Community Notes/Announcements

Holy Week at Knox

                Palm Sunday, March 24– we will dedicate two pulpit falls and communion runners                                   in honour of Rev. Dr. James A Thomson

Maundy Thursday Communion Service, March 28 – 7 pm

Good Friday, March 29 – 10 am

Easter Sunday Celebration, March 31 – 10 am

 

Knox is pleased to host Muskoka’s first Repair Cafe on Saturday, April 20th from 10 am-2 pm. If you’d like to volunteer as a “repairer” please see Candice Goodchild or Rev. Heather. We’re also looking for donations of baked goods that will be served during the Cafe. Please help let others know about this alternative to throwing broken items in the landfill by coming to Knox to get them repaired instead

Rev. Heather will host a Lent Mid-Week Study based on “The Chosen” series depicting the life of Jesus. We will watch an episode, read the corresponding scripture passages, and share our thoughts. The study will begin on Thursday, February 29th at 1 PM in the Library and will continue each Thursday at the same time until March 21st. Everyone is most welcome.

You’re invited to join the Seasonal Choir which will provide music to enhance our Holy Week services. Practices are after church on Sundays and are open to everyone, regardless of your musical experience.

Envelopes  The Board and Session made the decision to reduce the number of  Box Envelopes purchased for the 2024 year. Congregation members who had a number greater than 50 will notice a new #.  Congregation members who use the PAR Program or contribute by e transfer may not have been assigned a Envelope number but are welcome to use one of the visitor envelope if you wish to contribute to a fund raiser, just remember to include your name on the visitor envelope.  If you have OLD ENVELOPES hanging around, please-please-please, throw them out, your number may not be valid any longer.

Congregational Breakfast  will be held on Saturday, April 6th at 8am.  Guest Speaker TBA.

Plans are underway to celebrate Knox’s 150th anniversary next year. The Knox150 committee is hosting a logo contest with        submissions being received until the end of May THIS year. The logo will appear on all of our advertising and shirts that will be available for sale.

A Message from the Mission Committee: We are looking for donations of plastic grocery bags and/or the larger plastic milk bags to help deliver our Emergency Food Boxes. Thanks.

The BUC-Knox Refugee Partnership is pleased to announce that the fundraising goal to sponsor the Janbali Family has been met! Thank you to everyone for your generosity and prayers. We continue to await an arrival date for the family, which could still be several months away.

Become a member of Cairn Cornerstone Crew  The Cairn Cornerstone Crew is a community of monthly donors which provide a consistent “cornerstone” of support that is critical to help sustain Cairn through the year.  Monthly donations can be made through CanadaHelps.

Help choose the songs we sing at Knox! You’re invited to write down your hymn requests in the purple binder at the back of the sanctuary and our Worship Planning Committee will endeavour to include your suggestions in our coming worship services.

Communication  Rev. Heather sends out a weekly email with information about our upcoming worship services along with details about other activities taking place at Knox. If you are not on her email list, and would like to be, please contact Heather after the service or simply email your request to heatheratknoxpres@gmail.com

Knox Presbyterian Church follows the “Leading With Care” requirements of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, providing a safe and encouraging environment for children and vulnerable adults.

Donate Now  If you have visited the website recently you may have noticed a “Donate Now” feature allowing individuals to contribute to Knox electronically. We have partnered with Canada Helps to provide this service, for a small fee.  One more way to contribute to the ministry and mission at Knox!  Note–there is a small fee to the church for this service as Canada Helps will be processing the tax receipts for donations.

E-Transfers  You are now able to donate to Knox electronically.  If you are set up to bank online you are able to set up Knox as a “Payee” and e-transfer your donation using Knox’s email (knoxbb@muskoka.com).

COMMUNITY NOTES