October 2021
Welcome to a new month and a new Deacons Corner.
As we start another busy month, we take the time to be still in the presence of the Lord. We sit in a time of reflection as we have just experienced National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the hard truths and need for healing that comes with this. We sit in prayer as we ask God to make changes in our hearts, not only to reconcile with our neighbours, but walk alongside Jesus in our neighbourhoods.
And we sit in praise and thanksgiving as we are thankful to God for all of our many blessings not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day.
Stay tuned for our next Deacons Corner on November 7th!
World Renew
We are partnered with World Renew who have shared us the following update for their September Ministry. Please feel free to click on the link which will take you to a two-minute video updating us on the great work World Renew is engaged in. Thank you for your support!
Grimsby Benevolent Fund - Thanksgiving Food Drive
Support our local community's needs this Thanksgiving by donating food items or sponsoring a family in need through the GBF. Pick up a donation bag or card in the front foyer, or head to Thrift Store, Food Bank, and Housing Support in Grimsby, ON (gbfgrimsby.com) to find out more information about this great program. Approximately 130 families have a need this Thanksgiving in our community, and we hope you can partner with us as we support them.
Here is a list of items the Food Bank currently needs:
· Coffee (ground or instant)
· Cereal
· Oatmeal
· Canned Stew
· Canned Chili
· Canned Meat
· Canned Potatoes
· Canned Mushrooms
· Instant Potatoes
· Sloppy Joe Sauce
· Side Kicks
· Hamburger Helper
· Condiments
· Jam
· Honey
· Large Juice
· Personal Hygiene Products
· Household / Cleaning Products
McNally House Hospice
McNally House is proud to offer a number of in-person and virtual support programs starting this Fall. All programs are free of cost and open to all.
For more information, please go to: McNally House Hospice | Where Compassion Meets Community | Grimsby, ON
McNally House holds an annual Hike for Hospice, which was to take place on October 3, 2021, however this year, it has been moved to a completely virtual event.
If you would like to participate in Virtual Hike for Hospice, you have the month of October to register and raise the much-needed funds for McNally House. Please visit their website to register for this great event!