Good afternoon!
In our daily lives, God’s miracles often come in small, unexpected ways. Just like a sudden cool breeze on a hot summer day, His help can brighten our toughest moments. Trust that He is working behind the scenes, bringing light and hope to every part of your day.
A huge THANK YOU to Susan Carmichael, Rick, Chandra, Dennis, Janet, Jim, and Trish for all of their amazing work to prepare for the wood chipper and for helping to beautify and maintain the front and side gardens. It was a hot day to take on these tasks, but everything looks so much better. Your dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated!
ANNOUCEMENTS:
Faith & Theology Thursdays at 10AM: Do you have questions about scripture or our beliefs and how they apply in our daily lives? Gather to discuss various topics, including the hard ones, that will help us understand better our walk through this world. We invite you to come and share your thoughts every Thursday at 10AM in the Narthex.
Picnic in White Fundraiser: Join us for a time of food and fellowship in St. Giles’ back garden on Sunday August 11th at 4 PM. This event is loosely based on a fundraiser called “Diner en Blanc” that started in Paris in 1988 and is now offered in 120 cities across 40 countries. Guests pay $100.00 to attend (that is the fundraiser part) and are asked to wear white, bring their own table, tablecloth, chair, food, and beverage.
The St. Giles twist is that we will charge much, much less – only $25.00 per person or $10.00 for children and youth, children 3 years and under are free. We will provide you with a table, tablecloth, chair, and beverage. You will still need to bring your own picnic meal and wear white, please! Cottage games like bocci, croquet and corn hole will be offered. Tickets will be available in the narthex on Sunday and in the office this week. If you wish to pay for tickets or make a donation, please send it via e-transfer to [email protected] and note Picnic in White in the memo section.
Garage Sale – Friday Sept. 6th & Saturday Sept. 7th: There has been some interest raised in holding this type of fundraiser. Keeping in mind the workload of previous garage sales, for this one, we are requesting that if you would like to donate items, that you also donate your time by displaying, pricing and selling your items on the sale days. If for whatever reason you are unable to make that commitment, feel free to arrange for someone to take on that role for you. Hopefully this will distribute the workload into manageable bites. Start sorting and pricing your items! The set up will be on the Friday afternoon.
Water Colour Paint Night with Lacy and Kathy: Unleash your creativity and join us for an evening of fun and relaxation on Wednesday, August 21 at 7 PM. Paint a watercolour painting while eating snacks and filling your heart with good company whether you are a seasoned artist or curious beginner. There will be a nominal charge of $15 to cover the cost of the materials.
Vacation Bible School at Westminster: Once again this year, we have been invited to join Westminster for their VBS. Come to Vacation Bible School August 12th to 16th as a participant, crew leader or junior crew leader! Deadline to register is August 5th.Registration for this exciting adventure is now live. Cost is $60 per child. There is also a form available for volunteers. Please visit VBS Westminster website.
Mission to Bali: Christina – one of the young adult members at the English Service at CKPC and an occasional adherent at the St. Giles morning worship, will be going on a short-term mission trip to Bali in partnership with Pioneers Canada. She would be grateful for any financial and spiritual support we can provide. Please refer to the announcement posted in the narthex and basement bulletin boards for more information.
AFTERNOON SERVICES: For those who are unable to attend morning services, there is an afternoon service at 1:30PM every Sunday at CKPC led by Rev. Chandra Mannix. Everyone is encouraged to come!
August 4, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: This week, we are led in worship by Esther, our choral director, Jim, and Chandra, our minister. She has returned from O’Chiese First Nation, where she spent a week on mission with young adults from CKPC. The mission was successful.
The biblical verses for this week are taken from Psalm 78:17-29, Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 and John 6: 24-35. These passages remind us that God is always aware of our needs and ready to provide, whether it’s through miraculous means or the daily bread we often take for granted. More importantly, they encourage us to strengthen our faith in Jesus, the true Bread of Life, who offers us spiritual nourishment and eternal life. Let us reflect on God’s provisions in our own lives and seek Him daily, knowing that He alone can satisfy our deepest hungers and sustain us through all of life’s challenges.
Weekly Quote
“A mainline pastor in Washington, D.C., described the new emphasis (on tradition) as “recovering the practices of the early church and offering them in a way that the contemporary or emerging church can use and find meaning in.” None of the churches treated tradition as a museum piece to be guarded; rather, they understood it as the clay of Christian experience – material that successive generations of believers must craft with faithful care.”
Diana Butler Bass (2006. Pg. 47) – Christianity For the Rest of Us
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION
“Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35
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May you and your family have a week full of blessings and miracles.