RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE REV…
Canada and the world lost one of it’s great poets, songwriters and visionaries this week past
In tribute to him…
Anthem
The birds they sang at the break of day. “Start again”, I heard them say; Don’t dwell on what has passed away, Or what is yet to be. Ah the wars they willbe fought again; The holy dove, She will be caught again: Bought and sold and bought again. The dove is never free.
Ring the bells that still can ring; Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything: That’s how the light gets in.
We asked for signs; the signs were sent: The birth betrayed, the marriage spent Yeah the widowhood of every government — Signs for all to see.
I can’t run no more with that lawless crowd, While the killers in high places say their prayers out loud. But they’ve summoned, they’ve summoned up a thundercloud, And they’re going to hear from me.
Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.
You can add up the parts, but you won’t have the sum. You can strike up the march; there is no drum. Every heart, every heart to love will come, But like a refugee.
Ring the bells that still can ring; Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything: That’s how the light gets in.
-Leonard Cohen
WHAT’S ON AT NDPC…
WHAT: MEETING OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD
WHEN: Thursday, November 24 at 7:00 pm
WHERE: St Luke’s
WHAT: EXPLORING OUR FAITH
WHEN: Friday, November 25 at 10:30 am
WHERE: 518 Morris St. in “the Upper Room”
OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER AND LEARN …
“A Chapter of My Spiritual Journey”
The Manitou Intentional Learning Community invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting, TONIGHT at St. Luke’s. “Keynote Address” will be a panel of four local clergy sharing recent chapters in their spiritual journeys.
A simple supper will be served at 6:00 followed by the AGM.
Keynote Panel at 7:00 pm.
Please RSVP to gillian.schell@sympatico.ca 705 671 0185 if you are able to join us for supper.
Plan to browse the book display provided by UCRD
ENJOY THE HEALING GIFT OF REIKI …
Reiki is very relaxing and relieves stress which can also trigger the body’s own healing abilities.
Reiki treats on all levels: body, mind and spirit to create feeling of wellbeing, peace and security.
Come and enjoy the benefits of Reiki.
November 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s
Donations will be gratefully received, with all proceeds going to St-Luke’s.
To schedule an appointment call either of your St-Luke’s Reiki Masters: Linda Arseneau 705-566-2597 or Sylvie Giroux 705-688-7197.
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT NDPC …
WHAT: ADVENT SUNDAY
WHEN: Sunday, November 27 at 10:30 am
WHERE: St. Luke’s
A great way to launch the Advent season!
Out intergenerational Charge worship service will be followed by a potluck lunch and family crafting time.
WHAT: WHITE GIFT CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
WHEN: Sunday, December 4 at 10:30 am
WHERE: Trinity
A NDPC tradition!
The Christmas Story comes alive as our little actors take to the stage J
Oh yes, and who could pass up hotdogs and soup for lunch?
WHAT: ADVENT MINI-RETREAT
WHEN: Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 pm
WHERE: St. Luke’s
Our time together will begin at 5:30 with a pizza supper, followed by a programme of reflection and prayer.
A good way to take time out of this busy season and to focus on the reason for it J
WHAT: BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS!
WHEN: December 24 at 3:30 pm
WHERE: Trinity
A high-energy, interactive and fun Christmas Eve programme for children of all ages!
WHAT: CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE
WHEN: December 24 at 7:30 pm
WHERE: Trinity
WHAT: CANDLE LIGHT AND COMMUNION SERVICE
WHEN: December 24 at 9:00 pm
WHERE: St. Luke’s
GIFTS WITH VISION …
The United Church of Canada developed this giving catalogue Gifts with Vision in response to member requests to be able to give gifts to relatives, friends, and loved ones that are in direct support of the church’s Mission & Service partners across Canada and around the world.
If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people’s lives!
Gift funding raised for partners through the catalogue will be over and above the regular member-supported, stable core funding that these partners receive.
Everyone will find something in Gifts with Vision worth sharing with the special people in their lives. Gifts are available in a range of dollar amounts, as well as for many areas of need (hunger, shelter, education, health, safety, mobility, and more).
For more information, or to purchase a gift, please visit: wwwgiftswithvision.ca
THIS WEEK’S LECTIONARY LESSONS…
Jeremiah 23:1–6
God will raise up new shepherds for Israel, God’s flock.
Luke 1:68–79 (VU pp. 900–901)
The song of Zechariah.
Colossians 1:11–20
In Christ, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.
Luke 23:33–43
“Remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
“RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS” CHALLENGE…
This week, why don’t you …
-Bring doughnuts (or a healthy treat, like cut-up fruit) to work.
-When everyone around you is gossiping about someone, be the one to butt in with
something nice.
-Put sticky notes with positive slogans on the mirrors in restrooms.
-Relay an overheard compliment.
-Write your partner a list of things you love about them.
Grace United Church Sudbury 