Weekly Update October 26

Hello, dear church family! We hope you're having a fantastic week. It's that time again, your weekly update is here to keep you informed about what's happening in our community.Fall Potluck on November 5th Save the date! Our annual fall potluck is just around the corner on November 5th. It's a wonderful time of togetherness and celebration as we mark our 26th year as a church. We encourage you to join us and invite a friend. To make this event even more special, please bring some finger food to share. Let us know what you'd like to bring by signing up today. We can't wait to celebrate with you!Operation Christmas Child As Christmas approaches, we have a special opportunity to brighten a child's Christmas through Operation Christmas Child. You can participate by picking up a shoebox from the lobby, filling it with small toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, and then dropping it off at Centre 150. The National Drop-off week is from November 13th to 19th. Your love and generosity make a significant difference in the lives of children. If you're curious about this heartwarming initiative, watch this video to learn more about Operation Christmas Child.This Week's Events Here's what's happening in our church this week: Sunday: Be part of The Daniel Plan at Centre 150, starting at 7:00 p.m. Monday: Join us for H2O: A Journey of Faith Connect Group in the multipurpose room at 6:30 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., the Connect through Knitting & Crocheting Group will meet in the prayer room. End your Monday with a 7:30 pm prayer session with Alabaster House  Tuesday: Remember to be with us at 7:00 pm for Celebrate Recovery. Thursday: Kick off your day with Prayer and worship at 9:00 a.m. Later, at 10:00 a.m., you'll discover a wellspring of artistic inspiration in the Art in Church Connect Group. At 7:00 pm Elev8 Youth meets at Centre 150 at 7:00 pm, and The Gathering Place Connect group will gather on Mackenzie Dr. at the same time. We're absolutely thrilled to keep walking this path of life and faith alongside you. Friday: Thrive Young Adults will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the youth room.Volunteer Opportunities We believe in the power of community involvement, and we have exciting volunteer opportunities for you. Whether you have a knack for AV & production, a warm greeting for our welcoming team, or a heart full of love to share with kids in kid's church, there's a place for you to make a meaningful impact. Volunteering isn't just about helping; it's a way to share God's love through your actions. Find out where you can get involved by taking this quiz. We invite you to explore how you can make a difference.Youth Mission Trip to NYC The deadline to submit your application for the Youth Mission Trip to NYC in August 2024 is quickly approaching. If you couldn't make it to our recent NYC Trip Information Meeting, don't worry. Colby has put together a recap video with all the important details. To secure your spot on this fantastic adventure, make sure to submit your application by October 29th. For more information, click HERE!Thinking Missionally- As a community, we're committed to thinking missionally and extending our love and support beyond our church walls. One way we do this is through our Loaves and Fishes initiative. There's a table in the lobby where you can contribute items that make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. Currently, they're in need of various items, including pill bottles (any size, please remove the label), new ziplock bags (any size), reusable shopping bags, printable labels, gas cards, grocery cards, recycling bottles and cans with deposits, as well as non-perishable items like tomato paste, flour, baking supplies, eggs, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, pasta of any kind, and surplus fruits, potatoes, or vegetables. Your generosity matters.Serving those in need in Summerside. What a great way to show God’s love to the poor among us, there is an opportunity to serve and be part of the Salvation Army daily lunches. The time commitment is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can choose to volunteer either once every two weeks or every week bimonthly, based on your availability and preference. Your help in serving and cleaning up during these lunches has a significant impact on those in need. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.Your dedication to these mission-focused activities exemplifies our commitment to serving and loving our wider community. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful mission. Remember, even the smallest contributions can create ripples of positive change in the lives of those less fortunate.Last Week's Sermon- In case you missed it, here's the link to last week's sermon. In this powerful message, Josh emphasized the value of a culture of affection and love contributing to true rest and transformation. Watch the sermon HERE.If you missed our recent "Listening & Responding" livestream series, here's a brief summary. Tracy explored Matthew 11:25-27, where Jesus praised the Father for revealing His ways to those who approach Him with childlike humility. Thinking we have figured it all out and striving to seek success the world's way, leads to all sorts of unrest and anxiety. Like a child, knowing our needs and depending on the Father is the only way to real rest. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and fostering daily connections with the Father are essential. This week's question is, how are you letting go of unnecessary burdens? Read Hebrews 3 & 4 through the lens of rest. Embrace the message of rest and let God define your path. Tune in to the latest episode HERE.Join Us for Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. If you can't make it in person, you can still connect with us through our YouTube channel. Before the service, we gather for a time of prayer in the multi-purpose room from 9:15 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Your presence contributes to the depth of our worship, and we look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you.Stay connected and informed about all our events, including giving, by visiting our website. Your active involvement and support are pivotal in maintaining the vibrancy of our SCC community. Thank you for your vital role in our faith community. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday! P.S. What is one thing that you are holding on to that you can release? Remember, rest is not mere passivity but a deep understanding of God's presence with us daily. It involves ceasing to strive against worldly concerns, being aware of God's tender presence throughout the day, surrounding ourselves with people who actually see us, and giving up the fight to figure it all out ourselves. Knowing God leads to true rest and transformation. Pray this with me… “Father will you anchor my heart on the deeply confident truth that you are never far from any of us. Teach me again the joy of walking through my day, are of your constant presence. From the knowledge of your love to be sweet to me again.” Amen