Pastoral Epistle – March 05, 2025
Beloved Congregation,
Greetings in Jesus!
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17
The month of March calls for dedication and reconciliation with God as we enter the Lent Season today, March 5th.
Ash Wednesday Service: We invite all parishioners to our in-person service today, March 5th at 7.30 pm for our Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist.
If you are unable to join in person here is the Youtube live stream link :
Lent Services: From next Wednesday March 12th, onwards we will have special Lent Services every week at 7.30 pm on Zoom. Kindly join and be blessed.
Theme : THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
March 12, 2025
1. Cleanses us – (Pastor)
1 John 1:7
March 19, 2025
2. Gives us power – (Joel Irwin)
1 Peter 1: 18, 19
March 26, 2025
3. A means of overcoming the Devil – (Tina George)
Revelation 7:14
April 2, 2025
4. Draws us close to God – (Sharon Anderson)
Ephesians 2:13
April 9, 2025
5. Makes us Holy – (Pastor)
Hebrews 13:12.
Calendar for Lent and holy week services is attached. Please share with your friends and family!
World Day of Prayer : March 8th 1:00pm Please join in person and represent our church at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 841, Birchmount road at Eglinton Avenue Scarborough. For further details please contact Angela Viji who represents our church to the WDP Committee.
Fasting and Prayer : March 21st at 7:30pm in person only. Please join even if you are unable to fast. It is a profound time for us to come together to strengthen every ministry and to uphold all our parishioners in prayer.
Fifth Sunday Service: This month has five Sundays. On March 30th we will have a special service. Our youth will lead Praise and Worship. We will have a special Quiz from the Book Acts. Join and be blessed. We will not have Holy Eucharist on Sunday, March 30th.
Centenary Concert with Clement Sasthriyar: Please continue praying fervently and give your support for this exciting event on Saturday, April 26th at 6.00 pm at Markham Chinese Alliance Church. Please reach out to friends and invite them and the Flyer attached. Here is the RSVP link https://stbedesanglican.ca/sasthriyar
Daylight Saving Time : This Saturday night please remember to turn your clock one hour earlier. We will have to jump out of bed one hour earlier to be at church on time this Sunday onwards.
Youtube streams for Past and Present Videos can be accessed through the below link : https://www.youtube.com/@stbedesanglican/streams
Here are the details to send your tithes and offerings.
E-transfer your Contributions to: cw-stbede@toronto.anglican.ca
I am immensely thankful for your faithfulness in sending your tithes and offerings. May our Lord richly reward your commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church.
May God grant us the grace we need to draw closer to Him and to receive from His abundance.
Regards and blessings,
Pastor