Good morning!
Looking back on 2024, we can see how God has led us through challenges and blessings in the congregation and our personal lives. We are grateful for the growth and moments of grace that have shaped us this year. As we prepare for the New Year, let us hold onto that gratitude and rely on God’s plan for the days ahead, moving forward with faith and hope.
Conversations with Grief” led by Jennifer Hauck at 1:30 PM, every Fridays until Jan. 17,2025: Please drop in as you feel comfortable. Come to one or all of the gatherings, as this is an open group.
Conversational Check In: Our minister, Chandra, will be hosting a conversation in the park room after the service TODAY, from 11:30 until 12:15 designed for you to bring any joys, concerns, or offerings of help with the ways the church is growing. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and ‘check-in’.
Members Portal Registration: Our new website is now live! We encourage all members to sign up on the Members Portal. If you experience any issues during the sign-up process, please contact the office or reach out to Kelly Martin for assistance. Link: https://stgiles.ca/membership-join/membership-registration/.
2024 Annual Reports:Our final task for the year is to produce the annual report. This is your opportunity to share what happened this year: the projects, the challenges, the victories, the work in progress, plans for 2025, and other news to share with the congregation! Please send your suggestions to the appropriate committee convenor by January 10:
Pastoral Care – Jenny
Policy, Planing & HR – Sandra and Marilyn
Music – Jim and Carmen
Shared Ministry – Sandra
Digital Ministry – Kelly
Building – Dennis
Finance – Rick and Karen
Missional Living – Susan
AFTERNOON SERVICES: For those who are unable to attend morning services, there is an afternoon study and prayer at 1:30PM every Sunday at St. Giles led by Rev. Chandra.
December 29th, Fist Sunday after Christmas – This Sunday we are led in worship by Chandra, our minister, and by our St. Giles choir led by Michael. This week’s Bible reading is from 1 Samuel 2:18-20, Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:41-52. These passages remind us of the importance of remaining faithful, seeking wisdom, and living according to God’s grace. They challenge us to reflect on how we are growing in our faith and how we are living as examples of Christ’s love and teachings in the world.
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Titus 1:11-13
Here is the link to our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saintgilespresbyterian/
And Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/stgilescalgary
May this week be filled with hope and blessings for you and your family. Happy New Year!
Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church