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Announcements for July 21, 2024
We warmly welcome all to worship today, but a very special welcome to our friends from St Paul's as we enjoy JOINT WORSHIP over the summer. Services will be held at Knox on July 7, 14, 21, and 28 and at St. Paul's on August 4, 11, 18, and 25. Services will resume at Knox on September 1. Perking (Coffee and goodies) will take place in the church hall after worship. All are most welcome!
Just a reminder that we will not be holding regular SUNDAY SCHOOL classes over the summer. There will, however, be activity bags available for any children in attendance. The bags contain colouring pages and
activities.
Rev Byron will be on holidays during the month of August. Please contact Deb Rae at 519 901 2383 for pastoral concerns during that period.
We were contacted by the organizer of THE CLOTHES CLOSET at St Paul's United Church. They have had a lot of demand lately and are in urgent need of clothing for men, women, and children. Clothing can be dropped off at St Paul's Monday to Friday from 9 to noon.
Beginning in early September on Sunday evenings at 7 pm we will be offering the GriefShare program. GriefShare is a non-denominational Christian support group which offers help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. Each session will consist of a 30 minute video followed by discussion and questions in a participant workbook. With
sessions topics such as 'Is This Normal?' 'Fearful and Overwhelmed' 'Stuck in Grief' and Questions for God' the hope is that these sessions will help bring some healing to your grief journey. For more information please contact Deb Rae at 519 901 2383. You can also check our GriefShare on line to find out more about the program. This program is open to anyone who wishes to participate.
At Knox this week:
Sunday July 21: Combined Sunday Morning Worship with
St. Paul's United Church
Thursday July 25: 4:30pm Worship Team Rehearsal
Sunday July 28: Combined Sunday Morning Worship with
St. Paul's
COMPILED MEMORIES AND REFLECTIONS
Mr. Ian McKechnie (Editor of Presbyterian History) is compiling a 150th Anniversary Book for The Presbyterian Church in Canada. This will include a collection comprising the first-hand stories of where we have
been, where we stand, and where we are going as The Presbyterian Church in Canada. It will not be a comprehensive history of the PCC, but a compilation of stories told by Presbyterians from coast to coast, and
inclusive of all ages, cultural backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Thank you for taking part in this special Book!
PLEASE SEND US YOUR STORIES!
In recognition of the PCC’s 150th Anniversary in 2025, The Committee on History is preparing a published collection of stories about where we have been, where we are and where we are going.
Do you have a favorite memory of singing in a choir, attending a youth group, going to a potluck supper, or attending the General Assembly—or anything else that shaped your involvement in church? What are some of
the things your congregation is doing today to share the good news of Jesus in your community? And what are your hopes and dreams for the PCC as it approaches 150 years?
We want to hear from you! Please write to Ian McKechnie, project coordinator, at [email protected]
Submissions are being accepted until November 30, 2024.
As well, The Committee on History is planning a Musical Tribute Performance for General Assembly 150 in 2025! This will embrace many musical connections throughout our denomination, celebrating our heritage and diversity, and including a Reception. The Committee on History for The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Just a reminder that we will not be holding regular SUNDAY SCHOOL classes over the summer. There will, however, be activity bags available for any children in attendance. The bags contain colouring pages and
activities.
Rev Byron will be on holidays during the month of August. Please contact Deb Rae at 519 901 2383 for pastoral concerns during that period.
We were contacted by the organizer of THE CLOTHES CLOSET at St Paul's United Church. They have had a lot of demand lately and are in urgent need of clothing for men, women, and children. Clothing can be dropped off at St Paul's Monday to Friday from 9 to noon.
Beginning in early September on Sunday evenings at 7 pm we will be offering the GriefShare program. GriefShare is a non-denominational Christian support group which offers help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. Each session will consist of a 30 minute video followed by discussion and questions in a participant workbook. With
sessions topics such as 'Is This Normal?' 'Fearful and Overwhelmed' 'Stuck in Grief' and Questions for God' the hope is that these sessions will help bring some healing to your grief journey. For more information please contact Deb Rae at 519 901 2383. You can also check our GriefShare on line to find out more about the program. This program is open to anyone who wishes to participate.
At Knox this week:
Sunday July 21: Combined Sunday Morning Worship with
St. Paul's United Church
Thursday July 25: 4:30pm Worship Team Rehearsal
Sunday July 28: Combined Sunday Morning Worship with
St. Paul's
COMPILED MEMORIES AND REFLECTIONS
Mr. Ian McKechnie (Editor of Presbyterian History) is compiling a 150th Anniversary Book for The Presbyterian Church in Canada. This will include a collection comprising the first-hand stories of where we have
been, where we stand, and where we are going as The Presbyterian Church in Canada. It will not be a comprehensive history of the PCC, but a compilation of stories told by Presbyterians from coast to coast, and
inclusive of all ages, cultural backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Thank you for taking part in this special Book!
PLEASE SEND US YOUR STORIES!
In recognition of the PCC’s 150th Anniversary in 2025, The Committee on History is preparing a published collection of stories about where we have been, where we are and where we are going.
Do you have a favorite memory of singing in a choir, attending a youth group, going to a potluck supper, or attending the General Assembly—or anything else that shaped your involvement in church? What are some of
the things your congregation is doing today to share the good news of Jesus in your community? And what are your hopes and dreams for the PCC as it approaches 150 years?
We want to hear from you! Please write to Ian McKechnie, project coordinator, at [email protected]
Submissions are being accepted until November 30, 2024.
As well, The Committee on History is planning a Musical Tribute Performance for General Assembly 150 in 2025! This will embrace many musical connections throughout our denomination, celebrating our heritage and diversity, and including a Reception. The Committee on History for The Presbyterian Church in Canada