A Saint takes the broken as they are.
My friend Roy Robson, 87 years old, a painter, a musician, a teacher. A companion, who, takes me as I am, wherever we go.
Then there is Edna Mathews, 95 years old, knits hundreds of hats, mitts, and scarves, still drives, and manages her own home.
Finally, Mutya, a mother from the Philippines, brought three children to sponsor, then there was an oops. A daughter with a daughter.
We are the saints. In the writings of Revelation, there was a great multitude, white robes before the sacred throne. God heard the cries of the people, in the voice of oppression. God heard the fear in the vision of the people. These are they who have come out of the great ordeal.
These are they who heed the warning, follow the ways of God. These are they who meet the unjust world order beyond the Pax Romana. God with us, in the face of dethroned Caesar. These are they who inspired hope for a better world, heaven on earth. Salvation is now for people at the edge, to renew, to change, to care for the earth. These are they who meet the suffering in the life, to mend, to heal, and restore.
We are they, we are the children of God. We are they to be instruments of God’s creative love and forgiveness. Love is the word, give us strength, to encounter hardship, as children of God. We are of God, assured of freedom, become, God with us,
God with us who proclaims “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
It is the sermon on the mount. The place of purpose, ministry, character of the kingdom, communion of saints. Jesus mountain, echoes Sinai, receive the live, live the law of love.
Live and be the authority of kingdom of heaven now.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
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Join us online or in-person (see our website for what to expect if you plan to come to church on Sundays).
This Week at the Manor Monday
Trustees Meeting at 1:00 pm
Tuesday
Me and White Supremacy book circle, 6:30 pm via Zoom
Wednesday
Noon day prayer at the Manor at 12:00 pm via Zoom
Thursday
Bible Study via Zoom at 3:00 pm via Zoom
Yoga at the Manor at 4:00 pm via Zoom
Friday
LRF from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in-person
Senior's Drop in in-person and via Zoom from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Kids @ the Manor at from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday
Worship in-person and via Zoom at 10:30 am
Outdoor Children's Worship at 10:30 am in-person
Outdoor Sunday school starts in-person, Sundays at 10:30 am. Remember to bring your mask. Contact Allison at manorroadkids@gmail.com for more details.
We celebrate our superstars at the Manor The makers of the Memorial Garden for James Roth, James Roth, he is beacon for today.
Last week, the James Roth Memorial Garden was planted in the south facing garden. The memorial garden has been funded with donations from the Roth family, congregational members, and Manor Road United Church.
Our appreciation to Marianne, Dr JJ, and Don Reynolds for their dedication to the memorial garden which will enhance our property and the community. The dedication of the garden to be announced at a later date.
Trustees meeting Monday at 1:00 pm Book Circle at the Manor with Dr. JJ, every Tuesday at 6:30 pm Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Enrolment closed.
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Little Rainbow Fish is back! Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am Contact Allison at manorroadkids@gmail.com for more details.
Seniors @ the Manor Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, in-person or via Zoom Featuring - Paul Hellyer who will speak on Friday October 30th from 1 pm to 3 pm. Religion, Politics and UFO’s.
Last week, we learned about astronomy from Alec Seretis. See his presentation here.
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Kids @ the Manor
Friday October 30 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm To gather, to learn, to explore, God with us, now. Please RSVP with Allison at manorroadkids@gmail.com.And beyond...
Youth @ the Manor Wednesday November 5th, 6:30 pm
Faith Encounter- Film @ Work We are all in this together
The Hatch @ the Manor, Outdoor Drop Inn for the Roehampton Shelter,
Sunday November 8th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Suzi and Simon Morris are organizing food, coffee, and tea in the kitchen that will be brought outside to share with residents of our local shelter. Volunteers needed! Please RSVP with Dr JJ at ministermruc@gmail.com or 416 809 6044.
There's Room to Read!
Please take a look at our lector's schedule and email manoroaduc@gmail.com to sign up. Readings can be done in-person or online.Help Support Local Shelters
We're collecting items for local shelters - grocery cards $25 to $50 (which can be placed in our new locked mailbox), masks, hygiene items, winter coats, new winter hats, gloves, scarves, old cell phones, and old laptops (which can be placed in the bin). Drop off at the top of the metal staircase at church, 240 Manor Road East. Together we mend the world.
books 4 families
Donate children's books in our new drop box. Help make a difference in the lives of marginalized children. Books will be distributed by The Children's Book Bank.
Dashboard for September 2020
September 2020 General Fund Offerings
Budgeted
Better or Worse
$7777.50
$7235
+ 542.50
September 2020 Mission & Service Offerings
Budgeted
Better or Worse
$1299.00
$1500
- $201
Stewardship at the Manor – how can you support our Manor Road United Community of Faith?
(When donating, you may indicate where you would like your funds to be directed, the General Fund, Mission and Service, or our new Samaritan Fund which will assist people on a limited income, seniors and the recently unemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic).
1. By online electronic transfer from your bank to Manor Road United Church. Simply log in to your bank account online and select "email money" or "e-transfer". Follow the simple step-by-step prompts to direct your gift, of whatever amount you choose, to: manorroaduc@gmail.com. This is deposited directly into our bank account. Please consider a monthly donation.
2. On our website using Canada Helps, click http://manorroadunitedchurch.com/ministry/financial-giving/ to make your gift. Please consider choosing a monthly donation. Note, 4% of your donation is used by Canada Helps for administrative costs. Receipts will be issued in the name of the person who made the donation online.
3. By mailing a cheque to Manor Road United Church:
Attention: Rev. John Joseph Mastandrea
Manor Road United Church
240 Manor Road East
Toronto, Ontario
M4S 1R8
