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Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 10, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Children’s and Youth Ministry is an area in our parish that continues to flourish with continuing conversation among ourselves and with the support of our parish leadership team. Perhaps, an effective way to get our young people going is prayer, … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 3, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“What are you doing for the youth of our church?”  At our recently concluded Annual Vestry Meeting, someone from the congregation asked Bishop Skelton, “What are you doing for the youth? There are few youth in our church.  There are … Continue reading →

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Easter Message

Posted on March 27, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“Jesus is not here, but has risen”    Luke. 24:5 N.R.S.V.   Easter is a celebration in the Christian faith which denotes new life and new beginnings. A festive time in the church year were we all sing “Christ the … Continue reading →

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Atlanta on my Mind

Posted on March 20, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“Mark” your calendars — Friday, April 22nd @ 7:30pm at St Matthias & St Luke Church. 680 W 49th Ave, Vancouver. Mark Whitmore will be hosting a special benefit concert on his birthday to aid in his professional development trip … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on March 20, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

“By taking some time each day to allow that Word to echo, we may begin to recognize the loving voice of God speaking in our lives”. This incisive question by a 15 year old student cuts to the heart of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 6, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Throughout Lent this year Fr. Louie has been submitting to you ‘A Lenten Journey Reflection’ which can be found at http://www.anglican.ca/primate/tfc/becoming/ As I read through it, these three questions come up on one of the pages. What did you hear … Continue reading →

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Holy Week and Easter Services

Posted on March 6, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Palm Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist at 8:30. The Liturgy of the Palms in the Millennium Hall at 10 am. Followed by the Procession going to the Sanctuary for the Eucharist. Holy Monday to Wednesday-Noon Day Prayers Maundy Thursday-6:30pm, Liturgy of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 21, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Psalm 27: Glorious is the Lord who is the rock of our salvation and our stronghold in times of distress.  The psalmist seems to be deeply troubled in his reflection and plea for God’s mercy is Psalm  27.  Troubled by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection 

Posted on February 14, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 who knew that we could talk about stewardship in some time of the calendar year other than September, October, or November?  This passage from Deuteronomy helps us to recall that everything that we have is a gift.  All … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 31, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

This morning we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the temple at Jerusalem. Luke the evangelist tells us that Jesus was presented in the house of God, as the Law of Moses required. He also records … Continue reading →

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