Weekly Letter from Ron & Mary Kernohan

May 22, 2026

GREETINGS TO ALL!

I love my neighbourhood’s cultural diversity. I see all sorts of flags, banners, lawn ornaments, and various outdoor decorations that silently declare the occupants’ allegiances, interests, and cultural roots. All this diversity serves to remind me that while this is my particular community, I share its boundaries with all sorts of people from many different walks of life.

As you look around our seniors’ community, we may also see evidence of our own diversity. What binds us all together is not a language, legacy, or landmarks…but a living Lord. The cultures may be distinct and languages difficult to learn, but when Jesus brings a people together, great things happen. When we get together this Sunday, ask those who are there what cultures they represent, Celtic, Mexican, Filipino, Swedish…enjoy the exploration, and this unifying truth: “In Christ there is no east or west, in Him no south or north, but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth!”

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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 be 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 to the end of May and the first three weeks of June. Paul will be absent on the fourth Monday of June. Please take note of these reminders:

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.

WOMEN'S PRAYER AND SHARE will be on May 20th. All ages welcome.  Babysitting is provided.

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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: 

Answered Prayer

I asked God for strength,

that I might achieve,

I was made weak,

that I might learn humbly to obey…

I asked for health,

that I might do greater things,

I was given infirmity,

that I might do better things…

that i might be happy,

I was given poverty,

that I might be wise…

I asked for power,

that I might have the praise of men,

I was given weakness,

that I might feel the need of God…

I asked for things,

that I might enjoy life,

I was given life,

that I might enjoy all things…

I got nothing that I asked for–

But everything that I had hoped for;

Almost despite myself,

My unspoken prayers were answered.

I am among all men most richly blessed.

                        —unknown Confederate Soldier 

From our hymnbook “HYMNS for the FAMILY of GOD”

This beautiful prayer is one we can all pray.  Written by a man who may also face early death.  The things of this life can be fleeting, but the wonderful gifts of God are rich and everlasting.

 Ron Kernohan, pastor of seniors.