Author: St. Andrew's

Wednesday, October 2 In this harvest season we give thanks for the abundance of produce on the Crieff Hills farm—honey, maple syrup, eggs, vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. We give thanks for the many farmers as they harvest their crops.

Sunday, September 29 (Presbyterians Sharing Sunday) We pray for the mission and ministry supported through gifts to Presbyterians Sharing, and give thanks for congregations and individuals who support the work of the PCC through their generous gifts.

Saturday, September 28 We pray for those participating in Journey for Hope on September 28 in support of PWS&D’s food security programs.

Friday, September 27 We remember the clerks of synods who will be working on preparations for the various meetings and gatherings of synods during October.

Monday, September 23 We give thanks for the contributions of temporary migrant agricultural workers in Canada. We pray that decision makers will enact policies that better protect the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families and develop fair pathways to Canadian citizenship.

Thursday, September 19 We give thanks and pray for those who serve on the Canadian Ministries Grants Committee as they fulfill their responsibilities with wisdom, compassion and discernment.

Tuesday, September 17 We celebrate the ways our congregations work together to support Presbyterians Sharing by sharing their gifts, time and talent —serving on committees and participating in advocacy campaigns, learning experiences and other opportunities to serve.

Monday, September 16 We pray for congregations in transition, and for those who serve as their ministers and interim moderators. May God’s Spirit guide them as they continue in their journey of discernment.

Saturday, September 14 We pray for sessions as they help the members and adherents of their congregations grow in faith and participate in the ministry of Christ locally and around the world.

Thursday, September 12 We pray for Edmonton Urban Native Ministries, which runs a drop-in centre out of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and the people it serves.