Connecting Meota!

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Manna from heaven is this week's Sunday reading.  I had such fun choosing the cartoons for this subject; I had many to choose from. I hope they give you a giggle.

There are both church announcements and community announcements so check them out. There are inspirational quotes, the Sunday readings, a word scramble and a closing prayer.

Enjoy!

Samaritan's Purse: Help Kelowna Residents Affected By Wildfires

CANADIAN DISASTER RELIEF

You Can Help Kelowna Residents Affected By Wildfires

Volunteers are urgently needed in British Columbia’s Kelowna region after a wildfire forced thousands of residents to evacuate and burned more than 200 buildings, including around 150 homes.

A Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Unit tractor trailer has arrived to equip volunteer teams to remove debris and help families sift through the ashes for treasured possessions.
Will you consider volunteering to help in Jesus’ Name?

Volunteer to Help Today

We provide full training, safety equipment, and expert team leaders. You can learn more and register to serve at SamaritansPurse.ca/BCVolunteer. Please also forward this email to others you know who might be interested.
 
Groups interested in coming for week-long deployments can contact us at canadianrelief@samaritan.ca.
 
Thank you for your prayers for those devastated by these fires. Please also pray for our teams as they help homeowners start a long journey to recovery and share the Gospel in word and deed.

You can also help by giving to this response.

DONATE TO
Samaritan's Purse Canada

Your gift provides physical and spiritual aid in Jesus' Name.

Give Today 

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

Operation Christmas Child: Free Shoebox Materials

It’s time to begin preparing for National Collection Week, Nov. 13-19!
 
To help you gear up for the start of the Operation Christmas Child 2023 season, check out our
Free Materials page where you’ll find refreshed promotional resources, including brochures, posters, and prayer guide bookmarks. These will help get your church or group excited about sending gift-filled shoeboxes and the Gospel to boys and girls around the world.

Get Free Materials

Also, join us as we celebrate Operation Christmas Child’s 30th anniversary!
 
We praise God that over the past three decades over 200 million children have been delighted to receive gift-filled shoeboxes and discover how much God loves. Join us in praising the Lord for all He has done and experience
30 years of Good News and great joy!
 
Thank you for your love of children and for your faithful prayers as we prepare for the 2023 shoebox season.

Ways to Give

Declare His glory among the nations!
Psalm 96:3

Operation Christmas Child® is a project of Samaritan's Purse®.Franklin Graham, President

© 2023 Samaritan's Purse Canada

Connecting Meota!

Dear Meota,

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So many things are happening in September. Check out all the announcements.

The Readings for Sunday continue with the story of Moses; this week it's the story of passover. Funny Bones depicts the parting of the Red Sea.  it will tickle your funny bone!!  We remember those who are affected by fire and flood throughout Canada and the US.  There is a link to the Primates Relief Fund where 100% of your donations reach the frontline.   Finally, the last page has a lovely quote by Corrie Ten Boom. Enjoy!!!

Connecting Meota!

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Here is this week's Connecting Meota. Our Sunday morning readings for the next few weeks will be the unfolding story of Moses.  This week it is the story of God speaking to Moses in the burning bush.  Yes, there were lots of jokes and cartoons that I could have chosen for our newsletter that involved marshmallows, Haha!!  I restrained myself.  Check out the ones I did choose. We are all concerned about the people affected by the wildfires. The Anglican Primate's World Development and Relief Fund sends 100% of all donations to the frontline. If you want to donate, there is an article explaining the Primate's fund and a link for donations.    Also this week, there is a prayer on how to listen to God,  and announcements on the Horticultural Society and a Diamond Valley workshop on fall flowers.

Check it all out. Have a good week and God bless you!

Connecting Meota!

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See the announcements for events this week, and for things starting in September.

September is right around the corner and is a good time for beginnings - maybe a friend or neighbour would like to come to church with you!

A familiar story in our upcoming Sunday readings - baby Moses. We have some cute cartoons to go with that theme. So read and giggle!

So check out this week's Connecting Meota and enjoy!!

Connecting Meota!

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Upcoming events- Prayer and Praise next week and Healing and Wholeness workshop in September.

A traffic alert for this Sunday - give yourself an extra 2 - 3 minutes to go past the Millarville Fair traffic at the racetrack.

Come this Sunday for the familiar story of Joseph, his coat of many colours and the betrayal by his brothers.  Come this Sunday to support our worship leaders who put their hearts into preparing the service for us. Come this Sunday to see old friends. Come this Sunday to enjoy the presence of God in your own lovely church!

"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord."

Connecting Meota!

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This Sunday has two very familiar stories in its Readings: Joseph and his coat of many colours AND Jesus walks on water and calls to Peter.

This week's edition of Connecting Meota has some very interesting commentary on both of these stories. Check it out.

There's an announcement on the Healing and Wholeness workshop, a Word Scramble, and some cute cartoons ( you gotta love Maxine!).

Enjoy and have a great week!!!

Connecting Meota!

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Dear Meota!

So much happening! Prayer and Praise on this coming Thursday, Healing and Wholeness part 3 by our lovely Rev Martyn coming in September and two big community events this weekend.

Check out those silly theological sheep who have insight on the mustard seed. And an easy crossword puzzle, with posters, prayers and words of encouragement.

Enjoy and have a blessed week!

Connecting Meota!

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Dear Meota,

this week is all about the Parable of the Sower; a word search, those cheeky theological sheep and even an article on saving seeds from your garden.

Announcements include the Flower Festival, ( you absolutely must come for the strawberry preserves on a scone with real whipped cream!!), Prayer and Praise at the end of the month, and upcoming events that were listed in the High Country news.

Lots going on, hope to see you at the Flower Festival!!

Have a great week!

Connecting Meota!

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Good Summer to all in Meota!

This week has the readings for this Sunday, some  opportunities listed for the great outdoors in our local area and of course, Funny Bones!

We will not have the Livestream available due to our volunteers being on holidays, but this gives us a good excuse to attend worship in person.  The summer weather is nice, the church flowers are beautiful and the people are friendly.

One last reminder that July 15th from 11 - 3 is the FLOWER FESTIVAL.  The scones and strawberry preserves are the best!!  This is a lovely event to bring family, friends or neighbours. Hope to see you there!

Have a blessed week!

Connecting Meota!

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This week's Connecting Meota reminds us of Praise and Prayer this Thursday - a great way to enjoy the Presence of God in song and prayer!

Coming up is the BIG General Synod that hasn't met in Calgary for about 20 years.  PLEASE pray for the planners and participants, pray for our Ven Alan and our delegates.  Pray that God's Will will prevail.

This week's gardening tip is raspberries! Does anyone have any good recipes? Send them to me through meotaparish@gmail.com

Enjoy this edition and God bless your week!