Minister’s Message – April 21, 2026
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…
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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…
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The Road to Emmaus
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 …
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Soup By Dave – April 14
Another wonderful lunch was served at Graceview, and Dave Taylor did not disappoint. His banter was full of stories about rolling pins and the Weston family as well as fun facts about different foods. Those in attendance listened attentively to the demonstration and enjoyed the delicious beef and barley soup which was followed by chocolate cake! Having such a lunch with dear friends was…priceless. Many thanks to all who worked so hard o make this a success.The proceeds will go to the St. James Food Basket.
Flower cross – new and updated for 2026
For more than 10 years, Lynne Bishop has been fashioning a cross to which could be attached fresh or artificial flowers to beautify our chancel area on Easter Sunday. We have enjoyed bringing in fresh flowers, or choosing from available artificial ones, to decorate the cross, and most of us were happy to contribute a flower. Creating the cross was very labour intensive, and the finished base, made of wood and containing a large chunk of water-soaked oasis, was very heavy. Lynne has now passed that responsibility on, so Music and Worship sought an alternative. A trip to Michael’s craft store revealed no suitable cross substitutes, but we found a grapevine wreath that would work, added a small wooden cross to it, and on Easter morning our congregation created our own original Easter Wreath. We hope the finished product is pleasing to everyone.
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…
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Wise counsel from Mother Teresa
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centred. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you. Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight. Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give to the world the best you have, and it may never be enough. Give the world the best you have anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
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 of you may have danced to in the forties and fifties…
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Flashbacks from Graceviews…Remember?
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 …
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Greetings from Glen DeLine
In 30 days God is directing me to go down another path which doesn’t include Graceview. I would like to thank Pastor Eric, Choir Members and everyone else for your kindness and Christian love, while we worshiped together for the last 10 months. I have put you on my permanent Prayer List and I hope you will consider praying for me on my new journey. I will be starting a Bible Study and Prayer Meeting every Friday evening at 7pm.Several individuals are going to attend by Zoom, because they enjoy the ideas of including Archeology and History to each book of the Bible that we will be studying. You are most welcome to join.
Many Blessings and many Prayers, Glen
Naval Intelligence
The following is the transcript of a radio conversation of a U.S. naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995:
Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision.
Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision.
Americans: This is the captain of a U.S. Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course.
Canadians: No, I say again, you divert YOUR course.
Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS AMERICA. WE ARE A WARSHIP OF THE U.S. NAVY. DIVERT YOUR COURSE NOW!
Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.
Susan’s Reflections on Easter
“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 I could go
outside and draw that wonderful hopscotch grid on the road and play hopscotch for hours on…
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