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Kars, ON, Canada

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This Week at Worship

Sunday, May 31, 2020

It's another beautiful day in the neighbourhood. Nature is alive with songbirds and new and beautiful life in our gardens and in the fields. If there were any hills around, I dare say I would go outside and sing "the hills are alive with the sound of music." Happily for all, there are no hills so no one needs to hear me sing. I do hope you are able to get outside for a bit to give thanks for the beauty of God's good creation this day.

This Sunday we are invited to gather together via Zoom (see the email invite that was sent on Thursday morning) for a time of worship with the Sacrament of Holy Communion. I am looking forward to seeing many of you join in on-line as this is my last Sunday with you until early September. It's been a long, long time since we've seen one another and will be great to see your happy, smiling face. If you've never used Zoom before, no worries. It's pretty easy once you're in. You have to make sure your speakers are turned on as well as mic and webcam (if you have those). If anyone wants to have a trial run, let me know. I could set something up for Saturday afternoon if people are interested. By the way, while I've used Zoom for board meetings, I've never used it for worship. I too am nervous but trust it will all be good. 

Attached are:

1. A pastoral letter from me to you.

2. "Worship at Home" for Sunday, May 31. Please print this as you will need it on Sunday morning.

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend and see you Sunday.

May God bless you and keep you.

Sunday, May 24, 2020

It is indeed a happy Friday. Friday is the day that comes after Thursday and before Saturday. I write that as all days seem to flow into the next one and if you are like me of late, you sometimes must ask someone or look at the calendar to figure out what day it is. I trust you are well and taking some well-deserved time outdoors to enjoy the beauty of this time of year as well as to create beauty in your garden (if you have one).

If you would like to worship on-line this Sunday, here are a few places to consider:

Have a wonderful evening and weekend.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

And a good and happy Friday to you. I trust you are well and healthy and that you had time to enjoy the outdoors this week. 

If you would like to worship on-line this Sunday, here are a few places to consider:

  1. Rideau Park United webcast at 10 a.m. Sunday: https://www.rideaupark.ca/ and click on the watch live button.
  2. Several churches around the country are also hosting virtual Sunday services. See this page - https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19 - and then click on the link for the interactive worship map to find a church,

However you spend this long weekend may it be filled with laughter, gardening and playing in the soil, rest and giving thanks to God for this beautiful time of the year. 

May God bless you and keep you.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Good morning and Happy Friday! While it may not feel like Spring, may you at least have a spring in your step today! I hope you are well and keeping safe.

This Sunday is "Mother's Day" - a day in which we offer our thanksgiving to all who mother us. May all who mother and nurture in so many ways, know the love in which they are held not only on Sunday but everyday. 

If you find yourself inside on Sunday and are considering participating in on-line worship:

  1. Moderator of The United Church of Canada, The Right Rev. Richard Bott offers a pre-recorded Sunday worship service. At the time of writing this email, it was not yet online but might be soon. See: https://www.youtube.com/user/unitedchurchofcanada and look for Moderator's Online Worship for Sunday, May 10, 2020.
  2. Rideau Park United Church webcast at 10 a.m. Sunday: https://www.rideaupark.ca/ and click on the watch live button.
  3. Several churches around the country are also hosting virtual Sunday services. See this page - https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19 - and then click on the link for the interactive worship map to find a church.

Have a great weekend. May God bless you and keep you.

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Good morning and Happy May Day! It is the first day of May and April showers bring us May flowers. I hope you are well and keeping safe.

Sunday is supposed to be a beautiful Spring day and you may want to be outside. However, if you want to stay inside and worship on-line Sunday, here are a few places to consider:

  1. Moderator of The United Church of Canada, The Right Rev. Richard Bott offers a pre-recorded Sunday worship service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm40LLF1suk.
  2. Rideau Park United webcast at 10 a.m. Sunday: https://www.rideaupark.ca/ and click on the watch live button.
  3. Several churches around the country are also hosting virtual Sunday services. See this page - https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19 - and then click on the link for the interactive worship map to find a church.

Have a great weekend. May God bless you and keep you.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Good morning. I begin my weekly note offering thanks to Deanna Barkley for preparing and leading "Worship at Home" last Sunday; Joan Wyatt for printing the worship materials and delivering them to folks without email access attached to Trinity and then delivering multiple packages to Dodi Russett who in turn delivered them to people associated with St. James last week. We are the living church in the world in many ways these days.

I was on holidays last week. A staycation this year and it was awesome (not exactly). Oh how I travelled in our small house. I travelled from the bedroom to the home office, to the multipurpose guest room/tv room/temporary gym/room to do ironing (one must still iron and try to look presentable even if no will see the results of your ironing skills). And I travelled to the living room, dining room, kitchen/sitting area, to the basement workshop/laundry room and our small backyard to clean up 3 bags of leaves (not 42 like one couple in Osgoode had to - you know who you are!). All of us spending lots of time at home are travelling extensively within a finite amount of space. I am curious to know your at-home travel adventures of late. Please share (with photos). And, if you are willing, please give me permission to share your travelogue with others of the pastoral charge. I'm thinking I'd do a summary of who is travelling where at home and what amazing things you've seen and discovered on your travels. We all need a smile.

If you would like to worship online this Sunday, have a look at:

  1. Moderator of The United Church of Canada, The Right Rev. Richard Bott offers a pre-recorded Sunday worship service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2piJj148w&feature=youtu.be.
  2. Rideau Park United webcast at 10 a.m. Sunday: https://www.rideaupark.ca/ and click on the watch live button.
  3. Several churches around the country are also hosting virtual Sunday services. See this page - https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19 - and then click on the link for the interactive worship map to find a church.

Have a good and safe weekend and get out and enjoy the fine weather keeping to physical distancing practices of course.

God bless you and keep you this day and always.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Good afternoon. 

Might you agree that this has been the most different Season of Lent and Holy Week that we have ever experienced? I say without a doubt, it has been. However, even with all the challenges we have experienced individually and collectively of late, we shall worship in some fashion on Sunday to celebrate the Good News that Christ is Risen! In Jesus the Christ we are resurrected to new and everlasting life - a life of sacredness, love, compassion, blessedness, inclusion and so much more. For that we say thanks be to God, and we take our new and resurrected lives into the world to be God's living church wherever we go, in whatever we do, in whatever we say. 

Click here for "Worship at Home for Easter Sunday". It is not a regular worship service as you shall see. I hope you experience the Holy in what I offer. 

Click here for a resource for the "young and young at heart" for Easter. I hope you and your younger ones find it useful and allows for their creativity to sparkle. 

If you would like to worship online Easter Sunday, you might want to have a look at:

  1. Moderator of The United Church of Canada, The Right Rev. Richard Bott offers a pre-recorded Easter service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czvIymezCJw&mc_cid=4f101b723d&mc_eid=fab077a69c 
  2. Rideau Park United webcast at 10 a.m. Sunday: https://www.rideaupark.ca/ and click on the watch live button.
  3. A number of churches around the country are also hosting virtual Easter Sunday services. See this page - https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19 - and then click on the link for the interactive worship map to find a church.

May you have a blessed Easter knowing it is not just one day but a way of living resurrected lives in the world. 

God bless you and keep you this day and all the days of your life.

Happy Blessed Easter.

Sunday, April 5, 2020

These are uncharted days for each of us and not being able to visit in-person or gather on Sunday at worship is tough. However, I take comfort in knowing that people of the pastoral charge are being church in the world - reaching out over the telephone and through other means to be in touch with one another and with me. Do remember as has been shared with you in the past, if there is anything you need in the way of groceries and prescription pickup or other things, we've got people ready and wanting to assist. Just let me know and it shall happen.

If you would like to virtually visit another United Church for Sunday worship, visit this webpage:https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19. And, if you would like to worship with our Moderator, the Right Rev. Richard Bott, see this webpage: https://www.united-church.ca/blogs/round-table/moderators-online-worship-april-5-2020.

Sunday, March 29, 2020

With the on-going pandemic, worship and church activities remain suspended at both Trinity and St. James. 

Even though we can't gather with one another in person on Sunday, might we live out our calling to be the church in our communities and in our world in this time of fear. We are people of hope and resurrection. Always. So, let's continue to be in relationship with one another as best we can by phone. For those among us self-isolating or feeling alone and not wanting to venture out, we have people ready to get your groceries and prescriptions. Just call the office number and we'll be there for you. Let us continue to pray for the world and one another. Let us continue to pray for those who have lost employment. Let us continue to pray for those working in hospitals, doctors' offices, pharmacies, government offices, foodbanks, laboratories, grocery stores, funeral homes, essential businesses and everyone working with compassion around the globe to respond to this pandemic.

I offer two links. The first is for the live-stream of Sunday worship at Rideau-Park United Church in Ottawa, at 10 a.m. (https://www.rideaupark.ca/ follow the link to "watch live.") The second link is to our Moderator, The Right Rev. Richard Bott, who is offering a video-recorded service (https://www.united-church.ca/blogs/round-table/moderators-online-worship-march-29-2020).

Stay healthy. Get fresh air and exercise, wash hands often and always practice physical distancing. 

God bless you and keep you.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Good morning to you and happy second day of Spring. I totally missed that Thursday was the first day of Spring! I've been wanting it to hurry up and get here for so long that I can't believe I missed its arrival.

As you know, worship and church activities are suspended at both Trinity and St. James for the next while. It hurts and I shall miss seeing you in-person. We know this is the right thing to do. In turning to home worship for the coming weeks, we are returning to our roots as followers of Jesus. In the early days of the Jesus movement, people met in small groups in homes and in caves out of fear of persecution by the political authorities of the day.  

Since we will not be together on Sunday morning, I have prepared the attached worship materials that I invite you to use with family members living under your roof or with someone on the phone on Sunday. We are also delivering them by hand (practicing social distancing) to those among us with no email. In the attachment are prayers, scripture readings, a reflection and a suggested worship activity with children (the last page). And know that church is who we are, it's not where we go. I hope you find the attached useful. Feedback would be appreciated. 

I also share that there are several churches across the country live streaming their Sunday services. Locally, Rideau-Park United Church in Ottawa is livestreaming at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Go here: https://www.rideaupark.ca/ and follow the link to "watch live." Our Moderator, The Right Rev. Richard Bott will also be offering a video-recorded service. Go here: https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/worship-online-during-covid-19 and look for the link to the recording (it was not up at the time of writing this note Friday morning).

May you have days that are full of moments of joy and laughter. 

God bless you and keep you.

P.S. I wrote a much longer pastoral note earlier this week seeking volunteers who might have time to make phone calls. I heard back from three people (two offering to help with calls and another offering to help pick-up prescriptions and groceries for those unable to get out). Might you be able to help with some telephone calls to members of the OKPC flock in the coming days - simply to check-in and see how people are doing? Please let me know and also let me know of any needs you may have. 

-- Rev. Grant McNeil

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Good morning. 

With the news of late, I am striving to be an island of sanity in a panicking and fearful world. I am intentionally seeking out moments of pleasure and calm and doing my best to avoid hearing or watching too much doom and gloom news. How you might wonder? By standing still in the sun from time to time (and even in today's rain) and giving thanks for the return of robins and songbirds. To see them and hear their singing calms me and brings me pleasure. What else gives me moments of pleasure these days? Slowly melting snowbanks, the greening of willow trees and the emergence of buds on trees showing me that the winter sabbath is coming to an end and new life is emerging all around us. Might you join me in being an island of sanity in a panicking and fearful time? 

This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent and we gather for worship at Trinity, Kars, 9:30 a.m. and St. James, Osgoode, 11 a.m. There is no Sunday school at Trinity. 

Our Scripture readings are from the Book of Exodus, Chapter 17, verses 1 through 7 and the Gospel of John, Chapter 4, verses 5 through 42. In our first reading, we hear that the Israelites are wandering in the desert. They are not happy with Moses and that is putting it lightly. They are complaining and appear to long for the old days of captivity when they at least had access to water. They seem to doubt that God is with them. In response to their complaints and quarrelling, Moses asks of God, "What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me." God responds, directing Moses to where they might find water. 

The theme of water is also in our Gospel reading. Jesus is on the move and encounters a woman at a well. He asks her for water and she is quite shocked that (a) he would speak to a woman (not permitted); and (b) that he would associate with someone who was of a different ethnicity that was not liked (again, frowned upon and just not done). Jesus does not pass judgement on the woman. He welcomes her. He helps her to see the true source of living water - the true source of life and love.

Let's get together on Sunday to hear God's living words for us. 

Do remember that St. James hosts their Community Breakfast - tomorrow - Saturday, March 14. Good food, laughter and conversation. All are welcome from 8 a.m. through 10 a.m.  Free-will offering. As well, since it is the third Sunday of the month this Sunday, it is Foodbank Sunday. As you are able, might you contribute to help feed others?

Blessings on your weekend.

P.S. To all who are travelling during the extended March break - travel safely until we see one another again.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

This Sunday we gather at 9:30 a.m. at Trinity (no Sunday School) and 11 a.m. at St. James. However, in order to gather at those times, you must set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night as this is the weekend that we spring forward one hour. If you don't, and arrive at church at the 'old time,' let's just say we'll be waving good-bye and not hello. As one smart person said, somewhere on the internet of all things: "I don't think of it as losing an hour of sleep this weekend. I think of it as being an hour closer to breakfast." This is also a great time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors (if they are battery operated).

Our first Scripture reading this Sunday is from the Book of Genesis, Chapter 12, verses 1 through 5. If you click on the highlighted, bold text it takes you to the online link to the reading. Do note that the lectionary reading from Genesis set for this Sunday ends at verse 4a not verse 5 which reads "Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there."  I've included verse 4b and 5 this Sunday as it mentions the wife of Abram, Sarai (who is referenced in our liturgy for Diminishing the Light during Lent at worship). The reading from Genesis is the call to Abram and Sarai (later renamed Abraham and Sarah) to go forth into the world. They are blessed by God and are called by God to be a blessing to the world.

Our second reading is from the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, verses 1 through 17 and includes a verse that most can quote by heart. That would be verse 16. I will say no more but ask that you think about what this Gospel reading means for you as a person of faith. 

As noted in last Friday's weekly email, as we are in the Season of Lent, we will continue to Diminish the Light during Lent and add additional silence during our Prayer for Peace and Healing and during the Prayers of the People.  

A reminder for people who have this afternoon free. We join with our Anglican and Presbyterians friends to mark World Day of Prayer with an ecumenical World Day of Prayer service, 2 p.m., at St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Kars. All are welcome. 

Blessings on your Friday and weekend. See you Sunday. 

Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Season of Lent began Wednesday of this week with Ash Wednesday. We hosted two joint services and it was good to see several people come out to be marked both visibly and invisibly as beloved of God. 

Our Scripture readings this Sunday are from the Book of Genesis, Chapter 2, verses 15 through 17 and Chapter 3, verses 1 through 7 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 4, verses 1 through 11.

In the reading from Genesis, one theme that jumps out is that of temptation. The same is true of our Gospel reading: Jesus has been led into the desert by the Spirit and is tempted by "the devil" three times. Temptation. Such a fitting theme for Lent. Let's get together on Sunday to hear God's living words for us today. Hopefully you won't be tempted to pull the blankets up and stay in bed on Sunday!

There is a lot happening at worship this Sunday, the First Sunday in Lent. You will note that a few things will be different this Sunday and all the Sundays in Lent. The Christ candle will be lit before worship and there will be 6 candles on the Communion table. We will extinguish one each Sunday. The opening hymn has been moved up to after the Call to Worship. We will add a bit more time each Sunday in which we have silence during the Prayer for Peace and Healing and the Prayers of the People. There is no sung response after the Commission & Blessing as Alleluias have been put away for Lent. This Sunday, there is a "Practising Lent" booklet inserted in the worship bulletin for you to take home. Last but certainly not least, this Sunday we also celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we follow Jesus to the cross. 

Happy Friday. Happy weekend. Hope to see you on Sunday.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Good morning. A couple of housekeeping items to begin.

  1. This Sunday (February 23) is Joint Worship at Trinity, 9:30 a.m. with Trinity Annual Congregational Meeting to follow. Worship will be shorter than usual (I promise) and note that there is no Sunday school. Please attend and, as able, stay for the meeting to ensure there is quorum. Also, please bring along your copy of the 2019 Annual Report.
  2. After Sunday, we next gather for worship this coming Wednesday, February 26 for our Joint Ash Wednesday services as we begin our Lenten journey to the cross. Both services take place at St. James. There are two services to choose from: the first at 3 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m. These are not your typical Sunday morning worship services. Come alone, with friends, with family. All are welcome. Additional information is in the attached print announcements. 

Our Scripture readings for this Sunday, Transfiguration Sunday, are from the Book of Exodus, Chapter 24, verses 12 through 18 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 17, verses 1 through 9. There are connections between our readings. Both reveal the glory of God; both take place on a mountain, and those who encounter the glory of God are sent down from the mountain to continue being God's agents in the world.

A few questions to ponder as we prepare for worship on Sunday: What does it mean for us to be transfigured or transformed by following Jesus? What does listening to the voice and call of Jesus mean in our lives? When have we been too afraid to act on the call of Jesus. Let's gather on Sunday to hear God's Living Words for us. 

Have a great Friday and weekend. See you Sunday.

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Happy Friday. It was good to see a number of you out for Trinity's Spaghetti supper on Thursday. Thanks to all who ventured out in the cold to set-up, bake, cook, serve, clean-up and to dine.

This Sunday we gather for worship at Trinity at 9:30 a.m. and St. James at 11 a.m. Please note there is no Sunday school at Trinity this Sunday. The next Sunday school time at Trinity is March 1 which is also the First Sunday in Lent.  Our Scripture readings for Sunday are from the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 30, verses 15 through 20 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 21 through 37. 

Our reading from Deuteronomy speaks of truly living God's commandments for in them, we find relationship and life with God. Our reading from the Gospel builds on this theme. Jesus speaks of the law (the commandments) and Matthew records Jesus using some rather harsh language. This is not the compassionate Jesus that we know. In our Gospel reading, Jesus teaches on murder, adultery and divorce. Those are not exactly light Sunday morning topics of conversation are they? Let's gather with one another and with God to explore God's living words for us.

Weekly announcements are attached for your reading pleasure. However, one item that is not in the print version is this invitation: traditionally the third Sunday of the month - e.g. this coming Sunday - is Foodbank Sunday. If you are able, might  you contribute to helping out others in need? Please and thank you.

Happy Valentine's Day to one and all. You are loved by God. Know that. Live that. And a few words of wisdom to share: "What kind of flowers should you NOT give on Valentine's Day? Cauliflowers!"  Groan. Truly I couldn't help myself. It was so bad that I laughed. Hope you did too.

Blessings on your Friday and weekend and see you Sunday.

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Good morning. 

We gather on Sunday for Joint Worship, 11 a.m. at St. James. Following worship we convene for St. James Annual Congregational Meeting. It was just pointed out that there was a typo in the cover letter that accompanied the annual report that listed incorrect service times. Correct service time this Sunday for joint worship at St. James is indeed 11 a.m. It is important that the meeting have quorum so please stay after worship to share your wisdom.

Our Scripture readings this Sunday come from Isaiah, Chapter 58, verses 1 through 9a and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5 verses 13 through 20. In our reading from Isaiah, we are offered a wake-up call so to speak - to ensure that worship practices are not disconnected from the work of social justice and tending to God's world. This reading suggests that the people have reverted to some of their old worship ways and are thinking only about themselves. This message is certainly driven home in verses 6 and 7 (click on the link to the Isaiah reading above to read the passage). God speaks to us in this reading, calling us to care for one another in all aspects of our worship at church and our unceasing worship in the world.

In our Gospel reading, we continue with Jesus' 'Sermon on the Mount.' Two weeks ago Jesus explained that the Reign of heaven was both near and here - God's reign of justice, love, compassion, inclusion and so much more. Last week, Jesus told us what the reign of heaven looks like - that all people are blessed by God. In this Sunday's reading, Jesus tells us, "you are the salt of the earth...you are the light of the world." Indeed you are!

Let's get together on Sunday to hear God's living words for us. 

Do remember that tomorrow - Saturday, from 8 through 10 a.m. St. James holds their monthly community breakfast. An excellent way to start your Saturday morning - great food, time with good people and much conversation and laughter. All are welcome. Free-will offering.

Blessings on your Friday and weekend. See you Sunday at 11 a.m. at St. James. 

P.S. What falls and never gets hurt? Snow. I'll say what you are thinking: groan!!!

Sunday, February 2, 2020

And a happy Friday to you wherever you may be.

We gather with one another and with God at worship this Sunday and celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the Season of Epiphany. On the back of the Communion bulletin is this text: "The Season after the Epiphany invites us to open our lives to new insights, new understandings and new ways. In our lives, Jesus proclaims release, recovery and liberation. May we grow and live into the beloved people God intends us to be." Those sentences speak to me and I hope they also speak to you.

Trinity gathers (with Sunday School) at 9:30 a.m. and St. James at 11 a.m. All are welcome. 

Our Scripture readings are from Micah, Chapter 6, verses 1 through 8 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 1 through 12. In our reading from Micah, living and writing during a time of major socio-economic change - including an increasing gap between rich and poor we read and hear of his concern with injustice and corruption among the religious and political authorities of his time. Our reading from the Gospel is most likely familiar to you - Matthew's account of Jesus' Sermon from the Mount and the Beatitudes...blessed are... Jesus does not offer a road map as to how to secure blessings but immediately begins his sermon or teaching by saying "blessed are....."

Let us join together this Sunday to sing, pray and hear God's living words for us as we give God our worship and thanksgiving.

Have a great Friday and weekend. Hope to see you Sunday.

Sunday, January 26, 2020

We gather together in community this Sunday, January 26, to give God our worship: Trinity gathers at 9:30 a.m. and St. James at 11 a.m. All are welcome. 

At St. James, we shall welcome Lilliana Grace Robinson into our community of faith by the Sacrament of Baptism. Lilliana is the daughter of Lindsey McKnight and David Robinson. Many of you may remember Lindsey as a child and youth who attended St. James with her mom, Tanya McKnight. I look forward to welcoming Lilliana and her extended family this Sunday.

Our scripture readings are from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 9, verses 1 through 4 and the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 4, verses 12 through 23. Like our readings last week, our readings this week also feature the theme of 'call.' A question to consider as we reflect upon Jesus' call to follow him and in his ways: "What do you need?" Let us gather together this Sunday to hear God's living words for us.

A reminder: A Service to Celebrate the life of the late Janet Raymond takes place at St. James on Saturday at 2 p.m. There is no visitation prior. Visitation with family will take place during the reception in the church hall after the service. You are invited to attend to share with the family your memories of Janet and your compassion and love as we give thanks to God for her life. 

-- Rev. Grant McNeil

Sunday, January 19, 2020

He's back. That would be me, your Rev. After a few delightful days of rest following Christmas (okay, much needed rest and beautiful days of heat, swimming, hiking and so much more in Panama - thank you Aeroplan), I am back. 

We are invited to join in community with one another this Sunday to give God our worship in our singing, praying, listening and living. Trinity (with Sunday School) gathers at 9:30 a.m. and St. James at 11 a.m. All are welcome

Our scripture readings are from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 49, verses 1 through 7 and the Gospel of John, Chapter 1, verses 29 through 42. Both readings feature the theme of 'call.' In our Gospel reading, when Jesus sees John's disciples following him he asks them "What are you looking for?" As I write this note, I do not know in what final direction my sermon might go, but do wonder how you might answer Jesus' question - "What are you looking for?" - when you wake up in the morning; when you head out the door; when you come to church on Sunday?  

Let us gather together this Sunday to hear God's living words for us.

Blessings on your Friday and weekend. Stay warm.

-- Rev. Grant McNeil
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