As you prepare for this morning’s service to begin, you are invited to
reflect on the following…
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded
gold,it would be a merrier world.”
~ J.R.R. Tolkien
How would you define authentic joy?
How is it different than happiness?
Can you recall a time when you were joyful, even though you weren’t all that happy?
Things to pray for this week…
Wednesday (December 18th) is International Migrants Day. For Christ, there was no room in the inn; we pray for ministries like Action Réfugiés Montréal who welcome and provide support to families seeking refuge and shelter.
During the Christmas season, may we recognize the value of “enough” while surrounded by expectations of extravagance and consumerism.
Mission Moment
Supported by Presbyterians Sharing, Edmonton Urban Native Ministry serves the needs of the local Eastwood community with compassion and care. Their comprehensive services include a daily hot meal program, distribution of clothing and essential supplies, a bi-weekly food bank, as well as spiritual and emotional support initiatives, such as Sunday worship and counseling sessions. The Rev. Tim Sungill Choi, the ministry’s Executive Director, describes their role as a humble well, providing life-giving water to thirsty travelers. By extending a helping hand, offering essential resources, and standing in solidarity as allies, they help to empower Indigenous individuals and communities to navigate their paths, even amidst uncertainty