Spirit News
The Spirit, May 2012
1 May, 2012
April events at St John’s We have had an eventful month at St John’s with special services and a farewell to Rev Don and Brenda Gibson. After nine years of stellar service to our church, the congregation showed their appreciation by presenting gifts on Palm Sunday at the end of the morning service, followed by [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, April 2012
3 April, 2012
On Easter Sunday morning at 10:30, you will be witnesses to the power of God’s love as we present a multi-generational drama called A Tale of Two Beams. This is the story of Creation, the rise and fall of humanity, and our salvation through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A carefully blended mix of drama, [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, Mar 2012
1 March, 2012
‘GETTING READY FOR EASTER’ It always seems that the Advent and Christmas seasons are just over and along comes Lent leading us towards Holy Week! Most of us spend a significant amount of time getting ready for Christmas but how much do we do to get ready for Holy Week? Good Friday and Easter are [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, Feb 2012
2 February, 2012
Rev Don leaves for Runnymede United As you now know, Rev Don Gibson has accepted a call to Runnymede United Church. His last day at St John’s will be April 30, 2012. What this means for our church is that we will begin the process of forming a Joint Needs Assessment Committee and from there, [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, Dec 2011
3 December, 2011
FRIENDS OF THE CRECHE Did you know there is an organization called Friends of the Crèche? It is dedicated to furthering the tradition of the Crèche, for those who collect, exhibit, study, create or simply treasure Christmas Nativity scenes. (See www.friendsofthecrèche.org) John Raynor must be a member of that organization for he is the one [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, Nov 2011
2 November, 2011
November is Stewardship Month at St. John’s This month, you will receive a mailing from the Board of St. John’s that will include information regarding our ministries and outreach initiatives. Included will be some additional information that will help illustrate our different sources of income and how that income enables our ability as a congregation [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, Oct 2011
1 October, 2011
Music in Worship If you have not been attending church lately, you are truly missing a great treat! The above two soloists are a regular part of our choir, and when they sing together, the rafters ring! On September 11, Stephanie and Paul sang Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beautiful “Pie Jesu”. In case you are not [...]
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