Minister’s Message
This was my second time returning to Guatemala for a mission trip, with my first being in 2019. Though the destination was the same, the journey felt fresh, stirring, and deeply personal in new ways. One thing that stood out right from the beginning was the rare blessing of having four pastors on the same trip—a lot of leadership…
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And the Two Shall Become One..
The Story of a Successful Amalgamation of Two
Amalgamation is not palliative care.
In a time when many churches are struggling to stay alive and when options to close or amalgamate often lead to the inevitable demise of the congregation, it is nice to know that it does not have to be that way. Amalgamation can be highly successful and can breathe new life into a church community that thought there was no…
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A Message from Jerina, our student in Kenya
Dear Graceview Presbyterian Church,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude to you for the support you provided me through the Scholarship during my academic journey.
I am pleased to share that I …
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Lynne’s Journey through Holy Week- a Reflection from the Operating Room
At the start of Holy Week Lynne was in a lot of pain which got gradually worse as the week progressed.
She needed to be taken to the…
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The Mouse Story
An article submitted to the January 2007 issue of Graceviews by our dear departed, fondly remembered friend and fellow congregant Helen Jamieson. I thought it especially appropriate given the times …
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Presbyterianism Through the Eyes of Lucy Maud Montgomery
few months ago, I was tidying up a bookcase in my home that is dedicated to all the beloved and much-read books of my childhood and youth, books that should have long ago been passed down to my nieces or my grandnieces but that I have never been able to part with.
One shelf holds the eight novels …
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Hymn Stories: The Church’s One Foundation
Adapted from 101 Hymn Stories – Kenneth W. Osbeck
Author – Samuel J. Stone
Composer – Samuel S. Wesley 1810-1876
The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord,
She is His new creation by water and the Word;
From heav’n He came and sought her to be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.
This magnificent hymn was…
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Outreach
Our Outreach Committee has had a very active Spring, to say the least.
Our traditional Pancake Supper, held on March 4th, was attended by over 60 people. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and a wonderful time of fellowship. Harry Learoyd led a sing-along after dinner,…
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Fee Fie Faux Fried Chicken (oven fried chicken)
From The Looneyspoons Collection
Janet and Greta Podleski
Ingredients
1 cup corn flake crumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika
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