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THE

SOURCE
Spring Edition, 2008
Christmas Eve 2007 at St. James The Source
is the newsletter of St. James Anglican Church in Carleton Place and is news
for and about the family of St. James.

We are Resurrection people


with
Easter in our hearts!

Easter is the Gift ….

Easter is the gift of HOPE


Easter is the gift of PEACE
Easter is the gift of LOVE
Let us rejoice in Him,
Our Resurrected Saviour,
Who gives them all.

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EASTERTIDE SERVICES DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
YOUTH GROUP
Easter Trivia Church Services
Maundy Thursday - March 20th Isn’t Easter early? Hello all! Here is what’s been going on with
7:30 pm - Footwashing, Institution of the Sunday - 8 & 10 am (unless otherwise noted) the Youth Group. First we would like to
Lord’s Supper & stripping of the Altar. Easter Day is 23 March and is almost Holy Eucharist thank all those who were on hand to help us
Thursday - 10 am—Holy Eucharist out for the 2nd annual Awake-Over. Your
as early as it can be this year.
Good Friday - March 21st Youth Group was able to raise $481.81 for
The earliest possible date is 22 March Sunday School and Nursery
10 am - Church open for prayer—organ L.A.W.S. This brings their total donations
selections by Ralph Langtry as Easter is always on the first Sunday af-
ter the first full moon on or after March for the year to $681.81. What a fantastic
11 am - Meditations on the Cross Meet during 10 am service (unless otherwise number! We are hoping to crack $1,000.00.
21.This means that there are 35 possible noted) If you wish to still donate to the Awake-Over
Easter Sunday - March 23rd dates, but Easter has not fallen on the ear- please contact Chris or Sharon. The kids did
8 & 10 am - Festive Easter Eucharist liest date since 1818, and will not do so Groups meeting each week/month a great job. We were singing, building tow-
again until 2285. ers, ping-pong and all around having a great
It will not fall on 23 March again until ACW - 1:30 pm - second Tuesday time in Christian fellowship.
SPECIAL COMING EVENTS 2160.Easter last fell on the latest possible Choir Practice - 7:30 pm - each Thursday The Youth Group is looking forward to
date, April 25, in 1943 and will next fall Family Life - 7:30 - second Wednesday their next adventure at New Beginnings re-
on that date in 2038. However, it will fall Parish Council - 4th Wednesday - 7:30 pm treat in May. This is a Christian retreat for
March 30th - Loaf & Ladle Lunch (homemade Quilters - 1 pm - every Wednesday
on April 24, just one day before the latest youth. The five who went in the fall had so
soup, crusty bread and apple crisp with ice Women’s Council - 7:30 pm - first Wednesday much fun that they now all want to go.
cream). 11:45 am (following 10 am service). possible date, in 2011.
Someone has worked out that the cy- As always, we are looking for more youth
Sponsored by ACW Afternoon Group. Dona- The following Services are held each month in and we meet on Sunday nights from 7:00 pm
tions basket. cle of Easter dates repeats after exactly Retirement / Nursing Homes. to 8:30 pm. The more members the better!
5,700,000 years, with April 19 being the
Thanks from the Youth Group for your
April 12th - Spring Fling - 6 p.m. - Potluck - most common date, happening 220,400 Stoneridge Manor support and we look forward to seeing you at
Come & have fun! Newly formed ‘Gospel times. 10 am - 1st Tues - Eucharist our next fundraiser event.
Unity’ will lead us in joyful singing ! 10 am - 3rd Tues - Morning Prayer
Tally Ho Chris and Sharon
May 10 th - The Diocese of Ottawa is holding a 10:30 am - 1st Wed - Eucharist
Lay Readers Workshop at St. James, Carleton Death if Strong, but Life is stronger C.P. Manor
Place. 10:15 am - 4th Fri - Eucharist

May 13th - Bale packing, for the North, at St. Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer; ** For further information please contact Jane
Death is strong, but Life is stronger; The Source is produced by a team comprising:
James. Articles may be dropped off between 8 Chamney at the Church Office, mornings, Monday Marjorie Jennings, Ed Larmour, Jane Chamney, Karen
and 10.00 am on that date. Watch for further Stronger than the dark, the light; to Friday. 613-257-3178 Lomas, .
details. Stronger than the wrong, the right; Contact us at: St. James Church,
Faith and Hope triumphant say, ****************************** 225 Edmund St.,
May 24th - Annual Garage Sale - 8 am to 12 Christ will rise on Easter Day. A new twist to an old prayer! “God grant me Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3E7
or phone 613-257-3178
noon. Got Stuff? Start saving it! Hall open the serenity to accept the people I cannot or e-mail: stjamescp@bellnet.ca
for donations May 23rd from 9:30 am until Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) change, the courage to change the one I can, Printing compliments of Richard Deschamp
7:30 pm. Watch for further details. and the wisdom to know it’s me.” Bradda Printing, Ottawa

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Just Me A Message From Father David
This is the story of a nine-year-old boy who lived in the poor area of
a small, rural town. His parents had taken off for the week-end (as
was their custom) leaving him to take care of his little brother. Dear Friends, Eastertide 2008
On Saturday afternoon a knock came at the door. The little boy invited the
stranger (who turned out to be the Pastor of a local church) to come in, took him As you read this we will be celebrating Easter soon, a feast celebrated by us and
into the living room and invited him to sit down on an old couch with the foam by Christians throughout the world. A Great Feast that symbolizes our unity as follow-
and springs exposed. The pastor asked the boy, “Where do you go to church?” ers of Jesus. If you think Easter is early this year you’re right. (See article elsewhere in
The young boy replied. “I’ve never been to church in my whole life.” this issue). It seemed like I was just finishing Christmas when Ash Wednesday was
Then the pastor said, “Well, son, more important than going to church, upon us! We’ve survived Lent, a time of reflection and repentance so now it’s time to
have you ever heard the greatest love story ever told?” and then proceeded to celebrate. We move now into a season of new life, a time of resurrection and hope. We
share the Gospel with this little nine-year-old boy. At the end of the story the have a wonderful group of people here at St. James who are stepping into new leader-
pastor asked if the boy wanted to receive this free gift from God. The youngster ship positions after having been elected at Vestry and we give great thanks for the hard
exclaimed, “You bet!” There and then the youngster invited Jesus into his little work of those who are stepping down. Peggy Bell, Joe Million and Wendy Leblanc as
heart. wardens; Madonna Bell as Chair of the Women’s Council; Hank Schappert as Chair of
The pastor asked if he could pick the boy up for church the next morning. the Cemetery Board; Margaret Appleby as a long time Synod Delegate. As a Parish we
“Sure,” the nine-year-old replied. collectively give thanks to them all, for their dedication to this Parish and for their love
Keep in mind that this little boy had never been to church before. The of God.
church was a real big one. The little kid just sat there, clueless of what was go- I’ve said many times that we are on the cusp of something big in Carleton Place. I
ing on. Mid service, some tall unhappy looking guys walked down to the front believe that God’s Spirit is hovering over this place and is about to do something new.
and picked up some wooden plates. One of the men prayed and the kid Our Vision Statement says, “St. James is vibrant, loving, and welcoming. We value tra-
watched them walk up and down the aisles. dition and seek new ways to do God’s will.” We have to put that into practice in all ar-
He still didn’t know what was going on. All of a sudden, like a bolt of light- eas of our lives, corporate as well as private. Our new logo, courtesy of Jane Chamney,
ening, it hit the kid what was taking place. These people must be giving money should become very visible in the very near future. Our new sign should be up shortly
to Jesus. He then reflected on the free gift of life he had received from Jesus after Easter. As we continue to increase our visible presence in the community, it is my
just hours earlier. He immediately searched his pockets, front and back, and hope that we share the joy of loving Christ with those who may not know him yet. This,
couldn’t find a thing to give Jesus. By this time the offering plate was being after all, is our reason for being; to love God; to worship God with thanksgiving, and to
passed down his aisle and with a broken heart he just grabbed the plate and share that with the world He loves so very much. I hope that we will soon begin our
held on to it. He finally let go and watched it pass on down the aisle. He turned “Holy Conversation” in this place, a conversation that will be absolutely soaked in
around to see it passed down the aisle behind him. And then his eyes remained prayer. We need to begin by asking for God’s guidance and then to say, “Speak, Lord,
glued on the plate as it was passed back and forth, back and forth all the way to for your servant is listening”. (1 Sam 3:9) We are all called to be God’s servants. St.
the rear of the sanctuary. Teresa of Avila said it well: God has no hands in this world except our hands; God has
Then he had an idea. This little boy, in front of God and everybody, got up no feet in this world except our feet; God has no heart in this world except our hearts;
out of his seat. He walked about eight rows back, grabbed the usher by the God has no lips in this world except our lips, no eyes…, no ears…, except ours, because
coat and asked to hold the plate one more time. Then he did the most astound- Christians, through their baptism, are very members of the Body of Christ, the Church,
ing thing. He took the plate, sat it on the carpeted church floor and stepped into here on earth. I pray that we will be open to His guidance, who lives and reigns, one
the centre of it. As he stood there, he lifted his little head up and said, “Jesus, I God now and forever.
don’t have anything to give to you today, but just me. I give you me!” Fr. D+
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Financial Report SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

2007 - The parish ended the year with a surplus of $35,863.15. This Thank you! Thank You! Thank you: to all the wonderful supporters, parents, friends
and teachers who have been helping us at the Sunday School. Your help has been much
will put us in a strong financial position and will enable the parish to
appreciated!!!
consider a number of projects outlined in the Rector’s Vestry Report.
The children have been busy with their fundraisers using the theme of Sunday School
2008 - The budget which was approved at Vestry, on February 10, 2008, ($238,400.00) this year, “Kids Helping Kids”. The Wake-a-Thon with the Youth Group was a success
represents a modest increase in anticipated revenue from the previous year. with 6 of our Sunday School children taking part and raising $294.00! Thank you to
Chris Bell and the Youth Group for including us in the event. Anyone who would like
The finalization of the sale of the Rectory is in the hands of the lawyers. to donate to the fundraiser can drop off his or her donation to Jane at the Church office
or myself, before or after Sunday School.
The Financial Report for 2007 and copies of the 2008 Budget are available at the Church
Office. The Sunday School will be looking for teachers next year starting in September. If you
Ross Trimble, can spend one Sunday a month and like working with children, we would be happy to
Finance Manager have you join our Sunday School team. Please contact me if you are interested. I can
be reached at 613-257-2858 or dancingwaters@yahoo.com . Training is provided.

Important Sunday school dates:


March 23rd - Easter Sunday - no Sunday School classes
THE COMPUTER SWALLOWED GRANDMA
May 18th - the long weekend - no Sunday School classes
June 22nd - closing of Sunday School - there will be fun, games and awards for children.
The computer swallowed Grandma, Yes, honestly it’s true!
She pressed ‘control’ and ‘enter’ and disappeared from view.
Sharon Dillon
It devoured her completely, the thought just makes me squirm,
Superintendent
She must have caught a ‘virus’ or been eaten by a worm.
I’ve searched through the ‘recycle bin’ and files of every kind;
I’ve even used the ‘Internet‘ but nothing did I find.
In desperation, I asked ‘Jeeves’, my searches to refine.
The reply from him was negative, not a thing was found ‘online’.
So, if inside your ‘inbox’ my grandma you should see,
Please ‘copy’, ‘scan’, and ‘paste’ her and send her back to me.

• The safest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back
in your pocket.
• Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.
• Experience is something you don’t get until after you need it.
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Do You Remember?? The Wardens Report

Parishioners in our past: the faithful, if not the famous As we begin as new wardens, let us first thank Joe Million, Peggy Bell and Wendy Leblanc, our
predecessors, who served so valiantly over the past term. They supported our dear David Mullin
through his sick leave and departure. They assumed the onerous responsibility of selecting
Edna Scott: A warm and friendly presence in the postwar parish: Sunday School
David Andrew as his successor. We owe them so much for carrying out these and so many other
teacher, champion tea-maker in the ladies’ groups, contributing influence-by-example. duties on behalf of all of us and for the good of St. James Church.
Bertha Weir: A choir-member for over 75 years, her long service earning her recogni- The Christmas season was a time of great joy as we celebrated, once again, the birth of Jesus.
tion in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” column. Firm in her convictions but always pre- Father David performed 12 liturgies in 7 days! The Sunday School presented a pageant to the
pared to learn, curious, open to new friendships and experiences. joy of all. The church was decorated by an enthusiastic crew headed up by Sandy Schappert.
Good will flowed through our church. The Hug Campaign helped us into a surplus position of
Mabel Brown: The parish gave meaning and purpose to her life and to the church. She $35,863.00. Praise The Lord!
offered her services as organist, choir-member, Sunday School teacher, and faithful
worker in the ladies’ groups. So into a new year with hope and enthusiasm. The Sunday School is flourishing with approxi-
mately 40 students. We will soon have the proceeds of the Rectory sale from which we will
Annie Neil: Despite a physical disability, for many years she walked through Carleton receive the interest. This will help defray the cost of housing benefits for our Rector.
Place delivering and collecting the mitre-boxes of parish children whose religious edu-
It will be with a great sense of loss and sadness we will bid farewell to David and Peggy Bell.
cation was her special interest. They will be moving to the United States as David pursues his career. Their faith and commit-
ment to our church has been unfailing and we wish them Godspeed.
Stewart Lancaster: Possibly the first lay-reader in this parish, and licensed by Bishop
Reid as the first lay person in the diocese to assist in the administration of the sacrament. We began the Lenten season with a pancake sup-
Warden, chorister, skilled craftsman, one of a family of twelve, of whom several were per and Ash Wednesday Services. Fr. David is
faithful parishioners. conducting a study of the Psalms on Wednesday
evenings. We look forward to the Easter celebra-
Myrtle Morell: (later McGregor): A lady of many talents, who contributed her adminis- tions. The schedule of services and events will soon
trative talents as volunteer parish secretary, treasurer and summertime organist in the be published.
1960’s and 1970’s.
The wardens would be pleased to hear from our pa-
rishioners - both positive and less than positive
Alvin Baird: A leader in parish and community, warden (1943), municipal Fire Chief, comments, for without the voice of the people we
husband of Alma Johnston, father of Canon Leonard Baird, of Bernice, wife of Canon cannot change. Please contact as follows:
Gooch and of Denzil, longtime parish financial adviser.
Debbie Newton People’s Warden 613-253-3653
Albert Moore: Came to this parish in his retirement years, and generously6 gave of his Eleanor Code Rector’s Warden 613-257-3558
Ross Beck Deputy Warden 613-492-0130
time and enthusiasm to St. James and to the community. A man of good works, lay
Ed Larmour Deputy Warden 613-257-4101
reader, chorister, ever-ready volunteer for sundry parish events, a friend of all.
Ross Beck Ed Larmour
Thanks to Ralph Langtry for these thumbnail sketches. Eleanor Code Debbie Newton
More to follow in the next issue.
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THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST A PHILOSOPHICAL OUTLOOK
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)
She is 92 years old, petite, well poised
Soldiers have just driven nails through his hands and feet and hoisted him up by those nails. He
and proud. She is fully dressed each morn-
does not fear those who kill his body; he pities them and prays for them. If they knew how much
ing by eight o’clock, with her hair fashion-
this hurts, they could not do it to anyone. They are unwitting instruments of the higher purpose
ably coifed and her makeup perfectly ap-
that brings him here.
plied, in spite of the fact that she is legally
blind. PASTORAL VISITORS
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46) She is moving into a nursing home.
But physical torment takes its toll. He suddenly discovers that he cannot hear the still, small Her husband of 70 years had recently passed Could you spare a few hours a week ?
voice; he has lost his two-way communication with God. His lifeline is not working, so he must away, making this move necessary. Our Pastoral Care Team could use your help!
face the narrow gate of death alone. After many hours of waiting patiently We have a number of parishioners who are
in the lobby of the nursing home she was told housebound, some temporarily shut-in, some
He said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son!" Then he said to the disciple, that her room was ready. She smiled sweetly who are lonely and some unwell. An occa-
"Behold your mother!" (John 19:26-27) at the nurse and manoeuvred her way toward sional visit or even just a phone call from
Not quite alone. He looks down. Which hurts worse: the pain of being crucified, or the pain of a the elevator. The nurse provided a visual someone who cares can be a great blessing.
mother watching her son be crucified, or the pain of a boy whose beloved teacher hangs bleed- description of her tiny room, including the We would be happy to provide some training
ing before his eyes? He understands their pain in the midst of his own, and tells them to care for eyelet curtains that had been hung at the win- and support if you feel you could help out in
each other. dow. this way. Please contact David Swift through
“I love it,” she stated with the enthusi- the church office - 257-3178
"I thirst!" (John 19:28) asm of an eight-year-old having just been
Time passes slowly. His spring of living water runs dry. He reaches the end of his strength. This presented with a new puppy.
“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the Let me be a light, O God,
is the moment the Tempter has been waiting for: through the voices of cynical men, Satan tries
again, as he did in the wilderness: "If you are the Christ, prove it! Save yourself and impress the room …. just wait” the nurse said. That shines for all to see;
people." “That does not have anything to do If someone needs to find the way,
with it,” she gently replied. “Happiness is An example may I be
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) something you decide ahead of time. Of love and kindness and brotherhood,
But a dying thief says, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." What the Whether I like my room or not does not de- Of all that’s gentle, of all that’s good.
cynical voices suggest is not the way to prove he is the Christ. His kingdom is not of this world. pend upon how the furniture is arranged. It Theresa Mary Grass
He ignores them and reassures the thief. is how I arranged my mind. I have already
decided to love it.”
“It is a decision I make every morning
“It is finished!" (John 19:30)
when I wake up. I have a choice. I can
He has defeated the Tempter again. Despite the agony, he has rejected temptation and cared for
spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty
those around him. His temporary duty on earth is complete. He has shown the way God wants us
I have with the parts of my body that no
to live. He has demonstrated the fact that faith and hope and love cannot be destroyed by any-
longer work, or I can get out of bed and be
thing men can say or do.
thankful for the parts that do work. Each day
is a gift and, as my eyes open, I will focus on
"Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46) the new day and all the happy memories I
Like a trusting child, he turns to the Father and takes the next step. He has bound himself by
have stored away …. for just this time in my
love, to both God and the human race. Soon he will begin his long-term ministry by demonstra- life.”
ting the fact that human beings survive physical death. Then he will continue to draw to himself,
and thus to heaven, everyone he can ... for as long as it takes ... until whosoever will has come.
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ST. JAMES PRAYER CHAIN
EASTER SUNDAY
To help another on life’s way, Just As He Said
The St. James Prayer Chain is com- He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. - Matthew 28:6
To smile and chase a frown away,
prised of fourteen parishioners who pray
To hide a fault, reveal the good, daily, in their own homes, for those ask- One thing that Easter teaches us is that Jesus keeps his promises.
To love my neighbour as I should; ing for special prayers. The women who went to the tomb on Easter morning learned that
To bring good cheer to one who’s sad, If you believe in the awesome power lesson in a very dramatic fashion. They were greeted at the tomb
To make some lonely person glad, of prayer and would like to be a part of by angels who said that Jesus had risen “just as He said”. Jesus’
To share my joys and blessings too, our group or if you would us to pray for
words are true. And Jesus’ words can be trusted. We see that pro-
This I will try each day to do. you, or yours, please call:
Peggy Mackey, 613-253-0124
foundly on this Easter morning, when Jesus did what he said He
would do. He rose on the third day and granted eternal life to all
who believe. These were the promises that Jesus had made throughout His ministry,
and these are the promises that have now come to pass.
SLEEPLESS? THINK ABOUT THIS:

• Just think of the homeless family who have no bed to lie in. This resurrection day assures us that all of Christ’s words will come to pass. When the
• Should you have a bad day at work, think of the man/woman who has been out of risen Christ says, “Peace be with you,” we know that we will receive peace from Him.
work for the last three months. When the risen Jesus says, “Do not be afraid,” we know that we have no reason to fear.
• Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance … think of And when the risen Jesus says, “I will be with you always,” we know that He will be by
the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk. our side forever. Easter proves to us that we can constantly count on Christ’s words.
• Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient in
chemo who wishes she had hair to examine. ALLELUIA!
• Should you find yourself stuck in traffic; don’t despair. There are people for
whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
• Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire EDITORIAL ON SERMONS
straights, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, for just enough to feed her
family. A Church-goer wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that
• Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what life is all about, asking it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. He wrote, “I’ve gone for 30 years now,
“What is my purpose” ...be thankful, there are those who didn’t live long enough to get and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me I
the opportunity. can’t remember a single one of them. So I think I’m wasting my time and the pastors
are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all.”
This started a real controversy in the “Letters to the Editor” column, much to the
To worry is to say to God, “You’re not delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher: “I’ve
big enough to solve this problem, so been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals.
I’ll deal with it myself.” Peace disap- But for the life of me, I cannot recall what the menu was for a single one of those
pears when you try to do something meals.
about something you can’t do anything But I do know this: they all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to
about. do my work. If my wife had not given me those meals, I would be dead today.”
Richard Daly
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Our New Logo Madagascar News
Early in the new year, the congre-
gants at St James were invited to
submit their ideas for a church logo.
Later we were invited to indicate our Dear Friends at St. James,
preference from the many submitted.
The one most often chosen, and thus From this photo, taken in January 2008, you can see
selected, was designed by how our happy Malagasy children love each other
Jane Chamney. AND express their love for US.
The following is an explanation of the
symbols used in the Logo.. Please pray for each of them:
Front, left to right: Raeny, Patricia, Hanitra
Standing, left to right: Liva, Elihode and Fara
Celtic Cross
• to honour the heritage of the families who founded St. James Church almost 175 Akany Famonjena is known in Madagascar as a
years ago. “MUSICAL ORPHANAGE”. They love to sing and
• To mimic the shape of the crosses seen on the steeple, the rooftops and over the several have become quite proficient at playing their
altar. two electric keyboards and two guitars. It’s fun to see
Rocks ALL of the children perform together! ….and directed
• Because Carleton Place was “founded upon a rock”. by one of the older children! Three older boys take
• Because Jesus is our Rock and our Salvation turns as organist at our little rural church and, I think,
• Because the wise man builds his house (or his church) upon a rock. do an amazing job.
River
• Because St. James Church is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. Others are at various stages of learning. In this photo,
Charlene is practising on the verandah of the orphan-
age home.
Welcome
A ‘Welcoming Committee’ has been THE MALAGASY CHILDREN AND ADULTS CONTINUE TO THANK YOU, ST. JAMES,
His Fire (Pentecost) FOR YOUR LOVE. WITH YOUR ONGOING SPONSORSHIP AND PRAYERS, THE
formed to look at ways in which each
MADAGASCAR OUTREACH WILL REMAIN ALIVE AND STRONG!!
The fire of God does not destroy; and every person coming to St. James
It purifies. can feel ‘at home’, cared for and appre-
The fire of God does not damage; ciated. Various ideas are being consid- Thank You
It redeems. ered, and we hope that the congregation Dear Parishioners:
The fire of God will support us by submitting ideas and For almost five years I have had the pleasurable task of enlisting ‘greeters’ for the 10
Brings us closer to Him. perhaps coming to our once a month a.m. services and other special occasions. Your co-operation and smiles have been most
meeting at the church. For more info gratefully received. Thanks everyone for making this contribution to our church fam-
contact Barb Angel at 613-257-5616 ily. Gratefully yours,
Doris Blackburn

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