October 22, 2024
Singspiration Reunion, October 20, 2024
Calvary Compass – October 22, 2024 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Thank you to the members of Singspiration and Kerry for a wonderful service on Sunday. If you did not attend church on Sunday or did not watch the service on Live-Stream, you need to watch it. Almost 50 years and yet they sounded as if it was in the 1970's. It was great to see some of their families in attendance.
Please be aware that if you plan to donate to Canadian Foodgrains Bank or the London Community Chaplaincy Walk-A-Thon, the due date for both is this Sunday.
Save the date: Jazz Vespers returns on November 6th at 7pm.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
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 20th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLFhuX8_rCQ
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLIANCY WALK-A-THON
The annual London Community Chaplaincy Walk-A-Thon will be held this 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. You can give your pledge to Linda Baker, Liz Macdonald or Heather Guild, who will both be walking. If you 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 ihguild@rogers.com
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.Please see attached information from the Executive of CFGB.
Halloween in the Village
Has two events at Calvary – Dance on Friday, October 25 from 8 pm to midnight (for adults), $25 at the door
Haunted House on Saturday, October 26 from 1 to 4pm – enter at Garfield Ramp
CALVARY'S BAZAAR
Our Fall Bazaar is just around the corner. The sale is Saturday, November 2nd from 9am - 12noon. 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 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.
OUTDOOR CLEANUP DAY – Monday, November 4th
The Property Committee decided to do the outdoor cleanup Monday, November 4th. There is a yard waste pickup that week. Hopefully the Garfield pickup won't be on that Monday, but if we miss that week, there is a second starting on November 25th.
Please note that the outside water has been turned off.
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.
2025 CALENDARS
Please save any unwanted 2025 calendars. The Outreach committee will be collecting them starting in early November for redistribution at the community breakfast, the London Community Chaplaincy, etc. Collection boxes will be put out after the bazaar.
Thanks!
Upcoming Bazaars and events:
• Calvary’s Fall Bazaar, November 2nd, 9 to 12
• Everything Christmas Bazaar, November 2nd, 9 to 12, Chalmers Presbyterian
• Fall Food Fare & Bazaar, November 2nd, 10 to 1pm, Elmwood Presbyterian
• Rose Birrell Santa Shoppe Bazaar, November 2nd, 10 to 1pm, Siloam United Church
Meetings this Week:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom
* Book Club - Monday - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Bible Study:
SCRIPTURE READINGS - Psalm 34: 1 -8; Hebrews 7: 23 - 28;
Psalm for the Week:
Psalm 34: vs 1 -4 New Revised Standard Edition of bible translation
I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the LORD;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Magnify the LORD with me,
and let us exalt his name together.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
Prayer for the Week:
Creator God,
you call us to love and serve You
with body, mind and spirit
through loving your creation
and our siblings in Christ Jesus.
Open our hearts in compassion
and receive this prayer
on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.
In His name we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus for the week: Prayers for those who are in places of conflict or harms way