October 15, 2025
Calvary Compass – October 15, 2025 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Calvary's Bazaar is November 1st. In the News section, there is important information for those donating items for it and participating.
There are two wonderful concerts coming up at Calvary that you might be interested in attending – Amabile on October 19 at 2pm and an organ concert on October 24 at 7:30pm.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
October 19 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rKF1_D9bLE
October 26 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeTeqoRusTU
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
October 12 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8OSsqN5ALE
CALVARY'S BAZAAR - NOVEMBER 1ST
ATTENTION ALL BAKERS
The Annual Bazaar is coming up more quickly than we realized! Saturday November 1st. Just 2 1/2 weeks to make your special treats which have made the Bake Sale such a success in the past! When everyone does a little, there is a great selection! (no full pies or cakes, please. Tarts, squares, cookies or small loaves seem to sell well.)
We plan to package and price items on Friday morning the 31st of October. We will be at the church to receive items at 9:00 am. Anyone looking to be involved may join us to pack on Friday or sell on Saturday.
If you are planning to bake ahead of time and are looking for freezer space, contact: Brenda Radforth - 519-685-6196 or Liz Macdonald - 519-663-5020.
NEWLY NEW ITEMS
You can start to bring your newly new items to the church starting Monday, October 20th up until October 31st. We take everything - dishes, any kitchen items, decor items, smaller art pieces, electronics, Christmas decorations/wrapping. Just NOT clothing or shoes.
BOOKS
We take all types of books, variety of subjects and also children's books. Please bring starting Monday, October 20th.
PRESERVES
Please bring your preserves on Friday, October 31st. Please make sure that you used fresh tops for your preserves since we are selling to the public. We take all types of preserves such as jams, chutney, chili sauce, tomato butter, canned fruit, pickled beets and other goodies.
JEWELRY, PURSES AND SCARVES
There is a box for those items close to the parking lot door. You can bring these items now.
CHAMPION
On Wednesday, October 22nd at 1:00 pm, Jennepher Cahill from London Community Foundation will be speaking to us about the organization and the work that they do for the community. All in the congregation are invited to come hear her speak. You do not have to be a member of CHAMPION to come. There will be refreshments afterwards.
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY WALK-A-THON
The LCC's Annual Walk-A-Thon (Grocery Run 2025) is happening Sunday, October 26, 2025. Heather Guild from Calvary will be participating.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Meeting Point: 1481 Limberlost Road, Unit 136
Distance: 2 km
Event Goal: To raise funds for our children and youth programming and to restock our emergency food cupboard
How to participate:
!. Email for pledge forms jointhecause@londoncommunitychaplaincy.com
2. Fundraise and Walk - Experience what it's like to carry groceries on foot while helping to restock our food cupboards.
3. Spread the Word - share the information with your network
4. Can't walk with us? You can still support by donating:
E-transfer:
Donations can be made in cash, cheque or e transferred to Heather Guild at ihguild@rogers.com.
Or Send your donation to officesupport@londoncommunitychaplaincy.com
Please include your full name and address with postal code and any other contact info in the message for a tax receipt.
Online Donations:
At: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/london-community-chaplaincy/
5. Celebrate: Join the finish line for some post walk refreshments
THE FILM entitled "ATROCITY"
White Oaks Pastoral Care Committee invites you to the showing of the documentary film "Atrocity" on Saturday, November 1st at 1:30 pm.
Light refreshments will follow and a goodwill offering will be accepted. (This film was shot in London, Ontario.)
APPLE CRISP FIRE SALE
The Outreach Committee made more apple crisp than we needed for this year's Harvest Dinner. As a result, there were an over abundance of leftovers. The Committee has decided to have a "fire sale" on Apple Crisp starting this Sunday until the supply is gone.
Apple Crisp will be selling for $4 per container or two containers for $7.
Money from the sales will be included in the profits from the Harvest Dinner and forwarded to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to support CFGB's efforts to end world hunger.
Thank you for your support.
MESSY CHURCH EVENT
Riverside United Church is holding a "Messy Church Event" which is intergenerational on Friday. October 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Messy Church involves making crafts, participating in story telling, fun activities and some food for children, parents, grandparents and other adults. All are invited. If there are some teenagers who would like to help with activities, please contact Marg LaRocque at mglarocque@rogers.com or Mary Kannakko at mkannakko@rogers.com If you are in high school, you can gain some volunteer hours. If you are able to come, please let Marg or Mary know before October 17th. The organizers need to know numbers. If not enough planning on coming, it will be delayed to another date.
The theme is " Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" It will be based on the story of the 10 lepers.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
• CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
• Worship Committee – Wednesday at 3:30
• Church Council - Wednesday - 7:00 pm via Zoom
• Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings - Psalm 119:97-104 and Luke 18: 1-8
PSALM FOR THE WEEK:
Psalm 121, verse 1-2 & 8 from the Common English Bible Translation
I raise my eyes toward the mountains.
Where will my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the maker of heaven and earth.
The Lord will protect you on your journeys—
whether going or coming—
from now until forever from now.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
Gracious and faithful God,
you bring comfort when we are anxious and the world seems upside down.
Help us find peace in your ever vigilant presence, so that we may become
who you want us to be as we go forward to serve in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayer focus for the week: Those that are in hospital or long-term care homes.