Take a moment for missions
From the Bible: “ The Lord will be king over the whole earth.” (Zechariah 14:9)
Quote about missions: “ I have but one passion: It is He, it is He alone.” – Nicolaus von Zinzendorf
Prayer requests: Pray that cathedral families, especially those who are suffering, struggling or grieving, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.
Please mark your calendars for Saturday night, February 25, 2017. A fundraiser is in the works to help our friends from St. Hilda’s Anglican School in Georgeville, Belize. Proceeds will be used for our continued support of the school and scholarship students. More details on this event to follow soon. Volunteers needed! Please contact Brad and Kirsten McKnight. 454-9335 or [email protected]
Take a moment for missions
From the Bible: “ Let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, the Lord reigns!”
(1 Chronicles 16:31)
Quote about missions: “ Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell; I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.” – C.T. Studd
Prayer requests: Pray for our religious leaders, our mission partners and for all whose ministry is to respond to human need and to teach the truth.
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, Nov. 26 – “Live” auction fund-raiser at Cathedral Memorial Hall, Fredericton. Featuring furniture, dishware, housewares, jewelry, paintings, many other lovely items. Viewing from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., auction begins at 9:30 a.m., light refreshments. Auction proceeds will support the refugee sponsorship fund of Greater Fredericton Area Anglican Parishes. The Weah-Gmah family arrived in Fredericton from West Africa in late July and will be helped for one year through these funds.
The arrival of 200 new students at Bishop McAllister College in Kyogyera, Uganda has been both a blessing and a complication for the Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries, diocesan native and the school’s rector.
“I was in a panic over the new numbers!” said Paul. “Did we have enough beds, enough desks?”
Paul just spent six weeks in Canada, his bi-annual trip back home to connect with supporters and visit family and friends. He visited both Saskatchewan and New Brunswick and returned to Uganda in late September.
The rise in the student population came about when the school decided to place an ad in the newspaper congratulating the staff and students on another successful year.
They usually choose the humble route, said Paul, but during a visit from a female member of parliament, she asked why they were keeping such a great school a secret. The response — buy an ad. The result — a 20 per cent increase in students!
Take a moment for missions
From the Bible: “ Sing to the Lord, all the earth…Declare His glory among the nations.” (Psalm 96)
Quote about missions: “The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.” — Hudson Taylor
Prayer requests: Pray that the cathedral family will embrace the spirit of mission and announce the gospel to unbelievers with vigour and enthusiasm.
Take a moment for missions
From the Bible: “My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun.” (Malachi 1:10-11)
Quote about missions: “Go ye is as much a part of Christ’s gospel as Come unto Me.” — J. Stuart Holden
Prayer requests: Pray for strength and healing for Canon Paul Jeffries, his staff and students in Uganda as they cope with the shock, grief and aftermath of the murders and robbery that took place at Bishop McAllister College this summer.
The following is a follow up letter sent to Beverly Morell by Ms Jane Martinez, principal of St Hilda’s Anglican School in Georgeville, Belize.
Hi Ms. Bev:
Thank God we made it through. My family and I did not sleep on Wednesday night. It was really scary looking out at the trees fighting against nature. The hurricane caused a lot of damage mostly in the city. The water in town almost reached the Hawkesworth bridge which joins San Ignacio and Santa Elena.
The wind didn’t die down until almost ten Thursday morning. Thank God we all survived. The school buildings are intact. The office got a bit of water but the damage was minor. A lot of people in Belize city lost their homes. Some roofs got blown away. This was only a category 1 hurricane but it caused a lot of damages because it moved through the country at a slow pace. We had constant 70-75 mph winds for about five hours in Cayo.
Thanks for your prayers and concern. I will pick up the money on Monday. I have been fighting the stomach flu since Thursday. I’m feeling much better today though. Your financial assistance will be a blessing this week as teachers are buying materials to prepare their classrooms for the new school year.
I pray God’s continued blessings on you and your church family. Continue to pray for us as we also pray for you.Blessings,
Jane
