Dear Friends of South Bay and Picton United Churches; Greetings on this sunny Wednesday morning! (Sunny where I am – but I realize if you don’t like the weather out the front door, look out the back!) Today we are about halfway between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. I thought it might be a…
Dear Friends of South Bay and Picton United Churches; Greetings on this somewhat wet spring morning. By the time you read this, according to Environment Canada, the sun will be shining. Since the grass is too wet to mow, this “Reflection” will be arriving earlier than it otherwise would have done. 😉 (I’ll wait…
Dear Friends of South Bay and Picton United Churches; Good Morning once again. I hope that, as you read Today’s Post, you and your loved ones are well. It is difficult to believe that we are in our 10th week of our new practice of staying home – in order to help prevent the…
May 5, 2020
Good Morning South Bay & Picton United Church Friends; Happy May Day! Around the world today people are honouring the contribution of labour – of workers – to the world. Today, May 1st, is International Worker’s Day (in some countries called Labour Day). Although we here in Canada designate the first Monday in September…
Hello Friends; I must apologize for this “Post” arriving late to you – but the delay had to do with my work as your Minister. This morning I was up very early and completed Sunday’s Sermon so that we could record the May 3rd Worship Service at both Picton & South Bay. May you be…
Dear Friends; On this cool spring morning, as I look out at a swaying White Pine, and the loveliness of daffodils & hyacinths in bloom, and as I listen to the joyous sounds of a toddler greeting the day; I am deeply touched and moved to gratitude beyond measure. I’m forwarding to you a beautiful…
Dear Friends; At the end of this second week in the Season of Easter, I write to you this morning with a reminder of the joy that is offered to us – even in the midst of the trying times that we are experiencing. As you focus today on God’s gifts and blessings, may your…
Dear Friends; Good Morning to you each and all on this cold spring morning. Although the temperature is several degrees below freezing – at least the sun is shining brightly to cheer our hearts. This morning I have already asked our Tech Team to forward to you an email and You Tube attachment from…
Reflection & Prayer in the face of Nova Scotia Murders “How long. . .how long. . .how long O Lord?! How long must we suffer anguish in our souls, in our communities, and be grieved in our hearts day and night? How long shall evil triumph over us?” Psalm 13 (Paraphrase) We are shocked…
Dear Friends; Greetings on this beautiful spring morning. I hope that where you are, you are able to enjoy the sunshine. On this first Friday following Easter Day, I want to reflect on the theme “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – a favourite Gospel Song of mine, the words came to mind on my morning walk….
Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands Good Morning Friends! (Though by the time you read this it may be afternoon.) Today I’m sharing with you two of the great “new songs” from our More Voices songbook. We have used both of these in worship over the last year. The tunes may not be…
Today’s Post from Rev. Phil Good Morning Friends; This Tuesday morning is dawning again with frost, and the hope of bright spring sunshine to banish the cold by mid-day. As we walk with Jesus through these days of the last week before his arrest, we remember his compassion especially for those who were marginalized by…
Dear Friends; Greetings to you on this beautiful spring day – a frosty morning but the promise of warmth in the rising sun in a clear blue sky. During this Holy Week, I will be offering a brief “Today’s Post” each morning. (Though today’s may end up getting to you after noon.) On Friday you…
Dear Friends; Greetings on this morning of April showers. It is our hope that, by the grace of God, you have been fed and sustained spiritually, in these trying times, by these daily posts. Next week we are going to try something different – which may be more sustainable. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, my…
Good Morning Friends; Greetings to you on this beautiful early spring day! I hope that you are all well. Even though we are isolating at home, and when we have to go out, keeping a safe social distance (at least 6 feet/2 metres apart), we can get outside for a walk. It does one’s heart…
Dear Friends; Greetings on this lovely spring morning. Despite the fact that we are living through very challenging times – with worry, anxiety and stress dogging many – a day like today – with sunshine and blooming crocuses gives us a lift. In a phone conversation that I had with one of the active members…
Dear Friends; Greetings to you on this 17th day since we cancelled our worship Service in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. We are all trying to get accustomed to “the new normal” of being largely housebound – though still able to go for walks if we keep our distance from others (at…
A special thanks to Murray Baer and Craig McRae for putting on such a wonderful concert! Craig was gracious enough to share his video recordings of the concert, so here you go!! Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell Your Song by Elton John Imagine by John Lennon Sitting on the Dock of the…
Dear Friends; Greetings on this 14th day since we decided to cancel worship for the duration of this COVID-19 crisis. I hope that you and your loved ones are well. Today my Reflection is on the word ‘Help’ – may you find meaning in my words to lighten your burdens in these difficult days. Although…