March 10, 2024
Lent - Week 4: What Steps Do We Take?
Let us make this Lenten journey together, and through our faith may we take the time to nourish our souls. May we recognize when our own hearts feel weak and alone; these are the times that we need to find peace and comfort in the simplest part of our day. As we prepare our meals, even the simplest of foods, take time and focus on the smells, the tastes, and the warmth we feel; find the calm and inner peace that surrounds you. Throughout this Lenten season let’s take time to nourish our souls, so our light from within can shine once again.
"When the soul is starved for nourishment, it lets us know with feelings of
emptiness, anxiety, or yearning" ~ Menachem Mendel SchneersonAnd ultimately we need — we crave as souls — more than just an occasional taste
of peace, in the same way that we need more than just an occasional taste of
nourishing food. - Paramahansa YoganandaJesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not
hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPDATE: LIVE MUSIC & CHOCOLATE FRIDAY, APRIL 19: CATERING SERVICES at SPUC presents…An EVENING of LIVE MUSIC and CHOCOLATE! Friday, April 19 2024 at SPUC will be an enchanting evening of more than 8 performances by talented, local musicians entertaining with a variety of musical genres, while you enjoy an array of treats and desserts from a chocolate buffet in your ‘dress to impress’ finery! Tickets are available online on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-of-live-music-and-chocolate-tickets-854832766817?aff=oddtdtcreator, or from the SPUC office during the week. Only 75 tickets will be available. Doors Open 5:30 PM; Music Starts 6:00 PM; Chocolate Buffet Opens 6:15 PM. This is a 13+ Event. Tickets 16 + are $35; 13-15 are $20. We look forward to seeing you!!!
UPDATE ON LENTEN PROJECT: Reminder that both churches are collecting food items for the Parkland Food Bank during Lent. Copies of the collection information are on the table outside the Sanctuary. Thank-you for your generosity. This week’s recipe: Deborah’s Boston Brown Bread.
This week’s Food Bank Donation: Snacks – cookies, muffin mixes, etc. NOTE: Although this is the last “official” Sunday for donations, you may still bring items in until Easter Sunday (March 31).
REMINDERS
STONY PLAIN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Stony’s AGM will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 right after church.
BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES: Thursday night Bible Study on Zoom continues with the Study “The Final Week/Holy Week”. Dates: March 14 & 21. If you wish to join, please contact Sue in the Office or Reverend Deborah. We will send you more information including the Zoom Link. Copies of the Study are available at the office.
PRINTS AVAILABLE: Vic Morrison prints of Stony Plain United Church are available: a few of the original church and lots of the new church. There are framed ones for $25 and unframed prints for $5. Talk to Ian or Karen Fitzgerald (or Sue in the office).
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Ukulele Group | Wednesdays, 6:15 PM |
Choir | Wednesdays, 7 PM |
Card Recreators | Thursdays, 10 AM |
Bible Study | Thursdays, 7 – 8 PM on Zoom until Mar 21 |
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday, March 15 | Deadline to order Purdy's Chocolates for Easter! |
Sunday, March 17 |
Mewassin AGM after their service. Community of Faith AGM after Stony service. |
Friday, April 19 |
Live Music and Chocolate Night |
Sunday, April 21 |
Stony Plain AGM after church. |