March 5, 2024
Calvary Compass – March 5, 2024 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Thank you to all that stayed or were online for the Annual Meeting last Sunday. It is important to keep informed about the happenings and business of Calvary. A big thank you to Ken McLagan for facilitating the Zoom aspect of the meeting as well as the microphone and sound support. We appreciate Ken’s dedication throughout the year as he is at church every Sunday to manage the live-stream system.
Next weekend, the clocks Spring Ahead so don't forget to turn your clocks one hour ahead Saturday night.
This Sunday, we welcome "Dreams Come True Music Studio" from Siloam United Church. The Sunday School children will be staying up in the sanctuary to enjoy this wonderful group.
Please remember to send in your submissions to Bruce Jones - (scouterbruce@rogers.com) for the Easter Catalyst. The submissions are due today (March 5th).
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
March 10th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7GpEdIWGXw
March 17 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ToVrHRyIk
Recorded service for March 3- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBkZH92A8Q
DREAMS COME TRUE MUSIC STUDIO
We welcome Dreams Come True Music Studio to our worship service this Sunday.
Dreams Come True Music Studio is an inclusive music program for people of all ages and abilities. It is an opportunity to experience the world of music in a fun, safe and supportive group environment. Music expands all ability level and is an effective, educational and therapeutic tool for both children and adults. Participants sing, dance, perform with rhythmic instruments and explore music and friendships. The program offered two times a year culminating in Showcase Concerts. A Music Camp runs each summer.
Director, Allison O'Connor, began musical training at an early age. Her love of music and people led her to pursue a Bachelor of Music, Honours Music Education Degree and a Bachelor of Education at University of Western Ontario. Throughout her 31 years as a Music Teacher at Thames Valley District School Board, she continues to develop a love of music, theatre, concert band, voice, piano and creating self-confidence and success in music.
When Allison's son Cameron began participating in Special Olympics, she was inspired to create Dreams Come True Music Studio where individuals of all abilities would have an opportunity to experience music in an inclusive environment.
EMILY DODDS
Emily has been busy competing in Irish Dance Competitions. She passed her grade 5 exam and then spent two days competing in soft and hard shoe Irish dance. She medaled in 14/18 dances with two 1st places, seven 2nd places and two 3rds. For St. Patrick's Day, she will be dancing with others at a variety of events.
A Calvary Connection in the Theatre
Bill Butt, Calvary Chair of Council and choir member, has written a play that is being performed at the Thistle Theatre (located in Embro) during the month of March. For more information go to: www.thistle-theatre.com/productions/
Meetings this Week:
• CHAMPION - Wednesday -1:00 - 3:30 pm
• Jazz Vespers – Wednesday at 7pm in the Sanctuary
• Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 - 12 Noon via Zoom
• Affirming Committee - Friday - 7:00 pm via Zoom
Bible Study:
Scripture Readings: Ephesians 2: 1 - 10; John 3: 14 - 21;
Psalm for the Week:
Psalm 107: 1 -2; Modern English version translation
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,
for his mercy endures forever!
Let the redeemed of the Lord speak out,
whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
and gathered them from the lands, from east, from west, from north and from south.
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Prayer for the Week:
Loving and caring God,
even when we turn against you, you forgive us over and over again.
When we are troubled, let us be comforted by your great love for us.
You are with us so we do not need to be disheartened, only grateful.
Thanks be to you for your generous and caring love. Amen.