Sunday August 09
Epiphany Service For August 9, 2020.
Pre-service Announcements:
*Pop Cans for Keanna.
*Pastoral Phone Calls. In these unusual times, Please do not hesitate to call. To chat, to share, to touch base. Teresa
*Service September 13? We are hoping to start services September 13. It will be socially distances, with lots of safety measures. But at least we will be back in our church. Stay tuned for updates. We will send out the service by internet for those who do not feel an in person church service is the best option for them at this time.
*Our thanks to the people who are continuing their envelope giving’s because the church expenses continue, even while we are not at weekly worship. We are missing our fundraisers. If you wish, if you are able, you may mail your donation to:
Mrs.Barb Smallman. Envelope secretary
4860 White Oak Road
London, Ontario
N6E 3Y8
519-680-0649
*Food Cupboard. For needs text Butch. 519-615-9106.
*Are you able to help water our garden? Maybe pull a few weeds? Please drop by. Thank you
* Thank you to Adam for the technical work. Thank you to Ron S.for his faithful work on the website. Thank you Stephen and Anusha for the music.
Audio Service for Aug 09
Opening:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
And also with you
Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
14:22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
14:23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
14:24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them.
14:25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea.
14:26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.
14:27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
14:28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
14:29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus.
14:30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
14:31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
14:32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
14:33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Fear Matthew 14:22-36
In the story of creation found in the Book of Genesis, we read where Adam and Eve had partaken of the forbidden fruit, something which had been specifically denied them. Knowing that God is searching for them, they attempt to hide. It is a scene perhaps reminiscent of many of our childhoods when we had done something that we were not supposed to and we literally hid from our searching parents. Finally God finds them, as we know that God will. God asks them why they are hiding. Do you remember the response: “Because, I was afraid.”
This story reminds us that To be human is to experience fear.
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In a Peanuts cartoon strip Charlie Brown goes to Lucy for a nickels worth of psychiatric help. She proceeds to pinpoint his particular fear. Perhaps, she says, you have hypengyophobia, which is the fear of responsibility. Charlie Brown says no. Well, perhaps you have ailurophobia, which is the fear of cats. No. Well, maybe you have climacophobia, which is the fear of staircases. No. Exasperated, Lucy says well, maybe you have pantophobia, which is the fear of everything. Yes, says Charles, that is the one!
Sometimes we feel like we are afraid of everything.
But perhaps the most surprising fear of many people, and one that we do not like to address is the the fear that God is not really on our side. It is the fear that God will leave us. It is the fear that in the midst of the storm we will be on our own.
It is not a new idea. One of the great fears of the ancient people was that God would fall asleep. The psalm writer took great comfort in the fact that the God of Israel neither slumbered nor slept.
Over and over again the message of the Bible is fear not. When Abram took his family to the Promised Land he feared that he was turning his back on everything he knew, his security for the unknown. God spoke to him: Fear not Abram, I am your shield and your reward will be great.
When the angel of the Lord came to Mary and said that she would bear a child, she trembled with fear. What would become of her? Said the angel: Fear not Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Simon Peter is out in the boat crossing the lake of Galilee after a long day with the crowds. Now he is stepping out of the boat into the storm trying to imitate his Master walking on the water. He’s successful for a moment but then Fear rises and his body sinks.
Over and over again the message of the Bible is clear: Fear not, fear not.
I can see the other disciples in fear of the storm, in fear of the ghost walking on the water, ….Peter, you can’t do that. We don’t know who that is out on the water. Maybe it’s a hallucination.
But Peter does. I don’t know for how long but Peter walks on the water toward Jesus. Peter said Lord if it is you, you can make me to walk on the water with you.
Peter knows that the Lord can sustain us. Even in the midst of the storm, when there is nothing but fear. God will take care of us. But faith is a risk taking enterprise. It does not come in a perfect package. We cab be caught between faith and doubt. Peter gets caught between Christ and the crests of the waves. He doubts his walk. He fears the storm. And he falls beneath the waves. This is a great tale of what the church can accomplish if we put our faith in Christ .
But here’s the good news. If we sink, if we take our gaze off of Christ, if waves seem destined to engulf us …we can call on our our friend our Lord and his grace will pull us through.
Know this: even as the storm rages around us, Jesus is saying, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” And in time the storm will pass. And Jesus will still be with us all.
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It is telling that when Peter steps out onto the lake, when he walks on the water, becomes terrified, starts to sink, Jesus later asks Peter why he doubted. It was fear. Fear crept in and doubt began to rise. Peter began to sink.
It’s the story of our life in a way. In the boat we are safe but we on occasion are willing to brave the storm, to walk on water,to do the impossible through our faith. When we are being brave, we suddenly realize the wind is in our face, the storm is raging, it causes fear, doubt creeps.
In life, there are storms but God is with us. That is our great hope. We can lean back, rest, in the arms of an ever loving faithful understanding God.
Hymn:
I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save
I who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go, Lord
If You lead me
I will hold Your people in my heart
I, the Lord of wind and flame
I will tend the poor and lame
I will set a feast for them
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide
‘Til their hearts be…
Our Creed: All together.
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father.
With the Father and the Son
he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen
Our Prayers
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you
is eternal life, to serve you is perfect freedom. Defend us your
servants from the assaults of our enemies, that we may trust in
your defence, and not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Prayers ae asked for:
Pat and Tony; Linda, Allan and Aunt Frankie; Jim, Henry; Jan; Sylvia; Carol; Mike; Avery; Ralph; Linda Melanie; Marlene; Pam; Zaden; Kendra; Bill, Sheila, Jessica, Jamie Nancy & Clyde; Sylvia; Mary; Keanna, Ella; Alex; Sonia; Evelyn; Marion; Mark; Dan; Alanna; Howe; Jeff; Brian; Doug; Alex, Gord; Jim . Jack; Pat; Grant; Kathy; Lynda; Diane; Jean; Ola and Roman; Mildred; Brian; Belinda,; Kim; Edie; Ross; Francis & Bill ; Jeff; Diana, Ian, Edna, Matthew & Annika; Evie & Rodger; Darrin; Joanna; John & Lynda; Val; Grace; Craig; Erika.
As our Savior taught us, let us pray,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Closing:
Glory to God,
All whose power, working in us,
can do infinitely more
than we can ask or imagine.
Glory to God from generation to generation,
in the Church and in Christ Jesus,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Our Parting Blessing Song:
May God’s blessing surround you each day
As you trust Him and walk in His way
May His presence within guard and keep you from sin,
Go in peace, go in joy, go in love.
Sunday August 02
Pre-service Announcements:
*Pop Cans for Keanna.
*Pastoral Phone Calls. In these unusual times, Please do not hesitate to call. To chat, to share, to touch base. Teresa
*Service September 13? We are hoping to start services September 13. It will be socially distances, with lots of safety measures. But at least we will be back in our church. Stay tuned for updates. We will send out the service by internet for those who do not feel an in person church service is the best option for them at this time.
*Our thanks to the people who are continuing their envelope giving’s because the church expenses continue, even while we are not at weekly worship. We are missing our fundraisers. If you wish, if you are able, you may mail your donation to:
Mrs.Barb Smallman. Envelope secretary
4860 White Oak Road
London, Ontario
N6E 3Y8
519-680-0649
*Food Cupboard. For needs text Butch. 519-615-9106.
*Are you able to help water our garden? Maybe pull a few weeds? Please drop by. Thank you
*Thank you for your generous love of Epiphany. Our Church does much good, quietly, without fanfare. Let’s all keep up our Good Work!
* Thank you for worshipping with the Church of the Epiphany this week. Thank you to Adam for the technical work. Thank you to Ron S. for his faithful work on the website.
In the past Epiphany has taken a break for the month of August, so the Flowers in the sanctuary program sat idle. This year with the Pandemic all around us we decided to honour leaders from our past. We start off this new venture by honouring Rev Mary Wood. Rev Mary holds a special place in my wife’s heart and mine too – as she was the one who led us to Epiphany. Rev Mary served at Epiphany for over 10 years as the honourary assistant to Rev Teresa. Rev Mary ran a bible study, did pastoral visits, often read the gospel at our Sunday Services and preached on occasion. We remember Rev Mary each week when we sing to the accompaniment of the beautiful baby grand she entrusted to us. Rev Mary is retired and living happily in the town she grew up in, Shawville Quebec.
Here is the audio service for August 02
Opening:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
And also with you
Reading:
Matthew 14:13-21
14:13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.
14:14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.
14:15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
14:16 Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.”
14:17 They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.”
14:18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.”
14:19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
14:20 And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.
14:21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Sermon:
Matthew 14:13-21 · Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
A woman took an old painting to an auction house to determine its worth. Previously, the woman had the painting hanging in her kitchen over a hotplate. However, an art evaluator visiting her home recognized the old painting and urged her to have it appraised.
That painting sold at auction for $26.8 million—
What was the difference?. A trained art appraiser looked at the picture and saw a masterpiece. Two different people looking at the exact same thing –can see something vastly different. It’s all a matter of perspective.
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Like a first grade teacher in Toronto.
She was teaching math to a class of six-year-olds, including a group of newly arrived refugee children.
The lesson that day was on fractions. The teacher explained the difference between a quarter and a half in fractions. Then she asked the class to write down whether they would prefer to have a quarter of a chocolate bar or a half of a chocolate bar.
The teacher was surprised by the results of that little quiz. As she looked over their papers, she noticed that many of her refugee students wrote that they preferred the quarter of a chocolate bar instead of a half. The teacher was concerned that these students hadn’t understood the lesson. She asked them why they chose a quarter of the chocolate bar rather than a half. One little girl answered, “So that more people could have a piece of chocolate.”
Two groups of children looked at the same thing—a chocolate bar—and one group saw a delicious snack while the other saw an opportunity to share something good with others. It’s all in what you see.
That is like our Bible passage for today.
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Jesus and his disciples had traveled to a remote place. Crowds of people followed them,—to hear Jesus’ wisdom for life
As the day passed, the disciples asked Jesus to send the people away. They were concerned that the people wouldn’t find enough to eat in the surrounding countryside. But Jesus said: “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
“Say, what?” the disciples thought to themselves. Feed this mob of people? No way! We need to understand that Jesus often led his disciples into challenging situations that seemed too big for them.
Why would he do that? It was because he saw something they didn’t see. He saw the world with God’s eyes. He saw a world in which anything was possible with God.
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Jesus sees with compassion. Jesus looked at everyone he met with eyes of compassion. Is compassion our default setting when you look at the people around you?
Like us and our food cupboard. We look around and reach out. Sending sending donations to our cupboard.
Looking with the eyes of compassion. We feel with the couple trying to live on only the old age pension. Or we feel with the mom of three young children, suddenly left alone. But more than that, these folks know the love of Christ, Through your compassionate love.
Compassion was Jesus’ default setting. Compassion was at the very core of Jesus’ nature. It’s the reason why he walks among us yet.
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Back to the gospel story:
At this point Jesus looked at this crowd of thousands, but he doesn’t see a crowd.
It has been said, “There is one thing that God cannot do. God cannot see a crowd.”
“There is one thing that God cannot do. God cannot see a crowd.”
Jesus. doesn’t see a crowd. He sees individuals—immensely precious. He saw that they were hurting. And he had compassion on them—
When we operate from a place of compassion, we see others as God sees them. And suddenly, we want to help.
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NOW.
We may feel that we don’t have enough resources to make a dent in something we feel compassionate about. But it’s amazing what can happen when Jesus gets involved.
The crowd that day numbered close to ten thousand people. And Jesus told his disciples, “You give them something to eat.”
The disciples answered, “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish.”
And Jesus said, “Bring them here to me.”
“Bring them here to me.”
Notice THIS:
Jesus USES what IS at hand to meet the people’s needs.
Jesus uses what you and I have:
We hold up our schedule and say, “Lord, I don’t have time to volunteer in my community.” And Jesus looks at our schedule and says, “Bring it here to me.”
We hold up our hearts and say, “Lord, I don’t have it in my heart to love that person. It’s impossible.” And Jesus looks at our heart and says, “Bring it here to me.”
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After the disciples gave all their food to Jesus, Jesus took the bread and fish, gave thanks, broke them and gave them back to the disciples. And then the disciples gave them to the people in the crowd.
“They all ate and were satisfied . . .” Everyone—men, women and children—got more than enough to eat. After they ate, the disciples collected what was left.
There were twelve basketfuls of leftovers. Everyone was satisfied. There was more than enough left over.
Seeing the world through Jesus’ eyes means being willing to share what we’ve got—with others.
We don’t have to start with a lot of resources. We start with a lot of compassion and faith. Then God will take our resources to satisfy whatever need has captured our heart. And miraculously we discover we have plenty of resources left over for our own needs.
Like a local dentist who shares that at the start of the virus, Dentists donated ppe. It was a risk They did not know if there would be more when they needed it. But they gave it to save people.
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Jesus is looking at us, just as he looked at his disciples, saying, “They do not need to go away. You give them something …
Whenever you or I see a need however large or small it may be or however small our resources are, we are to bring them to Jesus. Then we will see the miracle Jesus can do with you and I giving our best.
Hymn:
Let us break bread together on our knees;
let us break bread together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Let us drink wine together on our knees;
let us drink wine together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Let us praise God together on our knees;
let us praise God together on our knees.
When I fall on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Our Creed: All together.
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father.
With the Father and the Son
he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen
Our Prayers
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you
is eternal life, to serve you is perfect freedom. Defend us your
servants from the assaults of our enemies, that we may trust in
your defence, and not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Prayers ae asked for:Linda, Allan and Aunt Frankie; Jim, Henry; Jan; Sylvia; Carol; Mike; Avery; Ralph; Linda Melanie; Marlene; Pam; Zaden; Kendra; Bill, Sheila, Jessica, Jamie Nancy & Clyde; Sylvia; Mary; Keanna, Ella; Alex; Sonia; Evelyn; Marion; Mark; Dan; Alanna; Howe; Jeff; Brian; Doug; Alex, Gord; Jim . Jack; Pat; Grant; Kathy; Lynda; Diane; Jean; Ola and Roman; Mildred; Brian; Belinda,; Kim; Edie; Ross; Francis & Bill ; Jeff; Diana, Ian, Edna, Matthew & Annika; Evie & Rodger; Darrin; Joanna; John & Lynda; Val; Grace; Craig; Erika.
As our Savior taught us, let us pray,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Closing:
Glory to God,
All whose power, working in us,
can do infinitely more
than we can ask or imagine.
Glory to God from generation to generation,
in the Church and in Christ Jesus,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Our Parting Blessing Song:
May God’s blessing surround you each day
As you trust Him and walk in His way
May His presence within guard and keep you from sin,
Go in peace, go in joy, go in love.
Norma Barr
BARR, Norma June
(nee Walker)
In her 95th year with her family by her side, Norma passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London, Ontario on July 23rd, 2020.
Predeceased by her husband James Barr (1988), daughter Susan Thomson (2016) and siblings Bill Walker (1990), Phyllis Mennell (2018), George Walker (2005) and David Walker (1991). Norma is survived by children Carolyn (Brian) Bouchard, Peter Barr, Julie (Steve) Clarke and grandchildren Andrew and Ian Thomson, Christopher Bouchard, Lindsay Meroniuk and Stephanie Bouchard, Kyle, Craig and Lesley Barr and Timothy and Jillian Clarke. Norma is also survived by sisters Sheila Stafford, Helen Johnson, Gerry Davis and Carole Hawkins.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Norma’s life will be held at a later date, after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sympathy donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Road, P.O. Box 1449 Station B, London, Ontario N6A 5M2, the Humane Society London & Middlesex, 624 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 3K5 or to Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9. Arrangements entrusted with A. MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
Published on July 28, 2020
Epiphany Today
Hi Everyone
In the past Epiphany has taken a break for the month of August, so the Flowers in the sanctuary program sat idle. This year with the Pandemic all around us we decided to honour leaders from our past. This month we wish to honour Rev Mary Wood. Rev Mary holds a special place in my life as she was the one who led me to Epiphany. Rev Mary assisted at Epiphany from 2002 to 2012 and is now living happily in retirement in the town of her birth, Shawville Quebec.
Bible Readings for Sunday Aug 09
Here are our weekly recommended Bible Readings for Aug 09
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Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 and Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b
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1 Kings 19:9-18 and Psalm 85:8-13
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Romans 10:5-15
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Matthew 14:22-33
Our Prayers ae asked for:
Pat and Tony; Linda, Allan and Aunt Frankie; Jim, Henry; Jan; Sylvia; Carol; Mike; Avery; Ralph; Linda Melanie; Marlene; Pam; Zaden; Kendra; Bill, Sheila, Jessica, Jamie Nancy & Clyde; Sylvia; Mary; Keanna, Ella; Alex; Sonia; Evelyn; Marion; Mark; Dan; Alanna; Howe; Jeff; Brian; Doug; Alex, Gord; Jim . Jack; Pat; Grant; Kathy; Lynda; Diane; Jean; Ola and Roman; Mildred; Brian; Belinda,; Kim; Edie; Ross; Francis & Bill ; Jeff; Diana, Ian, Edna, Matthew & Annika; Evie & Rodger; Darrin; Joanna; John & Lynda; Val; Grace; Craig; Erika.
From Rev Teresa
*Links for July 26 and August 02 Services in case you missed them.
July 26
Aug 02
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*Pastoral Phone Calls. In these unusual times, Please do not hesitate to call. To chat, to share, to touch base. Teresa 519-671-0577
A Message to the Diocese from Bishop Townshend
Dear friends,
Many of us are deeply missing the opportunity to gather as church to worship God. Premier Ford’s statement today that worship services may resume in many parts of our province has been greeted with both hope and anxiety by many Anglicans. Ten days ago, together with the provincial House of Bishops, I decided that we would not be making any changes in how we use our church buildings for worship until after Labour Day, September 7. Nothing has changed: church buildings may be used to offer online worship (no more than five people present to lead the service, following all current church guidelines) and to provide essential ministries such as food sustainability ministries or 12-step programs. No indoor gatherings for worship will be held in churches in the Diocese of Huron until after Labour Day at the earliest. This will provide us with the opportunity to plan well for September, and to get some summer rest.
Some parishes have been wondering about holding outside worship during this good weather. That is currently under consideration. I will have more to say about that in a week or two.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of all.
Yours in Christ,
+Todd
Bishop of Huron
*Our Weekly Service will now be on the website by Saturday. If you have trouble getting it, just email, and we can send it out to you. Thanks for taking part. So far one week we had almost 200 worshippers, last week we had 100. *The Church Website You can just click here: http://www.thechurchofepiphany.com/
*Pop Cans for Keanna.
*Pastoral Phone Calls. In these unusual times, Please do not hesitate to call. To chat, to share, to touch base. Teresa
*Service September 13? We are hoping to start services September 13. It will be socially distances, with lots of safety measures. But at least we will be back in our church. Stay tuned for updates. We will send out the service by internet for those who do not feel an in person church service is the best option for them at this time.
*Our thanks to the people who are continuing their envelope giving’s because the church expenses continue, even while we are not at weekly worship. We are missing our fundraisers. If you wish, if you are able, you may mail your donation to:
Mrs.Barb Smallman. Envelope secretary
4860 White Oak Road
London, Ontario
N6E 3Y8
519-680-0649
*Food Cupboard. For needs text Butch. 519-615-9106.
*Are you able to help water our garden? Maybe pull a few weeds? Please drop by. Thank you
* Thank you to Adam for the technical work. Thank you to Ron S.for his faithful work on the website. Thank you Stephen and Anusha for the music.
*There are three ways to contribute at Epiphany : Prayer for the church; Help at events; donations if possible. Our Lord knows us.
*Thank you for your generous love of Epiphany. Our Church does much good, quietly, without fanfare. Let’s all keep up our Good Work!
*The Church Website http://www.thechurchofepiphany.com/
The Little Church that Cares
www.thechurchofepiphany.com
Contact: Rev. Teresa Corrigan
email: teresacorrigan1@gmail.com
phone: 519-671-0577 [cell]
The Church phone is unmonitored. Please feel free to leave a message and we’ll get back to you. 519 432 2837
Canada Day at Epiphany
Hello Everyone
I know we can’t be together at Epiphany on Canada day, but I want to share our Music Director Anusha’s version of O’Canada with you.
She very generously shared it with Rev Teresa. So here it is for all to here. Let’s all pretend we’re together and loud as possible sing along with Anusha’s playing.
Anusha O’Canada
Services at Epiphany Cancelled
Hello Everyone.
It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that effective immediately all services at Epiphany have been put on hold. We don’t anticipate gathering before the upcoming Easter Weekend. Please keep you and your loved ones safe. Our prayers are with you and everyone affected by the Covid-19 virus pandemic outbreak.
Cans for Keanna
Don’t throw out that aluminum. Save it and bring it to Epiphany. Crush it down first if you are able.
All Saints – Safe Home
All Saints
At the firehall three bells indicates all safe home. At Epiphany on all saints day we ring our bell as each name on our All Saints list is read. When everyone’s name has been read we ring the bell three times to indicate all safe home.
Here is our All Saints List
Rae Whittington
Stan Whittington
Catherine Whittington
Billy Whittington
Barb and Ross Turner
Bill and Mary Whale
Les and Ethel Whittington
Robert and Marjorie Williams
Robert Williams
Lindsay Williams
James and Susan Whittington
Burt and Goldie Black
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St James Westminster Canada Day Service
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Our friends at St James sent us this link to their Canada Day Service. Have a listen.
St James Westminster Canada Day Service
James Arthur Maguire (Jim)
June 24, 1929 – May 27, 2020
An engaging storyteller, accomplished gardener and precision woodworker, Jim Maguire passed away at the Dearness Home on May 27. He was in his 91st year.
Jim was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he remembered spending Saturdays walking to town with his father and visiting the pet store to “talk to the parrots.” He would play cricket in the street with friends, and when he got older, he would wander up to the mountains nearby and pick bluebells. “My mother would say she never could find me,” he once recalled. His was a youth also defined by the war years. On Easter weekend in 1941, for instance, not yet 12, he rode a tram through Belfast during an air-raid, “with all these bombs falling and guns firing and searchlights and dogfights in the sky.”
In his teens, he apprenticed as a wood patternmaker at the Sirocco Works, where his father worked. After a four-year courtship that began on a dance floor in the seaside town of Bangor, he married Pat Moore in 1950. In fact, they might not have met had Pat not approached him during the “lady’s choice” part of the night. He later remembered: “I saw a group of young ladies heading in my direction, when someone touched my arm and said, ‘Would you like to dance?’ I think Pat saved me from the stampede!”
The couple and their growing family later moved to Bangor. In time, Jim established his own renovation and homebuilding business. In 1965, with four children, Jim and Pat emigrated to Canada, where they made their home in London, Ontario. Jim worked at Gudgeon Brothers until retirement. He volunteered at Parkwood Hospital and with the breakfast program at Kensal Park Public School. Retirement also allowed him to resume lawn bowling, and he joined a local league just as he had done back in Bangor decades earlier. For many years, Jim was an active member of St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church.
Predeceased by daughter Joanne, Jim leaves wife Pat; children Jim, Patricia and Shane; son-in-law Bob; daughter-in-law Diane; grandchildren Melissa (Sean), Michael, Melanie, Jesse (Taryn), Maggie, Daniel (Melina), Craille (Alexandros), Ryan (Asher) and Colin; and great-grandchildren Sydney, Andre, Jermaine, Fiona and Eila. He is survived also by brother David (Vicky) and by nephews and extended family in Ireland and England. Jim was predeceased by sisters Gertie and Margaret, brother Albert, and parents John and Mary.
Jim’s family thanks Dearness Home staff, especially in the Oakdale wing, for their care and for the many kindnesses shown to Jim and Pat over Jim’s stay there.
Cremation has taken place, and plans for other remembrances are pending. Those wanting to pay tribute to Jim may make a donation to the Alzheimer Society in his memory.
Published on June 1, 2020
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Garden 2020
Hi Folks
Someone’s been working in the garden Hint Hint (ask Teresa). If you can spare some time weeding and watering, that would be much appreciated.
Olivia Formosa
