October 16, 2024
Calvary Compass – October 16, 2024 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Hopefully you had a nice Thanksgiving Weekend and were able to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends.
This coming weekend, October 19 -20, Calvary will be busy with the Singspiration Almost 50 Reunion. They will be leading the Worship Service on Sunday and will present some of the wonderful songs that they performed when the group was active in the 70's and early 80’s. The Sunday School children will be staying up in the sanctuary for this service.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
October 20th, Singspiration Reunion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLFhuX8_rCQ
October 27th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88BrLF_SfQE
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for October 13th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pltZSMrzx5M
CHAMPION
This Wednesday (today), Marlene Wyatt, a Registered Dietician and member of our church, will be talking about making meals for one to two people. Even if you are not a member of CHAMPION, you are welcome to come and hear her presentation. We will have refreshments afterwards.
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS APPEAL FOR THE PEOPLE OF LEBANON
As the annual fundraising initiative for Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues, please consider a special donation in support of millions of people in Lebanon who are suffering food insecurity as a result of the escalating conflict.
Until November 3rd, the Canadian Government will match dollar for dollar donations made by individuals up to a maximum of $3 million dollars.
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY WALK-A-THON
The annual London Community Chaplaincy Walk-A-Thon will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm. Walkers will meet at the Chaplaincy's Limberlost location - 1481 Limberlost Road prior to the walk. Pledges will be taken at Calvary. If you would like to support a walker and wish to write a check, please make payable to "London Community Chaplaincy" with Walk-A-Thon on the memo line. If you prefer to e-transfer, please contact Heather Guild at (519) 860-2476 or email her at ihguild@rogers.com
CALVARY'S BAZAAR
Our Fall Bazaar is just around the corner. The sale is Saturday, November 2nd from 9am - 12 noon. Set up is November 1st. starting at 9am.
Donations of jewelry, scarves and hats can be dropped off in the marked boxes at the back door of the church. Books, puzzles and games can be left or put on the stage downstairs. If you have been making crafts please let Pam Harrison know, so we can be sure to have enough table space. Gently Used items can be dropped off the final week of October.
All baked goods are appreciated. They can be delivered to the church on the morning of November 1st (to be packaged and priced). Items that tend to sell well are cookies, squares, small loaves, fudge, muffins, tarts, cup cakes (rather than full pies and cakes) plus gluten free baking. Liz Macdonald and Brenda Radforth will be looking after the baked goods.
If you have made preserves, please let Mary Kannakko know. If you are looking for some jars to put your preserves in, there are some at the parking lot door in a box or in the storage room next to the Scout/Guide den. All kinds of preserves are welcomed.
If you haven't been asked yet to volunteer, please let Kris Goodman know and she will find you a job. Thanks to everyone that is helping with this year's venture. We really appreciate you! And don't forget to come and shop!
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
Calvary's 2024 Fundraising for Canadian Foodgrains Bank
1. Donation envelopes are available in the church sanctuary and can be put into the offering plates OR dropped off OR mailed to the Church office at :
Calvary United Church
290 Ridout St. S. London, Ontario N6C 3Z1
2. Make cheque payable to " Canadian Foodgrains Bank"
3. Write "Caradoc Growing Project " in the Memo line in the bottom, left hand corner of the cheque.
4. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Cheques must NOT be made out to the church as there is no way to process them.
5. E-transferring a donation is possible.
E-transfer to caradocgrowingproject@gmail.com. It is imperative that your full address and postal code be included in the message box in order to receive a tax receipt.
Please also indicate donation is from Calvary United Church.
6. Donations should be submitted by October 27, 2024.
7. Tax receipts will be issued by CFGB, not Calvary U.C.
Thank you for your support.
Meetings this Week:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
* Church Council - Wednesday - 7:00 pm via Zoom
There is no Bible Study this week.
Psalm for the Week:
Psalm 112:1 - 4 from the New Revised Standard Version updated Edition Bible
Praise the Lord,
who greatly delight in his commandments.
Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and rich are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;
they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
Prayer for the Week:
God of great joy and gladness,
You have made our hearts and lives new.
Through your commandments, promises,
and good news in Jesus Christ, you have blessed
and changed us. Thank you for your abundant grace,
care and comfort bestowed on each of us. Amen.
Prayer Focus for this week: For everyone dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes, tornados and tsunamis around the world.