July 5, 2026
Hi friends,
In Sunday’s lectionary reading from Matthew 11:29, Jesus says, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
It seems that Jesus is offering us the gift of gentleness and humbleness, which ultimately leads to rest for the soul. I don’t know about you, but I seem to find myself longing more and more for that “rest for the soul.” But as has been the case for most of my life, things keep coming up…family crises, deaths of family members and of friends, world events, human relationships, struggles of the soul.
As the hymn, “Borning Cry” says, “When you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well…” I seemed to always be searching for God. Taking a page from the CGIT motto, I would pray…“Please God, help me to be the person you would have me be.” I longed for God’s presence. It seemed to take a long time for that unrest to disappear. Even when “You found someone to share your time,” that sense of dis-ease didn’t seem to go away, until “In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young…” you “heard the wonder of the word.” A word about Jesus and love. And I learned to trust in that word and to think for myself. And I became somewhat immersed in it, and that dis-ease that I felt disappeared for a while.
The internet tells us that the spirit of “Borning Cry” is one of a God who loved us from the beginning of time and continues to love us throughout the seasons of our life. The author and composer is John Carl Ylvisaker (b. 1937), a native of Fargo, N.D.
Now, suddenly, I find myself “OLD.” How did that happen so quickly? I’m not able to do the things I once did…and my soul is weary. Yet I know that God/Jesus is with me…in the Shadows and in the sunlight, in good days and in bad, and I have hope.
I imagine many of you can relate. Our hope is in the knowledge that Jesus shares his yoke with us to ease our burdens and lighten our load. And that is something we can be thankful for. That too, is something we can do for one another.
Blessings,
Rev. Sharon McRann
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK-YOU! As you know, Stony Plain United ran the “Bistro Café” on Canada Day, July 1, in conjunction with the car show. A huge “Thank-you” to all those who helped with that. A very busy day and great Community Outreach!
SAT. AUG 15, 2026 MEWASSIN 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: You are joyfully invited to join us in celebrating 100 years of Ministry at Mewassin United Church on Saturday, August 15 starting at 1 PM. There will be a short service at 1 P followed by Pig Roast and Brisket with all the
trimmings and Games for the kids. Free will offering gratefully accepted. Please RSVP to
REV. DEBORAH ON VACATION: Rev. Deborah will be away until Wed. July 15. Please call the Church Office if you urgently need a Minister.
REMINDERS
SINGERS WELCOME: Our choir is on summer break, but anyone who would like to help lead the singing during the church services over the summer is welcome to come up to the Choir Loft.
MEWASSIN CAMPING WEEKEND AUG 28 – 30: Camping weekend at Entwistle RV Campground is happening from Friday, Aug. 28 to Sunday Aug. 30. Everyone is welcome – either to come and camp for the weekend or come for a visit. There will be a service & pot-luck supper on Saturday. Watch for more information via e-mail closer to the date. There is no service at Mewassin on Aug. 30.
MEWASSIN BOTTLE DRIVE SAT. SEPT 26: The bottle drive is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 26/26. So, if you’ve got bottles, we hope you can save them until then. Sunday School appreciates our wonderful congregations support.
M & P ANNOUNCEMENT: We are looking for a new Church Administrator to fill this position. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested please contact Allan Scherlie for more information. Cell 780 984-5657 Home 780 892 3259
Click for Position Description.
PASSING ON YOUR CONCERNS: If you know of anyone who would like a visit or needs a card, please contact the Care Committee, Rev. Deborah or call the Church Office (780 963-4745) or email
MEWASSIN SUMMER SERVICES SCHEDULE:
July 5 to Aug 2 inclusive: NO SERVICES (Summer Break)
Sun. Aug 9: regular service
Sat. Aug 15: 100th Anniversary Service
Sun. Aug 16: NO SERVICE
Sun. Aug 23: Regular (Communion) Service
Aug. 30: NO SERVICE (Camping Weekend)
REV DEBORAH’S SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING SUNDAYS:
Sun. July 5, 2026 Rev. Deborah on vacation. NO SERVICE AT MEWASSIN.
Sun. July 12, 2026 Rev. Deborah on vacation. NO SERVICE AT MEWASSIN.
Sun. July 19, 2026 Rev. Deborah in person at Devon UC. NO SERVICE IN MEWASSIN.
Sun. July 26, 2026 Rev. Deborah in person at SP. NO SERVICE AT MEWASSIN.
Sun. Aug 2, 2026 Rev. Deborah in person at Devon UC. NO SERVICE AT MEWASSIN.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Ukuleles & Choir: No practices until September 2 or 9 unless otherwise notified
Card Recreators: Thursdays, 10 AM
MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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July 5 - August 2, inclusive |
NO SERVICES AT MEWASSIN (Summer Break) |
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Saturday, August 15 |
Mewassin 100th Anniversary Service |
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Sunday, August 16 |
NO SERVICE AT MEWASSIN |
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Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30 |
Mewassin campout at Entwhistle RV Campground |
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Sunday, August 30 |
NO SERVICE AT MEWASSIN |