May 13, 2025
Calvary Compass – May 13, 2025 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Spring has finally arrived with the warmer weather. Last Sunday, we welcomed five new members to our congregation - Casey Lloyd, Pam Cottingham, Caroline Murray and Joyce and Tim Speake.
Kim has returned from her vacation and the office will be open the usual times this week.
Please read all of the Compass. There are many important items in it this week.
The office will be closed on Tuesday, May 20th for the holiday weekend and re-open on Wednesday. The next Calvary Compass will go out on Wednesday, May 21st.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
May 18th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdL7ke8ZuwE
May 25th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEv-mi2D0dQ
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for May 11th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU8vnkw2Hfo
UNDIE SUNDAY
Don't get your knickers in a knot!
Our Undie Sunday drive has begun. It will close on Sunday, May 18th. Mission Services London stated that their current need is Men's Medium boxers, Women's Medium briefs, travel toiletries and Men's shoes size 10 - 12. Feel free to make your own purchases, but as in the past, I have a greater buying power with bulk purchases. Donations can be etransferred to krisgoodman@live.ca (Please note that you will not receive a tax receipt if you etransfer to Kris Goodman). Donations of cash or cheques can be put onto the offering plate with a note on the envelope and on the memo line stating Undie Sunday. Cheques are to be made out to Calvary United Church and you will receive a receipt next February. Mission Services appreciate any of our gifts that we bring and thank us for our ongoing support. This is a very real way that we can support those less fortunate than ourselves.
LENTEN PROJECT DONATIONS
Thank you to everyone who donated to the 2025 Lenten Project - the Ontario School Nutrition Program. Through your generosity, we raised $2,195 which has been remitted to the VON of Middlesex-Elgin. Five of the city's most needy schools will benefit from these donations.
PETITION FOR THE UNHOUSED
The Antler River Watershed Regional Office has joined forces with the United Churches in Halton Region to encourage congregations to sign a petition that will be going to the Ontario Legislature at the end of June. The purpose of the petition is to make the government aware that the situation with the homeless in communities is worsening and they need more support from the Ontario government to provide solutions. There are copies of the petition located at the back of the sanctuary for your signature. The copies will be sent to the Port Nelson United Church in Burlington who will be part of the group presenting them to the legislature.
GARDEN CLEANUP
Thank you to all of the volunteers who came last Saturday to clean up our gardens. After winter, there is always a lot of work to clear the debris and make sure that the plants have ample room to flourish. The gardens look great! Thank you for your efforts.
Thank you also to Tim Lindsay for reinforcing the walls and installing a sturdy security system to our shed. There was concern that we might have to replace it, but Tim has done an excellent job making it secure that we do not have to consider that at this time.
CHAMPION
This Wednesday, May 14th, Karen and Bill Butt will be giving a power point presentation on their experiences as missionaries in Mozambique. All are welcome to come. You don't have to be members of CHAMPION.
The following Wednesday (May 21st), Julie Ryan from Indwell will be speaking to us about Indwell and their future projects. All are welcome to come to hear her presentation.
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK, AND CARADOC GROWING PROJECT BLESSING OF THE FIELDS
The Blessing of the fields will be held June 4 at 7 pm at the Bolton's farm at 1417 Napperto Road., west of the Kerwood Road.
Blessings will be offered for both fields on the Bolton and McCracken farms, a total of 27 acres grown in support of CFGB.
Immediately after this, Jack Koetsier, who recently returned from a Learning Tour with CFGB in Zimbabwe, will speak on how your donations are making an important difference to hungry people in Zimbabwe.
Please bring your own lawn chair!
For further information, see the poster on the bulletin board by the parking lot door.
Kathie Leigh (519-672-1917) can also provide you with further details.
Meetings this Week:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday -1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 - 12 Noon via Zoom
Bible Study:
Scripture Readings: Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35
Psalm for the Week:
Psalm 148 verses 13 & 14
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his faithful,
for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!
Prayer for the Week:
We find new life as we offer praise and alleluias to you, O God,
You are the source of life that is truly wonderful and full of purpose.
Receive our praise, for we live and move and find joy in You. Amen!
Prayer focus for the week: The homeless in our city and country.