The Beauty of Being Thankful at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday filled with delicious food and time with family and friends. It is a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the blessings in our lives.
Being thankful does not mean that everything is perfect. Life can bring challenges, disappointments, and difficult days. Still, there is always something worth appreciating—a kind word from a friend, a warm meal, a beautiful autumn day, or simply having people who care about us.
Gratitude can change the way we see the world. When we focus on what we have rather than what we lack, we often discover how much there is to appreciate. A simple “thank you” can also brighten someone else’s day and remind them that they are valued.
This Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to slow down and recognize the people, experiences, and little moments that make life meaningful. Gratitude is a gift we can carry with us long after the holiday is over.
St. Paul’s Weekly Update
October 12 – The church office is closed for Thanksgiving.
October 14 – 1:30pm SAIL Sing Along at St. Paul’s
October 15 – 11:00am Finance Committee
October 18 – Tanis – Virden…Muffin Morning, Sunday School. We will be having a guest speaker from the WMCA.
October 20 – 1:30pm Worship Committee
October 21 – 7:00pm Church Council
October 25 – No Worship Service
Guest Speaker – We are pleased to welcome Lois Reston from the Westman Women’s Shelter on Sunday, October 18th. Lois will share about the shelter, its operations, and the important work they do in the community.
The Outreach Committee has been a long-time supporter of the Women’s Shelter, and we look forward to hearing from Lois and learning more about this important ministry. Please join us for this special presentation!
Church Office Hours – The church office is now open Monday – Thursday at regular hours of 9am – 12pm & 1-3pm.
Knit or Knot -Starting Tuesday, September 22, the knitting & Crafting Group will begin meeting again after our summer break! 2:00pm in the upper hall.
knitting isn’t your thing? No problem! Come and join us for the fellowship, fun, and good company. Bring your needlepoint, card making, or whatever craft interests you. So gather up your crafting supplies, bring your project, and come join us for an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and fellowship! Everyone is welcome!
Coffee Time – Join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for a time of coffee and fellowship! This is open to everyone and all are welcome!
Food Cupboard Sunday – The first Sunday of the month is Food Cupboard Sunday and we invite you to bring a non-perishable food item for the Virden & Area Food Cupboard.
ALF Youth Retreat – Minnedosa, MB – Oct 23 to 25, 2026 – Faith in Film
Calling all grade 7 to 12s from Prairie to Pine Region (and beyond) to explore with peers for a weekend how movies inform our faith. If this interests your or you know someone in this age category that are interested in attending please let me know.
Registration Open: Click here for info Any youth from St. Paul’s who wish to attend will have their registration fee reimbursed. Registration deadline is October 12, 2026.
