April 28, 2026
Calvary Compass – April 28, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Those who were unable to come to the Covenanting Service for the Shared Ministry on Sunday missed a joyous event. It was wonderful to hear the anthem sung by the choir with members of the four churches. Sharing a meal with members of the combined churches was very meaningful. The children from the churches did a wonderful job asking questions of the ministers and sharing their puzzle piece with everyone.
Kim Knowles will be away Wednesday, April 29th to May 4th. Nancy Hind will check the messages and mail while she is gone.
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Unfortunately, we have sad news to share. Isabel Fisher, a long-time member of Calvary, passed away in her 102nd year on April 22nd. Beloved wife of the late Douglas A. Fisher. Dear mother of Glenn (Christine) Fisher, the late Karen (the late John) Steward, Pamela Potts, and Kevin Fisher (Geri Dibsdale). Family and friends are welcome to visitation on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will follow at 12 p.m., in the AMG chapel. For those who are unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the AMG YouTube channel.
During this time of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and their loved ones.
“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
May 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhnD_1vFPxk
May 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPF_LUAAxX8
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
April 26 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCp_5YJ8BLA
WORTLEY VILLAGE CLEANUP
The Wortley Village cleanup along the Thames River has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 2nd, 10am until 12 noon. Wesley-Knox UC is inviting Calvary to join them at the corner of Beaconsfield and Wortley Roads as we come together for the cleanup.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PURSUING POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.
The Board of Trustees administers two programmes designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian University or College. The application deadline for the school year starting this September is Thursday, April 30.
Further details and application forms for the Scholarship Programme or Bursary Programme are on the church's website: https://www.calvaryuc.ca/bursary-program
UNDIE SUNDAY
Kris Goodman is again collecting underwear items plus money donations for our Undie Sunday Champaign. There is a laundry basket at the back of the sanctuary for any items that you bring in. You can also make money donations so Kris can do a big purchase at Giant Tiger. If you want to donate money, please use the church giving envelopes, put your name on the envelope and say that it is for Undie Sunday. These can be put onto the offering plates. The collection of underwear items and money campaign ends Sunday, May 17th.
Coro d’Argento Concert
Sunday, May 3rd at 3:30pm at Calvary United Church
Coro d’Argento is the aged 55+ Amabile choir that practices at Calvary on Thursday afternoons and has approximately 90 members. This concert will feature music from The Sound of Music.
WESLEY-KNOX CAMP SUMMER CAMP
Wesley-Knox has a tradition of a summer weekend getaway each year, and it's a favourite event of the summer. They would love to invite the Shared Ministries churches to join in!
It has been rebranded Shared Ministries Campout.
Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st at Camp Bimini.
There are cabins available for the overnight stays and there is room for self-contained campers and tents.
Events will be crafts, swimming, hiking, campfires, a talent show, and lots of time to make new friends, relax, read your favourite book and be completely lazy! There is no hard schedule of activities so come be as busy or relaxed as you wish!
Sunday morning we will have a worship service in the outdoor chapel, and all are welcome! Join us for days only or for overnight.
We are also looking for anyone from any of the churches who would like to help plan the weekend, so it's truly a Shared Ministries Weekend for us all.
GARDEN CLEANUP
The proposed date for the garden cleanup is Thursday, May 7th at 9am. The rain date is Friday, May 8th. We will continue to clean up the sand in the parking lot. Mulching will take place on May 22nd. Volunteers are needed for both dates.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings: Psalm 31: 1 - 5; 15 -16; John 14: 1 -14;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 134 New Revised Standard Version updated Edition translation
Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
who stand by night in the house of the Lord!
Lift up your hands to the holy place,
and bless the Lord.
May the Lord, maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of all creation,
you created the night and the day and we thank you for
the stars and the sunlight. In the beauty of springtime
we are reminded of your mighty works. Enable us
to experience all aspects of your wondrous creation
each and every day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Prayer focus for this week: For peacemakers at home and overseas.