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 to 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 absence, 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 favorite 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 name! Submissions are being accepted through December 2024. Also, the PCC is preparing a special edition wall calendar that you can pre-order here.
We have recently learned about the death last week of Shirley Mason, a longtime member of Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church. We will pass on details about her service when they are available.
Join us at KPC for Weekly Worship
Theme: Sermon Series on 1&2 Samuel - David’s Distress
"...The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, ... How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife?..."
2 Samuel 11:11
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements
Hymn #634 Will you come and follow me (1,2, & 5)
Call to worship
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Prayer of Adoration and Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Hymn #639 We are marching/Siyahamba
Children’s Time
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 16 (responsive)
Sermon “The Cost of Complacency: Discipline for a Faithful Life”
Hymn #638 Take time to be holy
Prayers of the people
Hymn #626 Lord of all power
Blessing and Benediction
Sung Response: Hymn #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
Ratanak’s Road to Freedom Challenge
Each year thousands of young Cambodian women and men are tricked into being trafficked and exploited as they seek ways to help their families overcome lives of poverty. Ratanak International’s annual Road to Freedom Challenge raises funds to help those who manage to escape their oppressors. Ratanak’s expanded efforts in 2024 center on partnering with a paid job training program. Upon joining, these determined survivors are paid while they learn, and earn more as they progressively gain new skills. This allows them to be fully supported as they learn marketable skills based on their personal interests. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, September 21. Anahita Hirmanpour (https://www.roadtofreedomchallenge.com/anahita-hirmanpour), Ramesh Mardani
(https://www.roadtofreedomchallenge.com/ramesh-mardani, Robyn Laidlaw
(https://www.roadtofreedomchallenge.robyn-laidlaw) and Marg Buschman
(https://www.roadtofreedomchallenge.com/margaret-buschman)
have registered for the 5 km walk as part of the Kerrisdale Perseverers team.If you wish to donate, please click on any of the above links. 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/ravinalahouse
Madagascar 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.
G - 3 (Games, Giggles and Gab) will be at Crofton Manor on Thursday, Aug 15 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.Join us for a fun time. For more information contact Marg or Bill Buschman through the church office Phone at 604-261-1434 or email kpc@telus.net.
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 hours
7 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday
7 am to 3 pm on weekends if needed.