Virtual Service, December 20
In the “comment” space below the video of the church service for December 20, you can say hello to Rev. Kerry, speak to the musicians and/or readers, thank the technicians or simply greet everybody. Sometimes it takes a little while before the comment is “live” and appears below the video of the service; please be patient.
Christmas Eve Services at Maple Grove
On Dec. 24th you can find the Pre-Recorded Christmas Eve Communion Service (similar to what you receive on Sundays) on this website. If this is your safest and best option you may not need to consider the other options. Through the enews on Dec. 24th you will receive a link to the Pre-Recorded Traditional Christmas Eve Communion Service with Rev. Kerry. You will also be able to find it on the church website. Scripture Readers and Music provided by the Chancel Choir and the Memorial Handbell Choir. Watch the pre-recorded service, approximately 55 minutes, in the comfort of your own home and on your own time. The YouTube link is active from December 24th and ongoing. Watch it many times and then share it with family and friends.
We are still offering the Young People’s Christmas Eve service, from the Sanctuary, via Zoom at 6:30pm and also the Traditional Family Christmas Eve service, from the Sanctuary, via Zoom at 7:30pm. (note: these services are different from the pre-recorded service on YouTube). For both of these services you do not need to pre-register.
To join the Young People’s Christmas Eve service via Zoom click on this link:Time: Dec 24, 2020 06:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84418691904?pwd=MlRxTVFzcjh6Zk51ZVBPSjhGb2wwQT09 The focus is sharing the good news of the birth of Jesus by dressing as our favourite Nativity person at home and Rev. Kerry will lead us to the manger. Scripture Readings and the music will be provided by Dr. Deborah Henry and Eran Rozen, M.Mus. Natasha Frank will lead the Christmas Eve craft time.
If you would like to join the Traditional Family Christmas Eve service, from the Sanctuary, via Zoom at 7:30pm click this link: (note – this link is different from the Young People’s service link)Time: Dec 24, 2020 07:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89142607536?pwd=V3V2eUl6Tzl1OWdkcE9ZT0ZWR0tJQT09 The Family Christmas Eve Service will be live via Zoom from the Sanctuary. This Zoom service will open at 7:30 pm and begin at 7:45 and end at approximately 8:20pm. Readings, Christmas Carols and a short message from Rev. Kerry as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Note this service is different from the pre-recorded service of item A. Music provided by Dr. Deborah Henry and Eran Rozen, M.Mus. Registration ends on Dec. 22nd at 11pm.
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Lovely service today. Really looking forward to Christmas Eve services, even though we can’t be together.
Hi Kerry,
It was good of you to bring up the tragic deaths of the 6 fishermen so sadly lost at sea this week off the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. It still is and always has been a dangerous way to make a living. Over 10 years ago, I sadly lost a dear brother in law, Terry Weaver….He was on board a Clearwater scallop dragger, out of Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia…The accident happened at night, in calm seas ,off the coast of Cape Cod. Terry and another fisherman were on deck…a moving boom aboard the ship ,caught Terry off guard …he was thrown into the sea….Terry was not wearing a life jacket and he could not swim…..the life ring carrying a lit flare, was not functioning….the flare smoked , impeding any hope of seeing him in the water, and of rescue…..His body was never found….when Gord and I are in Nova Scotia , we try to attend the Fishermen’s Memorial services….held every September…..to remember the fishermen lost at sea…….
Thank you for offering up that prayer, Kerry.
Marilyn Penley
Wishing everyone Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year. Thank you all so very much for all your efforts in bringing these video services to us – it is much appreciated!!!
Hello Gayle and Dave,
Thank you for posting your comment on the MGUC website. Happy New Year to you both and may 2021 be a year of keeping well, hope with the vaccines that are coming and you find peace in all that you do.
Blessings,
Rev. Kerry