May 30, 2025
ST. ANNE’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Anne’s Coffee Group
Tues & Thurs mornings from 10-11:15am
Donations of cookies, squares, loaves; either homemade or store bought for these coffee hours, and Sunday morning, are appreciated.
ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events Committee Meeting
Thurs, June 19, 3:15pm
Council Meeting
Thurs, June 19, 7pm
BBQ & Better Dayz Band
Sat, June 7, 12-3pm (Bring chair, $10)
Church Yard Sale, Bake Sale & BBQ
Sat, June 28, 8:30am – 1pm
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
CAMP CLEAN-UP DAY!
CAMP HURON ANNUAL CLEAN-UP DAY Time to sweep out the cobwebs, trim the tall grass, and tidy up the camp for our upcoming summer programs! Sat June 21, 2025, 9:30am - 4pm
Lay Delegate position is OPEN and Alternate Lay Delegate position us OPEN, and we need to fill it. If you are interested, please speak to Rev. Jim.
SUMMER CONCERTS!!
“Homegrown in God’s House” July Concert, potential date is Mon July 21, 7pm.
We did 3 concerts last year, great fun!! It’s an evening of music, combined with inspirational stories and readings. If anyone who would like to perform in the concert to give Catherine a call 519-281-5563 or email Catherine.teachermom@gmail.com
TAKE A LOOK!
Warren Hayden has graciously erected vegetable garden boxes at St. John’s-by-the-Lake. Warren wants fresh vegetables to be available to the congregation and as a community outreach. When ready, PLEASE help yourself to some fresh vegetables! Also, look at all the lovely bird houses he has put up. THANK YOU, WARREN!
The diocese is looking for volunteers at the General Synod 2025 – Local Arrangements, in London this year; Monday June 23 – Sunday June 29.
https://diohuron.org/resources/synod-resources/pages/general-synod-2025-local-arrangements
Diocesan Council Highlights - May 7, 2025 - As we continue to grow in and through our Diocesan Plan “Turing to Grace” we have developed a new communication that will be shared with the Diocese following every Diocesan Council meeting.
It is meant to be a highlight of the meeting and contains information that was discussed and shared during the meeting. Please watch for it following every meeting. Follow the link below
https://tithely-media-prod.s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/863193/20250507---DC-Highlights.pdf
We are working on updating the Parish Contact Lists. We should have your name, phone #, address, email already. If this changes, please update.
We would like to add your “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) contact. Let’s all be prepared!
This could be a family member, close friend, or trusted individual who can help manage the situation. The key is that they are reachable and can make decisions on your behalf if needed. Please forward me your information to sjbtlad@gmail.com
How are they related to you?
Emergency Contact First and Last Name?
Their phone #?
Your contact information is PRIVATE and only a few will have access to this information, and it will not be used except with Warden and/or Rector's oversight.
PRAYER REQUESTS
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 Sharon N and Ed Cand those they love. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Denis S, Cooper P, Thelma D, Mary Lloyd, Rev. Jim, Thomas G, Catherine T, Jim M, Estelle D, Edith W, Emily B, Sharon N, Ron B, Frank A, Jeanette H
St. Anne’s: Dalt G, Rev. Jim, Colleen and family, Eva G and family, Silvia B and Family
We offer our prayers for: Todd, Bishop of Huron; Anne, our Metropolitan and Acting Primate; Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop; and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia, we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom for their leadership.
Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Kent - Lambton
Churches: St. James the Apostle Port Lambton, St. James the Apostle Wallaceburg, Christ Church Forest, St. John-in-the-Wilderness Bright’s Grove
Clergy: Rev. Jamie Baxter, Rev. Paul Wooley, Rev. Sherry DeJonge
Retired Clergy: Rev. Dr. James Horne, Rt. Rev. Bruce Howe, Rev. Canon Mario Hryniewicz, Rev. Canon Dr. Don Hull
Clergy on Leave: Rev Chantal Blackshaw, Rev. Elizabeth Bower
ASCENSION SUNDAY
Sunday June 1, 2025 – Ascension Sunday Rev. Jim Innes
Readings: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Luke 24:44-53
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – John, Gospel and Prayers – Carrie
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Elizabeth, Gospel – Art, Prayers – Dawna, Communion Assistant – Jennifer
DAY OF PENTECOST
Sunday June 8, 2025 – Day of Pentecost Rev. Sherry DeJonge
Readings: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, John 14:8-17, 25-27
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Peter, Gospel and Prayers – Katharine
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Lori, Gospel – Elizabeth, Prayers – Jennifer, Communion Assistant – Dawna
Contact The Church
Phone: 519-238-2489
70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0
Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca
Email: sjbtlad@gmail.com
For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact Rev. Jim Innes,
jiminnes@diohuron.org 519-280-7795 (Mondays are his day off)
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