The link for this week's live-streamed service is here.
Last week Friendship Coffee held their first post-Christmas get-together at SPPC. Since the snow had mostly melted and the rain had eased up a bit there was a good turnout. Around thirty people pulled up a chair and chatted with their friends over a cup of coffee and a goodie. We always have goodies at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church!
Apart from Sunday morning worship, Friendship Coffee may be the oldest, continuously running program at the church. The cornerstone of our building was laid in 1990, making the structure, 34 years old. Friendship Coffee has been running for twenty-nine of those years -- a testament to the deep desire for community among our members and friends of the congregation.
The "pull up a chair" reference made me think of our upcoming Bible Study. Larry Crabb's first chapter talks of people sitting in a row of chairs not talking or even looking at each other--an odd sort of isolation in the midst of company. His suggestion is that we turn our chairs and begin a conversation. If you ever feel that kind of isolation, I invite you to attend any of the functions at SPPC. Friendship Coffee or Bible Study are good places to start.
The new Bible Study session begins this Wed. Jan. 31, at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.Choir practice is on Thursday at 7:00 pm. New members always welcome.
Looking ahead there is a vintage fashion show and tea on February 29 (leap day), at 2:00 pm. There will be scones.
Please join us for any of these events, and, of course, worship at 10:00 am on Sundays, followed by coffee hour for any who want to enjoy a chat. We are a very friendly and hospitable congregation.
A small but important error in today's blog. The Fashion show on the 29th begins with tea at 1:00pm and the Fashion show is at 2:00pm. Don't be late or you'll miss your tea & there will be lots to eat! Thanks Alice.
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