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I hope you are finding some coolness in all this heat!

I have listed some cool activities going on in Diamond Valley. 

Also, this week I was able to find two cartoons for the Funny Bones Section that matches the Readings for this Sunday. LOL!

A continuation of the celebration of the Flower Festival; more photos arrived in my inbox and I have passed them along to you.

There's a new kind of puzzle and a Trust God prayer.

All to give you a lift this week.

Enjoy and God Bless!

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I hope you are keeping cool. There is a Family circus cartoon about the weather!

Come and see the photos from the ultra successful Flower Festival.  Thank you to every single person that helped out!!

There are exciting changes at St. George's; check out the pictures. 

Peruse the usual Readings, prayers, posters and extras like ideas for cheese and crackers and birdwatching.

And for the Word Search aficionados - there is an easy word search!

Enjoy and stay cool!!

Flower Festival 2024!

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Saturday is the day to visit Christ Church Millarville.  Come see the church and church yard decorated with all the flowers from the local gardens.  Stay for the SCONES AND STRAWBERRY PRESERVES!  Flower Festival is Sat July 13, 11 - 3 pm.  Special service Sunday July 14th at Christ Church!

This week's Connecting Meota includes an article on gardening in the heat, the Readings for this Sunday, and an item on what we can learn from John the Baptist.  The Family Circus features in our cartoon section and for the Crossword enthusiasts, there is an easy puzzle this week.

Enjoy and God Bless!!

Will You Help Bring Life-Saving Aid to Suffering Families?

Hurricane Beryl has devastated the Island of Grenada and is now a Category 4 hurricane threatening other parts of the Caribbean. Thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and people need shelter, food, and clean water.

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Help in Jesus’ Name is on the way from Samaritan’s Purse, including Canadian DART responders. We loaded our DC-8 cargo jet with 24 tons of heavy-duty tarps, water filtration systems, and other emergency items—plus a mobile medical unit to care for those who are injured.

The eye of the storm passed over Carriacou—part of the nation of Grenada— which has about 10,000 residents. Sadly, at least six lives were lost in the storm. We want those who have lost everything to know that God loves them and hasn’t forgotten them in the midst of their devastation.

Please pray for the people of Grenada and for those who are in the path of the storm. Please pray and support our team as they bring physical relief and the eternal hope of the Gospel to those who are hurting.

Sincerely, Franklin Graham
President, Samaritan's Purse
 

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

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YAHOO!

This week's edition has a bit of a Calgary Stampede  and Cowboy theme.

Please, please come out and support the Flower Festival July 13, 11 am - 3 pm.  the best scones strawberry preserves in North America! And the cost is only $8.00!!!!!    Do I exaggerate?  Come and taste for yourselves.  (Two more volunteers needed, please contact us through meotaparish@gmail.com) 

Also, this is a good time to share your faith in a quiet way - invite family and friends and let them see the wonderful place of worship - a log cabin church decorated in bowers of flowers! 

Read, enjoy and see you on July 13th ! 

God bless!

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There are two familiar stories in the Gospel for this coming Sunday - you will recognize them!  The crossword that goes with it is really easy!

There are announcements - get yourself ready for the flower festival! (Volunteers still needed, please help out if you can)

Canada Day is coming - check out where you can view the fireworks.

And lots more.  Enjoy this week's Connecting Meota!

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Dear wonderful people of Meota.

There is a wonderful picture, a corny cartoon, a heartfelt commentary,  and a very easy crossword puzzle of a familiar story, Jesus calms the storm.  

Please catch the announcements of two upcoming events as well as two Community events pulled from the High Country newspaper. .

Scroll through this edition and catch the highlights,  or take  your time and read all the items and be encouraged.

Either way, Connecting Meota is for you, enjoy!

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Dear Meota.

Coming up is Father's Day.  In this week's newsletter is a nice prayer and a list of Father's Day activities in and around our area.

The Readings for Sunday include the anointing of David as King AND the parable of " the kingdom is like a mustard seed."

The word search this week is very easy, you could finish it off in one reading!!

Finally the cartoons are cute and corny, not to mention Granny Clampett's special recipe!!!

Enjoy!

Flower Festival 2024!

From Rupert’s Land to Northern Lights: A New Name for Canadian Anglicans

The Diocese of Calgary hosted the 2024 Provincial Synod from May 23 to 26.

Of the many resolutions that were discussed and voted on at this gathering, one stood out.

The name of our Province – The Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land - a colonial title which we and our Indigenous brothers and sisters found to be a negative reminder of the past - was changed.  After discussion, listening and prayerful consideration, a new name has been decided upon.  Although the new name was not everyone’s first choice, the final resolution passed unanimously.  The new name will be used effective June 1st, 2024, but will require a second vote in 2027 to make it official and legal.

Going forward, our Province will now be The Ecclesiastical Province of The Northern Lights.

Peace,
Alan+

The Ven. Alan Getty
Incumbent Priest - The Meota Parish
Chaplain - RCL Br. #78
Archdeacon of Macleod

Oilfields Food Bank: Sprout Day Camps at DVSLC

Do you have children aged 3 to 9 who would like to take part in a Summer Day Camp?

Sprouts Day Camps are being offered by Diamond Valley Sustainable Living Centre (DVSLC) and will be running out of the Sheep River Library from Monday to Friday 9:30 to 3:30.

DVSLC wants every child who would enjoy this opportunity to take part and not miss out due to a financial barrier. 

There are a limited number of subsidized spots for families who are truly in need. Call or text 403-498-6321 for further information or email natureschool@dvslc.ca or visit https://dvslc.ca/.

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Is Prayer and Praise this Thursday? 

What is happening June 1st and does Liam Getty need my help?

June 2nd is Confirmation - is there ONE SERVICE and is there a potluck? 

There are photos of someone cutting a cake?  Who and why?

Someone from YWAM  will be back at St. George's this coming Sunday.  Who?

Check out this week's Connecting Meota for answers and more!

Have a blessed week!

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Sunday is Pentecost. ( some people wear red on Pentecost Sunday!)

This week there are reminders for JUNE 1ST - the Lemonade Stand at Diamond Days. LIAM will fetch the water - but could use your help to pour the free lemonade to the passers-by. Could you assist? Email  meotaparish@gmail.com   to let him know you are coming.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is one service on JUNE 2ND. 

There is a CS Lewis quote on Pentecost for you intellectual types, a word scramble and cute cartoons.

Check out this week's Connecting Meota.

God Bless!

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We have a very busy parish; so many things are coming our way!

Thursday May 9, 7 pm St George's, come for an Ascension Service to celebrate when Jesus ascended into heaven.

 Sunday May 12th is Mother's Day!!!

The Diamond Valley Days are coming June 1st and Liam Getty is hosting the St George's lemonade stand for us. Not much is required but a few helpers are needed. Could that be you? 

Confirmation Sunday is ONE SERVICE June 2nd at Christ Church. Tea, coffee and cake reception afterwards. 

And see the photos of the Ladies preparing the strawberry preserves for the flower Festival in July!! 

Get your calendars out as you read this week's Connecting Meota. God bless!

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Anglican Plus discussions are still going on. Each Sunday is a self contained topic so you can join in anytime. 

And...When is a horse trough holy??

Check out the news item and the photos about what happened at Christ Church last Sunday?

The scriptures this week are about sharing God's love: love thy neighbour. I found an article that was really challenging.(just click on the link.)  It was about how willing am I to love my neighbour? Yikes! 

The funny bones cartoons and the puzzle are included; a very easy crossword that you could probably do just by reading the clues.

Enjoy and have a blessed week!

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Just a reminder that the service of Prayer and Praise is tomorrow Thursday April 25, 7 pm at St George's.

If you loved the Taize service, you will also love Prayer and Praise. Join us.

This week of Connecting Meota I do not have a theme; it's just a collection of feel good posters that I have been collecting and massed them together for your enjoyment and edification.

And, to shake things up a bit, a different kind of puzzle ( but still related to the Gospel).

Have fun.

Don't forget ANGLICAN PLUS.Even if you haven't come yet, please feel free to just drop in.  Alan is a fascinating teacher. 

Come for coffee and treats after the service and stay for the session! 

St George folk, just tootle down the highway and join us! 

Have a blessed week everyone!

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This edition of Connecting Meota is action packed.

There is ANGLICAN PLUS - if you missed last week, do not despair, you can join us after Sunday this week.

Hey good people of St George's Church - you may be interested to know that April 22 is St George's Day. There are several articles on St George and his day and the dragon!

And if that weren't enough, the Readings for the coming Sunday are all on the good shepherd and our favourite: the 23rd Psalm!

There is a new puzzle: not a word search, not a crossword, but an anagram. Unscramble and have fun.

Enjoy your Connecting Meota and be blessed!

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Dear Meota,

The week after Easter and we are still enthusiastic about our faith. 

Coming up this Sunday April 14th is another offering by our leadership for another dive into what our faith means to us.  It is called ANGLICAN PLUS!  These sessions will run on Sundays in April and May. 

They will be held at Christ Church after the service and after coffee hour.  ( In the church or in the church house.)  This should give people from St George enough time to tootle down the highway and partake in a rare opportunity to examine what we as Christians believe and how we live it out as Anglicans. 

In this world of craziness, being solid in our faith is much needed for ourselves, our families and our community.

Check out the cartoons; one always relates to the Sunday Readings somehow. And those silly sheep have another wise- crack! 

For Crossword lovers, here is a hard one just for you.

Enjoy and have a blessed week!

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Happy Easter the week after!

Your church leadership continues to provide opportunities for you spiritual knowledge, comfort and growth.

Check out the announcement for ANGLICAN PLUS coming April 14th. 

There are lovely feel good posters and a kindness quote by Nelson Mandela.

In the Readings, Doubting Thomas is at it again and those silly theological sheep have a witty cartoon about it.

Read and enjoy!