Blessings abound!

Dar Shepherdson has returned home from two+ weeks in hospital following his heart attack where he received unique medical treatments by specialists to open up the blood flow to his heart. No surgery was required through the use of multiple stents.

Dar came home before the weekend and is resting and recuperating from the trauma. Doctors indicate recovery will take several weeks.

Office procedures to manage the responsibilities of Dar’s work are being facilitated by Apostle Art Smith, Mission Centre staff and his brother Lew. We are thankful for the blessings Dar has received and he, Shari and family are forever grateful for the prayers and caring support of people all across the church.

Beyond the Walls 
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Nancy Ross of St George, Utah, returns to bring our message this week on the theme: “Transform Us.” Karen Smith of Ludington, Michigan, will offer our Invocation. Our Call to Worship will be read by Sandra Rodriguez of Calgary, Alberta, and our Lectionary scripture will be read by Martha Tettenborn of Owen Sound, Ontario. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere hymn CCS 96 - Now in This Moment.

Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12 pm EST.

All are welcome at this inclusive church service!

Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details.

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m Sharing and prayer following by worship. Paula Tite will share the Good news message. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. Contact Darrell Belrose for Zoom details. 

La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Reaching Out - Generally meets twice a month. Please sign up for email notices by clicking here.

Kitchener Congregation - Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact John & Ruth Black for details.

Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service.

First People Community of Christ (FPCC) - Reaching out to Native People across North America  and the World! Online Prayer and Testimonies Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Worship Sundays at 7 p.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for ZOOM details

Join us for a fun virtual ZOOM party 

in celebration of David's unwavering dedication
for 24 years to World Accord 

Saturday, March 12 @ 8 pm EST

 
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing  a link to join the session. 

Good news! Total contributions to Worldwide Mission Tithes in 2021 are approximately $12.44 million USD, which is within the goal range. A big thank you to all the amazing people who make mission happen locally and globally.

The 2022 Worldwide Mission Tithes goal range is from $11.2 million USD to meet budget to $12.4 million USD to match 2021. Collectively we can achieve this goal. Together we can make a difference!

As Community of Christ looks to the future in Canada and the USA, we are curious about the needs and desires of our younger members and friends. We know many people in the 18-50 age range have a connection to the church from childhood or through camps and reunions but may not be active in regular church activities. To know their thoughts and opinions, we need your help. 
 
If you have family or friends ages 18-50 who might be willing to participate in a simple survey, please invite them to share an email or mobile number with us or get permission to share on their behalf. We will not use this information for any purpose other than the survey invitation. 

On 12 June 2022, the church is invited to a worldwide worship. This event will begin a journey of opportunities that will guide and shape us as we move toward the 2023 World Conference.

The theme, “Courage,” will guide our conversations and experiences between June 2022 and World Conference in April 2023. As a worldwide church, we will experience worship, videos, and online discussions in many languages. We will hear and tell our stories—learning from one another and listening to the Spirit as it leads us.

We’ll explore and interact with the story of the Good Samaritan as we journey with the example of Jesus, the peaceful One, and reflect courage and hope’s light in our world.

Watch for more details in social media, on www.CofChrist.org, and in other communications.

Beyond the Walls - Truth & Belief

This Sunday will explore the interrelationship between Truth and Belief.” In the postmodern era, many people have the sense that all beliefs are legitimate. But unfortunately, it is very possible for individuals to develop deep-seated beliefs in things that are not true. We endeavor to seek out, discern, and uphold that which is true wherever it is found. 
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 Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EST. All are welcome at this inclusive church service.  

Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details.

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m James Stytle will preside over the service with our speaker being Steve Lamoure. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. . Contact Darrell Belrose for Zoom details. 

La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Reaching Out - Generally meets twice a month. Please sign up for email notices by clicking here.

Kitchener Congregation - Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact John & Ruth Black for details.

Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service.

First People Community of Christ (FPCC) - Reaching out to Native People across North America  and the World! Online Prayer and Testimonies Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Worship Sundays at 7 p.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for ZOOM details.

Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.

We are sad to announce that on February 13, 2022, at the age of 97, Isabella Agnes Fisher (Independence, Missouri) passed away. She leaves behind her sons, Orval and Fred, and two daughters,Jeanne and June. Many in Canada East Mission will remember Ken and Isabella when Ken served as Bishop of Canada. 
 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12th 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Woods Chapel Community of Christ (200 S River Blvd, Independence, MO 64050). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12th 2022 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
 
Contributions in her honor should be sent to Outreach International.

Ida (Ybeltje) Koekebakker 
November 24, 1926 ~ February 11, 2022 (age 95)
 
Koekebakker, Ida (Ybeltje) passed away peacefully at Maple Manor on Friday, February 11th, 2022, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Wouter (1977). Cherished mother of Ron (Janice), Anja (predeceased by Mark) and Wally (Pam). Proud grandma to Jeremy, Justin (Jenni), Kazuo and Akio and great grandmother to Chloe, Kobe, and Lucas. Predeceased by her siblings Taetske, Wieger, Sjoukje, Geert, Froukje Sofia, Ype (d. 1913), Ype, Foukje, Seye, Ybele, Brant and Andries (d. 1928). Ida will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family, including Helen, Alida and her namesake, Ida Ham.  

Friends are invited to join the family on Monday, February 14th, 2022, at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home (845 Devonshire Ave Woodstock Ontario) from 10:00 to 11:00 am with service to follow at 11:00 AM. Attendees are asked to RSVP for both the visitation and service online at www.brockandvisser.com. Masks are required. If desired, memorial contributions to Community of Christ in Cornith or any charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-539-0004.

Akke (Ann) (Deelstra) BoomSeptember 26, 1931 ~ February 8, 2022 (age 90)

Boom, Akke “Ann”- Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022, in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Boom (2002). Cherished mother of Bob (Heather) and Sherry (Mark) Sciurko. Proud grandma to BJ, Stephen (Norm), Ted (Tiffany), and David and great grandmother to Keenan, and Kadence. Adored sister of Siene, Annie (Jacques) Sievers, Helen (Gary) Westra, Foukje (Rein), Alice, Ida, Eddie, Edwyne (Trynie). Predeceased by her siblings John, Frank, Hank, Baukje, and Sjoukje. Ann will be missed by several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Friends are invited to join the family on Saturday, February 12th, 2022, at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home (845 Devonshire Ave Woodstock Ontario) from 10:00 to 11:00 am with service to follow at 11:00 AM. Burial to take place at Oxford Memorial Park.

Attendees are asked to RSVP for both the visitation and service online at www.brockandvisser.com. Mask are required.

If desired, memorial contributions to Community of Christ in Cornith would be appreciated and may be sent to Community of Christ, 355 Elmira Road North, Unit 129, Guelph ON N1K 1S5.

Click here to leave condolences; RSVP for visitation or funeral; or to obtain link for online service.