St.Barnabus Anglican Church, Welcome

“A beacon on the hill where are all welcome.”

I am glad I made it to church. I say I’m a winter christian because in the summer I’m rarely in the city.  It’s the 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
Gilbert barks when we are getting close to the church.  Today he was so pleased to meet Bill’s new companion, Turbo.  He really likes Fritz.  I tell people that Gilbert was blessed by the Bishop though we’re not sure it ‘took’.  He still steals the cat’s food.

I loved the hymns today. Sathia plays such a fine piano.  The choice of music was inspired.  Not surprising, given that they’ve begun a new choir.  Rev. Emilie will be studying this summer with Paul Vassili’ye, who is director of “music that makes community”. He will be helping to host the Sacred Singing Circle.

The Sermon was on Martha and Mary, These were the sisters who were friends of Jesus.One was busy while the other sat listening to Jesus.  The latter was elevated.  This has been taken as the direction towards the contemplative. The Church family is about activity and contemplation. At St. Barnabus so many participate in community

Rev. Emilie had been helping the Urban Aboriginal Ministry this week. I learned from Rev.Vivian that they are having a camp out this week in Abbotsford. Miraculous weather for the occasion. 

It was good to see the new baby in church. I enjoyed Eurcharist. Later I enjoyed talking to Bill.  

Now I’m outdoors again for the afternoon sunshine. 

Praise the Lord.