Weekly Annoucements
Sept 6 to Sept 12, 2026
- JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
Sun., Sept 06 Pentecost 15
Readings: Romans 13:8-14; Psalm 149; Matthew 18:15-20
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – John Adams; Gospel and Prayers – Laurie Gibbs
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Gladys Gibbons; Gospel – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor
Prayers – Marg Townsend; Communion – Dawna King
Sun., Sept 13 Pentecost 16
Readings: TBD
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – John F. Scholz; Gospel and Prayers – Carrie Wynne
St. John’s – 1st Reading – Dawna King; Gospel – Dave Clarke
Prayers – Marg Townsend; Communion – Jennifer Silverhorne
St. John’s
Upcoming Events
- Sept 10 - Council Meeting - 7:00pm to 8:00pm (in person)
- Sept 23 - Within These Walls and Beyond - With the Grand Cove Choir - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
- Oct 04 - Harvest Basket Silent Auction (more information to come)
- Nov 28 - Christmas Bazaar (more information to come)
- Dec 5,12,19 - Carols and Cookies - 3:00pm
St. Anne’s
Upcoming Events
- Sept 17 - Town Hall Meeting - 7:00pm (in person)
- Sept 22 – Exercise/Coffee Group resumes Tuesday & Thursday’s – 10:00 to 11:15 - Donations of cookies, squares, loaves; either homemade or store bought for these coffee hours, and Sunday morning, are appreciated.
- Nov 14 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Warner Wildlife & Nature Preserve invites you to the last open house of the season. Wednesday September 09 7:00am to 7:00pm
Come and wander on your own, trail maps available and a 5 passenger mobility cart is available by appointment for guided tours. 519-238-2473.
Alongside Hope (formerly the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
Alongside Hope is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Since 1958, they have worked hand-in-hand with trusted partners in Canada and around the world, on a journey of positive change. Together, they are improving health, food security and livelihoods where needs are greatest.
Alongside Hope receives donations from people across Canada. If you are interested in learning more and/or donating, information material, can be found on the table, by the Outreach Bulletin Board in the St. John’s parish hall.
The Anglican Journal and Huron Church News
We have paper copies of the Anglican Journal and the Huron Church News posted on the board, in the parish hall at St. John’s. If you are interested in receiving a paper copy delivered to your home, please call 1-866-924-9192, Ext 245. These publications are published from September to June.
Rev. Jim writes a monthly article for the Huron Church News, which we now have posted on our website. Here is the link, for easy access.
https://www.stjohnsgrandbend.ca/blog
Each week the people of St. John’s by-the-Lake recognize one of its Christian family. Today, in our prayers, we hold before God Susana Almeida, and those they love. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Rev. Jim, Catherine Taylor and Warren Hayden, Mary Lloyd, Carole Mathers, Denis Shackel, Pru Bonham, Janet, Norm Harris.
St. Anne’s: Prayer Requests: We offer prayers for Rev. Jim and family, Nick, Dalt, Ellen and Laurie, Eva and family, Hadley, Beverely, Raquel Murray, Susan Timmins
In our intercessions we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom on: Todd, Bishop of Huron, Shane, our Primate, Anne, our Metropolitan, Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop, and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia.
Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Lambton Deanery
Churches: St. John-in-the-Wilderness, Bright’s Grove Christ Church, Forest Christ Church, Petrolia St. Paul’s, Point Edward
Clergy: The Rev Sherry DeJonge The Rev Paul Wooley The Rev Canon Kristen Aikman
Retired Clergy: The Rev Glenda Fischer The Rev Elizabeth Fletcher The Rev Canon Donald Ford The Rev Mary Lynn Forrest
Clergy on Leave: The Rev Dr. Jonathan Massimi The Rev Meghan Nicholls
Contact The Church
Phone: 519-238-2489
Email: st.johnsgrandbend@hay.net
70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0
For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact the Rev. Jim Innes, jiminnes@diohuron.org 519-280-7795
Rector’s Warden, Dawna King dawnaatStJohns@gmail.com 519-238-5155
Peoples’ Warden, David Clarke dclarke@hay.net 519-871-2268
Deputy Rector’s Warden, Peter Timmins ptimmins@uwo.ca 519-238-5719
Deputy Peoples’ Warden, Laurie Gibbs la.ha.gibbs@gmail.com519-243-2755
Ways to Give – Pre Authorized Givings. If you wish to use the Pre Authorized Givings method, please contact the office or our Treasurer for the appropriate form. There are 2 options – credit card or bank debit. Credit card transactions are recorded on the 15th of each month, whereas bank withdrawals are recorded on the 10th or 25th of each month (or split between these two dates, if you prefer).
Donate by e-transfer at donationssjbl@hay.net.
Please contact the office if you would like a set offering envelopes.
Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca
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Cindy Mooney
Administrative Assistant