What on earth is a Virtual Strawberry Social?

Because of the difficult challenges being faced by our Church, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are attempting to find new ways to do fundraising.

In the past, we have invited you to attend dinners at Pangborn Hall. However, since March 2020, with the Government imposed restrictions on indoor gatherings, we have not been allowed to schedule any.

We know that many of you come to our events not merely to have a meal and fellowship, but because you believe in the work we are doing to live out the love of Jesus in our community. During this pandemic our Care Team has been in overdrive, reaching out with encouragement and practical support to the needy in our congregation and the wider community.

In these circumstances, we are asking those who have supported us in the past to donate towards our virtual Mother’s Day Strawberry Social on the 9^th of May 2021. We will not be allowed to invite you to Pangborn Hall for a meal, but we can provide you with a donation receipt for Income Tax purposes.

The Friendly Name of Jesus

"What a Friend we have in Jesus!"

Joseph Scrivens, of Port Hope, Upper Canada (Ontario) has inspired generations with this truth. Jesus said, (John 15:13–16) "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." His disciples are his friends. He calls Moses his friend (Ex 33:11), he is a friend to Abraham (Is 41:8).

We pray in the name of our friend, Jesus. and when faced with trouble and danger we can often hear people praying in 'the powerful name of Jesus.' When was the last time you prayed in 'the friendly name of Jesus?'

Reopening for Easter

Update,April 1:

Due to the increased COVID numbers in Ontario, and the uncertainties about variants we will not be open for public worship this weekend.

Our online services will be held at

Good Friday (April 2 2:00pm)
Easter Sunday (April 4 10:00am)

you can join us on Youtube at https://www.rocklandchurch.ca/LW or try the new platform at https://rocklandchurch.online.church . if you do not have good enough internet, we can call you - to connectyou with an audio only broadcast on your regular telephone. call Brian at 613-277-6437.

As it stands, it is our position that obedience to God and love for our neighbour requires us to respect the wisdom of medical advice and the authority of government, as long as obedience to these does not contradict the express will of God for his church. As we are able to meet together virtually, and so fulfill the will of God expressed in Hebrews 10:25, we are content to deliver teaching, encouragement, care and support in ways that protect the most vulnerable among us, and in our larger community.

Your Board has very carefully considered the need to permit attendance at our worship services . We still recommend staying safe at home, but we realise that sometimes we deeply desire to BE physically present with others to worship.

Should you wish to join us, when we open again, please remember:

In future weeks, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ahead of time if possible , so we can be prepared for the number of people. We will strictly adhere to public healh mandated limits on attendance.
Wear a mask at all times.
A Washroom will be reserved for emergency use only. please use your washroom at home before arriving.
We will need your name, phone number and email address for contact tracing - If you include that in your email, you will save time at the registration table.
Ushers will guide you through hand sanitising, registration and seating.
Unfortunately, there will be no congregational singing.
Bring your own Bible and water bottle/coffee with you.

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Praying 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Praise:

God, you are patient, you are kind. you do not envy, do not boast, you are not proud. You are not rude or self-seeking, you are not easily angered and keep no record of wrongs.
You do not delight in evil but rejoice with the truth. You always protect, always trust, always hope, always persevere.
You never fail.

Put on your Sunday PJs

Don't forget to join us for Live-streamed worship on Sundays at 10:00am.

Sunday Best?

The link to our Youtube channel is www.rocklandchurch.ca/LW

No Computer?No Problem.

For those with poor or non existent internet you can use a plain old telephone to listen to the service by dialing ‪+1 226-316-3730‬ and entering the PIN: ‪448 803 235‬#. Our "Switchboard operator" will connect you to our Google Meet. (You will be 'muted' so that background noise in your home won't affect the listening experience for others.)

Please pass on this information to someone you know.

Special Note: The first Sunday of every month is Communion. Why not bring a little bread and some grape juice to wherever you are participating in worship (TV room/computer room) and be prepared to join with our scattered congregation as we draw near to Christ and one another.

Our response to COVID 19

St. Andrew's urges all people everywhere, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " Php 4:6–7. Don't panic! if you feel the need stay at home, make every effort to keep lively social interaction by phone and internet. Do not stay isolated and fretting!

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