Hope you are enjoying the summer.
Things are slowing down a bit at KPC. Summer is a perfect time to slow down, reflect on the beauty of God’s creation, enjoy fellowship in the sunshine, and engage in uplifting activities that warm our hearts and souls. In the next few weeks I will be taking some time away to rest with my family and "re-create." I hope you are getting some time rest and re-create too. It's a great opportunity to share in laughter, worship outdoors, and engage in some community events that make the most of the long, sunny days. In my absense I have arranged some guest preachers to lead the worship service on Sunday July 28, August 18th and 25th. I hope you continue to join us!
Blessings,
Richard
The PCC is turning 150 – share your story! - Presbyterian.ca
Do you have a favourite memory of singing in a choir, attending youth group, going to a potluck supper, attending the General Assembly—or anything else that shaped your involvement in the church? What are some of the things your congregation is doing today to share the good news of Jesus in your community? And what are your hopes and dreams for the PCC as it approaches 150 years?
In recognition of the PCC’s 150th anniversary in 2025, the Committee on History is preparing a published collection of stories about where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.
We want to hear from you! Share your story using this online form (which includes some helpful prompts).
Or, if you’d prefer, email Ian McKechnie, project coordinator. Remember to include your full names! Submissions are being accepted through December 2024. Also the PCC is preparing a special addition wall calendar pre-order here.
Join us at KPC for Weekly Worship
Theme: Sermon Series on 1&2 Samuel - David’s House
“...now therefore may it please you to bless the house of your servant,
so that it may continue forever before you..” 2 Samuel 7:29
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements
Hymn #372 Praise him, Praise him, Jesus our blessed Redeemer
Call to worship
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Prayer of Adoration and Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Hymn 377 Come, children, join to sing
Children’s Time
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-19; Psalm 84 (responsive)
Sermon “Bless this house”
Musical Offering
Prayers of the people
Hymn #338 Let all things now living
Blessing and Benediction
Sung Response - #424 Sing, praise and bless the Lord
Sending Music
- Alpha for Youth Continues Wednesdays, 5-6:30 pm
- Course on Christian Living - next one is July 31, 7 pm
- KPC Vacation Bible School - July 29 - Aug 2 & Aug 6-9
- KPC No-Commitment Summer Choir Sundays at 9:20 am
KPC - Summer Bible School Camp
This year children aged 5 to 13 are invited to join us for two separate summer camp adventure weeks. Each camp day begins at 9 am and wraps up at 4 pm. The children will be well supervised by staff and volunteers.
Generally, the flow of each day is something like this:
• Drop off - between 8:45 and 9 am
• Opening Gathering 9 am
• 9:30 Crafts and games time to get to know each other
• 10:30 Break with a snack
• 10:45 - 11:45 Teaching time
• Lunch (children to bring their own bagged lunch)
• 12:30 - 1:30 Applying the morning lession.
• Trip to the park for some outdoor time, or crafts with a guest volunteer leader
• 3:00 return to the Hall for snack time singing and closing story.
• 3:30 to 4 pm Day wrap up and parent pick up.
Register in person at KPC offices or online
• Cost - $ 50 per family.
Location KPC Hall - 2733 west 41st ave,
Phone: 604.261.1434. Email: kpc@telus.netRegister and reserve a spot for your child here
Brian McConaghy, founded Ratanak in 1989 to help rebuild Cambodian society after decades of revolution, civil war and genocide. In 2004 Ratanak’s work evolved to rescue children who had been sold into slavery. Brian left his work as a forensic scientist with the RCMP to help rescue and restore countless children, as well as young women and men, to recover from their lives of repeated violence and terror.
September 21 is the date for Ratanak’s annual fundraising event. Marg Buschman and Anahita Hirmanpour plan to walk 5 km in the Road to Freedom Challenge to raise funds to support their work.
If you wish to donate, please click on the links:
https://www.roadtofreedomchallenge.com/margaret-buschman
https://www.roadtofreedomchallenge.com/anahita-hirmanpour
Your support will be very much appreciated.
Have you ever wondered what projects Kerrisdale church members hold near and dear to their hearts? Refugee Sponsorship, Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers, and Ratanak for human trafficking are a few that immediately come to mind.Rachelle Czerwinski 's project is on the tropical island of Madagascar. Anyone with young children will immediately think of the animated films Madagascar and Lemurs of Madagascar along with the many spin-off films they generated. Madagascar is located 400km from the South-East African coast just below the equator. Ask your kids to help you do an online search!Rachelle was born and raised in Madagascar. She has lived and worked in numerous countries around the world and has seen poverty firsthand. She runs Le Ravinala House, an eco-friendly B&B near Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital city. The profits from the B&B are put toward a training and education program that she runs for families living or working on the property. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZxfY8QChJtdee8Z79 and https://touroneplanet.com/en/ravinalahouseMadagascar is among the world’s poorer nations. When she makes the annual trek from Vancouver Rachelle brings books, games, and teaching supplies. The country lacks services and a good education system. Many kids wear shoes or sandals too big for their feet so that they can wear them longer and not have to buy new ones. Growing kids would soon outgrow smaller-sized ones. One student wore only one shoe. He said that he shares the other one with his brother! Paulina, like so many young people, is caught in this poverty cycle. Rachelle is helping Paulina start a small business, a shop selling the basics; soap, light bulbs, rice, beans, etc. Some of Rachelle's "Madagascar kids” have only minimal education. Fano is 17 and has just 6 years of schooling. He is now learning how to use a computer tablet. Lalaina, aged 19, did not finish school. She is getting training as a household helper. The families living on the property, along with some local helpers, grow organic fruit and veggies in the large garden which they then sell at the markets.Another of Rachelle’s projects is the critically important community water well. Deforestation and climate change had reduced the water level to the point where it was getting unusable. She worked alongside others to deepen the well ... by hand! It is now usable again.What is next on her to-do list? She is hoping to construct a primary school building on the property in a few years and she is also investigating growing coffee plants. If you would like to support Rachelle's projects - Madagascar Green Community, volunteers and donations are much needed and much appreciated. The Interac address for donations is madagarden1@gmail.com.
From July to August 2024, the City of Vancouver is scheduled to carry out re-paving along Mackenzie St from 28th to 41st Avenue to improve safety and accessibility for all road and transit users. The work will begin the week of July 8, 2024, weather permitting.What to expect during construction
Anticipated work hours7 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday
7 am to 3 pm on weekends if needed.