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Upcoming Dates at a Glance

Feb. 25th Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Supper with all the trimmings starting at 5:00 p.m. Feb. 26th Ash Wednesday Service – 10:00 a.m. Feb. 27th Lenten Lunches start – 6 Thursdays at noon. Mar. 1st – The start of Sermon on the Mount Video Study. Mar. 6th – World Day of Prayer takes place in Ennismore. Apr. 5th Passion / Palm Sunday Services – 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. with the procession of palms. Apr. 9th Maundy Thursday Service – 7:00 p.m. with the stripping of the altar. Apr. 10th Good Friday Walk – starting at St. Paul Roman Catholic church 10:00 a.m. Ending with service at 11:00 a.m. at Lakefield Community Church (public school). Apr. 11th Community Easter Egg Hunt – 10,000 eggs! More details to come…… Apr. 12th Easter Sunday Services – 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

The Coming of the Magi Sunday, January 5th St. John’s celebrated Epiphany with the coming of the Wise men to honour the new king they had read about in Scriptures. They followed the star from the east, westerly, to find Him presenting Him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Glen who had written a dramatization for this event was the narrator. Bob, Mike and Maria played the wise men. Wendy played the part of the reporter from The Jerusalem Herald. The learned scholars who followed the scriptures and advised King Herod were played by Marty, Ed, Sarah,

Rene and Gwen. Harold played King Herod. The Holy family was played by Eric, Alice and Max Lehman. The play culminated with the song “Mary, Did You Know?” sung by Velta and Sandy with Catherine on the flute.

The dramatization was greatly enhanced by Velta’s costuming as she dressed each character from the many fabrics from her huge bag of tricks. We thank one and all for bringing this important part of the Christmas story to life.

Tuesday Feb. 25th from 5.00 p.m. We invite you to a pancake supper held in the parish hall of our church St. John's on the corner of Queen and Regent Street in Lakefield. Enjoy music as you eat pancakes, sausages, cole slaw, homemade baked beans will be served with carrot cake for dessert. Gluten free and vegetarian options. $10.00 tickets with childrens' $5.00 can be reserved by calling Gwen McMullen 705-652-3024.

Lenten Lunches Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and dessert. Thursdays in Lent 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The speakers for each Thursday are as follows: Feb. 27th – Rev. Bob Hartley Mar. 5th – Pastor Crystal Moore Mar. 12th – Rev. Steve Smith Mar. 19th – Rev. Kerri Perry Mar. 26th – Pastor Ben VanderHeide Apr. 2nd – Chris Jones Cost is $5.00, please call the office at 705-652-8302 to book or cancel by the preceding Tuesday.

March 2020

Sermon on the Mount Video Study Enjoy soup and fresh rolls while looking at the Sermon on the Mount in a study thru 3 Sundays in Lent: March 1st,

15th and 29th, 12.00 Noon until 2.00 p.m. Take a deep look at the Sermon on the Mount to learn the heart of Jesus, and discover how through His Strength you can build a more resilient life. Sheridan Voysey walks you through key parts of Matthew 5 to 7 while entertaining and enlightening you with his

wit and wisdom. Led by Leadership Team, Ed, Rene and Gwen.

World Day of Prayer 2020 – Zimbabwe World Day of Prayer is set for March 6th this year. The service will take place at St. Martin of Tours, R.C. in Ennismore (513 Ennis Road) at 1:30 p.m.

This year we are praying for the church and people of Zimbabwe. Refreshments will follow the service.

Community Easter Blessing Our Lakefield Community Food Bank plans to provide a bountiful abundance of fresh food to our food bank guests on April 7, 2020. This is our last Food Bank day before Easter. We are working with Lakefield Youth Unlimited to offer this special 3rd annual Community Easter Blessing to help provide Easter meals to people in our community. The “Community Easter Blessing” poster tells that grocery gift cards and cash can be dropped off at the Lakefield Youth Unlimited office at 10 Hill Street in Lakefield. Or, you may make your donation directly to our Food Bank. The Food Bank welcomes gift card and cash donations, as well as donations of fresh produce and meats. Please speak with Sandra Peacock (705-652-7320 sandrapeacock01@gmail.com) about this opportunity to bless our community. Last year, $1,605 in cash and gift cards was received, of which 100% was given directly to people in our community. The Food Bank received $930 of these donations. On the Tuesday before Easter, 64 households

visited our Food Bank and selected food for a delicious Easter meal. So far in 2020, Food Bank usage has been even higher than last year. Our Food Bank and Lakefield Youth Unlimited aim to celebrate with others the joyful Easter story of resurrection, hope and love! Please keep this endeavour in your prayers.

The Parish Selection Committee The PSC members continue to meet on a regular basis. The job postings for an incumbent at St. John's on the National Anglican Church website and Toronto Diocese website have expired. At this point, we have not had any communication from Bishop Shaw. An email to Bishop Shaw requesting an update and a potential list of incumbents wishing to join our church has been sent. Bishop Shaw is scheduled to visit St. John's on March 29th, 2020. Hopefully we will have news to share with all prior to Bishop Shaw's visit. Please continue to pray that we will receive a list of Incumbents interested in joining us at St. John's to lift the name of Jesus Christ as God and Saviour. PSC - Ann, Margie, Sheila, Stephanie, Ed, Harold, Mike, Jacquie

Retreat? - SAVE THE DATE! Saturday November 14th has been tentatively booked at Kingfisher Bay Retreat. A unique and welcoming

atmosphere, surrounded by the beauty of tall pines, views of the quiet bay on Stoney lake and abundant wildlife. Stay tuned as the year unfolds there will be further details.

AWARE 2020 May 1st – 3rd

A weekend at Elim Lodge, a retreat for women of all ages and denominations. It is a time of spiritual refreshment and so much more! The registration form can be found on the bulletin board in the upper hall or online at:

awarepeterborough.com/registration

Rev. Canon Gloria Master

On Jan. 19, 2020, Bishop Andrew Asbil installed 12 new Honorary Canons at St. James Cathedral.

(Gloria pictured front row, second from left) Photos by Michael Hudson

Psalm 23

GOD, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.

You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.

True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I’m not afraid when you walk at my side.

Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies.

You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.

Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.

I’m back home in the house of GOD for the rest of my life.

Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase