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Thanksgiving Sunday saw the front of our sanctuary transformed to display the fruits of the harvest. Many have noted that this was not a good year for the garden -- mine included. With less bounty to enjoy, I took particular pleasure in what did make it through the cold spring, the heat spell, the marauding deer, the ravenous rabbits and the slimy slugs!
The Bible reminds us over and over that God cares for us and will provide. A glance at this year's Thanksgiving Table offers us reassurance of His love, even in hard times.
Our cozy toes project running through the month of October is a perfect way for us to share that love with others. The warm socks and small treats are sent to the Mustard Seed and distributed to those who in need.
Remember, Synod of BC meets at SPPC next weekend. Meetings on Friday evening, Saturday morning are open to all. Visiting clergy will be part of our service on Sunday morning.
Just to put the icing on the cake, so to speak, we rounded off our Thanksgiving coffee hour -- with cake!
This week, I'm delighted to share a post written by our own Jim Dallimore.
This year on Sunday September 29,2024 I attended the British Columbia Police Memorial Parade which took place at the BC legislature in downtown Victoria.
After church, I took the bus from Mctavish to near the Empress Hotel.
I was a Peace Officer, a member of the Criminal Investigations branch of Canada Border Services Agency in Toronto, retiring in October 2007 after serving 34 years. During that time I served alongside with many Police Agencies including the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and United States agencies including Homeland Security, the FBI, Buffalo Police and United States Coastguard.
Although never shot, I faced many unpleasant situations on the job.
This day means a lot to me to honour the men and women in law enforcement who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
This year 132 BC Law Enforcement Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice serving the citizens of British Columbia including the Ridge Meadows RCMP Constable Rick O'brian whose name will be added to the Roll of Honor. He was the tenth officer to be killed in the line of duty this year.
The parade started in front of the Empress Hotel at 1 PM. In front there were flag bearers, followed by Police on motorcycles, bands and contingents of Police and Law Enforcement Officers from a variety of agencies including CBSA.
The parade proceeded south on Government Street to the rear of the BC Legislature where the Police memorial is. .
Here a ceremony took place which included reading of the names of officers killed in the line of duty since 1860, a gun salute, the laying of wreaths and speeches by the Lt. Governor of British Columbia and the Police Chief of Vancouver.
Below are a couple of pictures
Ed. Note: Thank you, Jim. On this Thanksgiving weekend, we can remember our dedicated police, and other first responders, and be grateful for their dedication and service.
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