SPPC Today

News for Sunday, February 23, 2025

This week's newsletter is a little early, as I'll be in Vancouver this Friday and Saturday cheering on the international HSBC Rugby Sevens at BC Place. While it makes for a busier week, it's a great opportunity to spend time with family, and I must admit, I do love rugby! The challenge is that I'm writing this while also trying to keep up with the Canada-USA Four Nations hockey final on my phone (don't worry, I'll proofread after the game!). It's a reminder that we sometimes have to juggle our passions. Rest assured, I'll be back in time for worship on Sunday morning.

We often find it easy to choose between good and bad, and even discerning "the lesser of two evils" can be manageable. The real challenge comes when we must choose between two good things, like family and church (a dilemma some friends and colleagues have faced). Yet, Jesus calls us to make just such choices, asking us to prioritize following him, even above the best things this world offers. He assures us that this is the only truly worthwhile choice. And in return, he gives us his family, his abundant blessings, and his enduring love, not just for today, but for eternity. Perhaps, then, the choice isn't so difficult after all?

Worship this Sunday

Come join in worship at SPPC this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. You can participate in person or connect with our community online via the live stream. The link is available here. And please take the opportunity to stay afterwards for fellowship followed by our Annual Meeting.

The Scripture readings are:

• Psalm 103:1-6, 20-22

• Luke 7:36-50

This week we also look forward to our choir singing both the introit, The Lord is in His holy temple, and the anthem, Make Me A Channel of Your Peace by Sebastian Temple.

Upcoming

• Following the service this Sunday there will be a brief fellowship time, followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting. Please remember to bring your copy of the Annual Report. Agendas will be available in the Narthex.

• Our Wednesday Study, The Gospels: The Extraordinary Life of Jesus of Nazareth, continues on February 26, with classes at 10 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• We'd love for you to join us for our next Friendship Coffee gathering at SPPC on Thursday, February 27, at 10:00 a.m. Bring a friend and enjoy some friendly fellowship!

• Our Out to Lunch Bunch is heading to the Thai Corner Restaurant on Friday, February 28, at 11:30 a.m. The delicious buffet lunch is back for $19.95. Please sign up this Sunday, February 23, so we can get a headcount.

• The Mission Team to the Dominican Republic leaves on March 14, returning on March 28. We will be commissioning our missionaries during the worship service on March 9.

May the Lord bless you all!

SUNDAY MORNING

Welcome to Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church. 

Our worship takes place at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday morning both in-person and online (via the SPPC YouTube Livestream button above). We invite you to join us each week as we continue to explore and follow the Word of God. Following the service, there will be a fellowship time at the back of the sanctuary.

For the safety of your neighbours, when you attend worship: 

• Please, perform a health check prior to attending.

• While masks are not required, feel free to wear one if you prefer.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.