Dear friends, family, adherents, and members of Knox and St Giles,

We are deeply blessed in every moment of joy, every moment of suffering, and in all circumstances.  We are blessed to be loved by the Lord our God. We are blessed to have light unto our paths, and the word of God to guide us.

The gospel of Matthew, in chapter 19, verses 16 and 17 read:  ‘blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.  For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.’

This past week we began our book study, ‘God With Us’, by Herbert O’Driscoll, to help us see and hear what God is sharing with us through scripture.  We meet on Tuesdays. We have created two groups – one for the afternoon at 1:30 PM, and one for the evening at 6:30 PM –  so that all may join.  This book ‘helps us find the presence of Christ in those places we would rather avoid: The sorrows, the heartbreaks, and the challenges of everyday living. Following the stories of the gospels, we find Jesus in relationship with those around him. In Christ’s joys and sorrows, we can see reflected our own experiences, and take Knowledge that Jesus has walked this way before us, and indeed, is walking with us now.’ (quoted from the book)

As we proceed on our path of amalgamation, our lives are being intertwined. Our joys and our sorrows will be made visible to each other.  And the opportunity and path to walk with each other in Christ lays before us.

Please join your brothers and sisters in Christ on Sunday at 10 AM to worship the Lord our God as one body in Christ.  The bulletin of the service with announcements is attached.  Please also reach out to the office at St. Giles to arrange Pastoral Care if you need extra support.  

And know that ‘the Lord gives God’s people strength; The Lord blesses God’s people with peace.’ (Psalm 29:11).

Blessings,

Rev. Chandra Mannix