May 14, 2024
Calvary Compass – May 14, 2024 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
We have very sad news to share with the Calvary community. Ruthanne McLagan died on Friday May 10th surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, May 19th at 2pm followed by a reception in the Lower Hall. We give thanks to God for Ruthanne’s friendship, the sharing of her many talents with us and her devoted service to Calvary. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Ken, and daughters Karyn (Ryan) and Kaitlyn (Alex). Here is the link to the AMG funeral home link about Ruthanne:
https://amgfh.com/obituaries/ruthanne-mclagan/
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5: 4
This Sunday is the beginning of Pentecost. We will celebrate Communion and have a Benevolent Offering. The plan is to come forward to receive a piece of bread (or wafer if gluten intolerant) and a cup of communion juice from the communion trays. Those who are unable to come to the front will be served at their seat. This is a variation on how communion was served prior to the pandemic. The children will also participate. Rev. Kerry will provide further instruction on Sunday.
Reminder that this Thursday (May 16th) will be the "Mulch Marathon" in our gardens starting at 8:30 am. If it is raining, the marathon will be on Friday morning. If you have rakes and garden shovels, you are asked to bring them to help spread the mulch.
Due to the long weekend, next week’s Compass will go out on Wednesday, May 22nd. The office will be closed on Tuesday, May 21.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
May 19 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80J58lzn8d8
Recorded service for May 12 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YMhIiYZyzk
SUMMER CATALYST
Submission deadline for Summer Catalyst is: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024.
All articles, photos, inspirations, poems, updates, letters to the editor, announcements, book reviews, etc. welcome.
Send your submissions to scouterbruce@rogers.com
If submitting photos containing people, please make sure they have signed a photo permission form. Photo captions are helpful too.
UNDIE SUNDAY
Thanks so much to those who have already responded to our Undie Sunday project. For those interested, the Men's Mission Services needs men's boxers, men's shoes and small sized toiletries. We have a greater buying power pooling our resources. Cheques are made out to Calvary United Church or cash can be placed in the offering plate and will qualify for a tax receipt. Please remember to put Undie Sunday on the memo line of your cheque or on the envelope. We appreciate your consideration of this option. Please have your donation in by this Sunday (May 19th).
BAPTISM OR JOINING THE CHURCH
Thinking about being baptized or has someone in your family has asked you about baptism? Perhaps you have been thinking about becoming a member at Calvary or transferring your United Church membership to Calvary from another congregation.
Rev. Kerry will be glad to talk to you about either of those topics. He has scheduled June 16th (Father's Day) for baptism(s) and welcoming new members to Calvary.
Please contact the office at 519-434-5526 or Rev. Kerry if you are interested and he will be in touch with more information.
CALVARY GREEN
Calvary is on the green this year! The Gathering on the Green is located at the Wortley green space (behind the former Normal School). Gathering on the Green, an OSCO event, takes place from 10 – 4pm, on June 1st, in all weather conditions.
Calvary volunteers are needed to help with set up, staffing our tent and then take down at approx. 4pm. If you are interested or could lend a hand in any aspect of making the day a great success, please contact the office or Rev. Kerry. It is a day of fun, getting to know our neighbours, and promoting what we do and believe as members and adherents of Calvary.
Meetings this Week:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Church Council - Wednesday - 7:00 pm via Zoom
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Reading: Acts 2: 1 - 21;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK:
Psalm 33: 20-22 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition)
Our soul waits for God,
and is our help and shield.
Our heart is glad in our Creator
because we trust in God’s holy name.
Let your steadfast love, O God, be upon us,
even as we hope in you.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come;
You are our soul, our help, our shield, our heart and much more.
We trust in your name and in your love. May we rejoice in the
relationships in which we belong to one another and to you.
Bless us on our journey as we continue to reach out to others
in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.