The Rev. Earl Gerber's 55th visit Celebration

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Today at Good Samaritan Church, 36 people gathered for regular Sunday worship with the Rev. Earl Gerber leading and preaching.

This was a special occasion due to this being the 55th year that Earl has been to Good Sam. Some of those years were when he was the incumbent of the Parish of Washago (of which Good Sam was a part of) back in the 1960s and 1970s. And since retiring, Earl and his wife Betsie have been back each summer to lead worship and reconnect with many cherished friends.

After the service on the lawn of the church Earl and Betsie cut the cake and shared the treat with everyone. The church and lawn are just across the way from the shore of beautiful Sparrow Lake. Thanks, Earl, for you faithful service down the years!

Sunday Funday at St. John's!

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St. John's, Matchedash is offering Sunday Funday on the second and fourth Sundays from 10:30am-12:30pm in the church hall. Crafts, games, lessons, snacks.

This is a new initiative this year and has been well attended by local children. No cost. It will also run on August 9 for the annual St. John Cemetery memorial service at 1 p.m., followed by a BBQ. Funday will be offered that day to provide some age appropriate activities.

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Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is held at Coldwater United Church, July 13-17.

VBS has been running as a joint effort among the churches in Coldwater and area for several years. St. John, Matchedash continues to provide leadership for this important Christian initiative for children. Associate priest, the Rev. Ron McLean is also on site again this year. The Coldwater-Medonte parish contributes to the costs involved as in years past. Over 90 kids enrolled on Monday!!

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