Giving Thanks

Although not Thanksgiving Sunday, this was a Sunday for giving thanks.

We gave thanks for the life of Eleanor Cox as Ann Frederking led the Bell Choir in a special piece in her honour.

We remembered the lives of Ed Kirk and Marg Kneen' s Uncle Glen and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers as services celebrate their lives this coming week.

We thanked Russell Smith for writing a stewardship hymn which spoke to me on living with respect in creation. We sang this together in worship for the first time this morning.
We gave thanks for the response to the stewardship campaign and the generous outpouring of time, talents and treasures. Phyllis, Graham and Tom thanked the congregation for their generous hearts.

And finally we gave thanks for God's presence as we shared a meal together following the worship. This table, laden with soup, sandwiches and cake served as an extension to the table at the front of the sanctuary. How good it is to meet and eat together. This is one of those places where important conversations take place.

How could you not feel thankful after all of that!

Peter



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