Weekly Letter from Ron & Mary Kernohan

June 26, 2026

GREETINGS TO ALL!

Over the past 90 days, I have gotten up at 5 a.m. to get out for a walk at 5:30. Eventually, through the wonders of technology, I can connect with a special friend who lives thousands of miles away, and we chat together as we walk in our separate worlds. I have often thought of this when I spend time alone with the Lord in prayer. In the hymn, “In the Garden,” the hymnist pens these words, “And He walks with me and He talks with me, and He tells me I am his own/  and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.” As precious as this friendship is to me, those times with the Lord are even more precious. Why? Well, my friend does not always know what to say, but the Lord knows my heart. He knows what I most need to hear. 

As you enjoy this week’s newsletter, take some time and take a walk with the Lord. Make special note of those upcoming events and prayer concerns and tell the Lord all about them.

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WEEKLY and UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

DISCOVERY CLASS will be on Sunday at 9:30 am in the church gym. We look forward to being guided to pay attention to key truths in Scripture that will transform our lives, as Pastor Ron encourages us to discover more gems of goodness in God’s word.

FITNESS WITH FRIENDS will continue through the month of June, with a cancellation on Monday, June 29…and…July 6. In addition, July 13 will be cancelled as well because of activities that will involve many of our church facilities.

Remember that Fitness with Friends will not be held if there are weather advisories in effect…and in Calgary, there can be all kinds of interesting weather challenges! So, in the event of such advisories, please stay home and enjoy your at-home workouts. (Some of you … know… what to do!)  : - )

Fitness with Friends will not be held if:

1) If there is a weather advisory in effect, or

2) If the temperature falls to, or goes below, -20C, (and some long-time Calgarians can tell you some weather stories to curl your hair!)

For either of these two conditions, please stay home and enjoy your at-home workouts.

PICKLEBALL is held on Thursdays starting at 9:00 am, and all ages are welcome. Consider attending FITNESS WITH FRIENDS on Mondays to get ready for PICKLEBALL on Thursdays.

ENCORE will be on June 10, and we will meet at the church parking lot at 10:00 am to form carpools to go to William Watson Lodge.  No charge.  Meat on a bun will be provided.  Bring a salad or dessert to share. Or appetizers.  

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PRAYER REQUESTS‍ ‍

Some guidance for prayer. In addition to specific needs…

• Pray for those who are recently bereaved or are experiencing losses of precious relationships.

• Pray for those in long-term care and struggling with emotional support.

• Pray for those who are going through difficulties, such as those who have family members requiring special needs, as well as those who have ongoing challenges of body or mind.

• Pray for those who are travelling or now distant from us. Pray for their protection in both body and spirit and for safety while travelling.

• Pray for those who have much to do as a result of recent losses, with estate settlements and lifestyle adjustments. Pray that those involved will sense God’s wisdom and guidance and act wisely.

• Pray for those who are in leadership positions within our church and for those serving our communities and city. Pray for both wisdom and courage to follow through on what the Lord lays on their hearts.

Continue in prayer for:

• Herb Schuster, who had a partial hip replacement and is recovering at home.

• Bob and Sheila Lever, who are recovering at home and managing home care.
  

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Meditation

Remember Ants’hillvania? It was released in 1981, and when my children first heard it, years after it had been released, it became a family favourite. Over time, they learned about the other words of Jimmy and Carol Owens, but it was in the simple chorus, “Holy, Holy” that we all, as a family, found great encouragement and often enjoyed singing it at our weekly Bible Study meetings.

 Sometimes we discover similar treasures in roundabout ways. Sometimes, performers we may admire appear on TV talk shows to talk about their journeys of faith and their restored relationship with God. Sometimes we see books about famous people that describe their lives and how their lives were transformed because of the restorative work of the Lord in their lives.

 In much the same roundabout way, the songs of Jimmy and Carol Owens wove in and out of my life, leaving behind a tapestry of spiritual beauty which I treasure deeply, particularly that chorus, “Holy, Holy.” Its earnest, yet simple lyrics, and its compelling melody lift my heart each time I have an opportunity to sing it.

 As we enjoy this coming week, may the Lord bring to mind wonderful stories, songs, and experiences that show you that in His own roundabout ways, God is at work in your life.

May you discover fresh insights, see familiar things in new ways, and hear songs that transport you from the greyness of a day of discouragement into the glorious sunshine of praise, lifting heads, hands, hearts, voices, and lives as tokens of our praise.

Paul Miller for
Ron Kernohan, pastor of seniors.