Weekly Letter from Ron & Mary Kernohan

June 19, 2026

GREETINGS TO ALL!

Each day, I visit an Instagram page called, “Ascentus,” a faith-based personal development page that stresses the importance of being disciplined, focused, tough-minded, and courageous. Their Father’s Day tribute was particularly powerful for me because it reminded me about how important the presence and work of fathers are to our society. Although my days of direct parenting are over, this particular tribute reminded me that God has empowered me, through His Holy Spirit, to work on my heart to become the best father that I can be, even though my connections are fewer.

As you enjoy this week’s newsletter, may you make special note of those upcoming events and emerging prayer concerns within our seniors’ community. May you also find ways to experience God’s fatherly presence in your life. 

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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.  I will be travelling, first to meet a precious family who have been a steady source of encouragement, and then returning from that visit the following week in July. 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

Matthew 6:7,8

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.  Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Our heavenly Father knows our needs and is listening.  Our earthly fathers did their best to love us, but it is nothing compared to the God of Heaven.  Nonetheless, we are taught to show love and respect to our earthly fathers.  We hope you have a good family day this Father’s day!

 Ron Kernohan, pastor of seniors.