Message from Light of God Ministry • Reverend Mary White
We all have a relative or know someone who fought or lost their life in a war, or is a member of the RCMP or the Rangers. These are women and men who put their lives on the line for you and me to keep people safe in our community and our world. Being raised in a military community we were all aware that at any moment our fathers, sisters and brothers could be called to duty. We lived constantly on guard knowing that our loved ones may not return home. We had neighbours who were lost during military maneuvers. These women and men face life threatening risks on a daily basis, and it is up to us to show regular gratitude for their selfless acts of courage. May we remember them more than one day a year and give them the respect they deserve.
With Love,
Rev. Mary
Remembrance Day Service
Friday, Nov. 11, 2022
Location: Dwight Hall
Commencing at 10am
In-person Worship Sundays at 11am ~ All Are Welcome With Love
Dear Friends:
"Every year in bleak November, comes a day we all remember, soldiers, sailors, sons and brothers, who gave their lives for others." These words were written by a woman named Connie Broadhurst who taught at my elementary school. She wrote music, as well, and we used to sing this during our Remembrance Day assemblies when I was growing up.
To hear the full lyrics, they are read as a poem on the Family Fun video this week, along with a demonstration of how to make a white paper cross with one single cut line. The songs are: We're Here for a Good Time; This is the Day; Where Have All the Flowers Gone, and Peace Like a River.
The Parent Tot video includes the reading of a book about taking turns, a Poppy Poem, as well as these songs: The More We Sing Together; I'm a Happy Kid; I Am Becoming Peace, and May There Always Be Sunshine.
Let us remember those who have served in wars this week.
Blessings to you and your family.
Brenda Pielle
Reaching Out to Families
Powell River United Church
Reading Excerpt From Veterans Affairs Canada
Many Indigenous men brought valuable skills with them when they joined the military. Patience, stealth and marksmanship were well-honed traits for those who had come from communities where hunting was a cornerstone of daily life. These attributes helped many of these soldiers become successful snipers (military sharpshooters) and reconnaissance scouts (men who stealthily gathered information on enemy positions).
While Indigenous soldiers again served as snipers and scouts, as they had during the First World War, they also took on interesting new roles during the Second World War conflict. One unique example was being a "code talker." Men like Charles “Checker” Tomkins of Alberta translated sensitive radio messages into Cree so they could not be understood if they were intercepted by the enemy. Another Cree-speaking "code talker" would then translate the received messages back into English so they could be understood by the intended recipients.
Indigenous people also contributed to the war effort on the home front. They donated large amounts of money, clothing and food to worthy causes.
Save the Date on Wed. Dec. 7th
Support the 135 students at Henderson Elementary – “the little school with a big heart” needs our help!
EDAS has received requests for almost double the amount of Kindness Bags this year: 500
Enjoy a fun night of fellowship with the community. All supplies are provided – a great opportunity to serve with love ❤️
Poem ~ In Flanders Fields
by LCol John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
For details about table rentals, and bake table, please contact:
Marilynn Davis • Email mhdavis1986@gmail.com
or Phone 604 487 9543
PRUC Online Worship Service
Please Join us this Sunday, November 13th
WWW.POWELLRIVERUNITEDCHURCH.ORG
Prayer
by Fiona van Wissen
We fight over land that is not ours.
Forgive us our arrogance.
We put a price on resources that are priceless.
Forgive us our greed.
We create divisions and labels that separate and humiliate.
Forgive us our hurtfulness.
Too often we fail to learn from our mistakes and reconcile our errors.
Forgive us our wrongdoings.
We will remember that the earth is God’s and all that is in it.
Amen
Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 5H4, Canada