October 1st, 2024
Members of Singspiration 1970s
Calvary Compass – October 1, 2024 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
This Sunday, we will be celebrating World Wide Communion. There will be a Benevolent Offering. There will also be a free Friendship Lunch following the service. All are invited.
This Wednesday night Jazz Vespers returns at 7pm. Invite your friends to come to this informal worship service.
Singspiration is celebrating their Almost 50th Reunion the weekend of October 19th -20th. We will be able to enjoy their music at the Worship Service on Sunday, October 20th. In the 1970's, a group of Calvary and other like-minded young people formed a choir under the leadership of Mary Margaret Farrow and Mike Farrow with the name Singspiration chosen in 1975. The group performed frequently at Calvary as well as other locations including North Bay, Sarnia, and Chatham. They recorded an album and in 1982 members of the group presented Calvary with a stained-glass window. The group disbanded in 1986. Several of the members are still involved at Calvary and sing in the choir.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
October 6th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__77AaZxqDk
October 13th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pltZSMrzx5M
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for September 29th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaiWVEScK4A
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY
The Outreach Committee will collect non-perishables for the London Community Chaplaincy throughout the entire year, with the exception of July and August. These items are all shared between both locations - Southdale and Limberlost - but are dropped off at Southdale location periodically, as they have the larger storage area. Occasionally, we will provide updates.
suggestions regarding items currently needed. Breakfast items, such as boxed cereals, oatmeal, peanut butter, juice boxes and nut-free school snacks (eg. granola bars and fruit cups) are some of the highest need items. As always, thanks for your continued support and generosity!
Bonnie and Karen
Co-chairs of Outreach
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 cheque, please make payable to "London Community Chaplaincy" with Walk-A-Thon noted on the memo line. If you prefer to e-transfer, please contact Heather Guild at (519) 860-2476 or email her at lhguild@rogers.com
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.
London’s ProMusica invites you to a unique experience in the Westminster Ponds.
Byrd in the Woods – “A Guided Outdoor Musical Experience”
on Saturday, October 5th from 9-11 am.
For more information click this link:
https://londonpromusica.ca/event/byrd-in-the-woods-an-outdoor-musical-experience/
Here’s what you can expect….
Take a remarkable ‘walk in the woods’ in Westminster Ponds – a beautiful pocket of Southeast London and an Environmentally Significant Area right within the city.
Wind down the path through the forest to encounter occasional singing stations performing a cappella Renaissance tunes by composer William Byrd. There will be volunteer guides to lead you on this wonderful outdoor musical walk.
The event is free to the public with donations to London Pro Musica gratefully received and appreciated. Pre-registration is encouraged. Good footwear is a must. The nature walk will take approximately 50-65 minutes. The trail is of moderate difficulty, mainly flat though uneven terrain, with some hills and many tree roots. This event is not accessible for mobility device users. Please note that there are no restrooms.
Meetings this Week:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 -3:30 pm
* Jazz Vespers - Wednesday - 7:00 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom
Bible Study:
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1: 1 - 5; Hebrews 2: 5 -12;
Psalm for the Week:
Psalm 26: 1 -3, 8, 11 -12, from the new English Bible translation
Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have integrity,
and I trust in the Lord without wavering.
Examine me, O Lord, and test me.
Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives.
For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,
and your loyalty continually motivates me.
O Lord, I love the temple where you live
the place where your splendor is revealed.
And I have integrity.
Rescue me and have mercy on me!
I am safe,
and among the worshippers I will praise the Lord.
Prayer for the Week:
God of love and glory,
you provide all we need for our daily living.
Your blessings shower us in abundance.
Grant us hearts that overflow with thanksgiving
and praise as we continue to receive
your generous gifts of grace. Amen.
FOCUS FOR YOUR DAILY PRAYERS: Those suffering from unemployment and housing insecurity.