Good morning!
As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that love is the true gift of this season. It’s not just about grand gestures, but the small, everyday acts of kindness we share with others—whether it’s a smile, a warm hug, or kind words. As we prepare for Christmas, let’s remember that love is the most powerful gift we can give. When we love others the way Jesus loves us, we bring joy, peace, and hope to those around us.
Join us for a joyful Christmas Eve service, featuring many of your favourite carols, on Tuesday at 7 PM. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the birth of Christ together.
Advent Study, Monday Dec. 23 at 10 AM: Our final advent study, led by Curt and Nichola, will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday.
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 on Sunday, Dec. 29th, from 11:30 until 12:15 designed for you to bring any concerns, joys, ideas or offerings of help with the ways the church is growing. This is your chance to offer her a 6 month ‘check in’ on how you feel things are going, and what you would like to see in the next 6 months. It is also a chance to offer her your support or suggestions for next steps as we walk our journey together into a thriving church.
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/
ESL every Tuesdays at 1 PM: ESL sessions led by Curt Sollid will be on break until New Year.
Bible Study every Wednesday at 10:15 AM: The Bible study led by Denis Mascardelli will resume on Jan. 8, 2025.
Labyrinth Café, every Friday at 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: The Labyrinth Café will pause for a month and resume on January 17th. See you then!
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.
Church Office Holiday: The church office will be closed until January 3, but the church will remain open for regular services. If you have a Pastoral Emergency, please contact Rev. Chandra.
December 22nd, Fourth Sunday of Advent – 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 Isaiah 43: 1-2; 18-21, Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. As we reflect on these passages, let us remember that God is always doing something new in our lives, offering grace and salvation through Jesus Christ. May we walk with Him in trust, live out His love in action, and proclaim His good news with joy.
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
(Luke 2:20)
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May this week be filled with love and blessings for you and your family.
Merry Christmas!
Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church