OUR THANKS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE FRONT-LINE WORKERS WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE UNDER THESE VERY TRYING CONDITIONS.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Epworth's Donation to the Foodbank
On January 18, 2022, the Epworth Bingo Committee made a donation of $500.00 to the Kingsville Community Food Bank using funds earned by volunteering at Chances Bingo and Gaming Lounge in Leamington. Pictured from left to right are Barry Pettapiece, Fran Malott, and Linda Lynch.
Request for Donations
The Kingsville Food Bank needs the following for the month of January:men’s & women's deodorant, toilet tissue,ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise (small jars), and jam.
Celebrations for January
January 6th Helen Beacom
January 22nd Debbie Allsop
January 23rd Nina DeLuca
January 26th Anne Montgomery
January 29th Judy Thorne
Guest Speaker
The third speaker in our series about finding the Lord Jesus Christ will be Rev. Kim Cooper who will give his testimony this Sunday, January 23rd. Hope to see you there!
Epworth's Online Service
The service was led by Tim Charter
Past services can be accessed by clicking on Archive
Why you should trust God
Me: God, can I ask You a question?
God: Sure
Me: Promise You won’t get mad.
God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do you mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Huummm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right
Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just wanted to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn’t work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?
God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that
Me (humbled): OH
GOD: I didn’t let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.
Me: (ashamed)
God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn’t want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn’t afford to miss work.
Me (embarrassed):Okay
God: Your phone went dead because the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn’t even let you talk to them so you would be covered.
Me (softly): I see God
God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a short that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn’t think you wanted to be in the dark.
Me: I’m Sorry God
God: Don’t be sorry, just learn to Trust Me…. in All things , the Good & the bad.
Me: I will trust You.
God: And don’t doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.
Me: I won’t God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.
God: You’re welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children.
Pinoy Rap Radio
January 28, 2014
Notwithstanding the possibly unbiblical reference to battling the "death angel", the above story is a good illustration of the need to trust God.
"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28
Reflections
Epworth United
Our church, located in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, has a long history, with roots dating back to 1817 when a small log Methodist chapel was built in the Kingsville area. Property for the church at its current location was purchased in 1891 and construction completed in 1893. In honour of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, the new church was called Epworth Methodist Church, after his birthplace of Epworth Rectory in England. After the union of the Methodists, Presbyterians and Congregationalists in 1925, the name became Epworth United Church. A devastating fire in 1935 destroyed a large portion of the old church. The current structure is the result of a rebuilding effort that began the same year and completed in 1936.
Location
56 Division Street South,
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada N9Y 1P6
(519) 733-4154 Fax: (519) 733-6808
Office Hours
Tuesday to Friday
9 am to 12:30 pm
Services
Doors open at 10am. Services start at 10:30am on Sunday. Proof of vaccination is required to attend services.
What We Offer
Worship in Retirement Homes
Our minister and Epworth volunteers provided in-house worship in long term care and retirement homes in Kingsville, namely Royal Oak, Southgate and Kingsville Court.
Sunday School
Sunday school is held during the morning worship service. Before the pandemic, the kids also participated in other activities such as the Stone Soup story, the distribution of palm crosses on Palm Sunday and the Epworth Extravaganza. Hopefully these activities will resume in the future.
Bible Study
Stay tuned for the next one.
Epworth United Church Women
Our purpose is to unite women of the congregation for the total mission of the church and to provide a medium through which they may experience loyalty to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.
Vacation Bible School
In the past, for five days, we hosted 40 to 60 kids, aged 4 to 11 to learn about God, make fantastic crafts, try some amazing science, play awesome games and eat yummy snacks. Hopefully, we can return to this activity in the future. A previous summer's theme is shown above.
Congregational Matters
Congregational Survey
Pastor John, who has been our spiritual leader for nine years retired October 1. As part of the process of finding a replacemnt, a survey was initiated to determine the needs and wants of the congregation. The results are now available. To get them, just click on...
Ministerial Vacancy
Our historic church, located on Lake Erie in beautiful Kingsville, Ontario, is seeking a full-time, ordained minister with at least five years of experience. Although the congregation is largely elderly, the successful candidate will lead in developing a culture attractive to all ages and provide Bible based, uplifting and inspirational sermons and pastoral care. The full position description can be found here. For more information on Epworth, go to Epworth's Living Faith Story. Visit www.churchhub.ca to apply.
Upcoming Events
The third speaker in our series about finding the Lord Jesus Christ will be Rev. Kim Cooper who will give his testimony this Sunday, January 23rd.
We Change Lives
As part of our world outreach, we give financial support to two foster children, Dieuferson from Haiti and Alfredo from Ecuador. The financial support helps supply food, education and good health care. We receive reports, translated letters, and pictures of these children that are posted on our bulletin board for all to read.
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