Posts from 2024 (Page 2)
October 16, 2024 – Weekly News
Download the PDF Oct. 16, 2024 Have you ever watched an historical movie and felt compelled to research what really happened? There have been many times while I have watched TV that I had more questions related to that show’s content. Case in point: I have just finished the Netflix series entitled KAOS, which is a very modern take on Greek mythology. We had Zeus, Hera, Orpheus, and Medusa, to name just a few. I was compelled to research these…
October 9, 2024 – Weekly News
Download the PDF version Oct. 9, 2024 As we are about to sit with loved ones for Thanksgiving dinner, here is an article I found online by Tony Robbins on being thankful and grateful. “Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year. It’s the start of the holiday season, a chance to get together with loved ones, and a time to eat plenty of delicious food. For some, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety…
October 2, 2024
Hi Graceview Family, As your pastor, I warmly invite all regular attendees interested in becoming members of Graceview Presbyterian Church to join our two-part Membership Class on Sunday, October 6 and Sunday, October 13, right after the worship service. These short, interactive sessions will be held in the Adamson Lounge, right beside the sanctuary on the main floor. Together, we’ll explore our faith values, Scriptural doctrine, and church tradition, while also discussing the rights and responsibilities of being a member of…
October 2, 2024 – Weekly News
Download the PDF Oct. 2, 2024 As I announced in church last Sunday, the Search Team has chosen one of the applicants to become our new Director of Music Ministry. Without a doubt, Boris Treivus outshone all other applicants in both his expertise on the organ as well as his experience in directing choirs. This was not an easy process for the Search Team. Unfortunately, the Search took all summer to conclude. Vacations by both the team and applicants made…
Penne and Italian Sausage
Penne and Italian Sausage Here is an easy skillet recipe that I adapted from a recipe I cut out of the Milk Calendar many years ago. I have made it often. Ingredients: Method It’s delicious, and flexible. If desired, you could add other vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, celery. Serves 4 to 6
Getting the Words Out, Part 2…The Debt I Owe You
Getting the Words Out, Part 2…The Debt I Owe You Kathy Twynam A few weeks ago, it was my turn to read the scripture passages in our worship service. As I was standing at the lectern, reading with almost perfect fluency and no anxiety, I was thinking about how, only a few years earlier, I could not, and would not, have even considered doing such a thing. For all my years of involvement in church affairs, the one thing that…
Prayer Roster Lay Readers Welcome and Announcements
Prayer Roster Lay Readers Welcome and Announcements Prayer Roster Lay Readers Welcome & Announcements Sept 29 Rev. Donald Hill Kathy Twynam Kathy Twynam Oct 6 Eric Lee Nancy Mcpherson Lynn Bishop Oct 13 Maureen Screen Al Bishop Susan Chopp Oct 20 Errol Baldeo Lynne Bishop Bob Twynam Oct 27 Ethel Waite Anna Cherniak Nancy McPherson Nov 3 Susan Chopp Nancy Green Lynne Bishop Nov 10 Nancy McPherson Harry Learoyd Susan Chopp Nov 17 Eric Lee Chris Parr Kathy Twynam Nov…
Coffee/Tea Sign – Up is Here Again
The sign-up sheet for coffee/tea service after worship is on the bulletin board opposite the kitchen downstairs. Please sign yourselves up or sign up your committee so that our Fellowship time after church can continue. Sept. 29 – Rachael and Georgena October – Outreach Team
September/ October
Time for some “Thanks” Earl Nixon – for all he has done and continues to do for our church. What happens when he takes a Sunday off? Well, a few weeks ago, at Offertory time, Rev. Eric called for the offering and with Earl and Dave both away that day, no one brought it forward. Fortunately Harry, bless him, realized this, leaped up, retrieved theoffering plate, and carried it up the aisle. Susan Chopp – for her faithful production of…
Martin’s Apple Tree Revisited
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” -Martin Luther Well, Martin Luther’s world, and the entire theological world of the sixteenth century, did go to pieces, and Luther did plant his apple tree amid the debacle. In light of the 507th anniversary of Martin’s revolutionary ideas being made public to the citizens of Wittenberg, it seems fitting that we reflect on the beginnings of the Reformed Church movement. Many…
Sept 25 – Weekly News
Sept. 25, 2024 In keeping with Pastor Eric’s sermon “Rein in Your Tongues” here is an article about taming one’s anger. Scripture to Tame Your Temper Norman Vincent Peale It is very important what you do when angry. Your action rides, to a large extent, on the destiny of your life. You can stir up trouble, make enemies, ruin chances or make yourself sick. On the contrary, by proper handling of anger you can keep situations under control, cement friendships,…
Sing Etobicoke, Bravo! Returns For a Third Year
Another Round of Applause – Sing Etobicoke, Bravo! Returns For a Third Year Neilson Park Creative Centre (NPCC) is excited to announce funding from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility’s Seniors’ Provincial Grant. Through this grant, NPCC will be offering a third iteration of its highly successful Sing! Etobicoke program. This year’s program Sing Etobicoke, Bravo! will continue to offer free space for seniors to sing together, find community, and forge new connections. This free program will consist of twenty…