Pastoral Epistle – October 20, 2021

Beloved congregation,

Greetings in Jesus!
“Be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded”! ‭‭II Chronicles‬ ‭15: 7

Here is our Lord encouraging His people to be strong. We are also called to refuse to allow our hands to be weak.  The Lord has His rewards for His people who are determined to be strong in the face of adversity.  So let us be strong in our Lord.

Appreciate all our parishioners who joined our Bishop’s Company Cabaret on Friday, October 15th. Please feel free to support the ministry of our Bishops as the Lord leads you. You can contact me if you have any questions. 

I encourage everyone who has been worshiping from home for a long time.  Please pre register and join in person worship service.  Worshiping virtually is only a set up for convenience.  We must do all we can to physically attend service and partake at the Lord’s table in Holy Communion. Pre-registration link  to attend in person service. Please Pre Register here for this Sunday’s  Worship Service:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-church-of-st-bede-anglican-31078840607
This Sunday onwards we will have in person Sunday School as well.  Please try to bring your children to church for Sunday school.

A note to our Young Adults and Youth.  I encourage you to participate in Praise and Worship every Fourth Sunday.  You can contact your coordinator.  They will guide you.  Bring your talents and use them for the kingdom of God. The Lord will richly reward you.
For October 31st fifth Sunday, as I announced,  I invite you to participate with songs and testimonies.  Please give your name to me at the earliest. 

Please remember our Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 6th beginning at 6.00 pm.  Please contact any of our wardens for details of how you can be a part of this celebration. Please don’t miss it. Here is the eventbrite link to register for the harvest festival :https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harvest-festival-2021-tickets-192798073227

Here is the zoom link for our Sunday service if you are attending from home: Please share it to a few friends and invite them to church. https://zoom.us/j/97753965288?pwd=ZkJFd0JZZTRDSWRPN25YMVNZby9JZz09
Meeting ID: 977 5396 5288  
Passcode: 749549 
YouTube Stream links:  
https://youtu.be/39aqdWJ6Xvo or http://stbedesanglican.ca/worship-videos/Sunday Sermon slides are also attached.The Lord our God has been with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. So let us be strong and not let our hands be weak. Our good work will be rewarded. 
Our Lord’s blessings be with you and your loved ones.

Pastor

The Rev’d  Dr. Irwin Sikha

Cell : 416-908-5686