Posts from 2026
May 6, 2026 – Weekly News
Download the PDF May 6, 2026 Celebrating mums in the Bible who struggled, just like us Words by FIONA TEH When my colleague raised the brilliant idea of looking to mums in the Bible as we celebrate Mother’s Day, I didn’t think it was going to go this way. But reviewing the list of women I could feature, it quickly became obvious that many mothers in the Bible had it bad. I’m glad the Bible records these stories. It can otherwise be easy…
Weekly News – April 29th, 2026
Download the PDF April 29, 2026As we prepare to welcome Dwan Billings to our church on Sunday to tell us all about the effect of Hurricane Melissa on the island of Jamaica, may we all reflect on what “Mission” means to each of us. How can we all incorporate a sense of “mission” in our everyday lives?Mission work is not merely a task for specialists, but a fundamental, daily calling for all believers toembody Christ’s love, justice, and compassion in…
Graceview / May – June 2026
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Susan’s Reflections on Easter
Susan Chopp “He is Risen! Hallelujah! There is just something about Easter Sunday morning. I often feel like it is the time of rebirth. Not only spiritually, but seasonally as well. I remember my childhood Easters. More often than not it was the time when boots no longer had to be worn. That feeling of freedom from heavy boots is very fondly remembered. It felt like my feet and legs could fly unencumbered. It was also the first time when…
Flashbacks from Graceviews…Remember?
Pancake Jamboree March 2005 On Feb. 8, 2005, a Pancake Supper was sponsored by the Graceview Choir. The fundraiser, to defray the choir gown costs, was a success…Attendance was over 100! The pancakes were plentiful, satisfying everyone’s taste buds. The singsong led by Pat Krieger, Tish McSwain and Jim Brew was enthusiastically received by all. Doris Bryce accompanied the singing. With hearts full of song and tummies full of pancakes people went home … happy.. Betty Cruickshank (Ed.…
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Thomas A. Dorsey Kathy Twynam A couple of weeks ago on April 12, the choir sang, as an anthem, hymn number 675, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” – a beautiful hymn that is one of my favourites. If you look it up in your hymn books, you will notice the lyricist and the arranger – one Thomas A. Dorsey. When I first saw this years ago, I was surprised – was Tommy Dorsey, acclaimed trombonist and band leader that some…
Fools Rush In…Florida, 2026
Okay, okay, I know there are those of you who would question a Canadian setting foot in the USA these days given the current political climate, but after much reflection I was not willing to sacrifice a holiday we loved, that had been a large part of our family history since Bob and I honeymooned in Miami Beach in 1969. (Holiday Inn, right on the beach, $12.00 a night in those days.) So, after much discussion, and consultation with our…
The Mission Team’s work for the children of Puvirnituq
(an Inuit village in Nunavik, the northern most part of Quebec) Anna Cherniak I wish to express great thanks to the Mission Team and our Graceview congregation for helping the Inuit children of Iguarsivik School in the village of Puvirnituq. I had taught there for 10 years. A good number of those years were made easier and considerably more fun for the students through the wonderful ‘gifts’ sent up to Iguarsivik School from Graceview…
The Road to Emmaus
Jack Fenwick Graceviews, March 2005 Over the years, Graceviews’ covers have featured the many significant aspects of Easter, Christianity’s most sacred celebration, from the utter despair of the Crucifixion to the eternal promise of the Resurrection. The art world, especially during the Renaissance period (roughly the 14th through the 16th century) saw a veritable flood of paintings depicting the grim dark time leading to the final day and the aftermath of salvation. While their art techniques in oil and gesso…
The Evolution of Graceviews
There are still a few of us present at Graceview who remember Jack Fenwick and Len Swatridge, the original founders of our church newsletter/magazine Graceviews.. It started its life as “Amazing Grace”. At the amalgamation of the Grace and Hillview congregations in 2000, it was given a new name, and Pat Krieger joined Len and Jack as assistant editor. The copy that I have chosen as an example is from 21 years ago, March 2005. In it, there is…
April 22, 2026 – Weekly News
Download the PDF Last weekend, I had the pleasure of travelling to Stoney Creek to witness my grandson’s First Communion. The church was packed to the gills, and the second graders were looking all polished and proud. From what I could see, their teachers and the parish priest had prepared these children extremely well. The priest gave a very short message to the children and then he redirected his comments to the parents. He admonished them to not let this…
Minister’s Message – April 21, 2026
From Hollow Pursuits to the True Light of Hope Dear Graceview Family, As we transition into a new season of ministry together, I find myself reflecting on our unique identity as children of God. In a world that often feels heavy or disconnected, we are called to be the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). But what does that light actually look like in our daily interactions? Lately, I have been struck by the amount of darkness hidden behind the…