March 21, 2023
Calvary Compass – March 21, 2023 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Today is the beginning of Spring. Hopefully March will leave us like a lamb and the sunny and warmer weather will arrive soon.
The Easter letters are printed and located at the back of the sanctuary. If you see a neighbour's letter, please pick it up and deliver it to their house. Read your letter carefully since it contains all of the Lenten and Easter services information and Stewardship and Finance's Appeal. Please prayerfully consider your donation.
The Easter Catalyst will be emailed out on Friday to those we have email addresses for as well as mailed to those without.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
• March 26 - https://youtube.com/live/tCoBp55-vE4
• April 2 – https://youtube.com/live/K7FAiMi1KPk
(Palm Sunday and Communion)
Recorded service for March 19 - https://youtube.com/live/UAUMu0ElRxE
The next Jazz Vespers is Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm.
Financial Support for Pursuing Post-Secondary School Education Application Deadline:
April 30th, 2023
The Board of Trustees administers two programs designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants pursuing post-secondary school education at a Canadian University or College. The application deadline for the school year starting this coming September is April 30.
Full details and application forms for the Scholarship Program and the Bursary Program are on the church's website https://www.calvaryuc.ca/bursary-program
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
First St. Andrew's, Metropolitan and Siloam United Churches are hosting "Camp Connections" Vacation Bible Camps this summer. Each church congregation will be leading a camp for one week. Activities will include arts/crafts, baking, sports/games, themed discussions that include bible stories, outside games and more.
The camps are for children entering JK to Gr 6 in September 2023.
The hours of camp will be 9am - 4pm. The dates are the following:
• July 10-14 - Siloam United Church
• July 17-21 - Metropolitan United Church
• July 24-28 - First St. Andrew's United Church
The cost for each camp is $125.00/child/week and additional children are $100/child/week.
Subsidy is available upon request ( please speak with Marilyn Arthur prior to camp).
To register for camp please click the link below.
Please note that your spot at camp will be held once payment is received. https://forms.gle/5wZji1AYfbee4kBh8
If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Arthur at sharedyouthandministry@gmail.com
RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Through the AGE FRIENDLY NETWORK:
Colleen McGrath, an Associate Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Western, is currently recruiting older adults with age-related vision loss for a research study focused on neighbourhood walkability.
If you have questions, please reach out to Colleen McGrath at cmcgrat2@uwo.ca or by phone at 519-661-2111 ext. 81174
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY (SOUTHDALE LOCATION)
Non-perishables needed for London Community Chaplaincy (Southdale location)
Currently there is a need for breakfast items at the Chaplaincy, such as cold cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter and juice boxes. The Outreach Committee is continually grateful for the generosity of the congregation. Please put your donations in the containers provided in the hallway and also in the bins at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you to Bonnie and Brian McNichol for taking our donations to the Chaplaincy.
LENTEN PROJECT - LIFE SPIN
We will be collecting gently used, clean, Spring and Summer clothing for adults and children, toys, stuffed animals, towels and kitchenware.
Drop-off at the parking lot entrance and leave on the table in the vestibule.
AFTERNOON MOVIE
The Affirming Committee is planning another after the Worship Service movie in the church parlour on Sunday March 26th. Please bring a bagged lunch. Coffee, tea, water and cookies will be provided. Come and enjoy "On the Basis of Sex - Ruth Ginsburg story" and the discussion afterwards.
Meetings this Week:
* Trustees - Tuesday - 7:30 pm via Zoom
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom
* Affirming Committee - Friday - 7:00 pm via Zoom
* Book Club - Monday - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Bible Study:
Thursday - 11:00 -12 Noon
Scripture Readings: John 11: 1-6; 17-45
Psalm for the Week:
Psalm 130 vs 1, 7-8 (NRSV translation)
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with him is great power to redeem.
It is he who will redeem Israel
from all its iniquities.
Prayer for the Week;
God of mercy and grace,
You came to us in the person of Jesus and shared
in our humanity. You know our brokenness and
our temptations. Forgive our wandering from your ways,
encourage us to listen, and strengthen us to follow. Amen.