Friday was May 1st, May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. We pray for God’s blessings on all those who work, for a living and for others.
Tuesday, May 5th is Red Dress Day, a Day to bring awareness to the problem of murdered and missing indigenous women. It is a day to hang up a red dress or wear red to show your awareness of the problem and to seek for solutions.
Hymn. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds #344
Scripture Lessons: I Peter 2:2-10
Psalm 31 :1-5, 15, 16 p.758VU pts 1 & 3
John 14:1-14
Message:
Prayer: The earth awakens after winter’s sleep: Awaken us to your glory, O God.
Leaves emerge from winter’s shelter and stretch out to face the sun: Awaken us to your light, O God.
Birds that hid from frost and snow now sing out from the treetops: Awaken us to your presence, O God.
That which seemed dead has now been born anew: Awaken us to your life, O God. Amen. ( written by Simon Taylor, printed in Spring from Wild Goose Publications of the Iona Community)
Hymn. God, Take My Hand and Lead Me #638VU
This Sunday our services will be 9:30 in Ormstown and 11:00 in Howick.
St Paul’s Session will meet on Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm in the hall.
Howick UCW will be hosting a Friendship Luncheon on Thursday, May 14th in Howick United Church. The gathering will begin at 11:30 so the lunch can be served at noon. The lunch is limited to 30 people, so if you wish to attend, please reserve a place. You can do so by responding to the person who invited you, by sending an email to Marlene Stuckey at marlenestuckey68@gmail.com, or if you attend the Seniors’ Card Party, by speaking to Helene Monaste. A donation box will be available to help cover expenses. Any extra funds will be directed to a local non-profit organization, chosen by those who are attending.
Nakonhaka Regional Council is once again offering bursaries to university, college, or CEGEP students who are confirmed members of a congregation in the region. Application forms are available on the Regional Council website, nakonhaka.ucc.ca and the deadline for applications is May 31st. Please speak to Barbara if you have any questions.
