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Here is this week's midweek newsletter. If you would like to receive these, please let me know: lorie@loriemartin.com  

Dear friends of the Parish,  

The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 27:1-6, 17-18  

I wonder what word, phrase or image is highlighted as you read it.

I wonder why you may have needed to hear this at this time?

What might be an invitation to you in this text today?

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall.

3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.

4 One thing I asked of the Lord; this I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.

5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock.

6 Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

Notes:

  • Enormous Thanks to Irene, Kay, and team for a very wonderful HARVEST DINNER 2025! Thanks also to the many who contributed for complimentary tickets so many could attend. It was so delightful to feast on the delicious home-cooked dinner and on a wonderful visit with friends and family!

 

  • Please pray for Rowland who is in hospital having had open heart surgery today, Sally (Christ Lutheran Church) now at home awaiting for Hospice, and Doug who is in hospital with serious Pneumonia/lung/breathing complications AND all their families.

 

-          May we remember those who grieve the loss of loved ones at this time: Bruce Friesen (Leslie Roach) and family, Jim Stevenson’s family, Nancy’s family, Wayne and Dennis and families, and Maaike (death of grandmother).

 

-          Beautiful God, have mercy on those who are broken in body, mind or spirit as we remember those who have asked us, unworthy as we are, to pray for them. Come to those who are torn apart by anxiety and give them the confidence of knowing your loving purpose. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

This Week:  

THURSDAY

* Double Digit Youth Gatherings – 1

* Licensed Lay Ministry Training – Nov. 6 at 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

FRIDAY  

  • Circle of Grace – 10:00 am in the church. Details are here: The Unfolding of the Feminine
  • Friday Healing Eucharist – 11:00 am and Centering Prayer meditation 9:30 am.

Upcoming:     

  • Bible Book Club: Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the hall Couch Room behind the stage. Next one is Nov. 12. 
  • Beyond Paul-o-phobia – Teaching with Brad Jersak – Nov 19 at 6:30 Don’t Miss! 
  • The Well – Young Adults – Fri Nov 21 – The Great Chilliwack Bake Off. See James for details
  • Latria – Music and Communion – Nov 26  7:00 pm Invite friends! A relaxed time in worship
  • Newcomers Lunch – After church on Sunday, Nov. 30th – Save the date.
  • Ruth & Naomi’s Mission – Serving dinner on the 1st Sunday of the month at 5:45 – 7:00 pm. See Larissa!
  • ADVENT gatherings:

* Circle of Grace – Friday mornings at 10 am – What’s Giving Birth. A 4-week series begins Nov 28th with Cheryl Rostek facilitating. Drop in for one or all!

* Time with Mary – Annual Advent Retreat Morning at St. Dunstan’s with Lorie Martin Sat. Dec. 6 @ 9:30 – 12:00 Register Here. 

 * Here I am – Online Advent Retreat Evening. Thurs. Dec 11 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Lorie Martin with The Contemplative Society. Register Here.

  * Christmas Violin Concert – Symphony performer Uli Janzen 7:00 pm. Invite others!

  * Longest Night candlelight service – Wednesday, December 17 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

See the full St. Thomas WEBSITE for details and registrations for upcoming events Here

And the Fall Spiritual Renewal Program Guide!

YouTube This is the home address for our YouTube page for services and recordings.

James Lam – Youth & Family/Centre Communications        james.lam@stthomaschilliwack.org

Janice Guretzki – People’s Warden                        jangrr@hotmail.com                                   

Irene Tisdale – Vicar’s Warden                                 itisdale@shaw.ca

Lesley MacMillan – Associate Warden                 lesley.macmillan@gmail.com

Deb Edwards – Associate Warden                         countryedwards@telus.net

Jeff Tisdale – Treasurer                                                    jeff-tina@shaw.ca

Shauna Fortin – Building & Yard                                shauna.fortin@icloud.com

Larissa Johnson – Ruth & Naomi Mission       lkjohnson.017@gmail.com

Parish Admin

St. Thomas Anglican Church
604-792-8521
https://www.stthomaschilliwack.org/ 

Office hours: Wednesday 9-4 | Tuesday & Thursday 1-4

 

We acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Sto:lo peoples. May the living Christ lead us all on pathways of reconciliation, reparation, and healing.