Church Notes – November, 2010
Something to ponder....Re: Divine Alchemy. This beautiful poem/prayer was found by the body of a dead child at the Ravensbruck death camp during a very dark period of our collective history. “ O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they inflicted on us; remember the fruits we have bought, thanks to this suffering – our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart which has grown out of all this, and when they come to judgment let all the fruits which we have borne be their forgiveness.” Page 73-74 in The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault.
Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed our Bazaar and Bake Sale – and thanks to those who took part, helping to support the work of the church.
Prayer Group: All welcome at 1205A Gillies Bay Road, 1pm on Tuesdays. For info or to ask for prayers, please call Doretta Smith at 486-7192
Milestones:
Please notify Karen at 486-7284 re births, deaths, anniversaries, weddings, so I can let everyone
know about these important events in the life of the community!
Texada Island United Church is a welcoming, inclusive, community church serving several denominations. If you are new to the island, or just haven’t been to church in a while, please visit us in Van Anda. We would very much like to be your church!
TEXADA ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
Weekly services Sunday at 10:30am. All are welcome!
November 7 – Communion – Karen May, DLM November 14 - Karen May
November 21 – Rev. Gwen Davis
November 28 – 1st in Advent – Karen May
Minister: Karen E. May, BSR, DLM, 486-7284 or 413-0994
Board Chair: Ann Carlson, 486-7263 Legion Chaplain: Stan Smith, 486-7192
Something to ponder....Re: Divine Alchemy. This beautiful poem/prayer was found by the body of a dead child at the Ravensbruck death camp during a very dark period of our collective history. “ O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they inflicted on us; remember the fruits we have bought, thanks to this suffering – our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart which has grown out of all this, and when they come to judgment let all the fruits which we have borne be their forgiveness.” Page 73-74 in The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault.
Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed our Bazaar and Bake Sale – and thanks to those who took part, helping to support the work of the church.
Prayer Group: All welcome at 1205A Gillies Bay Road, 1pm on Tuesdays. For info or to ask for prayers, please call Doretta Smith at 486-7192
Milestones:
Please notify Karen at 486-7284 re births, deaths, anniversaries, weddings, so I can let everyone
know about these important events in the life of the community!
Texada Island United Church is a welcoming, inclusive, community church serving several denominations. If you are new to the island, or just haven’t been to church in a while, please visit us in Van Anda. We would very much like to be your church!
TEXADA ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
Weekly services Sunday at 10:30am. All are welcome!
November 7 – Communion – Karen May, DLM November 14 - Karen May
November 21 – Rev. Gwen Davis
November 28 – 1st in Advent – Karen May
Minister: Karen E. May, BSR, DLM, 486-7284 or 413-0994
Board Chair: Ann Carlson, 486-7263 Legion Chaplain: Stan Smith, 486-7192