Good morning!
In our daily lives, we are reminded that no matter how far we stray, God always finds us with love and joy, just like the lost sheep and the lost coin. Every small act of kindness and every moment of turning back to Him matters deeply to God. Let us remember that we are not forgotten, and God’s love always welcomes us home.
Prayer & Meditation for the Season of Lent – Every Wednesday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM starting March 12 with Ann Frost: As we celebrate the sacred season of Lent, we invite you to join us in the beautiful St. Giles sanctuary and dedicate this time to deepening your relationship with God through an intentional prayer and meditation.
Speaker Event – TODAY, 11:30-12:15 in the Park Room: Come hear Hanna from Home Space Society. This will officially kick off the Spring Walk for Housing Campaign. This year, the walk is scheduled for Sat. May 3. Details to follow.
Photo Directory: This contains portrait photographs and contact information of the congregation. Only those who attend the photo session will receive their own directory at no cost and also have the opportunity to purchase beautiful, studio quality portraits (although there is no obligation to buy.) The photography sessions will be:
• Thursday, April 3rd: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Friday, April 4th: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday, April 5th: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We will be making appointments in the narthex after the service tomorrow. In the meantime, we want to update your contact information. Please let Buena know your preferred phone number and/or email address. For any questions, please ask Janet A.
Labyrinth Café: Join us on Friday, April 4, from 10:30-12:30 to raise your voice in songs of the season led by Janet A., and Jim W.
Lectionary Study: Starting April 23 at 10:15, please join us as we take part in a Lectionary Study. The Lectionary is a list of Scripture readings for every Sunday based on a three-year cycle of readings that is often used by ministers to guide worship. The readings can be found on the PCC website, Worship – Weekly Lectionary Readings. Link: Worship – The Presbyterian Church in Canada
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.
March 30th, The Fourth Sunday of Lent: This Sunday, we are led in worship by Chandra our minister, by our St. Giles choir, and by Malcolm Edwards, our guest organist. The Bible readings for this week are from Joshua 5: 6-12, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 and Luke 15: 1-10. These passages invite us into a deeper understanding of our identity in Christ, our role in God’s work of reconciliation, and the joy that comes from participating in the redemption of the lost. As we embrace our new life in Christ, we are called not only to be reconciled to God but to actively bring the message of his grace to the world.
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
“We are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us;
we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”
2 Corinthians 5:20
Here is the link to our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saintgilespresbyterian/
And Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/stgilescalgary
May you and your family be abundantly blessed with peace and grace throughout this Lenten season!
Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church