Good morning!
As the cold autumn wind blows, we’re reminded that, just like the changing seasons, life can be challenging and uncomfortable at times. Yet, in these moments, we can still choose to serve others with kindness, even in small ways. Just like a warm jacket on a chilly day, and as the leaves fall to make way for new growth, serving others brings warmth and comfort, helping us grow closer to God and find true joy.
The Labyrinth Café @ St. Giles – Every Friday,10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Live music on Friday, Oct. 25. Come support our St. Giles musicians! Invite your friends.
Food Bank: Food Bank donation boxes will be available at St. Giles for the month of October. If you wish to donate through your offering, please specify the amount for the Food Bank.
Prayer and Share – every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 PM: We invite you to connect with God quietly, away from the crowds. Find a peaceful place to renew your body, mind, and spirit. Share your wisdom. Led by Ann Frost, there will be a gentle rhythm of time in the labyrinth, time in the sanctuary, time alone, and time together to pray. You are welcome to come to some or all of this time each week to be in the Spirit!
“Conversations with Grief” with Jennifer Hauck, every Friday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM until Nov. 22: All kinds of grief will be welcome, including normal, complicated, delayed, chronic, secondary, disenfranchised, collective and traumatic grief. This is an opportunity to walk together through our own grief, or supporting others who are grieving.
St. Giles Orchestra Concert, Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM.): Please join us for the inaugural orchestral event, featuring the coming together of professional musicians to perform Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 on the week of Reformation Sunday. Tickets are $45, but for St. Giles members and adherents, tickets are only $35… please order early at the office of St. Giles (403-289-6862, or [email protected]).
Jazz Vespers, Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4 PM: Join us for “Jazz for All Seasons”, a celebration of jazz music throughout the year. Experience live performances that capture the spirit of each season. Bring your friends and family for a wonderful evening of music and enjoyment!
Bible Study with Denis Mascardelli, every Wednesday at 10:15 AM: Led by Denis Mascardelli, the study this year is about Paul’s two letters to the Thessalonian church, sometimes referred to as the eschatological letters of Paul, though there is much besides eschatology (the doctrine of last things). No homework is required, just bring a Bible and participate in the discussions as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
Bible Study –every Thursday at 5:30 PM: The Book of Hebrews offers encouragement in our faith in the face of challenges. Join Rev. Chandra at 5:30 pm on Thursday in the St. Giles library to delve deeper into scripture and its application to your life in Christ.
Faith Exploration – every Thursday at 7 PM: Do you have questions about scripture or Christian beliefs and how they apply in our daily lives? Gather to discuss various topics, including the hard ones. We invite you to come and share your thoughts every Thursday at 7PM at St. Giles Library.
ESL – every Tuesday at 1 PM: Join us in the CKPC library to develop your conversational English skills. Expand your vocabulary while improving pronunciation engaging in topics around daily life, faith, history and travel. And classes are free!!
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. Everyone is encouraged to come!
October 20, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost – Today we are led in worship by our St. Giles choir, Esther our music director, and Chandra our minister. This week’s Bible verses are from Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:7-10, and Isaiah 53:4-12. Together, these passages remind us that true greatness in God’s eyes comes through humble service, sacrificial love, and obedience. Like Jesus, we are called to serve others, even in times of suffering, knowing that through this, God’s purpose is fulfilled and His grace is revealed.
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
“Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be the slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45
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May this week be filled with blessings and kindness for you and your family.
Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church