How Big is Your Faith?

 The link for this week's live-streamed service is here.

Rev. Irwin and Diane have returned safely from their travels to South Africa. However, this week we welcomed Pastor George Hodgson to the pulpit as Rev. Irwin had to attend Synod in Kimberly as soon as he got back. I think he still had jetlag, when he set off  on Friday. Our representative elder, Roy is also attending Synod.

It's good to see Pastor George again. He's like an old friend to our congregation. His sermon was titled "How big is your faith?" Makes me think of that line from "Dare to be a Daniel," honour them the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's band.

Next Sunday, we are having a potluck lunch after service. Bring your favourite dish and prepare to overeat and catch up on all the news from Rev. Irwin and Diane. Think of it as an extended Thanksgiving.

And, while we're talking about Thanksgiving, our "Cozy Toes" campaign is underway. When this outreach program began it was called "Warm Toes" and we collected warm socks and a bit of shampoo and soap. But, like everything else, the need keeps growing, so now we're looking not only for socks (although they still form the basis of our offerings) we're also looking for diapers, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, toothbrushes, combs, hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, underwear, leggings sweatpants and any other item you could contribute to keep folk warm and dry when they have no roof overhead. Looking out at the rain today, I recognize the need is ever greater.

As usual, Jerusha has set up an assembly line to fill zip-lock bags with toiletries.   

This is a project she undertakes every year. Thank you Jerusha for your faithful service.

As you walk through this week, remember that your faith is not too small, because God's faithfulness to you is beyond measure.