AUGUST 22, 2025
ST. ANNE’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
Townhall meeting
Thurs, Sept 18, 7pm
ST. JOHN’S-BY-THE-LAKE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events Committee Meeting
Thurs, Sept 11, 3:15pm
Council Meeting
Thurs, Sept 11, 7pm
TAKE A LOOK AND HELP YOURSELVES!!
Fresh vegetables are available to the congregation and as a community outreach. PLEASE help yourself to some fresh vegetables behind St. John’s by-the-Lake!
Lay Schedule – If your interested in being a reader, intercessor, or communion assistant, please contact Tina so she can add you to the schedule. No experience is necessary, and mentoring is available. The upcoming schedule will be from Sept 7 till Nov 23 (Reign of Christ).
ST. JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
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 Nancy T and those she loves. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.
St. John’s: Denis S, Mary L, Rev. Jim, Catherine T, Jim M, Edith W, Frank A, Jeanette H, George J, Adrienne S, Fred C
St. Anne’s: Dalt G, Rev. Jim, Colleen and family, Eva G and family, Silvia B and Family, Hendrickx Family
In our intercessions we pray for God’s blessing and wisdom: Todd, Bishop of Huron, Shane, our Primate, Anne, our Metropolitan, Christopher, National Indigenous Archbishop, and Marinez, Bishop of Amazonia.
Diocesan Chain of Prayer – Saugeens
Churches: Trinity Durham, St. James Fairmount, Christ Church Markdale, Church of the Ascension Kinlough
Clergy: Rev. Jeff Kischak, Rev. Ian McAlpine
Retired Clergy: Rev. Derek Perry, Rev. Jane Piercy Ballard, Rev. Douglas Pizzey, Rev. David Ponting
Clergy on Leave: Rev. Pamela Stevenson, Rev. Christopher Travers
Sunday August 24, 2025 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14, Psalm 103:1-8, Luke 13:10-17
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – Doris, Gospel and Prayers – Paul
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Jennifer, Gospel – Art, Prayers – Dawna, Communion Assistant – Jennifer
Sunday August 31, 2025 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Psalm 81:1, 10-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14
St. Anne’s 8:30am 1st Reading – John, Gospel and Prayers – Laurie
St. John’s 10:30am 1st Reading – Gladys, Gospel – Elizabeth, Prayers – Rae, Communion Assistant – Dawna
Contact The Church
Phone: 519-238-2489
Email: sjbtlad@gmail.com
70642 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON N0M1T0
For Pastoral Care or Home Visits, Contact 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.com 519-243-2755
Website: stjohnsgrandbend.ca
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