The link for this week's live-streamed service is here.
It has been said many times by many people, "Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church is a very friendly church." On Saturday we found a new way to be friends -- we had a swap meet. Or perhaps I should call it a recycle event. The idea was to clean out the stuff in your house that is too good to throw away but that you don't want any longer, bring it to the church, and let others take it home. No money was exchanged.
I went with a firm determination to pare down my "stuff." I took seven items, which were all picked up by someone else. I collected three items, for a net loss of four. Score one for more empty closet space. But, my husband went to the swap meet with no items and came home with a boxful! Net gain, about twenty. So, no increase in empty closet space.
One of the great things about the swap was the opportunity to look at others' stuff and get to know them a bit better. The cup of coffee and plate of muffins helped too.
Left over items were left for Sunday morning so worshippers could pick up stuff as well. The remains are going to the thrift shop on Monday.
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Sunday the congregation participated in a great giveaway as well. This was the last day to donate to our cozy toes mission. There were baskets and boxes and bags of donated goods, including but not limited to socks. I saw sweaters and coats and shirts and toiletries. These will all be given to the Mustard Seed church for distribution to Victoria's neediest citizens.
Jerusha has a personal mission to create twenty packages for the mission complete with socks, a toothbrush, a chocolate bar, and other sundries. Great example of generosity.
Looking ahead, next week is Advent 1, so we're thinking decorations, carols, and special offerings. After two years of restrictions and lockdowns, we are so glad to approach this Advent and Christmas season with open doors and open hearts.
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