AUC Weekly Newsletter from Rev. Heather for August 28, 2025

 Good Rainy Morning to All:
 

It’s gray outside so let’s hope those dark clouds open up and give us a good soaking rain!
 

Yesterday I met some of our young people shopping for school supplies; they were both excited and filled with trepidation. Our very best wishes go out to ALL young people beginning a new year of making new friends and learning new skills.
 

This Sunday, we will be sharing stories of our own ‘school days’ so I invite people to think about their favourite subjects, teachers or schools. We’ll walk around with the portable mic to hear your brief story of the past.
 

It’s also ‘Birthday Sunday’ so please plan to join us in the hall for cake, coffee, tea or a cold drink.
 

I hope everyone enjoys a great long weekend whatever you might be doing.
 

Best wishes and blessings to all,
Rev. Heather  🙏🌻😍
 

PS: This a familiar scene these days….a bushy tailed squirrel heading for the seeds of Julie’s sunflower!

 

 Good Morning to All:
So here we are in the final days of August; why does summer always seem to go so quickly? I hope everyone has enjoyed some time for relaxation in your own favourite way.
 

This Sunday, we will be looking at the story of Jesus healing the blind man at the beginning of John, chapter 9. The healing is only a small part of the story; it goes on to become a long discussion between Jesus and the religious authorities of his day.
 

You will notice the signs for the coming “Pollinating Garden” along the east side of the parking lot. Many thanks to the hard working crew that removed the asphalt and hauled it away….a huge and heavy job!
 

Let us all pray for rain as we watch the crops and gardens get more and more resembling desert areas.
 

God bless and take good care of each other…. Rev. Heather 🙏😍🌻
 

PS: This is a magnificent hydrangea in my cousin’s garden near Stratford.

 

 Hello My Dear Friends:
 

In case you missed it, there was lots of excitement at AUC last Sunday after the service. This is a picture of “Peter Preaching From the Heights;” in reality he’s asking for help for “The Great Bat Rescue.” Many thanks to all who helped out with the rescue; your efforts are very much appreciated.
 

What’s Happening This Sunday at 10:30 am: the Licensed Lay Minister, Meri Kim Oliver is leading worship while I’m away on holidays. I know she will have an inspiring message for you so please support her.
 

Remember that the Auld Kirk Cemetery Decoration Day and Memorial Service is at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 17th. I’ll be conducting this service and also worship at AUC.
 

Linda and George Mills wish to thank the congregation for all of their kindness during their recent bereavement. And let us  continue to remember in our prayers all those who are recovering from injuries or suffering in other ways.
 

Blessings, Rev. Heather 🙏😍🌻🌼😎🙏

 

Hello Friends:
Where is the summer going? With the calendar turning tomorrow to August and this morning’s chill, it seems like autumn is giving us a sneak peek of what’s to come!
 

TONIGHT at 7:00 pm at the AUC Hall: “Heart Song Karoke”: A playful evening of soulful singing, where your voice becomes a pathway to joy and connection. Everyone welcome. Tea and snacks provided. For more info, please call Beth at 416-904-8994.
 

Sunday, August 3rd: We will be looking at Mark 10:46-52 where Jesus heals the blind, Bartimaeus. Plan to join us after worship for coffee and goodies.
 

I will be on holidays from August 3rd until August 14th inclusive. For emergency pastoral care, please contact Rev. John Peters at 613-601-2148.
 

Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers the many in our midst who are hurting in any way. 🙏🙏
 

Enjoy this beautiful long weekend!
 

Fondest wishes to all, Rev. Heather 😍
 

PS: This view from my kitchen window are  Julie’s sunflowers that she planted from seed!🌻
 

Hello All:
Another balmy summer’s day….what a blessing this season is for us! And have you noticed that the corn is tassling out and some is nearly as ‘high as an elephant’s eye’?
 

This Sunday at 10:30: We will continue to look at the healing miracles with Mark 9:14-29 when Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit. It’s July Birthday Sunday; we will celebrate with Rachel’s fancy cupcakes🎶🎶 I hope you can join us.
 

Many in our church family are dealing with sickness, grief and other issues; let us continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers during their difficult times.
 

Safe travels to those who are travelling and the best of summer pleasures to all.
 

Fondly, Rev. Heather  🙏😍🌻
 

PS:  The day lilies are especially beautiful this year. 

Hello All:
I hope you are getting ready for the big, forecasted storm on the horizon. Hopefully it won’t leave too much destruction in its wake….giving some much-needed rain and then just blowing over.
 

Last Sunday we were blessed with visitors from Holland, Philadelphia, Nanaimo and Pembroke; it was a real treat to have them worshipping with us.
 

This Sunday at 10:30 am: I continue my summer series on the “Healing Miracles of Jesus;” we will be looking at the story of the paralytic from Mark 2:1-12.
 

On Monday at 11:00 am at AUC: The Memorial Service for Ernie Preston with a reception in the hall.
 

If you are away on holidays or just staying close to home, I hope you are enjoying a great, relaxing summer…..doing all the things that bring you joy and relaxation.
 

Fondest wishes and blessings to all from Rev. Heather 😍🌺🙏🎶🌼😎🌻
 

PS: The hibiscus tree is showing off today!

Good Sunny Morning to All:
 

Didn’t that great rain come just in time for the crops and gardens? If you listen closely, you can almost hear the corn growing!
This Sunday, as we continue our series of Healing Stories; we look at: Mark 5:21-43 “Jesus heals the daughter of Jairus and a woman with a long-time haemorrhage.”

The church will be a busy place on Monday, July 21st with both a funeral and a wedding. The funeral is for Ernie Preston and begins at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary , followed by a catered reception in the Social Hall.

In the next two weeks ( July 31st) our own Beth Robertson will be hosting a fun night of Karaoke which will be a playful evening of singing. Check the bulletin for more details in the weeks to come..

This beautiful little rose bloomed forth to welcome the sunshine in our church’s garden.

Blessings from Rev. Heather

 

Hello All:
 

How quickly the time flies from one Thursday to another….especially this past week with all of its mixed emotions!
 

During the summer, I like to pull together a Biblical series for preaching. So this year, we’ll be looking at the people affected by Jesus’ healing miracles. Here are some of the stories I’ll be sharing: 

July 6th: Mark 1:28-34.

Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law. 

July 13th: Mark 5:21-43. 

Jesus heals the daughter of Jairus and a woman with a long-time haemorrhage.

July 20th: Mark 2:1-12.

Jesus heals a paralytic. 

July 27th: Mark 9:14-29. 

Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit. 

August 3rd: Mark 10:46-52.

Jesus heals Bartimaeus. 

August 17th: Mark 5:1-20.

Jesus heals the Geresene demoniac. 

August 24th: John 9:1-12 (really all of chapter 9).

Jesus heals the blind man. 

This Sunday, July 6th at 10:30 am, our Scripture lesson is Mark 1:28-34 when Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law. Plan to join us for worship and lemonade on the lawn (weather permitting).
 

I hope you are enjoying this summer weather wherever you are on this beautiful day. Fondly, Rev. Heather 🙏😍🌺🌻🌸🎶