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WINTER 2023
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St. David’s Presbyterian Church – Toney River, N.S., recently held Vacation Bible School under the leadership of Karri Ann Noel and Becky Hollis. Seventeen children attended and 14 teens served as helpers. It was an amazing time and the congregation was so pleased that many of the “older” youth came back to help out. What a testament to the wonderful memories they made when they were the “younger” set!
Members of the Loyal Orange Association in Canada met in Saskatoon, Sask., to open Diefenbaker Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge #1748. The Rev. Roberto DeSandoli, Minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Saskatoon, invited the group to participate in the Sunday morning service on July 9, 2023.
The church hall at First Presbyte- rian Church in Pictou, N.S., was all decked out in tartan (Nova Scotia and Hector tartans), chinaware and heather, for the Scottish Tea to com- memorate the 250th Anniversary of the landing of the Ship Hector in Pictou, bringing Scottish settlers to “the birthplace of New Scotland.” Although Hurricane Lee upset many of the planned events, a good cup of tea out of the wind and rain was greatly appreciated, including by descendants of the original passen- gers of the Ship Hector, who came to Pictou to take part in the festivities.
The congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church in Red Deer, Alta., celebrated their 125th anniversary on Aug. 6, 2023. Pictured are Colin Murray and Barb Cormack with a special anniversary cake.