July 19 to July 25, 2026

JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S

Sun., July 19 Pentecost 8 - Morning Prayer

 Readings:  Romans 8:12-25; Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Paul Petersen; Gospel and Prayers – Laurie Gibbs

St. John’s – 1st Reading – Jennifer Silverthorne; Gospel – Ron Bonham

Prayers – Rae Jenkins; Communion – N.A.

 Sun., July 26 Pentecost 9

 Readings:  Romans 8:26-39; Psalm 119:129-136; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Judy Scholz; Gospel and Prayers – Carrie Wynne

St. John’s – 1st Reading – Elizabeth Stanley; Gospel – Lori Mansell Sway Taylor

Prayers – Rae Jenkins; Communion – Jennifer Silverthorne

NOTE: July 19, 2026

The service at St. Anne's will be a Gospel Based Discipleship Service with the

Rev. Stephanie Donaldson.

St. John’s

What it Means to be an Anglican Workshop

– Rev. Jim Innes

July 29, 2026 1:00PM to 2:30PM

St. Anne’s

BBQ fundraiser

      July 24, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

St. John’s

 Flower Donation Cards

New Flower Donation cards have been made. If you would like to have the flowers, on the altar, dedicated in honour of an occasion, or in memory of someone, please fill out the card, place it in an envelope, which is also provided, along with the donation, and place on the offertory plate at a Sunday service. We appreciate your participation!

If you any questions, please contact Jennifer Silverthorne.

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 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

Memorial Tree Planting

Church Council is asking congregation members to express their interest in sponsoring a tree to be planted in memory of a loved one, in the St. John’s-by-the-Lake Memorial Tree Garden, POSSIBLY in the fall of 2026.

Please email Cindy at st.johnsgrandbend@hay.net by July 30, if interested.

Note: At this time this is an expression of interest only, not a commitment.

If there is sufficient interest, further details as to cost etc. will follow.

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 John and Joan Giffen, and those they love. May the love and protection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with them today and always.

St. John’s: Edith Walters, Rev. Jim, Catherine Taylor and Warren Hayden, Mary Lloyd, Carole Mathers, Dot and Lloyd Kemp, Denis Shackel, Janet.

St. Anne’s: Prayer Requests: We offer prayers for Rev. Jim and family, Dalt, Ellen and Laurie, Eva and family, Hadley, Beverely, Raquel Murray, Nick

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 – Essex Deanery

Churches: Christ Church, Colchester St. Andrew’s, Harrow St. Mark’s-by-the-Lake, Tecumseh All Saints’, Windsor

Clergy: The Rev Lisa Poultney The Rev Canon Ann Smith The Rev Ryan Boivin The Rev Jack Dressler The Rev Bob Masters The Rev Gerard Phillips

Retired Clergy: The Rev Canon Tony Bouwmeester The Rev Canon David Bowyer The Rev Gary Boyes The Rev William Bradley

Clergy on Leave: The Rev Chantal Blackshaw The Rev Elizabeth Bower

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.com 519-243-2755

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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Diocesan Announcements and Resources https://diohuron.org

Bishop’s Messages https://diohuron.org/our-bishop/latest-from-our-bishop

Huron Church News https://diohuron.org/news

News from General Synod https://mailchi.mp/national/update-for-nov-13-4187878?e=1fb967d72a

 

Cindy Mooney

Administrative Assistant