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New elders were ordained at St. David and St. Martin Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, Ont., on June 16. Pictured are Esther Ekong (Nigeria), the Rev. Dr. Blair D. Bertrand (PCC mission staff working with Zomba Theological College in Malawi), George Ngigi (Kenya) and Jane Karago (Kenya). The ordination of the elders was conducted using the newly approved Preamble that was adopted by the General Assembly in June (see presbyterian.ca/aandp).
An apartment building fire at the end of April in Bobcaygeon, Ont., resulted in the town rallying together in a variety of ways to support the victims. Knox Presbyterian Church became the hub for donations that included clothes, shoes and bedding. A Give-away Clothing Committee had already been established so they were ready to act. The church was open for the first week in May for people to come and get what they needed. So much was given that excess donations were provided to the Diabetes Association, a nursing home, Salvation Army thrift store in Fenelon Falls, two shelters in Lindsay, as well as a thrift store that supports a shelter. There was also enough for two planned summer clothing give-away events. Pictured helping at Knox are (left to right) Myra Coene, Theresia Ruddock, Debbie Martin, Ruth Eberts and Edith, a visiting friend of Debbie’s.
On Sunday, June 16, The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montreal, Que., joyfully welcomed 40 new members to the congregation from all around the world, including the Dominican Republic, India, Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Scotland, Singapore, Spain and the United States! It was a memorable day filled with a Father’s Day celebration, a presentation on this summer’s Vacation Bible School, and a delightful luncheon in the garden, allowing the congregation to acquaint themselves with new members. The congregation eagerly anticipates a wonderful year ahead.
At West River Presbyterian Church in Durham, Ont., long-serving member Norma Wood and member Sheila Reynolds cut the cake as members of the Durham Ladies Guild celebrated their 75th Anniversary with a fellowship gathering after church on June 16. A lovely lunch including cake and ice cream was enjoyed by the joint congregations.
On Saturday, June 22, Armour Heights Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont., hosted “Worship Playground,” led by the Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis, the Rev. Konnie Vissers and Erin Stone. It was a day of playful exploration, wonder and worship.