When we support the Mission & Service,
we are putting our faith into action and living out our creed.
we are putting our faith into action and living out our creed.
A New Creed
We are not alone,
we live in God's world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus,
the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the Church:
to celebrate God's presence,
to live with respect in Creation,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God.
We were challenged by MM to raise over $1000.00 during Lent for M&S in 2018 using only the Lenten calendar. If we did she would dye her hair in bold rainbow colours! It is easy to tell who won! But, the real winner is Mission & Service, M&S helps people here in Canada and around the world!
Rainbow-Logo Colours
One: Sometimes our world is black and white, midnight starless black, storm-cloud black, winter-sea black, the black of despair, hunger, death.
All: Snowstorm white, foggy-day white, midday-sunlight white, the empty white of loneliness, the burning white of panic or pain.
One: God’s world is a rainbow world, a joyful spectrum:
Poppy-RED of candy apples, joy and laughter---life-blood red;
Glowing ORANGE of sunsets, of a Monarch’s wing, the golden moments of worship and prayer;
Heart-cheering YELLOW of sunshine and sunflowers, of buttercups and lemon-drops, the warm yellow of contentment that comes with family, friends and those who care;
Leafy GREEN of just mowed lawns and majestic pines, a green world with clean water; fresh air, healthy creatures.
God’s world is a clear sky-BLUE of sparkling lakes and babies’ eyes, a blue world of Advent, anticipation of peace;
A PURPLE world of hidden violets and distant mountains, the purple of royal robes and majesty of a donkey, of wine with bread.
One: In our black and white world it is hard to believe in the rainbow. In God’s world we are dazzled by light and colour, come to the rainbow world.
Let us pray:
One: Be with us in our black and white lives. Lead us to your rainbow blessings.
All: Keep us mindful that we can be your colours in a black and white world. Bless our work as we love and serve others through our Mission and Service and through our daily lives.
One: In the name of Jesus, our friend, our guide, our hope. AMEN.
One: Sometimes our world is black and white, midnight starless black, storm-cloud black, winter-sea black, the black of despair, hunger, death.
All: Snowstorm white, foggy-day white, midday-sunlight white, the empty white of loneliness, the burning white of panic or pain.
One: God’s world is a rainbow world, a joyful spectrum:
Poppy-RED of candy apples, joy and laughter---life-blood red;
Glowing ORANGE of sunsets, of a Monarch’s wing, the golden moments of worship and prayer;
Heart-cheering YELLOW of sunshine and sunflowers, of buttercups and lemon-drops, the warm yellow of contentment that comes with family, friends and those who care;
Leafy GREEN of just mowed lawns and majestic pines, a green world with clean water; fresh air, healthy creatures.
God’s world is a clear sky-BLUE of sparkling lakes and babies’ eyes, a blue world of Advent, anticipation of peace;
A PURPLE world of hidden violets and distant mountains, the purple of royal robes and majesty of a donkey, of wine with bread.
One: In our black and white world it is hard to believe in the rainbow. In God’s world we are dazzled by light and colour, come to the rainbow world.
Let us pray:
One: Be with us in our black and white lives. Lead us to your rainbow blessings.
All: Keep us mindful that we can be your colours in a black and white world. Bless our work as we love and serve others through our Mission and Service and through our daily lives.
One: In the name of Jesus, our friend, our guide, our hope. AMEN.
Each year Janetville Pastoral Charge sets a goal for Mission & Service. Our goal for 2023 was $8000.00. Through Mission & Service our money is at work bringing hope, joy, peace and love to people not only here in Canada but around the world. On behalf of millions "THANK YOU" for your generous support.