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September 15, 2024 - Bridling our tongue - Lessons from a HorseRev. Laurie McKay How can you bridle a horse or a tongue when they are wild? A horse whisperer might teach us how to “join up” and follow the One who holds the reins.
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RefleXions by Rev Laurie on Jesus popping open the hearing of a deaf man and healing a foreigner’s child in a split second. God is there to releave the pressure on us if we ask him.
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Our Work Continues
Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Sept 15 - 22
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Grateful/Thankful/Blessed - Family Camping Weekend
We are thankful, grateful and blessed to have experienced another memorable Family Camping Weekend in August at Sandy McNabb campground. Over 40 campers and day trippers joined in the fun. |
Sunday morning Adult Bible Study STARTS Sunday, Sep 15 @ ~11:20 am in Trinity Hall
If you would like to join a group of eager learners, please come to Trinity Hall around 11:20 on Sunday morning as we ‘journey together through Scripture’. This week we will be continuing our discussion on Psalms. Bill Judd capably leaders this group, but we all share our thoughts and our questions as we make this journey together!! |
Can you help prepare Bannock for the Indigenous Friendship Day?Indigenous Friendship Day is Saturday, September 28th Please join us! |
Do you have some time to help prepare Bison Stew for Indigenous Friendship Day?Indigenous Friendship Day is Saturday, September 28th Please join us! |
Request from the STEW CREW
The stew crew has been tasked with the preparation of approximately 25 gallons of stew for the Indigenous Friendship Day on Sept 28. We are looking for COUNTERTOP ROASTERS, which would make the preparation of the stew much easier. |
To paraphrase Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver, “Am I talking to you? Am I talking to you?” Yes, I’m talking to you.
A small group of us (Bill Judd, Mark Rowe, Judy Bridgemohan, Jarrett Hoefling, Rev. Laurie and Peter Coutts) have been working away for about 18 months moving the idea of an Indigenous Friendship Day into being. It’s now about four weeks away. Now we really, really, really need your help! REALLY!!
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As part of our Indigenous Friendship Celebration, we are inviting Presbyterian Congregations to respond to the following during the month of September
Through the month of September, we hope that you can provide donated items from the list in the link below to assist the Aboriginal Friendship Center as they support our most vulnerable neighbours.
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FALL Youth Group starts THIS FRIDAY!We’re BACK!!!!! We are so excited to welcome back the youth to youth group this year! Kicking off this Friday at 7pm in the Upper Room, we’ll be starting with a Mario Party! If you or your friends are grade 6 and up, join us this Friday! If you want more information or aren’t sure if Lauren and Matt have your contact information, please email laurenrosecole4@gmail.com so you can keep up to date with our Youth Group activities! As always, our schedule is on the website, so feel free to check it out! We hope to see you there! |
“Are you a bridge player looking for an afternoon of bridge? If so, come and join us!!"
We play mixed bridge on Friday, once every two weeks in the Karl English Lounge, and we have availability for a limited number of people to join us. FIRST GAME: Friday, Sep 13th and every second Friday after that If you are interested, please contact me at 403-256-9521 (Home)/ 403-617-3094 (Cell). SEE YOU AT THE BRIDGE TABLE!! |
From our Wellness Team
Over the years our Wellness Team has changed its name, membership and mandate and occasionally asked the congregation for input related to future planning. For more infomation visit: https://www.standrewscalgary.ca/pages/wellness-ministry--281
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The October/November ConnXions deadline is this Sunday!
Please send your submissions to CONNXIONS@STANDREWSCALGARY.CA
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A NEW SCAM!!!!
Feeling the Ministers shouldn’t have ALL the attention - scammers have now decided to involve our dear Treasurer Dolly in a NEW scam. If anyone receives an email that LOOKS like it came from Dolly asking you to send her money from your personal bank account, please do NOT respond. Once again…. delete, delete, delete!!!
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Serving in hospitality ministry
September 15: 10:00 am Greeter: Barb English September 22: 10:00 am Greeter: Rhonda Wishart |
Click on the links below:
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program - CLICK HERE |
THE WIDER COMMUNITY
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Who can’t use more HOPE in their lives?!?Register by Monday, September 23 to join in this important discussion!! We have a special opportunity to hear from this year’s Moderator of the PCC, Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls on Monday, September 30th at 9:30 am in Trinity Hall. Rev. Dr. Patricia will be challenging us to think about: How does the Spirit lead the early church toward hopefulness? How might we take inspiration from our biblical traditions to help discern possibilities for our future?
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Living with Advanced Illness Centre - ‘Dying to Know’ Fall 2024 Sessions
These webinars provide information on preparing for end-of-life, strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help family caregivers become more confident in their roles. For more infomation visit: https://mailchi.mp/hospicecalgary/fall-education-sessions-and-information-16201708?e=3828e47a98
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