Hotdogs!

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

The sad news of Queen Elizabeth II's death has cast a pall over our hearts this weekend. The previously planned welcome back hotdog lunch at SPPC was a welcome respite from sorrow.

The weather was lovely, especially after our smoke-filled Saturday afternoon. The wasps came out in force but we learned that standing or sitting in a breeze kept them away. 

It seems BBQ's require a male operator. 

 Thanks Tore.

There were lots of sweets and fresh corn. 

Of course, there was the usual coffee choices. 

Lots of chances for conversation. 

Then there were the unsung heroes in the kitchen. 

One last rather poor photo of our farewell to Joyce. She is a visiting student from Taiwan and for the past several months has been part of the SPPC congregation. Musically gifted, she sang in the choir and  played a piano solo one Sunday. We are sorry to see her go but wish her well on her future endeavours. As Rev. Irwin said, "if ever she comes this way again, she knows she has a home at SPPC."

An SPPC t-shirt.

I heard lots of people with ideas of why SPPC needs a supply of t-shirts so we may see more of these.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable reign was marked by an extraordinary commitment to service. She gave clear public expressions of her deep personal Christian faith and the hope of the gospel. The Rev. Bob Faris, Moderator of the 2022 General Assembly, is sending a letter to Queen Elizabeth’s family, extending the church’s condolences at her death and gratitude for her life and service.

Prayer for use during worship

Eternal God, before you all generations rise up and fall away, and in your grace, you provide leaders to serve and comfort us with wisdom and dedication. We give thanks for the life, Christian witness and service of Queen Elizabeth, whose earthly life is now ended and who has entered into the joy and peace you have prepared through Jesus Christ. We pray for her family and those who will take up her duties and responsibilities. Send your Holy Spirit to comfort and give peace to all who mourn her death and the death of any loved one.
Amen.  -- Message and prayer from the Presbyterian Church in Canada upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II.