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The congregation at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Lethbridge, Alta., held a special “Sonrise” Service, followed by a potluck breakfast, and Sacrament of Baptism during Easter Service. It was a moving service for the congregation as well as for the minister, the Rev. Daniel A. Surya, who baptized his own son.
The congregation of First Presbyterian Church held an Easter Sunrise Service at the Stellarton Town Square in Stellarton, N.S. It was a cool morning but with a glorious sunrise! The square is directly beside the church, and the Rev. Charles McPherson led the service.
On Sunday, April 7, at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Caintown, Ont., Louie Gyarmathy, sole surviving pilot of humanitarian relief efforts during the Biafran War (the 1967 civil war in Nigeria) was presented with two Certificates of Recognition for his service. Louie flew 122 flights into Biafra under extremely dangerous circumstances. A member of St. Paul’s, he plays a role in the new award-winning documentary “Operation Lights Out,” which is hosted by Angela Onuora. (Learn more in the Winter 2023 edition of the Presbyterian Connection, p. 37.) In the world’s largest civilian war airlift in human history, The Presbyterian Church in Canada played a huge role, and the movie is a must-watch for all Canadians. In the midst of horror emerged a story of hope, heroism and humanity as this group contributed to saving over one million Biafran lives. Louie is pictured here with event organizer Angie Cowan (left) and the Rev. Marianne Emig Carr (right).
The congregation at Grace Presbyterian Church in Saint John, N.B., was happy to welcome seven new members on Palm Sunday. Pictured, back row (left to right): Rebecca Brown, Mike Monohan, Lorne Brown. Front row: Brian Foster, Susan Johnson, Marilyn Bogle, Al Morrison.
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