July 14th, 2024 8th Sunday after Pentecost, FaithWorks Sunday

THIS SUNDAY SERVICES

St. E Upcoming Events and Ministry Programs

Date and time
Events & Notes
THIS Sun Jul 14
11 am - 12 pm
Sunday School Summer Programme
Trip to Park
THIS Sun Jul 14
11 am - 12 pm
Women’s Group
2 nd Sunday of month
(Adult Faith Group cancelled)
All ladies are welcome
THIS Sun Jul 14
( ~12:30 pm
after all services)
Family Fellowship
2 nd Sunday every other month
Contact Ernest if interested or for more info info@stechurch.com
THIS Wed Jul 17
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
English Prayer Meeting (Link )
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month
Zoom Meeting ID: 996 5736 5249Password: 3944
NEXTSat Jul 20, Aug 17,
Sep 21, Oct 19
9am – 12pm
Garden & Clean Up
3 rd Saturday of month
Contact Paul if interested or for more info info@stechurch.com
Sun Jul 21, 28, Aug 4
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adult Faith Group
MeetsSundays inOld Worship Hall
All are welcome
Sun Jul 21, Aug 18,
Sep 15, Oct 20

St. E Community Garden Network
3 rd Sunday of month
Collect and donate fresh produce to community Contact Bonny at mission@stechurch.com
Sat Jul 27
9:30am – 1:30pm
Cantonese Retreat
o Topic: “Who can run to the end?”
o Subtitle: Looking at God’s requirements for believers from the Book of Revelation.
o Content: Morning Prayer, Bible Study, Group Discussion, Lunch Fellowship
o Cost: $20
o Registration: Sign up sheet at church or contact Rev. Leung or Paul if interested or for more info
Thu Aug 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30am – 11:30am
Happy Playtime – Fun Fun Fun (Cantonese)
o Date: August 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 (Thursday)
o Time: 10:30 to 11:30 am
o Venue: St. E. Old Chapel
o Participants: Retirees or Seniors (No. of Participants: 20)
o Content: Group Interactive Games and Refreshments
o Objectives: Enjoy the fun of the games, learn in the games, and improve the wellness of body, mind and spirit.
o Sign up: Please contact Angela Kwong, the Lay Pastoral Assistant, by calling the church cellphone: 647-507-1051, church office telephone: 905-812-2938 or church email: info@stechurch.com . Please be reminded to leave your Chinese and English name and contact no.
Sat Aug 10
Morning Half Day
English Retreat
There will be Children’s Program & light refreshments

Children’s Sunday School Summer Programme

  • Date – Service – Programme

  • 7/14 – H.C. – Trip to Park

  • 7/21 – M.P. – Water Colour Art

  • 7/28 – M.P. – Trip to Park

  • 8/4 – H.C. – Sushi Party

  • 8/11 – M.P. – Trip to Park

  • 8/18 – M.P. – Tie Dye shirt (Everybody brings a plain colour shirt)

  • 8/25 – H.C. – Centres

  • Sunday School will have walking trips to Father Angelos Saad Community Park on July 14th, July 28th and Aug 11th.

  • All Sunday School children must have a signed permission form to participate. Children under 4 and children without signed permission from parents/guardians must be accompanied by an adult to join.

  • Please bring sun hats, sunscreen, water, a change of clothes and a towel for the walking trips. We may play at the splash pad if the weather is warm.

  • If your child does not attend our Sunday School on a regular basis, please bring him/her to the Sunday School room in person and check in with the teacher before dropping him/her off.

Rev. Canon Edmund Der & Mrs. Margaret Der Hosting a Cantonese Sharing

  • Topic: Healthy Living for the Middle-aged & Seniors

  • Canon Edmund at age 88 is still enthusiastically and tirelessly serving the Lord and His people with his wife, Margaret, who has supported him throughout the years. St. John’s Anglican Church has invited them to share their experiences in living healthy and active lives. All are welcome and invited to attend.

  • Venue: St. John’s Willowdale, small chapel - 1087 Lillian Street, North York

  • Date: July 27 4pm-5:30pm

  • Cost: $15

  • Register email: info@stechurch.com by July 23

Cantonese Faith Formation – Advent Book Study

  • This year Cantonese Faith Formation ministry has chosen to read the Chinese translated version of “The Dwelling of the Light: Praying with Icons of Christ” by Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.  Cantonese Advent Book Study will be held 4 consecutive Thursdays from Nov 28 to Dec 19 from 7pm-8:30pm through Zoom. Details will be communicated later. As books need time to be shipped from oversees, orders to purchase need to placed in advance. If you are interested, please place your order with Margaret Loo or email rsvp@stechurch.com by July 21. Cost of book including shipping will come to approximately $15CAD each.

Cantonese Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting – Summer Break

  • Please be informed that the Cantonese Prayer group will take a summer break in July and August. We will resume meeting  on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday starting in September. Our next prayer meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3  at 8pm to 8:45pm.

Welcome Our New Lay Pastoral Associate

  • We are excited to introduce Angela Kwong who will be our new Lay Pastoral Associate. This is a 1 year contracted part-time position which began on July 1. Angela holds a master's degree in music and has over 10 years' experience in church music ministries. She will be a great support in the development of the new senior and children music groups. 

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