Good morning members and adherents of Knox,
People miss you. It is that simple.
What am I talking about? I am talking about you, the past and current people of Knox. It is the people that make the church. The people of Knox that are invited to build the new church of Knox St. Giles. You are invited to ensure that Knox lives.
We know that if only one person comes, God will build that church. But it is not the same without you. The people who have worshipped with you for many years miss you. They are struggling with not only having to sell the building, but having their family in Christ scattered to the wind.
And this is a hardship that is avoidable.
Today at the building of St Giles, 1102 23rd Ave. NW., we are discussing community. We are discussing ‘God with Us’. Congregants will gather at 1:30 PM, and again at 6:30 PM for those who cannot come in the afternoon, to share how we are comforted, supported, and challenged by the teachings of Jesus around community. We will think about our own relationships with others, and with Jesus. And as Jesus walks with us as our companion and daily life, we reflect on how we are walking with our brothers and sisters in faith.
Our new community is not complete without you. We know people are suffering and struggling to discern which road they will choose among the unknown roads that lie before us all. We know people are tempted to leave to other churches or to take a break from church altogether. We know people are hesitant to come and worship at the new building of Knox.
So for now, with no commitment needed, we ask you to consider joining us today to talk together as one community in Christ. As Herbert O’Driscoll says in his book, ‘God with us: the companionship of Jesus and the challenges of life’, we “fail to realize the effect we can have on other people. We can make a difference … when we witness to the faith that is in us, modest though demonstrations of it may be.”
The elders of both sessions will gather this evening while congregants reflect on community this afternoon and this evening. This email will go to the members and adherents of St Giles as well, as a reminder to come today at 1:30 PM or 6:30 PM or both.If you have received this email, please place yourself before God in a few moments alone to pray and discern, and to remember the people whose lives will be affected by your decisions. A simple prayer of guidance to the Christ we serve is all I ask before making your decision about whether you will attend today or not.
It is my prayer to see everyone today.
Blessings,Chandra