Greetings Everyone;
Summer time and the livin is easy...
It's summer... and the living is easy.... or so the saying goes....
This summer is a time of transition for we in the Berwick Trinity Pastoral Charge. With our "farewells" to Tom at the end of June, we welcomed Rev. Krista Anderson to our midst with a message of "don't worry"...Faith over Fear, followed by a second message to "follow, sit & connect", encouraging everyone to take time to listen and be present with one another.
Our July services continue as we take time to gather at "the shore" in Harbourville on Sunday.
And in August we will welcome a new minister, -- Rev. Sheila Redden Smith has accepted our "Supply Term Position", sharing her ministry with us as we begin the work of figuring out what the future looks like for us as a community of faith.
Summer is a time to slow down -- and so, we are going to put our "Midweek Connection" on pause for a few weeks -- as we let summer happen.
Our parting thoughts..
May you remember to care for yourself, mentally, physically & spiritually.
May your coffee and compassion be equal to the many ways in which you will be tested.
May you remember what you walked in the room for, where your keys are, and what your purpose is.
And may your heart stay strong, your cup stay full, and your boundaries upright. (Unknown)
Have a wonderful summer,
~~Your Spiritual Care & Outreach Team
Greetings Everyone;
Welcome to summer! It truly felt like yesterday was the first real summer day ..... sunshine, 30 degrees, and no rain! After what seems like several weeks of rain we will not complain about the heat.... now to find the plants among all the weeds in the garden. Every day is a new day and we give thanks for all that it offers!
Worship this week -- Sunday July 9th @ 11:00 am at Berwick United Church with Rev. Krista Anderson.
There will be no broadcasting of the services via Zoom for the summer months. This will be revisited in the fall.
Coffee time -- Coffee will be available before the service. Come a few minutes early and take the opportunity to welcome Krista to our midst -- she is unable to stick around after the service.
Worship Schedule for the remainder of the July:
Sunday, July 16th -- 11:00 am in Harbourville
Come to the” little church on the cliff” as we remember the scriptures stories of Jesus on the lake and sea shores. Kate MacInnes- Adams will join us. Kate wears many hats in life, one being a member of the Kings Historical Society and has a great knowledge of local history. She will share a little history of the church and the community of Harbourville ( I am sure there may even be some stories). Kate also wears a respected hat in the musical community and with a friend sings as “Cuckoo Moon”. Her friend is away Sunday, however Kate will share her gifted music with us. Please join us for this time of worship.
Sunday, July 23rd -- Berwick United @ 11:00 am
Sunday, July 30th & August 6th -- Berwick Camp Meeting -- worship @ 10:00 am at the Berwick Camp Meeting grounds.
Announcements:
A special meeting of the Berwick Trinity PC Council has been called for 12:15, Sunday, July 9th following worship in Berwick. This meeting is in response to a request from the BTPC Supply Search Committee as they are ready to present a recommendation to fill our six month term position. This will be the only agenda item. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting.
Wishing Marlene Jackson a very Happy 90th Birthday on Sunday. She has joined her "children" in Ontario to celebrate this milestone.
Sharing an Email recieved this week from Norma Ferguson's daughter. "I wanted to notify the Berwick United Church that Norma passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30th. She was hospitalized the end of March with pneumonia so was getting frail. She really appreciated the special effort to celebrate her 90th birthday on May 28th at the Berwick United Church. She had gotten to a point it was difficult for her to attend church on her own.Thank you for creating a welcoming environment for Mom to attend church when she was able. Bev MacPhail
The Kings County Museum is having a Cookbook Party!
“Like Gramma Used to Make... and 2023 and Still Cooking,” compiled and narrated by Judy Norton, is now available, $15.00.
Come to the party! July 15, from 12:00 - 3:00 at the Kings County Museum in Kentville. Refreshments will be served. This is a fundraiser for the museum. We hope to see you there!
Gift Cards are available -- see Anne Bleakley
Enjoy the sunshine!
Greetings Everyone;
We've reached the end of another month and have officially welcomed summer! Still looking for some sunshine.....
Last Sunday we said our "So long... see ya later" to Tom and his family as we ended our covenanted ministry with him. It was a special time for all of us.
This Sunday marks the beginning of our "in between times" as we welcome Rev. Krista Anderson to the pulpit. Krista will be "in the pulpit" for the next two Sundays. The remaining two Sunday's in July are coming together -- stay tuned.
Worship this week -- Sunday July 2nd @ 11:00 am at Berwick United Church with Rev. Krista Anderson.
There will be no broadcasting of the services via Zoom for the summer months. This will be revisited in the fall.
Coffee time -- Coffee will be available before the service. Come a few minutes early and take the opportunity to welcome Krista to our midst -- she is unable to stick around after the service
Other News of Note:
Dear Berwick Trinity friends:
Just wanted to thank all of you for the lovely picture and gift card from Wheatons. The blomidon picture is hanging in our living room soon to be joined by a new chair and sofa from Wheatons. Also the many touching cards from people with personal messages thanking me for my time and opportunities to minister with them was very gratifying. I will always remember our time together and your unwavering support of my ministry with you. Thanks again and blessings to all
Rev. Tom and Cathy Woods
Search Committee -- Just to let everyone know that we are continuing to work our way through the process. All is well!
Food Bank Sunday -- It's the first Sunday of the month again... designated "foodbank" Sunday. All donations are welcomed and will be delivered.
Gift Cards are available -- see Anne Bleakley
Happy Canada Day!