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Monthly Archives: May 2022
Announcements May 29
THE 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
29 May 2022
Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for a cup of coffee in the Church Hall following the service.
This Week in First Church:
– Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – Bible study, by Zoom
Coming up:
– Sunday, 5 June – Pentecost, and Communion Sunday
– Sunday, 5 June – Wednesday, 8 June – John is “at” General Assembly
– Sunday, 12 June – Outdoor Service and Barbecue
Something Red – Next Sunday, 5 June, will be Pentecost, the festival of the giving of the Holy Spirit to the community of Jesus’ disciples and followers, as told in Acts 2.1-41. Since the symbolic color for Pentecost is red, those who wish to are encouraged to wear something red for our service that day, as a way of recognizing the occasion!
Communion – Next Sunday’s service will be a Communion service. The elements will once again be served in a “physically-distanced” way. That is, everyone will come to the front to pick up the bread and juice, either singly or in family groups. More detailed directions will be provided next Sunday.
Newsletter – The May issue of the Newsletter has been sent out to everyone on our e-mail list, and hard copies will be mailed to everyone else at the beginning of the week. Many thanks to everyone who contributed items for this issue, as well as to Lisa Sneesby for putting the Newsletter together, and Mardine Garnham for printing and mailing the hard copies!
In Two Weeks – We will again hold an Outdoor Service and Barbecue, following a two-year hiatus, at Bruce and Lisa Sneesby’s farm. The date is Sunday, 12 June, with the service beginning at 10:30, as usual, and the barbecue following. The address is 78115 Highway 50, just north of Highway 16, on the right side of the road. Food and drinks will be provided. Make sure to bring your own lawnchair(s)!
Announcements May 22
THE 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ASCENSION SUNDAY
22 May 2022
Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for a cup of coffee in the Church Hall following the service.
This Week in First Church:
– Today – Deadline for submissions for the May Newsletter
– Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – Bible study, by Zoom
– Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – Meal-in-a-Bowl Supper
– Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – Session meeting, by Zoom
Coming up:
– Sunday, 5 June – Pentecost, and Communion Sunday
– Sunday, 12 June – Outdoor Service and Barbecue
Ukraine – PWS&D is accepting donations toward the effort to provide assistance to refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The most urgent needs are for food, water, and shelter. PWS&D provides assistance through its partners, the ACT Alliance and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Donations can be made through our congregation; just mark your cheque or envelope “PWS&D – Ukraine”. If you would like your donation to reach PWS&D faster, you can donate online, using your credit card. Go to www.WeRespond.ca, click on “Ukraine Crisis Appeal” or “Ukraine Crisis: Irina’s Story”; then click on the “Donate Now” button, and follow the prompts. You can check the website also for periodic updates.
Newsletter – If you have any submissions for the May issue of the Newsletter, please get them to Lisa Sneesby (bsneesby@mymts.net) today.
The Christian Year – This Thursday is Ascension Day, the festival that commemorates Jesus’ “ascension”, or return to heaven, which is described in Acts 1.1-11. Acts 1.3 says that Jesus appeared to the disciples over a period of 40 days following his resurrection, and so Ascension Day is the 40th day of the Easter Season, always falling on the Thursday following the 6th Sunday of Easter. The Sunday either before or after Ascension Day is designated “Ascension Sunday”.
Jesus’ ascension marked the end of his ministry on earth, and his return to his glorious existence in heaven. From then on, his ministry on earth would be continued by his followers, the Christian church, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. The ascension reminds us that Jesus is not just a person of the past, but also a person of the present — and of the future. In Acts 1.1-11, we find not only the account of Jesus’ ascension, but also the promise that he will someday return from heaven.
The symbolic color for Ascension Day is white, symbolizing joy and celebration.
Announcements May 15
THE 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
15 May 2022
Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for a cup of coffee in the Church Hall following the service.
Coming up:
– Sunday, 22 May – Deadline for submissions for the May Newsletter
– Wednesday, 25 May – Meal-in-a-Bowl
– Sunday, 5 June – Communion Sunday
Ukraine – PWS&D is accepting donations toward the effort to provide assistance to refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The most urgent needs are for food, water, and shelter. PWS&D provides assistance through its partners, the ACT Alliance and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Donations can be made through our congregation; just mark your cheque or envelope “PWS&D – Ukraine”. If you would like your donation to reach PWS&D faster, you can donate online, using your credit card. Go to www.WeRespond.ca, click on “Ukraine Crisis Appeal” or “Ukraine Crisis: Irina’s Story”; then click on the “Donate Now” button, and follow the prompts. You can check the website also for periodic updates.
Announcements May 8
THE 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
CHRISTIAN FAMILY SUNDAY
8 May 2022
Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for a cup of coffee in the Church Hall following the service
This Week in First Church:
- Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – Bible study, by Zoom
- Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. – Finance & Maintenance Committee meeting
Coming up: - Sunday, 15 May, 5:00 p.m. – Spring Dinner
- Sunday, 22 May – Deadline for submissions for the May Newsletter
- Sunday, 5 June – Communion Sunday