Good morning!
In the heat of summer, life can feel challenging and exhausting, much like when we are going through difficult times. However, just as we find relief in a cool breeze or a refreshing drink, we can also discover moments of joy and peace even in tough situations. Embrace each moment, knowing that even the hottest days end with a cool breeze—a reminder of God’s grace that brings comfort and renewal.
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 from the office or in the narthex starting next week.
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.
Coming Soon: Walks and Watercolours – watch this space for fun summer activities. Dates and details to be announced soon.
Help Needed: We need extra hands to help prepare the beds underneath the bushes for wood chips to enhance the appearance of our outdoor spaces and create a welcoming environment for all who visit. If you are available and willing to lend a hand, please contact the church. Thank you in advance!
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.
Save the Date: Wear White Picnic in the Garden Fundraiser on August 11, 2024, at 4PM in the St. Giles Garden. Details to follow.
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.
Ted Samson Turned 74: Belated Happy Birthday to a cherished member of our congregation and dedicated servant! Your commitment to spreading love and faith is truly inspiring. May God be with you and fill you with blessings & joy today and the days to come!
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!
July 21, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Today’s service will be led by Rev. Chandra and our choir director, Esther. The biblical passages for this week are taken from Psalm 89:20–29, Ephesians 2:11–22, and Mark 6:31–34. These verses serve as a reminder to put our faith in God’s promises, accept our oneness in Christ, and provide kindness and service to those in need.
Weekly Quote:
“I thought of Jesus. “He looked at the crowds and had compassion on them.” Seeing with compassion led to healings, forgiveness, acceptance, and forming a new community. Mercy is the beginning of justice, the first footsteps towards God’s kingdom.”
Diana Butler Bass (2006. Pg. 169) – Christianity For the Rest of Us
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
“I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.” — Ezekiel 34:12
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May you and your family have a wonderful and peaceful week!