October 28, 2025
Calvary Compass – October 28, 2025 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Calvary's Fall Bazaar is this Saturday from 9:00 am - 12 Noon. There will be lots of baked goods, preserves, books, puzzles, CD's, purses, jewelry, scarves, hats, crafts, nearly new items and frozen foods. If you are coming, please remember to bring your own bags to carry your purchases in and to bring cash money. We don't do debit or credit card. For those who are helping on Friday or Saturday or have contributed items, thank you very much.
Don’t forget the time change this weekend: November 2, 2025, at 2:00 A.M.: Clocks are set back 1 hour (“fall back”), gaining an hour.
The Memorial Service for Dick Kussner will take place on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 am in the sanctuary. There will be a reception afterwards in the lower hall. The obituary is available at: https://amgfh.com/obituaries/dietrich-dick-kussner/
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
November 2nd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjgr8hP4Pk
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 26 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeTeqoRusTU
CALVARY'S BAZAAR - NOVEMBER 1ST
ATTENTION ALL BAKERS
The bazaar is this Saturday. Just a few days 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, 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 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
NEARLY NEW ITEMS
We take everything - dishes, any kitchen items, decor items, smaller art pieces, electronics, Christmas decorations/wrappings. Just NOT clothing or shoes
BOOKS
We take all types of books, variety of subjects, puzzles, CD's, DVD's and also children's books.
PRESERVES
Please bring your preserves the morning of Friday, October 31st. Please make sure that you used fresh tops BOOKSfor 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. They will be sorted them on Thursday so please bring items before Thursday.
DEADLINE FOR CALVARY CATALYST
The deadline for submissions for the next Catalyst is Friday, November 7th, 2025.
Email to the office at calvaryuc@execulink.com.
ADVENT STUDY GROUP
An Advent Study group is gathering at Riverside United Church each Monday of Advent starting December 1st at 7 pm. People are welcome on Zoom also as they are able. A Zoom link will be sent closer to the date. Rev. Rob Apagar-Taylor will be leading the study.
This 4-week study called "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" was written by Rev. Andy Langford and Rev. Ann Langford-Duncan.
Books are available at Cokesbury.com or Amazon. eBook editions are also available. They are also available at Indigo.
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY WALK-A-THON
A big thank you to everyone who supported the Community Chaplaincy Walkathon/Grocery Run this year.
It was a beautiful day for walking in support of a great cause.
$2,412.77 was collected for the important work of the Chaplaincy in the Limberlost, Southdale and Allen Rush areas.
Many thanks, Heather Guild and Linda Baker
UPCOMING BAZAARS AND EVENTS:
- Sat. November 1, 10am to 1pm Rose Birrell Santa Shoppe Bazaar, Siloam United Church
- Sat. November 8, 10am to 1pm, Food Fare & Bazaar, Elmwood United Church
- Sat. November 8, 9am to 1pm, Holiday Craft Sale and Tea Room, Richards Memorial United Church
- Sat. November 15, 11am to 1:30 pm Holly Berry Bazaar, Lambeth United Church
MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 -3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon
BIBLE STUDY:
Scripture Readings: Psalm 119: 137 - 144; Luke 19: 1 - 10;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK:
Psalm 32: 1 -2; 6 -7; from the New International Version Bible translation
Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.
Therefore, let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not teach them.
You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
Loving and gracious God,
You lift us up in times of despair and trouble.
Fill us with the hope of your son, Jesus Christ through
the gift of prayer, so that we may always do the work you have
set before us. May it always be so. Amen.
Prayer focus: For those serving Jesus here and in foreign lands.