Weekly Letter from Ron & Mary Kernohan

October 30, 2026

GREETINGS TO ALL!

We have been recently blessed with many fine autumn days. As we move out of the colourful month of October in the more austere month of November, may you find ways to savour those last few days. May you also take note of the various activities that are announced in this weekly newsletter and fill your week with enriching moments.

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WEEKLY and UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

FITNESS WITH FRIENDS continues to meet each Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. except for statutory holidays. Join us to learn how to develop a lifestyle to add “life to our days” and creating habits to add days to our lives.

DISCOVERY CLASS is at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. Join us for hymns and Bible lessons.

PICKLEBALL is Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. All ages welcome.

PRAYER AND SHARE; Next Women’s prayer and share will be on November 4, at 10:00 a.m. All ages welcome.

ENCORE: Our next ENCORE will be November 11 at noon. Ron Wilson will be the speaker.

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PRAYER REQUESTS‍ ‍

• Pray for Renata Schuster who is both recovering from a falls and is at home.

• Pray for Bob Nodwell and family as he is in hospital who are both recovering from falls and are at home.

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Meditation

The Power of One: Remembering Reformation Day

Well over 500 years ago, an event took place that changed the way we enjoy our relationship with God. On October 31, 1517, a solitary monk strode up to the solid door of the Wittenberg Castle church. It was not unusual for someone to hammer nails into the door with a notice or announcement. This time, it was a proposal for debate—95 proposals for debate—and the stage was set for one of the most electrifying moments in Church history. Meet Martin Luther.

Much has been written about him, but on October 31, Protestants remember this day, and even in parts of Europe, it is a holiday! I remember creating my own special celebrations for my English students in Japan. I brought chocolate-covered Pocky sticks and pretzels. The sticks were to remind the students of the nails used to hammer up the famous parchment, and the pretzels, which I learned, were shaped like arms wrapped in prayer.

I talked about the intellectual, cultural, scientific, and religious impact that Martin Luther made on that day. However, one thing remains: it was one man. It was not a committee, not a gang, not a troop… but one man. It was a man whose heart was set aflame by five powerful declarations: we come to God by faith alone, by the grace of God alone, by the truths of Scripture alone, made one with God through Christ alone, and live for the glory of God alone.

We see these five declarations symbolized in a white rose with five petals, and a cross in the center of that rose. It is a powerful reminder that the beauty of the Reformation blooms in these five key components of the Protestant Reformation.

So, on October 31, enjoy some Pocky sticks, munch on some of those curvy pretzels, and remember… the power of one. May the Lord guide us to be His one wherever we are; that one who loves, clothes, visits, encourages, feeds… the one who lives as Jesus commanded us to live… with love.

Blessings on you all,

Paul Miller

…for Ron Kernohan, Seniors’ Pastor