Needed more baked goods – Christmas baking, cookies, candies, loaves.-let Joanne or Marilyn know you can help Needed volunteers- Selling on Friday Nov. 18, 5.00-8.00 pm, Sat. Nov. 19, 9.00-11.30 and 11.30-2.00pm. Sale items can now be brought and placed in the choir room downstairs.
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Blessings to Barry, Peggy, Sarah and Jonathan
We wish our minister and his family a joyful retirement! We ask for blessings upon the VanDusen Family as they venture into a new stage of life – to Jonathan, our IT Einstein, to Sarah and John – the “newlyweds”, to Peggy, a true servant of the Lord and to “Reverend” Barry, our minister and… Continue reading Blessings to Barry, Peggy, Sarah and Jonathan
Renew Nov.8-9 Toronto
Here’s an event involving Christine O’Reilly and Susan Samuel. Information about watching on your computer is below. The events are free, but registration is required at www.knox.utoronto.ca/renew. Unable to make it to Toronto? Watch RENEW on your computer in real time through Knox’s video conferencing technology. For more information about how to participate remotely, contact… Continue reading Renew Nov.8-9 Toronto
World Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 2 was a special day at St. Giles as we celebrated World Communion Sunday and worshipped with Rev. Barry as he led the congregation in his last service before his retirement. The service had a Celtic theme and we were blessed to have guest musicians, Caitlin Mason and Tessa Catton accompanying Dan and… Continue reading World Communion Sunday
Craig Gander MC’s Rev. Barry’s Retirement Celebration
On Friday, September 30, friends and family met at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club to celebrate Rev. Barry’s ministry and to wish him well in his upcoming retirement. Craig welcomed everyone and shared his memories of his first meeting of the Van Dusen family. Dan Sonier led the choir in a “Let It Be”… Continue reading Craig Gander MC’s Rev. Barry’s Retirement Celebration
Wanda James and David Johnson speak at St. Giles 70th Anniversary Celebration
On September 25, 2016 the congregation at St. Giles celebrated its 70th Anniversary. This was a very special service as new windows and a stained glass window were dedicated. We are blessed to have had so many families and individuals contribute in many ways to make this project successful. Rev. Dr. Chris O’Reilly was the… Continue reading Wanda James and David Johnson speak at St. Giles 70th Anniversary Celebration
Light and Peace
Thank you to all of the families who donated in memory of their loved ones to place this work of art in St. GIles. Glory be to God. Here’s the link to The Sarnia Journal article. http://thesarniajournal.ca/church-dedicates-new-window/
RSVP by Sept. 19th – Anniversary Lunch
Please click on this final70thinvitation for more information. You are invited to join us to be part of a very special celebration, coming home to… St. Giles 70th Anniversary Sunday September 25th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Guest Speaker The Rev. Dr. Christine O’ Reilly
Brody’s Little Brother’s Baptism
Congratulations to Laura and Andrew on the baptism of their cutie pie, Liam Bennett, dressed in nautical style in preparation for the water of life. It was lovely to have their extended family come to St. Giles. Thank you for the delicious refreshments after the service.
Picnic anyone?
The Worship and Music Committee cordially invites you to a Rally Sunday Picnic September 11th in the gym during Fellowship Time.