This week we welcome Julie Morgan who will lead in a Service of the Word.
Worship Scheduled
A revised Schedule is out for September for all involved in worship. Please check to see when it’s your turn. Thank you to Pamela who keeps this current.
Grounds Cleanup and Building Maintenance
Nathan and Tom have been very busy cleaning up debris and litter around the building.
Keeping our church clean: While Angela is recuperating, some have volunteered to help keep our space looking respectable. If you can spare some time to dust, vacuum or clean bathrooms, please talk to Julie.
Community Cupboard
Whenever I stop at the church, the cupboard is empty. The need continues to be great. Let’s keep the cupboard stocked!
Wednesday Morning Communion
While there is still the mid-week service at St. Mark’s in Qualicum. Check to see who else is going and carpool.
Music for Services
We thank all who participate each week to bring special music. Music adds much to our services. If you would like to add your talents or if you have a suggestion, please see David Cox.
Kitchen Workers
Please see Dannette or Alison if you could help on a Sunday, or if you have goodies to bring.
Tuesday Prayer Group
The Tuesday prayer group will resume on Tuesday September 17th, speak to Tom or Jennifer.
Just a reminder of the coming services of Communion
Upcoming Dates
Please encourage friends and neighbours with children to participate.
September 15th
October 13th
November 10th
December 15th
Choir
Rehearsals start September 12th. Tentatively we plan to sing twice a month. If you would like to join the choir please speak with David, Nathan, or Pamela.
Sep. 5 at 7:00 pm BC ELCIC lay leaders meeting via Zoom. If you would like to part of this, please see Geerry or Jennifer and we will arrange for you to be included.
BC ELCIC devotional “Season of Creation” is available. Go to the website (below) to sign up.
Sept. 8 Induction of Rev. Vernon Foster at St. Paul’s in Nanaimo. See Anglican website for details.
Special Council meeting tentatively scheduled for September 11.
Keep our church families in prayer:
An update on Bishop Kathy - She is still in hospital. She has received a pacemaker this week and hopes to be working before long.
Christmas is coming!
Dannette and Alison have begun to collect articles for a Christmas Market to be held in November. Go through your bounty of Christmas for items that are in good repair, but no longer needed, and bring them to the church,
Websites
An easy way to access all these websites is through our own.
Trinity: www.trinityportlberni.ca
BC Anglican Diocese: bc.anglican.ca/news
ELCIC BC: bcsynod.org/news