As the temperatures drop with the first round of colored leaves, the busy season of the church year begins. With weekend cottages locked up for winter and kids back in school it seems entirely natural that our church becomes fuller. It's a season of new ideas and new programs and, yes, even new people!
I am delighted to see that some new folks have joined our community in the last few weeks. I hope that all of us would take the time to greet any newcomers on Sundays and to make them feel welcome. Research has shown that the most important factor determining whether the visitor to a church becomes a member is simply whether they are greeted by someone other than the clergy!
As we all get back into our non-summer Toronto routines, let's take a moment to pray that God will continue to bless our church with growth and vitality.
Go with us Holy Spirit, into the world. Mold us, make us, and shape us into the image of Christ; that people may take notice that we have been with Jesus, and so join with us in your house to glorify your name; for the sake of Him who died and rose again and lives to make intercession for us, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
-Tay
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