Weekly News (Page 2)

Weekly News (Page 2)

Sept. 18, 2024

The Power God Gives Us to Comfort Others

Pablo Diaz

When you encounter someone whose heart is broken, here’s what your faith calls you to do.When you are hurting and broken-hearted, so many memories can stir up the pain—places, images, even clothing and household items. As a pastor, I see this with some couples going through divorce. The person still at home wants everything out that

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Sept. 11, 2024

I am not a fan of violent, heavy rainstorms. There is something about water damage both inside the home and outside that scares me. Since I moved into this house in Markland Circle, I have dreaded heavy rain because the eavestroughs would fill up and overflow to the point that my poor gardens under the eaves got more than they bargained for. The soil would be washed away. I have been known to open large umbrellas and place them over my poor plants to

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Sept. 4, 2024
The Fall season is symbolic of change. From the leaves evolving to beautiful warm hues to chunky knit sweaters making their way into our daily attire, Fall brings change—but with a sense of comfort and ease. To admire the changes orchestrated by Mother Nature is to be humbled by nature’s power and its influence over our environment, routines, and even our moods.
Studies show that some…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Well, here we are in the last days of August, and Fall is right around the corner. The CNE is on, and that is a surefire sign that summer is waning and will soon be gone. Thankfully, as I write this, the sun is shining, my lawn is being mowed and I have this glorious day to myself to get tasks completed and to enjoy some outdoor time. We have a busy month…

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Happy Canada Day!

Since you-know-who took office you-know-where, Canadian patriotism has been soaring. In honour of Canada Day 2025,  and in honour of Simcoe Day, celebrated in Ontario on the first Monday of August every year, let’s find out just who Simcoe was. John Graves Simcoe was a British army officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (Ontario) from 1791 to 1796. He founded York, now Toronto, and was instrumental  in introducing courts of law, trial by jury,…

Morning Has Broken –  Eleanor Farjeon

Kathy Twynam  Morning has broken, like the first morning;Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird.Praise for the singing, praise for the morning,Praise for them springing fresh from the Word. (Interesting note: I looked up the lyrics on the internet in two different places, and in both cases the last word of the first verse was “world”.  Our hymnbook uses “Word”, which I believe is the correct version, but requires some knowledge of Christianity to understand.) At our May Outreach meeting,…

Outreach – May & June

On Monday, June 2, Outreach had its final meeting before the summer. The short “wrap-up” meeting was preceded by a pot-luck supper at the church – a first for our Outreach Committee. It featured great food, as all pot-lucks do, great  conversation, and general good fellowship among its hard-working members.  Our esteemed leader, Sheila Thomas, celebrated her birthday that week, and to mark the occasion Jean Ross made a birthday cake, which was our dessert. The cake was magnificent, so…

Welcome Dr. Glen DeLine

On June 8,  our new organist/choir director, Dr. Glen DeLine, began his leadership of the musical portion of our worship services. He comes to us with a wealth of experience and has many ideas on how to improve and expand our choir.  Welcome, Glen, and we all look forward to musical expertise which will, no doubt, enhance our worship every Sunday.  Attention all bell ringers! Glen is starting a new Bell Ringers Choir. Anyone of any age can join. No…

The Witch and the Wardrobe – But No Lion

On May 21, Bob and I went to Niagara-on-the-Lake to see the Shaw production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first book in C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series. I went with trepidation, because the Narnia series is very dear to my heart and I was afraid the stage production would ruin it for me, just as the Mirvish production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child managed to ruin Harry Potter.  (My opinion only –…

July 2, 2025 – Weekly News

Download the PDF July 2, 2025Today we are faced with yet more unrest in the world. Turmoil in the US, Iran vs Israel, Israel vs Palestine,Russia vs the Ukraine and the list goes on. My neighbour told me about this prayer at noon phenomena whichhas been going on for quite a while. It is a noon-tome prayer for peace. You do not have to be in a church. Youdo not have to be with a group. All you need is…

June 27, 2025 – Minister’s Message

This past June, I had the opportunity to attend my very first General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. While new to me in a church context, the structured format—plenary sessions, debates, networking, and reports—felt surprisingly familiar due to my prior years participating in business conferences and seminars. It was a full and often intense experience, but one that left me reflecting deeply on the future of the church in our country and the resilient hope God continues to…

June 25, 2025 – Weekly News

Download the PDF June 25, 20252 Corinthians 6:1-13 presents a powerful message about the Christian life, emphasizing the urgency ofreceiving God’s grace and living a life worthy of it. Paul urges the Corinthians not to receive God’s grace in vain, highlighting the importance of perseverance and integrity in their faith. He uses a series of contrasts to illustrate the nature of his ministry and the challenges faced by believers, ultimately calling for a life of faithfulness and service to God.  Key Themes and…

June 18, 2025 – Weekly News

Download the PDF here Galatians 3:23-29 emphasizes that through faith in Jesus Christ, believers become children of God, heirs to the promises made to Abraham, and united as one in Christ, transcending former divisions based on ethnicity, social status, or gender.  Key Points: Before faith in Jesus, believers (including both Jews and Gentiles) were under the “guard” or “tutor” of the Law, which served to restrain and prepare them for Christ. The Law, while good, could not justify or save them.  The…

June 11, 2025 – Weekly News

Download the PDF The start of summer brings a mix of anticipation and reflection. It’s a time for celebrating the longer days, warmer weather, and the opportunity for outdoor activities and relaxation. Many find the summer months to be a time for reconnecting with loved ones, creating memories, and enjoying nature’s beauty. It’s also a time to reflect on the past, set intentions for the future, and find harmony within oneself.  Here’s a more detailed look at the different aspects of reflecting on…

June 4, 2025 – Weekly News

Download the PDF Pentecost is a Christian holiday, observed on the seventh Sunday after Easter, that celebrates the blessing of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1-31). The day of Pentecost is known in the Christian Church as the day on which the Spirit descended upon the apostles. Guided by Peter’s preaching, many thousands were converted in Jerusalem. Why do Christians celebrate Pentecost? According to Ray Pritchard from Christianity.com, “Modern Christians…

May 28, 2025 – Weekly News

Download the PDF Luke 24:44-53, often read during the celebration of the Ascension of Jesus, describes the final moments of Jesus with his disciples before his departure to heaven. In this passage, Jesus reminds his followers of what he had taught them about himself and the scriptures, emphasizes their role as witnesses, and then ascends into heaven.  Key themes and interpretations: Jesus explains to his disciples that his suffering, death, and resurrection were the fulfillment of scriptures, particularly those concerning the Messiah. …