Counting Our Blessings

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

On this Thanksgiving weekend, our congregation has so much to be thankful for. To begin, we have the fruits of creation. Despite climate change, weird weather, fires and smoke, and disappearing pollinators, the gardens produced fruit and vegetables for the table. Thank you to all who contributed and all who set up the display.

We give thanks to Joan and her helpers for the Sunshine Lunch on Monday. As you can see from the happy faces, the opportunity for those who live alone to sit down at a meal together with friends is a great blessing.

We are thankful for Jerusha and her commitment to Cops for Cancer and the Tour de Rock ride that ended with her having her head shaved. Jerusha made this gesture in memory of her sister, Ruth. Her goal was to raise $1500.00 but in the end she more than doubled that target, raising $3834.28. Well done, Jerusha, and many thanks to the folks from SPPC who supported her fund-raising and turned out at the Shoal Centre to witness the "haircut."

In total, this year's ride raised over $1,000,000.00. 

Jerusha being honoured by the whole team

On Saturday, just in time for Thanksgiving Sunday, a new mat was laid at the main door, completing the refurbishment of our front entrance. We want to present a welcoming face to those who come to our building. We now have bright lines in the parking lot, freshly varnished doors, and a new welcome mat. 

For the fruit of all creation --

For our fellowship at SPPC --

For hands to serve and hearts to love --

For Christ, our Saviour, --

Thanks be to God.