1. Deanery Potluck Supper: for Mary Sherwood, an Anglican Missionary serving in Madagascar, East Africa. Mary has founded two excellent ministries for young people at Akany Famonjena orphanage and Akany Tafita Inner City Mission. A vibrant servant of the Lord and marvelous speaker, Mary will make a presentation for our Deanery following a Potluck Supper at St. Thomas’ on Wed., Sept. 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. Carolyn Napierala at 345-9223. Please come out to welcome Mary and be inspired by her missionary passion.

2. Hour of Prayer resumes its weekly gathering on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11:30-12:30noon in St. Thomas Side Chapel. Every second week prayers lead by Margie Wilson, Regional Co-Director of Nation at Prayer. An opportunity to pray for our Parishes, our City, our Region, our Province, and our Nation. Everyone is welcome. Contact either Margie at 343-3686 or Pastor Doug at 623-3608.

3. St. James Anglican Church, John St. Rd. Murillo, will hold a Beef on a Bun Supper with salads and dessert and a Silent Auction on Saturday, September 22 at 6 p.m. Only 60 Tickets available at $10.00 a person. Supper at 6 p.m. at the church in Morrow Hall. Call Gladys at 935-2202 or Sharron at 935-2648 for tickets. Everyone welcome. Come and Feel our Country Warmth.

4. Back to School: What does the beginning of a new school year mean in regards to our faith? In this week’s blog, Laura Marie Piotrowicz considers it a reminder that Jesus calls all of us to lifelong learning. thecommunity.anglican.ca/everyday/3249/back-to-school/