With the churches being closed for an indefinite period, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Pastor's Messages, the GuidePost & Eastern Synod Letters will be posted on this page.
Hello All,
Following is the sign-on information for our worship service on July 12th starting at 9:30.
Ralph Weigold is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Worship for Sunday July 12th
Time: Jul 12, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 831 0231 1764
Password: 841947
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Hope to see you all there.
Good bless and be safe.
Rev. Ralph Weigold
Pastor of Grace Eganville, St. John's Bonnechere and St. John's Augsburg
241 Bonnechere St. E; PO Box 394,
Eganville, ON
K0J 1T0
613-628-2867
Friends,
As you may have heard that the Province of Ontario has entered phase 2 of the re-opening plan for various business and places of worship has also been mentioned. However, all of the Lutheran Churches of the Eastern Synod will remain close until the beginning of September.
I have attached a letter from our Bishop Michael Pryse, which details the reason for this decision.
He writes
"Early last week the Anglican House of Bishops in the Province of Ontario decided that their churches will not re-open for in person worship until September 2020 at the earliest, regardless of where the Government of Ontario is with its reopening plan. This decision was made in consultation with public health experts, with the well-being and safety of parishioners and the communities they serve uppermost in their hearts and minds. I have also clearly heard that our pastors and deacons would welcome a directive of this kind. As such, it is my strong recommendation that our synod’s congregations not contemplate initiating in-person worship experiences within our church buildings until the beginning of September at the earliest."
I believe that this decision is the correct one for us. There will be lots to do to get the churches to a state where we can open safely and not hastily. We still need to be careful and continue to practice safe distancing rules. If we let our guard down, the virus could re-strengthen.
Therefore, we will continue with our practice that we implemented so far: sending prayers and reflection with a homily each week, conduct "live worship" via ZOOM, and phone visits during the week. Our church office will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to noon. Basically, our church is open and being so we are asking, if possible, your offerings and prayers for the coming months.
May the blessings of our Lord be with you and strengthen you always.
Rev. Ralph Weigold
Pastor of Grace Eganville, St. John's Bonnechere and St. John's Augsburg
241 Bonnechere St. E; PO Box 394,
Eganville, ON
K0J 1T0
613-628-2867
POSTED: March 20th, 2020
In addition to the following message from Pastor Ralph, this message just reaches those of you with email. Please let us know at the office if you know of someone wishing a call, especially those isolated, and alone. Office 613-628-1392 Pastor Ralph 613-628-2867.
Just wanted to let you know that I prayed for you this morning and I will continue to pray everyday.
"Almighty God, I pray for all those members in our parish during this time of fear and uncertainty. May you continue to watch over them and assure them that you will always be there. Pour your compassion and love into their hearts. Give them the courage to face the future with hope. All these and more we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ. AMEN
Just as Paul wrote in Hebrews, we are assured that you will be there for us.
"For as Jesus has said, "I will never leave you of forsake you." So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"
I urge you to check out our website at: www.gracerlutheraneganville.ca for addition prayers and information during our time apart. I am here for you and pray for you.
God Bless,
Rev. Ralph Weigold
Pastor of Grace Eganville, St. John's Bonnechere and St. John's Augsburg
241 Bonnechere St. E; PO Box 394,
Eganville, ON
K0J 1T0
613-628-2867
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POSTED: March 18th, 2020
GREETINGS TO OUR FAMILY OF FAITH,
As coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues to escalate domestically, so does the requirement that we continue to review and adjust our current practices.
The Province of Ontario has declared a State of Emergency due to the Covid-19 virus. With this information, we feel it is both prudent and responsible that our congregations ( Grace, Augsburg & Bonnechere ) suspend all public worship services and other gatherings effective immediately. This has been sent to people that we know have an email address so if you know of others in our church family please let them know of that church has been cancelled until further notice. The office will continue to remain open Wednesday & Friday 9 AM - 3 PM.
Pastor Ralph remains available to you either by a personal visit or if you wish to contact him by phone. Office - 613-628-1392 Home - 613-628-2867
We will have weekly prayer, and scripture postings on our web page at gracelutheraneganville.ca on a page named Covid-19 emergency.
Would you do two things to help your Pastor, your church family and others?
As Pastoral care visits have been banned, especially to those in institutions; I need your eyes and ears to help me/us “care for” those in our midst. Please take time to phone your family, friends, neighbours, and church family. Your friendly phone call may just cut through feelings of isolation during this time of containment. If you hear a need expressed that I/we could assist with please let me know ASAP. Maybe call 5 different people every day.
Secondly: Take the opportunity each day to pray, read scripture, meditate, sing a song/hymn or even just be still and quiet.
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