June 11, 2024

Calvary Compass – June 11, 2024 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca  

Dear Friends of Calvary,

Thank you to all who attended in-person our Affirming Celebration Worship Service and reception afterwards. Unfortunately, those on the live-stream were unable to view it because there were unforeseen technical issues. Because of this, there is only an incomplete video to watch on the YouTube site, but there is an audio recording if you wish to hear it. Worship will hang the framed certificate soon. The Affirm United banner is now on its way to a United Church in Newmarket who are holding their celebration service this coming Sunday.

An update from Rev. Kerry (after his fall down the chancel steps at the beginning of the service on Sunday June 9th) - - Thank you to everyone for your concern and well wishes after my mis-step and then tumble down a few of the chancel steps on Sunday. Other than a bruised ego, I am feeling fine. Nothing was broken or sprained and miraculously there are no bruises. A lesson learned though is that the handrails along the chancel steps, on either side, are there for a reason. Thank you again for your concern and well wishes as I recover from the shock of the tumble.

If you are interested in joining Calvary as a member or having a baptism, please give Rev. Kerry a call this week. The service is this Sunday (June 16th).

When you are at Calvary look up and see our new heat pumps that have been installed on the outside walls. These will help to keep Calvary warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. Already, the parlour was cooler last Wednesday for CHAMPION and both Kerry and Kim have been able to adjust the temperature individually in their offices. Another heat pump is located on the outside wall of the 4th floor. The Pool Buddies were pleased to know that they will have a cooler place to play in when it gets hot outside.

If you have not received your Catalyst by email yet, please let Kim know.

Worship Services are all live-streamed:

June 16 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJo79CIcXQ0

June 23 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esNlucUqu90

Unfortunately, there is just a short, incomplete recording of the June 9th service available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gUJvpkwLwo&t=202s

BLESSINGS OF THE FIELDS

On Wednesday June 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm, there will be a Blessing of the Fields. Both fields of wheat will be ready to be harvested in July and the crops will be delivered to the local grain elevators. Proceeds from the sale of wheat will be forwarded to Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The funds are matched by the Canadian government to feed hungry people around the world and to teach subsistence farmers how to farm using healthy sustainable practices.

The event will take place at the farm of Rick and Betty McCracken - 7215 Parkhouse Drive, Melbourne N0L 1T0

CHAMPION

On Wednesday, June 19th at 1:00 pm, Kris Goodman will give a presentation on Wellspring and what it is all about. Many of you know that Kris is very involved in their program and the help that it provides for cancer patients. All are welcome to come and hear Kris' presentation and to ask your questions.

HAM AND STRAWBERRY SUPPER

Rowntree United Church is holding a Ham and Srawberry Supper this Saturday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20/adult and $10/children 10 years and under.

 Meetings this week:

    * CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm

    * Bible Study - Thursday – cancelled this week

    * Book Club - Monday -7:30 pm via Zoom

Bible Study:

Cancelled this week - we will have a short discussion on the Mustard Seed Parable, Mark 4: 26-34 at the beginning of next week’s Bible study.

Next week’s scripture, June 20th, is Mark 4:35-41

Psalm for the week:

Psalm 20: verses 1, 2, 3, from the Common English Bible translation

            I pray that the Lord answers you

                whenever you are in trouble.

            Let the name of Jacob's God protect you.

            Let God send help to you from the sanctuary

                and support you from Zion.

            Let God grant what is in your heart

                and fulfill all your plans.

 Prayer for the week:

            God of light and love,

            You grant us the gift of faith. Help us to keep our hearts ever turned

            toward you. Enable us to know your love and nuture us in your

            faithfulness. As we continue our journey may our devotion always

            be an offering to you in all that we do. Amen.