The link for this week's streamed worship service is here
The week just passed was all about the weather and it looks as though the coming days hold more of the same. The church property got very wet, with the water about two inches shy of breaching the door by the kitchen.
The ditches were full and our sign at the roundabout looked like it was standing in a lake.
I live on a hill so watched a rushing stream go through our driveway and wash down the sidewalk, but no flooding to speak of.
Not everyone in our congregation was so lucky. Janet is dealing with wet carpets and soggy drywall in her basement, while Larry has emptied out buckets of water from his. Anyone who lived on Chalet Road or West Saanich Road had to look for alternative routes. All in all, compared to the mainland, we got away lightly.
This coming week will see the return of Friendship Coffee to the church building, on Thursday morning. If you're coming, you must meet the public health guidelines for vaccination and wear a mask when moving about. Please call the church office 250 656-2241 for more information and to let us know if you plan to attend.
On Friday, we'll decorate the church for Christmas. Yes, Christmas is that close! If you want to help with that please call Alice at 250 656-7090.
As we move into Advent we are asking for extra donations for the Sidney/Lions Foodbank. Let's fill those bins in the narthex.
Also, Nov. 28 to Dec. 12 the pastoral care committee is collecting for White Gift Sunday. Small gifts suitable for shut-in members of the congregation are welcome, as is money. There is a basket and collection box in the narthex.
Just a heads up for the next Sunday lunch. It will be held on Dec. 12 after worship. The Thanksgiving gathering was so well received, the Session decided we needed to "break bread together," during Advent as well.
For weeks it has been a scramble to find something for this blog. Good to see church activities ramping up again. Please stay safe and exercise caution so that we can continue to come together for worship and fellowship and service.
Stay dry if you can and say a prayer for all those in our province who have lost homes and livestock, and for families who lost loved ones in the landslides.
Romans 12:12 GNT
Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times.
Thanks again Alice, just praying that the next rain (atmospheric river) that is promised for Thursday will not be as bad as the last one.
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