Author: standrew
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November 17th 2024 -“Setting the temple aside!”
Dear friends, THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. OUR NEW TESTAMENT READING continues in the gospel according to Mark 13: 1-8, “Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple” and “Signs of the End of the Age”. We often reflect on the prophecy Christ gave about the terrible destruction of the temple,…
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November 10th 2024 -“Do you live a balanced life?”
Dear friends, THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. THIS SUNDAY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS as we come together to observe Remembrance Sunday. On this solemn occasion, we remember and honour the brave women and men who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Join us in a…
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Sunday November 3rd 2024 -“Celebrating God’s promises”
Dear friends, THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK one hour when you go to bed tonight! Daylight saving time is coming to an end, which means we’ll all be enjoying one hour of extra sleep. Hello darkness my old friend… OUR OLD…
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October 27th 2024 -“It was a day like any other day!”
Dear friends, THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. WE WILL BE HOLDING OUR FALL LUNCHEON, BAKE SALE AND NEARLY NEW TABLE next week, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. You are all encouraged to participate in this congregational fundraiser. Please get your apron on and start baking up a storm for this community…
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October 20th 2024 -“What are they missing?”
Dear friends, OUR SCRIPTURE LESSON this week is from the book of Mark 10: 32-45, “The Request of James and John”. James and John ask Jesus for positions of honour in his glory, seeking status and power. Jesus responds by teaching them that true greatness comes not from authority or high positions, but from serving others. …
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October 13th 2024 -“Satisfactions of the mad farmer”
Dear friends, THIS SUNDAY, our Interim Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries will be leading us in worship. OCTOBER 16 IS WORLD FOOD DAY and ECS – Ecumenical Community Services (scosaintlambertecs.ca) is kindly asking congregants to help stock its Foodbank on Sundays October 13 & 20. The demand is higher than ever due to increased food prices. Therefore,…
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October 6th 2024 -“Is there anything new?”
Dear friends, THIS SUNDAY, our Interim Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries will be leading us in worship and we will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper on this World Communion Sunday. Living Faith, a statement of faith (a Confession) of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (the green booklet in our church pews) says: In breaking…
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September 29th 2024 – “Tempted to Sin?”
Dear friends, A COMMUNION SERVICE AND OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held next week on Sunday, October 6. After the Communion service, we will gather in the lower hall of the CEC for the annual meeting, then enjoy sandwiches, coffee and tea, together, provided by the Session. We encourage folks to bring along their favorite dessert…
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September 22nd 2024- “Challenging our Focus”
Dear Friends, THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. CHOIR IS BACK! Choir practice takes place every Wednesday in the CEC (Christian Education Centre) across the street from the church at 7:30 p.m. All choir members are asked to mark their agendas. Anyone who has ever wanted to sing in the choir is…
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September 15th 2024 -“Putting our dreams to death”
Dear Friends, THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. SUNDAY SCHOOL is back! To celebrate, join us for ice cream sundaes with sprinkles after service during coffee hour. We are also seeking volunteers to help in the nursery with the little ones. If you are interested in helping with his ministry, please…