Advent begins this Sunday and the theme for Advent and Christmas this year is “wonder”. This Sunday, we will hear the words of the Prophet Jeremiah from chapter 33, verses 12-16, and the sermon is entitled “The Wonder of a Promise.” My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will comfort and encourage us with hope as we consider what it means that the Lord is our righteousness (Jeremiah 33:16).

To celebrate Advent and the gift of giving in the season of Christmas, please look out for a separate announcement tomorrow. Also, as I write about about giving, a final update on the Love my Neighbour project. The congregation helped the Matheson family raise $2,275 for vaccines. With the concern of another variant, B.1.1.529, spreading quickly in parts of South Africa, may we continue to give the gift of a vaccine.

At the time of this email, the entrance to the sanctuary continues to be blocked off because repairs are needed to the ceiling. For those coming to in-person worship, kindly use the doors by the ramp.

As is customary, worship will be live-streamed for those who are not as mobile, not fully vaccinated and/or unable to worship with us in-person. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and we ask that those who come to in-person worship be fully vaccinated.

Lastly, a separate announcement will be sent out regarding the congregational meeting this Sunday after worship.

Peace in Christ,
Rev. Janet