St. John's United Church
                          Upcoming Events and Announcements


   - As restrictions have been lifted, masking is no longer mandatory. However, St. John's supports                 everyone's choice to wear or not to wear a mask for their own comfort and safety.     
                                                                  

   - Click the link to see what's happening at the Bonnyville Senior Drop- in Centre and view upcoming events                                                                               http://www.bonnyvilleseniors.ca/                                                                                             

  -  Children of all ages are welcome to come Sunday morning for supervised activities and crafts.

  - If you would like to visit with Rev. Park in your home or at his office please call the church at 780-826-3003            Tuesdays and Thursdays. The coffee is always on!  

  - Raffle tickets for the beautiful handmade quilt by Jacki Kunec afre on sale, $5.00 ea






 




                                                 -  Sunday Service start time is 9:30am
                                         

                

St. John's is selling raffle tickets for this beautiful handmade quilt. The proceeds of the raffle will go toward repairs to our  stained glass window in the sanctuary. 

Tickets are 5.00ea, the draw will take place on April 27th at the church. If you would like to purchase tickets please contact Jacki Kunec or Bim Bowers 


       Blessing of the chalk for Epiphany


A part of church history is blessing homes at the New Year. A family would hold a short service of prayer to ask God’s blessing on their dwellings and on all who live, work with and visit them. In this way, we invite Jesus to be a “guest” in our home, a listener to each
conversation, a guide for troubled times and a blessing in times of Thanksgiving. “Chalking the door” was one way that people marked the occasion. In this
season of Epiphany, the arrival of the Magi or 3 Wise Men in Bethlehem to witness Jesus’ birth, the initials
of the names of the Kings: C for Caspar, M for Melchior, and B for Balthazar are used along with the current year and written above or on your front door.
Therefore, 20 + C + M + B + 25 should be inscribed this year. The three letters can also be translated into Latin - Christus Mansionem Benedictat - to mean
“May Christ bless this house”.                                           As you mark your door with this blessed chalk, you can say this prayer:                                                      May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen”.
       Chalking the Doorway: A House Blessing for Epiphany, plus mindfulness colouring (and yellow stockings!) | The Reflectionary

If you would like to continue with your offerings                                                         -  E-Transfer can be sent to                                                                                                                          Bonnyvilleunited@gmail.com (please include envelope number)   - Join PAR buy contacting Stacy Mercier                                                                                                            Mailed in to:            St. John's United Church                                                                                                  4510 - 43 Ave                                                                                                                     Bonnyville, AB T9N 1R4                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thank you for your continued support