Groves, Glenn George

Peacefully surrounded by his family at the farm on Saturday, May 6, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Donna Groves (November 29, 2022) for 57 years. Loving father to Blair Groves and Darcy (Jackie) Groves. Cherished grandpa to Jordan, Marlow (Hus), Rachael, and Caden. Predeceased by his brother Lorne. Fondly, remembered by many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Family and friends will be held at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll, on Thursday May 11, 2023 from 4 - 7 pm. The memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday May 12, 2023 at 1pm with interment to follow at Harris Street Cemetery.

Those unable to attend may view Glenn's service via live stream: Click here to view service. Event starts at 1:00pm. Please pre-register by clicking on the link. For technical assistance please call 1-877-895-2739 or email info@fmnceremonies.com

In lieu of flowers donations in Glenn’s memory may be made to Ingersoll Services for Seniors.

Personal condolences may be posted at www.mcbeathdynes.ca 

There are only 7 days left to register!
 
Samish Island Washington, June 1-4
Two- and three-day packages available, and one day only rate!
For more information and to register, go to www.nurturingspirit.creatingconnection.ca

Many of earth’s communities now live out of balance with the world around them. Many lack access to food, water, and shelter, the universal needs of existence. Many have gifts that go unrecognized and unshared. As a result, all communities—the human and the more-than-human—experience woundedness and loss.

Come for a weekend of nurturing, awareness and hope. Join in community as we learn about and experience profound acts of reconciliation and restoration happening both locally and throughout the world.

Emily Bradley Roos (formerly Bradley-Low) passed away suddenly on Monday May 1st from a burst aneurysm at the age of 39. 
Born in Mississauga ON in 1983, Emily was a rambunctious and impish child with a curiosity about the world that never left her. There are a lot of things about being on this Earth that Emily loved. She loved being in nature, running barefoot through the sand at the beach, walking in the woods, and getting dirt on her hands in her garden. She loved music, singing at the top of her lungs, dancing her feet off, and frequently busting out her guitar. She loved food (both eating it and cooking it) and one of her greatest joys was serving her friends or family a good meal. 

But most of all, Emily loved people. She was an open book who would happily share the intimate details of her life with anyone she crossed paths with. She enjoyed getting to know people deeply, and she strived to form meaningful connections. She loved to talk and spoke three languages, allowing her to converse with even more people. She had so many friends and loved having fun and hosting a good party. Emily was so proud of her three children and delighted in their happiness and accomplishments. She was also a loving wife to her partner of 10 years. 

There are countless people who will miss Emily deeply. She is survived by her husband Felix Roos, her son Johnathan Bradley-Low Collins (16), her daughters Samantha Bradley Roos (5) and Stephanie Bradley Roos (2), her mom Anna Jean Bradley, her brother Grant Bradley-Low and sister-in-law Julie Bradley-Low, her sister Glyneva Bradley-Ridout and brother-in-law SeanMorris, her brothers Kazuo Koekebakker-Low and Akio Koekebakker-Low, her stepfather Dennis Ridout, her nephews Arthur Bradley-Low and Raphael Bradley-Low, her aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many friends. She is predeceased by her Dad Mark Low and her grandparents. 
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Emily was an organ donor and her final gift was the gift of life to other families. You can honour Emily’s memory by registering at giftoflife@on.ca. Donations in her name to World Accord or Ziontario Campground are also welcomed. 
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Emily’s family would like to thank the team at the Owen Sound Regional Heath Center Intensive Care Unit and Shannon from Trillium Gift of Life for their compassion and respectful care. 
A celebration of Emily’s life and love will be held in Owen Sound on Saturday May 13th at 2pm at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Center in the Bay room.

World Conference provides opportunities:​

• For new friends to meet for the first time (even before they know they'll be friends!)
• To be absorbed in meaningful worship
• To share and learn from inspiring ideas
• To be enveloped and participate in uplifting music
• For all members to engage in the business of World Church

See What Took Place
Check out the World Conference website for plenty of resources to review including:

• Legislative documents
• Financial Updates
• Official Actions (Coming Soon)
• Videos of worship services and sending forth
• Photos galore of all events

There is Still Room to Give
Please consider giving a generous financial donation to World Conference. Contributions will be accepted for another few days. The total budget for Conference was $1,072,000 USD. As of Thursday, April 27, the amount needed to cover all expenses was approximately $86,000. Click here to make your donation. All income received that exceeds the Conference Budget will overflow into Worldwide Mission Tithes, blessing the mission of the church.


See/Hear About Others' Reflections of Conference
Click the buttons below to see Conference through other's eyes. Read about the outcomes of legislative articles.

This Saturday, May 6
 8am - 6pm (or until the work is done)

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR JOBS ON THE GOOGLE DOC
Message Becky if you need help!!

Things to Bring:
YOUR OWN lunch and dinner as it will not be provided.
Rakes
Cleaning rags
Buckets
Cleaning supplies/Lysol/natural deordizers, etc.
*Leaf blowers would especially be appreciated

We have lots of jobs and need everyone's help, especially from the under 40 crew. Our numbers keep climbing in age and we need younger recruits!

*Highschool Volunteer hours available!!

Can't wait to see you all there!

Plan to also attend

Ziontario General Conference
Saturday, May 6 @ 1 p.m.
Ziontario Campground

All are welcome!
Present (and potential new) Board members are highly encouraged to attend 

Agenda:
Review of the 2022 FInancial Report
2023 Budget for approval
Selection of new board members

The theme for this year's reunion material is
"God, Where is Your Spirit Leading Next?"  

​Resources include:

• A Discernment Journal for Youth
• Adult Study Guide
• Worship and Sharing Services
• Youth Facilitator Guide
• "Teach Me, God, to Wonder" - children's activity guide