Calvary Compass – September 12, 2023 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
This coming Sunday, Bill Butt will be conducting the worship service while Rev. Kerry is speaking at Littlewood United Church as the Anniversary speaker.
There will be a Coffee Hour after worship services on September 24th. On October 1st, communion will be celebrated. A benevolent offering will be taken. This offering is used to help support the Community Breakfast and other Outreach programs. After the worship service, the Membership and Pastoral Care Committee will be hosting a Friendship lunch in the lower hall.
Orange Shirt Sunday is September 24, so get your Orange Shirt ready!
At the back of the sanctuary, on a card table, are books of interest dealing with Affirming. Please check it out. There is some interesting material there.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
September 17 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em4joljEysk
September 24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA73CZPyF7U
Recorded service for September 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztgLDNZ7v0
CALVARY GREEN
Green Sacred Spaces and Reforest London are inviting Calvary to the upcoming, annual INTERFAITH TREE PLANTING EVENT.
When: Sunday October 22nd - 2:30 - 5 pm.
Where: Glen Cairn Park E. - 170 Helena Ave. off of Thompson Road
Over the past 10 years, our London community has witnessed the immense positive impact of planting trees together, uniting people from various faiths and backgrounds to work together towards a common goal: a greener, healthier and more sustainable future. This year, Green Sacred Spaces has joined with Reforest London to convene the event. Let's come together and sow seeds of positive change. Help us grow greener, more resilient London - a legacy for future generations to come.
We hope that you will join the Faith Communities who have already volunteered to participate.
Greening Sacred Spaces, London.
Lyse Geldard and Carolyn Murray
CHAMPION
Fern Heslop or a representative of P.E.O. (Philanthropical Education Organization) will be giving a presentation at 1:00 pm this Wednesday. This is an organization that is near and dear to Fern.
The pickleball courts will be open at 11am on Wednesdays. If you are interested in playing, please notify Kristen Goodman (krisgoodman@live.ca ) Sign up sheets will be made available at CHAMPION and in the office so as not to overbook the court at one time. Please wear appropriate shoes and check the court over before playing in case of sand/dust.
If you want, you can bring your lunch and stay for the CHAMPION meeting at 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
DIANA BUTLER BASS
Diana Butler Bass is a renowned speaker, author and authority on contemporary spirituality and is speaking at Siloam United Church on November 11th. There is a discount in place for students and an extra discount for everyone who registered by September 30th. See attached poster for details.
To All Social Bridge Players
Calvary Bridge is starting with tea/coffee, dessert and cards in the Church Parlour on Thursday, Sept 28th at 1:00 pm. New players are welcome. Please call Julie Downes at 519- 433-5155 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you on the 28th!
WELCOME BASKETS FOR 403 Thompson Road
Please, if you are able, donate to the “Welcome Basket” for the people moving into 403 Thompson Road, Indwell's 44 unit affordable, supportive apartment. Indwell is looking for specific items so there is a sign-up sheet and a white basket for donations at the back of the sanctuary labeled "Welcome Basket". Many of the tenants come from homelessness or precarious housing, and these items will help them to be successful in their new homes. Please note that the deadline for donated items is September 28.
AMABILE CHOIRS OF LONDON, CANADA present Cor D' Argento
Amabile is starting a choir for those 55 years of age and older - all abilities are welcome. If you have past musical experience, it is helpful. You have to be able to carry a tune and no auditions are necessary. Rehearsals take place Thursday afternoon at Calvary. Please check out the attached poster for further details if you are interested.
Meetings this Week
* Billiard Buddies - Tuesday - 12:30 -2:30 pm
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm (pickleball starts at 11:00 am)
* Affirming Committee Meeting - Wednesday - 7:00 pm on Zoom
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon on Zoom
Bible Study
Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon
Scripture Reading: Exodus 14: 19 - 31
Psalm for the Week
Psalm 149: 1 - 5 ( New International Version )
Praise the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
Let them praise his name with dancing
and make music to him with timbrel and harp.
For the Lord takes delight in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
Let the faithful people rejoice in this honour
and sing for joy on their beds.
Prayer for the Week
Gracious and loving God,
You have named us beloved.
When we fear the future, remind us that
Your love is our beginning and our ending.
In times of trial, hold us fast, hear our cries,
and deliver us from evil. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.