“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Here is the link for Sunday, September 14, 2025 worship service: https://youtu.be/4Qhqj6oJfIU
Sunday, September 21 2025 – Worship 10:45 a.m.
The Outreach Committee will be hosting this week’s Sunday Service (Sept. 21), celebrating Orange Shirt Day (a week early) with a special guest speaker – Dr. Myra Laramee.
Dr. Laramee has provided guidance to the Winnipeg School Division and the Province of Manitoba though the years as an educator, mentor, cultural teacher and through several guiding documents on topics ranging from Reconciliation to Indigenous languages and incorporating Indigenous perspectives.
Bannock and tea will be served following the service with a chance for you to visit with Dr. Laramee.
Scripture to Ponder & Prayer
Third Week in September
Creation Times Week 2
Scriptures of the week:
Jeremiah 8:18—9:1; Psalm 79:1–9; 1 Timothy 2:1–7; Luke 16:1–13
To Ponder: Jeremiah 8:18—9:1 & Psalm 79:1–9
A Brief Reflection:
The prophet Jeremiah is overwhelmed with grief for his people and the land they inhabit. His cry, “Is there no balm in Gilead?” captures the longing for healing that seems beyond reach. He bears the sorrow of a wounded community—broken in spirit, in society, and in body.
Psalm 79 echoes this anguish, giving voice to a whole community lamenting devastation and disgrace. Yet their lament is not without faith: in the very act of crying out, they turn to God for mercy, for deliverance, and for forgiveness. These scriptures remind us that honest lament is itself an act of faith, and that God’s healing often begins with our willingness to bring our pain before the Holy One.
Question to Ponder:
Where do you see the wounds of your community or the world today, and how might you join in prayer and action for healing?
Let us pray …
God of mercy and compassion,
you hear the cries of your people and the groans of creation.
When despair weighs heavy, lift our eyes to your promise.
When sorrow overwhelms, remind us that your mercy is greater still.
Heal our hearts, restore our communities,
and guide us to live as people of hope and faith.
Through Christ, the One who mediates your love for all. Amen.
Reminder:
Join us for Bible Study this Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Narthex. Bring along your prayers, insights, reflections, and wisdom as we gather in fellowship and learn from one another.
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