News from the Pews – April 2024

Christ Church, The Pas, submitted by Shirley Dickens

On February 18 & 19, during the annual “Trappers Festival”, members of Christ Church, The Pas put on a tea for the entire community, which included a raffle of a quilt made by Sue Harper.

The quilt from the auction at the Trappers’ Festival Tea.

The Tea in progress.

Church of the Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, submitted by the Ven. Dr. Kara Mandryk

A photo of Harry at dinner.

The Rev’d Flora Young and the Ven. Lydia Constant present Harry with a star blanket in recognition of his service.

The Rev’d Flora Young and the Ven. Lydia Constant present Harry with a star blanket in recognition of his service.

On February 22, Harry McGillvary was honoured by the Church of the Redeemer, Big Eddy (OCN) for his 45 years of service to the church and the community. Harry serves as vestry member, choir leader, and lay reader.  He faithfully supports the work of the church and is especially present for families during wakes and funerals. 

Harry’s story of service is one of remarkable transformation and faithfulness.  He was honoured with a dinner and blanketed by the Rev’d Flora Young and warden Ingar Constant.

Well done, Harry!

St. Peter & St. James, Flin Flon, submitted by Shelley Andres

The table in front of the altar.

The community gathers for lunch.

The community at worship.

Once again, many churches in Flin Flon came together on March 1st to participate in the 2024 World Day of Prayer. Participating churches include members from St. Peter & St. James Anglican Church as well as members from the Evangelical Lutheran, United, Baptist, Alliance, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic, Mennonite and Faith Light churches. 

This year the writing committee were women of Palestine using St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, “I beg you…bear with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:1-3).  

For over 50 years, the local churches have shared Host/CoHost responsibilities amongst each other. 

St. George’s/Redeemer Lutheran, Brandon, submitted by the Rev’d Cheryl Kukurudz

Kay Addison and Val-Jean Dixon wait for pancakes at St. George’s/Redeemer Lutheran’s pancake supper on February 13.

Embers and Sparks wait to help clear tables on Feb. 13.

Ron Dixon and retired pastor, the Rev’d Ted Januska.

Inge Parsons & Sonia Sawatsky share a laugh.

St. Matthew’s Cathedral, submitted by the Rev’d Cheryl Kukurudz

Newly baptised, Jia and Mila, are joined by husband and father, Zhenjun Li, who was visiting from China.

On February 11 at the Cathedral, Jia Zhang and her daughter Mila were baptized. In this photo, Jia is joined by her sponsors, Barb Laluk and Sue Smallwood.

Jia and Mila during the baptism.