Weekly Announcements
July 26 to Aug 01, 2026
St JOHN’S BY-THE-LAKE AND ST. ANNE’S
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
Sun., Aug 02 Pentecost 10
Readings: Isaiah 55:6-13; Psalm 17:1-7,15; Matthew 14:13-21
St. Anne’s – 1st Reading – Kathleen Johnson; Gospel and Prayers – Paul Peterson
St. John’s – 1st Reading – David Clarke; Gospel – Rae Jenkins
Prayers – Jennifer Silverthorne; Communion – Dawna King
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.
Cheques Received for Deposit
FYI - Our banker has advised that all cheques received for deposit, to our account at TD Bank, should be payable to "St. John's by the Lake Anglican Church".
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 Liz McHugh, 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: Church of the Ascension, Windsor, St. Augustine of Canterbury, Windsor St David & St. Mark, Windsor, St. John’s (Sandwich), Windsor
Clergy: The Rev Canon Lance Smith The Rev Fred Eldridge The Rev Bob Masters The Rev Elise Chambers The Ven. Carrie Irwin The Rev Allison Agius
Retired Clergy: The Ven. James Broadfoot The Rev Lorraine Brooks The Rev Canon Benjamin Burry The Rev Patrick Byrne
Clergy on Leave: The Rev Angela Brands The Rev Robert Clifford
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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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