8:30 am Traditional Eucharist

10:30 am Island Liturgy

Readings 

Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30;

Matthew 20:1-16

Each of us hopes we can leave a legacy for the next generation to remember us by after we are gone and also to “carry the torch” for those things which matter most to us. A legacy may take many shapes, such as a memoir or a body of knowledge, or a piece of music or art. Legacy can also be in the form of a gift.  Jesus gave the gift of His life as His legacy that “we might become the children of God” and left us the sacrament of the Eucharist to remind us of our
eternal inheritance in Christ.  

One way that some people choose to leave a legacy is to bequeath a portion of their estate towards the ongoing mission of the church. As you know, this past year St Peter’s was blessed by two bequests from members of our congregation whose timely gifts played a significant role in supporting St Peter’s ongoing mission. Often, we imagine an estate gift to be the domain of the very wealthy; however, all gifts, both big and small, have significance to God. In the words of St Paul:

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸ And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2Cor 9:7-8

Perhaps a legacy gift is something you are considering and would like to know more about, and, if so, there will be a presentation on estate planning and charitable donations of securities on September 26^th at St John the Divine in Courtenay, which is open to all.  This presentation will be given by Joel Hefty (Diocesan Treasurer), Isabel Weeks (Diocesan Chancellor) and Pieter de la Rey (a local Chartered Professional Accountant).

The presentation will start at 1pm, and there will be snacks and refreshments available. 

I am confident that people will find the information at the presentation useful, and I encourage anyone who is interested to come.

The Men's and Women's Bible Studies will take place at 10:30am
in the hall. 

Rev Irene Gifford-Cole will lead the Compline Service
starting at 7:00pm.

St. John the Divine, is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser this coming Saturday, September 19, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place in the church hall located at 579 – 5th Street in Courtenay, and tickets are available for $20 per person.
All proceeds from the dinner will go directly toward
the St. John’s Kitchen Reno project.

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while showing our support for our neighbours. We encourage everyone who is able to attend to head over this weekend, enjoy some great food, and help the church reach their fundraising goal.

Many thanks to everyone who has donated altar flowers over the summer. It has been so lovely having them to enhance our beautiful church. We are now entering a new season when garden flowers are less plentiful, and we could use more donors to keep this project going.

There is a book just inside the church where people can sign up either in memory of someone or just a straight donation. Then one of us will contact you about the details. We look forward to your participation in keeping flowers on the altar.

Our food shelf is running low on several essential daily items, and we need your support to keep our shelves stocked and our neighbours supported.

Right now, we would particularly appreciate donations of hearty breakfast and lunch staples like honey, peanut butter, and jam, alongside warm beverages including tea and coffee. For shelf-stable dinners and sides, we are urgently seeking grains like quinoa and rice, as well as canned food items such as tuna, salmon, vegetables, or fruit. We also want to provide comforting treats and everyday essentials, so we are collecting cookies, crackers, snack foods, and everyday condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Finally, we are running low on personal hygiene necessities, specifically soap, body wash, and shampoo.

Thank you to everyone who's been stopping by with donations!

Our beloved Blessings Boutique is running low on inventory, and we need your help to restock our shelves.

What We Need Most:

• Fall & Winter Clothing: Clean, gently used clothes for men, women, and children.
• Housewares: Small kitchen appliances, dishes, utensils, and cookware.

By donating your items, you directly support local families and individuals who rely on our boutique for affordable, high-quality essentials.

St George's United Church, along with Society of St Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, St John the Divine, and Bay Community, provide free, warm lunches five days a week.

Everyone is warmly welcome, families, individuals of all ages, valley residents, and people passing through.