Share communion in real-time simultaneously with hundreds of disciples in dozens of countries around the world. Our theme this week is “Make Responsible Choices,” which is one of the nine Enduring Principles in Community of Christ. Karin Peter of Olympia, Washington, will offer our communion message on the text of Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20, the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments. Cathi Cackler-Veazey of Independence, Missouri, will share a Peace Lesson and Vickie Thatcher of Riverside, Missouri, will offer our Disciple’s Generous Response. Our invocation will be offered by Sharon Hines of Piedmont, South Carolina. Vivian Beeching of Toronto, Ontario, will read our Call to Worship and Jodi Donald of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, will read this week’s lectionary scripture. The blessings on the bread and wine will be offered by Patricia Lewis of Guelph, Ontario, and Shirley Smith of Calgary, Alberta. Join the Beyond the Walls Choir in singing hymn #359 “We Are One in the Spirit,” and hymn #578 “Jesus Is Calling.” This will be a communion service. All are welcome at Christ’s table. If you plan to participate live in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, please have emblems mindfully prepared in your location prior to the service. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 2 p.m. As part of the service, we will be invited to be the message via a prerecorded video sermon by Bishop Carla Long from Utah. All are welcome. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. - Prayer Share 9:40-10 a.m. Coffee & Conversation 10 a.m. Speaker Linda Booth. Larry Buchanan 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 Carman Thompson for details. Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. 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. Shirley Dennis May 16th, 1929 - September 30th, 2020 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shirley Eileen (Rabb) Dennis on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in her 92nd year. Shirley was the wife of the late Harold Shannon (1982), and Ernest Dennis (2007). She lived her entire life in the Town of Minto. She will be dearly missed by her children Wanda White, Brock (Tammy) Shannon, Mark Shannon, Greg (Brenda) Shannon, and Jeff (Kim) Shannon, Teri-Lin (Kevin Parson) Mulholland, as well as stepson Terry (Fran) Dennis. Shirley was the loving grandmother of Jared (Aarika), Joshua (Amanda), Samantha (Jeremy), Hugh (Sasha), Faith, Emily, Beth, Katherine, Drew, Lindsay (Alex Popescu), Kara, Greg (Jen), Chris, Tom, Michael, Katrina, Sonja, and Sydney. ‘GG’ to Aiden and Abigail, Sophia and Amelia, Karynna, Alixander, and Adley, Shirley was also eagerly anticipating the birth of two new great-grandbabies. Many nieces and nephews morn the loss of their Aunt Shirley. She was the last surviving member of her large family. She was only 4 years of age when her father died and her mother was left to raise nine children through the depression and WWII. Shirley was predeceased by her parents William and Nellie (MacLean) Rabb as well as her siblings Bill (Phyllis) Rabb, Mac (Jean) Rabb, Gordon (Corry) Rabb, Allan (Doris) Rabb, Abbie (Charlie) McCallister, Helen (Chuck) Daniel, Phyllis (Al Arnett), (Jack) Blacker, Joan (Lloyd) Greenwood. She was also predeceased by Harold’s siblings Ralph (Janet) and Chester (Marjory) Shannon, Blanche (Ray) Ash, Isobel (Scotty) MacLean, and Verna (John) Kane. Also predeceased in death by Ernie’s siblings Goldora (Bob) Simmons, Della McGee, Myrtle Harper, Ruby Morgan, Ramona Dick, Bernice (Herman) Casemore, Beulah, Stanley, Clayton, Russell, Earl, Raymond, Kenneth, and Dunnevan Dennis. Her son-in-law Gary White and several nieces and nephews also predeceased her. Mom was a lady of great faith, was very giving and a lifelong volunteer. She came from a long line of community minded souls and always had a ready smile and a cheerful word despite her own tribulations. Visitation will be held at the Hardy Lee funeral home, Harriston on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitors my schedule a time by selecting RSVP under the service details on Shirley’s page, or by calling the funeral home at 519-338-2441. Everyone attending must wear a mask. The funeral service will be held at Harriston United Church on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. The service will be recorded and the link available shortly after the service. Masks and social distancing are required. Rev. Jessica Cottrell officiating. Interment in Harriston Cemetery. The family would like to thank Drs. Cressey, Wielgosz, and Schwartz for their excellent care. Thanks also to the staff at Royal Terrace Retirement Home in Palmerston, Freeport Hospital in Kitchener, as well CCAC for their support and expertise. Memorial donations, in Shirley’s name, to Palmerston Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. You may wish to share your most beloved memories of Shirley here, so that the family and other loved ones can always see it. You can upload cherished photographs, or share your favorite stories, and can even comment on those shared by others. Greetings! On Sunday, September 27, I gave a sermon to the Beyond the Walls Congregation, inviting Community of Christ in Canada to begin a discernment process as we contemplate what matters most and how God is calling us to be a Community of Christ in 21st century Canada. Traditionally, participating ministers are interviewed at the conclusion of each Beyond the Walls service. Due to technical difficulties, that conversation was cut short on Sunday. Toronto Pastor John Hamer and I resumed the dialogue today in a live interview as we considered the invitation and challenges before us. (Click on the image above to hear the entire interview.) As Canadians continue to discern where the spirit is leading us in the midst of uncertainty, we have put together a short survey to provide Canadian members and friends of the church an opportunity to share openly with me on this topic. Thank you for your time, input and consideration. With gratitude, Apostle Art Smith Art shared his message in Beyond the Walls worship service September 27th. Click to review.
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