June 30th, 2019

CeleBrate

The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com

 

June 30th, 2019

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Welcome

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

Happiness Challenge
Read an inspiring devotional.
Smile as much as possible.
Listen to your favourite music.
Be kind to a stranger.
Thank God for His blessings.

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Wednesday July 3rd 9:30 a.m…….Men’s Bible Study

Friday July 5th 10:30 a.m…….S.H.E. Ladies

Next Sunday July 7th 10:30 a.m…….Holy Communion

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Bible Readings

June 30
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62

July 7
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 66:1-9
Galatians 6:1-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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4 Things YOU say……………………4 things GOD Says…
There is nothing special about me.……………………I have made you special.
I cannot go one more step.……………………I will carry you.
I cannot take care of myself.……………………I will sustain you.
I feel lost and confused.……………………I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4

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Sunday School & Music Team
Please take note that the Sunday School and the Music Team
will take a break during the month of July.
They will all be back refreshed and renewed in August!

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Day Camps

This year Day Camps will be held from July 15-19 for children aged 4-12. The cost is $25 per child or $35 per family before June 30 after which it will be $35 per child or $45 per family. If you are interested in sponsoring a child or a family, please speak to Rev. Belle. This year’s theme is: ‘Luke Street’

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3 Gems of Grace

… God saved you by His grace when you believed.
And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Ephesians 2:8

We are all saved the same way,
by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 15:11

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor.
2 Corinthians 8:9

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Prayers and Intercessions

Prayer for Today
Almighty God, You have taught us through Your Son that love fulfils the law. May we love You with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength, and may we love our neighbour as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for the Church of Pakistan – the Most Reverend Humphrey Peters – Bishop of Peshawar & Moderator of the Church of Pakistan..

Provincial Prayer Care
We pray for the National Indigenous Bishop and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples – Bishop Mark McDonald.

Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for the Montreal Clerical Members of Provincial Synod – the Reverend Amy Hamilton & the Reverend Josée Lemoine. We also pray for the Montreal Lay Members of Provincial Synod – Ms. Valerie Bennett & Mrs. Susan Winn.

Prayer for our Church Family
Lord God, as summer approaches and the pace of life slows, grant us rest, peace, contentment, and safety. Refresh us as we enjoy the warm days of summertime and keep us mindful of You in all our circumstances. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

For those who wish to pray with someone, a prayer team is available after the Service in the left-hand corner of the Sanctuary. The Prayer Team scheduled for today is: Susan & Christopher

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Birthdays and Anniversaries

To those celebrating this week, God’s blessings be with you

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Rector – Reverend Christopher Belle – 450-672-4549 / stjofn@gmail.com / padrebelle@gmail.com
Rector’s Warden – Diane Allen – 450-466-5112 / deedee-one@sympatico.ca
Interim People’s Warden – Patricia Wood – 450-465-4733 / pwrightwood@gmail.com

Our Vision
To be a beacon of light and truth in our community
inviting all people to receive God’s promise of salvation through
Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.