March 30th, 2022
Dear Friends
We are continuing in-person worship, masks may still be worn. If you feel unwell or are uncomfortable coming to church, please join our Zoom as you are able.
Sunday April 3rdth 2022
Zoom Service at 10:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5805588254
Meeting ID: 580 558 8254 Passcode: Fellowship
Please continue to pray for the Ukraine. Let us pray for those fleeing their homeland in fear; those sheltering in basements from fighting and shelling; those at the forefront of the conflict; those in leadership.
Our thoughts and prayers are appreciated:
A message from a Pastor Dymytro in Kyiv said ‘Greetings from Kyiv. Thank you so much for caring and praying for us.’ This is just one example of the gratitude felt by church leaders in Ukraine – thank you so much for your continued prayers for them
A Prayer for Ukraine:
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all we pray for your precious children, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, Amen (Archbishop Justin Welby)
In our prayers this week let us give thanks for our many blessings, and continue to pray for our neighbours, friends and family.
Let us continue to pray for the post-flood restoration work in BC and particularly for the ministry of Christ Church, Hope, B.C. May we remain mindful of the struggles and the conflicts in our own country and pray for wisdom in resolving them.
As we continue in the Season of Lent, let us intentionally uphold in prayer the various crises in our world, that the Lord would redeem our brokenness through His love and bring healing to our world.
Announcements:
Listening to the Greats. An Online Lent Course led by Dr Hueston Finlay. The Course will examine the thoughts of five great theologians. We will look at who they were, the questions they faced, and the answers they provided.
This week we will be introduced to John Calvin:
John Calvin (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor, and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation.
The course is coming from St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. There will be 5 sessions – one per week. Each session will last less than an hour and will be delivered by Zoom, on Tuesday 1pm (our time). The course is free. You will need to register with:
[email protected] or (Meeting ID: 865 7256 4727 Passcode: 543342).
Ladies Bible Study – continues on Thursday mornings in the church hall at 9:45. Norma Schofield- [email protected]
Food Bank– For the season of Lent we encourage you to donate to our local food bank as part of your weekly offering. Every dollar given to the food bank buys $4 of food. There will still be a collecting basket by the door.
Prayer Chain requests welcome and updates appreciated and are of great encouragement. Contact Elaine at [email protected]
Services for Easter:
April 10th Palm Sunday 10:30am
April 14th Maundy Thursday 7pm
April 15th Good Friday 10:30am (at St. Benedict’s with Good Shepherd Lutheran)
April 17th Easter Sunday 10:30am
Rev Haydn continues to have office hours at the church Wednesday and Friday from approximately 10 AM to 3 PM. Helen is in the office from 10-12 on Wednesdays.
Please contact the Wardens with any concerns and good news!
Rector’s Warden: Liz Sutherland: 403 601 6952 C
People’s warden: Pat Reid: 403 652 2021
Church office: 403-652-2271 Email: [email protected]
Offerings by e-transfer via [email protected]
Website: stbenshr.church
