Welcome Visitors

At SPPC we are happy to welcome visitors -- all visitors, including this young deer who recently sunned himself in the Garden of Remembrance for the duration of the sermon. I can't remember if Rev. Irwin peached on peace, or not, but this fellow presents a perfect example.


Buck, a neighbourhood cat makes frequent forays to our church. We don't keep cat treats on hand but he likes the cuddles.

Don't we all value our church community for the fellowship? A handshake, a hug, a sympathetic ear, a good laugh--they're all part of being a congregation.

Snowbirds. Just like migrating birds, we welcome a number of regular visitors during the winter months. We aren't Hawaii, but we're the warmest part of Canada from November through March. Refugees from ice and snow are happy to call SPPC home during those months.

Tourists. We're glad to see travellers hop in for services and other

events. The sign-board at the gate alerts passers-by to Friendship Coffee and Bible Study.

Guests. Some people stay home when they have company, but I bring mine to church. After sight-seeing for hours, eating too much and staying up too late, some soul-renewal is a welcome refreshment.


Providing hospitality to visitors, is just good manners. It's also doing God's will.

Romans 15:7  (KJV)

7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

Movie Morning

    

                   It's March break, so life at SPPC is a little different this week. With Rev. Irwin away we welcome Rev. Noel Kinnon to the pulpit.  We can hardly call him a guest preacher, since he's part of the fellowship at Saanich Peninsula.  When he preaches it's a bit like old home week.                                                                                   Elizabeth Clarke, our favourite guest musician is on the organ bench again this week as Larry is out of town.  Like Noel, Elizabeth can hardly be considered a visitor.  We are so fortunate to have her in our congregation and willing to share her talent on the keyboard.  

                    At Bible Study, we are half-way through our study of Hebrews, but we're taking a break this week to watch a movie.  Just like the kids, we're out of school.  The movie is called "Amazing Grace" and chronicles the life of William Wilberforce and his fight to end the slave trade in the British Empire.  You can watch a trailer here  This movie was the closing-night gala attraction at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival. 

                   If you've ever wondered about Bible Study, but didn't want a long-term commitment, here's your chance to try it out for one morning.  We start at 9:30 am.   Coffee's on and there are always goodies.  We might even have popcorn.