In our thoughts and prayers are
Maureen Jaggard, David Paton, and Rev. Étienne.
Our condolences to Earl and Lynda Norsworthy and family on the passing away of their dear son Jeff, and our condolences to Martha and Scott Forbes, his aunt and uncle.
Our condolences to the family of Connie Kuntz on her passing. A Celebration of Life will be held here at Marshall, Sunday, July 21 from 2:30-5pm.
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Welcome to Rev. Kevin Taylor
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A big Marshall welcome to Rev. Kevin Taylor as he steps in for the month of July while Rev. Étienne continues to be off. Rev. Kevin will be having office hours Monday-Thursday 9-12; please feel free to stop in for a chat. If you have a pastoral care emergency, he can be reached at: 519-688-6950.
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If you are aware of someone in our congregation that would benefit from a visit or call from our Pastoral Care Team, kindly let the office know so that we can ensure that all of our member's needs are being met.
During the month of August, Rev. Tim Graham from Ryerson will be covering all of our Pastoral Care Emergencies.
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Join us this Sunday as Rev. Kevin Taylor leads our 10am service.
In August we will be joining Ryerson for their 10am services.
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On
July 28th
, which is our last Sunday that our joint serves are hosted by Marshall before we move to Ryerson, we will be celebrating Communion within our 10:00 am service. We have an open communion service which means everyone is invited so we are invited to make this a family occasion. Summer is a time when we break with schedules and demands so we can do some thinking about our lives and souls. We welcome you to make this summer Communion a focus point within your summer spiritual journey!
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Read & Reflect Summer Bible Reading Plan
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Our Read & Reflect plan for July and August is the Book of Psalms. Attached is a calendar for you to print and tuck into your Bible.
Summer Reading Schedule
The Book of Psalms is the hymnal of the Bible, and reflects many aspects of the religious experience of Israel. Its spiritual depth and beauty make it a treasury of strength and consolation for both public and private devotion. Many of the Psalms may be read as prayers, and can be prayed as your own. This cyclical schedule allows for the reading of the Psalms to become a daily part of your devotional life, even beyond this summer. Blessed reading!
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Take Marshall with you....if you can't make it to church but want to stay in touch and worship with us, watch the Livestream of the 9am (10am in July) service on our website at
mmuc.org
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My grateful thanks to my Marshall family for all your prayers and support for my preemie grandson Scott. He came home from hospital on July 6th and is doing well. Charolotte
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There was a lovely article in the Ancaster News regarding Frank Pierce and the Choir as a number of them prepare to leave for Europe in the coming weeks. Click
here to access the article. A copy is also posted in the front foyer.
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During the summer the Church Office will be open from 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that the office will not be open Monday July 22nd. The office will be closed from August 22nd to September 3rd. I will be checking messages and emails but on a limited basis.
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From the Marshall Library
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Looking for some good summer reading? This is just a reminder that our Marshall Library has an excellent collection of books on a wide variety of topics. You'll find gems on Christian thought and practice, social and global issues as well as biographies and fiction.
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Our reading of the Letter to the Ephesians during the month of May taught us the importance of prayer for the life and vitality of the church. The Apostle Paul also taught us what kind of things we should be praying for. Based on Paul's guidelines, here are two prayers that we are challenging everyone to pray over the summer (and beyond if you like!). You could combine them into one prayer, or say one in the morning and one in the evening. Feel free to add whatever the Holy Spirit puts on your heart. Let's open ourselves to the blessings of sustained corporate prayer!!
God, open the eyes of our hearts so that we can know you better. Reveal to us the abundant blessings of our inheritance in Christ, who is our hope for the redemption of the world. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, your immeasurable power. Help us, Lord, to experience these blessings together as the body of Christ. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Father God, strengthen our church and our leaders in Christ. Give us boldness and perseverance to Walk in Your Way and Serve in Your World. Protect us from the evil one as we seek to do your will as Christ's body on earth. Grow our trust and faith in you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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SUMMER MUSIC ON THE GRAND presented by St. Paul's United Church- 48 Broadway Street. W in Paris. There will be 4 lunch time concerts held at the church every Friday in July beginning at 12:15 p.m. Come and enjoy a wide variety of music. Friday, July 19- Andrew Keegan Mackriell from London, ON and Friday, July 26: Angus Sinclair from London, ON. A free will offering will be received. Bag
lunches will be offered for purchase.
Corn Roast & Barbecue - Marshall Memorial Parking Lot
Save the date for Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Ancaster Community Services - Riding for Refuge
Ancaster Community Services will once again be "Riding for Refuge" on
October 5, 2019! This year, donations from the ride will go towards subsidizing meals for seniors and community members who require emergency food support. Through our Meals on Wheels and Frozen Meals program, nutritious meals are provided daily to increase food security for vulnerable seniors. These programs give individuals the dignity to choose what food options are best for them. ACS provides a wide variety of community programs including a babysitting course, transportation for seniors, a food bank, good food box program,
and a youth employment service.
Spirituality Reconnection to Mother Earth
Tuesday September 17, 2019 from 9:30 - 3:30
Hamilton Presbytery Resource Centre and Horseshoe Right Relations
and Indigenous Justice
Five Oaks Centre, 1 Bethel Road, Paris ON
Cost $45.00 per person or $40.00 for groups of 3 or more
Flyer and registration information will be available in August.
For more information contact Hamilton Presbytery Resource at
hampresresource@gmail.com
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