October 2021 Archives - The HighWay

Refiner’s Fire

Lynne McNaughton — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:00:21 +0000

I’m writing this on the Labour Day weekend, knowing you will not be reading this till almost Thanksgiving. As we start into the season of Autumn, I am aware of the feeling of angst from a summer that didn’t feel like summer, with drought which wrecked crops, the horror of destructive fires, heavy smoke blocking the sun, and a continuing pandemic that adds uncertainty to our lives and presses our medical system.

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Editorial – October 2021

John Lavender — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:55:05 +0000

There was a time when making changes in all things Anglican was difficult. Not so anymore in the times in which we live. When I first began editing The HighWay, people warned me against making changes too soon. As you see the October edition has a new face (front page). I thought it was about time.

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In Memory of The Reverend Canon Ray Bray

Brenda Garren — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:50:44 +0000

Predeceased by his dear parents Gordon and Alma Bray, Ray is survived by his loving wife Daphne Bray (Gosling), his sister Elaine Belzil (Bray),much loved by nephews Rick and (Barb) Belzil and Jamie Belzil, nieces Sandra Moore and Michelle Belzil. Ray is also survived by many caring great and great, great nieces and nephews.

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Out of the Archives

John Lavender — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:47:10 +0000

Kokanee Team Ministry 1980 – 1984 The Rev. Canon Ray Bray was appointed to the New Denver area, as part of the Kokanee Team Ministry. The Nelson Daily News dated November 19, 1980 reported that “on November 9, 1980 a packed St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral congregation in Nelson witnessed the Bishop of Kootenay, the Right Rev. […]

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A Significant Contribution

John Lavender — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:45:05 +0000

This article is dedicated to all those who have made a significant contribution to their parish, but have not received any recognition for their years of service after they retire. I’m not suggesting that the church is remiss in thanking those who offer their time and gifts, but due to different circumstances, sometimes people fall through the cracks, unless someone champions their contribution.

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A Grateful Heart

Yme Woensdregt — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:40:39 +0000

I’m a huge fan of the Muppets. I remember watching Sesame Street with my kids just so I could be part of that fascinating puppet world for a few brief moments. When The Muppet Show appeared on TV in 1976, it became part of my calendar. And of course, I’ve watched all the Muppet movies with Kermit, Miss Piggy et al numerous times.

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Food Bank Clients this Summer

The HighWay — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:38:46 +0000

Surviving the Pandemic in Nelson This summer Nelson’s food banks numbers stayed the same but clientele changed. The number of people visiting food banks and soup kitchens in Nelson did not change much during the pandemic. But the make-up of the client group was different. There were newcomers and drop-outs. The Food Pantry That social […]

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Finding Your Passion

Christine Ross — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:35:47 +0000

When last I wrote, I commented that Deacon’s need to be justice makers and advocates and as Deacons we are called to help other people find their way to being both justice makers and advocates. Today, I want to talk about how we find our inner advocate.

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Meeting Jesus…

Pam Wilson — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:30:25 +0000

During my younger years, I learned about Jesus and God. Baptised and confirmed at an early age, I attended religion and bible history classes, bazaars to raise money for the poor and Church on Sundays. As an adult, I studied the bible with like-minded friends, read the prayers and the scripture at church services and taught Sunday School.

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PWRDF Refugee Network moves heaven and earth

Suzanne Rumsey — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:25:05 +0000

Where and what is your heaven on earth? Likely, it would involve a place, a place you call home, a place of family and community, work and leisure, a place made up of the things that define who you are. Imagine for a moment that you have become a refugee, defined by loss of place, of home, community and possibly even family.

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