ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL 28, 2007
ST. GEORGE’S
Registration: St. George’s 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer 8:00 AM
Breakfast 8:45 AM
ANNUAL MEETING
9:30 AM
TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
LUNCH 11:00 AM
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL 12:45 PM
GUEST SPEAKER 1:15 FOLLOWED BY A
QUESTION PERIOD
HOLY EUCHARIST 2:00 PM
St. Thomas, Owen Sound
The following is a report from The Brotherhood of
Anglican Churchmen at St. Thomas Church in Owen Sound, Ont.
In January, and for the next few months the focus is on
the annual conference which was in our own deanery, Meaford, St. George’s
and St. Thomas Church - Owen Sound.
We also have a Mother’s Day event to thank all the
Ladies of the Church for the help we receive.
In June is our Annual Fish Supper which was a great
success.
We were able to give some funds to the church in June
to help with the renovation loan.
Also in June and in September we put on a barbeque for
the end of Sunday School and the start of the Fall Session.
We invited St. George’s BAC Men, Christ Church, Meaford
to our church in November.
In October we gave funds to St. Monica House, Huron
Church Camp and the Huron College Bursary.
We look forward to 2007, the conference, more members,
and doing God’s service in our church, and where we go.
St. Thomas BAC
President
Peter Danard
St. Monica House
This month, we celebrate Valentine, and the gift of
love from our Creator. But in the midst of that, I am painfully aware that
this is not the reality for so many of the young women that come to Saint
Monica House. It is heartbreaking to hear their stories of parental
rejection, abuse and of how society points a finger for having not made
better choices. A will often, in the most difficult time of their life,
they feel total abandonment by family and friends, and by God. Rather than
feeling God’s warm embrace, all they feel is judgement and punishment. The
path to God then is not easy and straight. It is full of detours, change
and confusion. One recent new resident expressed her thankfulness for St.
Monica House, for here she was not ridiculed and put down. She views this
time as an opportunity to, “get her life back on track.” Perhaps, as she is
supported and respected, she will find a dignity that she hasn’t had before
This work here then, is not merely to “get girls
through their pregnancy and equip them with parenting skills”, but to help
them discover that they are worthwhile human beings, to be redeemed and
loved by God. God does not abandon them, but rather holds them in the palm
of his hand. Pray that this will become a reality in our women’s lives, as
the staff reflects the love of God for them. Your prayer support is vital
and enables the Mission to bear fruit.
Please uphold the following prayer requests:
·
Pray for a young mother who is experiencing serious health problems.
·
Pray for academic success as our young mothers complete this
semester.
·
Pray for a young mother and her baby as she returns to her family
home.
·
Pray for staff vacancies to be filled with competent, caring and
compassionate professionals.
·
Give thanks for our many benefactors and the creative ways in which
they fund-raise for us.
·
Pray that our young women will find the strength and support to get
out of love-less relationships.
·
Pray that our new residents may find support as they make the
transition from community to residential life.
Sincerely,
Rev’d Darlene Cunliffe
Chaplin, St. Monica House
FROM THE EDITOR
It is with regret that Rev’d Darlene has left St.
Monica House to take charge of a Church. We wish her the very best with
God’s new role he has for her.
St. Monica House is always in need for supplies for the
expectant mothers as well as their child
Items needed are:
Personal items:
shampoo, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes etc.
Baby items: Baby
shampoo, powder, baby wipes, diapers etc.
Miscellaneous: Face
cloth, towels, clothing, postage, stuffed animals etc.
Financial:
Donation are greatly appreciated
The financial donations can be made for any capital
programs by contacting:
St. Monica House
231 Hebert St.
Waterloo, Ont. N2J 1V1 |