extended an invitation to the camp’s anniversary celebration to the 60 women attending Maitland Women’s Missionary Society Presbyterial annual meeting, held at St. Andrews in Wingham, Ont. On our website, a photograph of this WMS chapter.

Camp Kintail — supported by the Synod of Southwestern Ontario, and located on the sandy shores of Lake Huron — is celebrating it’s 90th summer this year. Rev. Theresa McDonald-Lee, director, extended an invitation to the camp’s anniversary celebration to the 60 women attending Maitland Women’s Missionary Society Presbyterial annual meeting, held at St. Andrews in Wingham, Ont. On our website, a photograph of this WMS chapter.

St. James, Stouffville, ON

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The congregation at St. James, Stouffville, Ontario, faced up to the PWS&D Gifts of Change catalogue Sunday School Challenge with a “Gifts from the Kitchen” bake sale. Their heated efforts raised $1,345 to provide a village in Malawi with livestock. To step up to the challenge, call PWS&D today at 1-800-619-7301 ext. 293 for more resources.

The congregation at St. James, Stouffville, Ontario, faced up to the PWS&D Gifts of Change catalogue Sunday School Challenge with a “Gifts from the Kitchen” bake sale. Their heated efforts raised $1,345 to provide a village in Malawi with livestock. To step up to the challenge, call PWS&D today at 1-800-619-7301 ext. 293 for more resources.

Knox, Oakville, ON

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What is happening in this photograph? Logically it can only be St. Andrew’s Day celebrations; this one at Knox, Oakville, last November 30th, as part of the church’s 175th anniversary celebration. Back, from left: George Gordon, Gordon MacPherson, Archie McCallum, Jim Barrie and Ian Buchanan. Front: Bill Browne, Robert Cruikshank, Rev. Mike Marsden, Gordon Hamilton and Alex McLean. (Missing from photograph John Jones.)

What is happening in this photograph? Logically it can only be St. Andrew’s Day celebrations; this one at Knox, Oakville, last November 30th, as part of the church’s 175th anniversary celebration. Back, from left: George Gordon, Gordon MacPherson, Archie McCallum, Jim Barrie and Ian Buchanan. Front: Bill Browne, Robert Cruikshank, Rev. Mike Marsden, Gordon Hamilton and Alex McLean. (Missing from photograph John Jones.)

Dayspring, Edmonton, AB

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Dayspring, Edmonton is pleased to announce that the Grosskopf family became Canadian citizens in February. From left to right are Mrs. Carina Grosskopf, Rev. Dr. Heinrich Grosskopf, sons Paul and James, and daughter Carin, along with the judge who blessed them into their new country. Rev. Grosskopf was inducted as minister of Dayspring in September 2007. They came to Canada from South Africa in 2004.

Dayspring, Edmonton is pleased to announce that the Grosskopf family became Canadian citizens in February. From left to right are Mrs. Carina Grosskopf, Rev. Dr. Heinrich Grosskopf, sons Paul and James, and daughter Carin, along with the judge who blessed them into their new country. Rev. Grosskopf was inducted as minister of Dayspring in September 2007. They came to Canada from South Africa in 2004.