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The Friday Update
for
St. Mark's, Lynden
& Rock Chapel
United Churches
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Dear Friends:
Know what this photo is? Those are my new church keys! Count them, there are three! I never thought a key ring could be so symbolic - it's a new beginning for all of us.
Friends from Lynden and Rock Chapel, welcome to the Friday Update. This is a weekly email that I've been sending to the St. Mark's folks for the last year or so. It's where I catch up, and share information, and let everyone know what's up for the coming Sunday. Christina has added your addresses to our list, and we hope you will find it helpful. Lately, we've also been trying to have some print copies available on Sunday mornings, for those not on email.
This is but one part of the myriad of "figuring out" that Christina and I have been trying to do this week. We know it's important that people know where to look for information. Websites need to be updated, and we're feeling our way into making shared announcement pages for the Sunday bulletins. Over the coming weeks, Christina will begin contributing to these emails (hooray!) If you would like to include an item in this newsletter, feel free to
email me, or
Christina, and if you would like to include an announcement in the bulletin (for ANY service), please contact
Faye at Lynden.
Another note: we need to assemble a shared Worship Committee, from all three congregations, who could meet soon to talk about how we travel through Advent & Christmas. Please speak to us if you're interested in being a part of this - first meeting will be the week after Thanksgiving.
This Sunday, we'll be celebrating this new chapter in our shared worship life with 2 services for
Worldwide Communion Sunday. I'll be starting my day at
Rock Chapel, leading communion at the
9am service. Then, it's on to
St. Mark's at 10:30, where the kids will be learning about communion from Christina. Musically, the services will span the globe, so get ready to sing in Shona AND Spanish. After the 10:30 service, there will be a coffee hour, with Fair Trade products for sale. As well, the Caring Kitchen Ministry will be selling delicious frozen chilli, homemade by Chef Valerie. Each holds two servings and sells for $7, with proceeds to the Routes Youth Ministry. Tickets will also be on sale for the St. Mark's Annual Chicken BBQ, which is October 21st.
That's it from me, for now. Read on below for lots more happening in our communities. Now, I'm off to begin Birthday Weekend Extravaganza - mine today, my mom's tomorrow. Food and cake, yum! Oh, and it was Christina's last Friday, so be sure and wish her a happy belated!
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Learn About Our Shared Music Ministry
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Ann Green has set up two mini-websites, that will tell you about some opportunities to make music at St. Mark's this year. Learn more by clicking these buttons, for the Adult Choir, and a neat performing arts opportunity for Youth.
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Click on the link to download a flyer that can be shared with friends.
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Cootes Paradise, October 23
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New Dundas favourite, Cootes Paradise, will be performing at St. Mark's, October 23rd at 2pm! Admission is $25, with all proceeds going to the St. Mark's Roof Fund. This will be an awesome afternoon, don't miss it!
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A Farewell to St. Mark's, from longtime member Donna Prystie
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I wish to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and sincere recognition this past Sunday of my contribution to life at St. Mark’s over the past 20 years (how can it be that long?). I am sorry that I was unable to respond immediately, but I don’t think you would have understood over all the blubbering anyway.
It has been an honour and a privilege to worship with you, share books, garden, break bread, knit, serve dinner, sing, cry, laugh, and play. Serving on the Worship and Stewardship Committees, and then Chairing Worship have been wonderful learning experiences, even when difficult and time-consuming. I have always felt your support and gratitude, and for that I give thanks. I am grateful for friendships made and confidences shared. To the women who have loved Matthew unconditionally, and to those who led Sunday School classes and taught Matthew about our faith, I give you thanks. To the men who taught him, through your example, how to be a good Christian man, I give you thanks. This is the village that helped to raise my child and we will be forever grateful for all you have done and continue to do.
And while I won’t be able to participate as fully in the life of St. Mark’s, it is my intention to continue to share what and when I can. Once the snow flies, I’ll be like the snowbirds that winter in the south and return in the spring, when I hope that I (and sometimes Matthew) will be greeted with “come in, come in and sit down, for you are a part of the family” (a personal favourite).
With Love and Gratitude,
Donna, Matthew & Murray Prystie
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$$ Reminder: PAR is Nifty $$
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Some have been asking, what about my offering? How can I make sure it ends up in the right place? It's a really good question. Envelopes are great, of course - if you drop an envelope into the plate at any service, at any location, we will make sure it ends up in the right spot. But even easier is to sign up for Pre-Authorized Remittance. Your monthly gift will remain consistent, no matter where the services are, and you don't even have to think about it. It's super helpful for cash flow and budgeting, too - make your treasurer happy, and sign up today!
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