Emmanuel United church -North Bay

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Reminder of the Spring Clean Up Day - 10-4 at the Church!!!!

06/09/2026

Morning Blssing

May this morning greet you
with the freshness of dew on new grass
and the gentle promise carried in first light.
May your soul feel limitless
like the sky at dawn,
wide enough for wonder,
wide enough for forgiveness,
and wide enough for peace.
May your choices be light
in your heart, like seeds
carried in a gardener's palm,
each one holding its own future.
May you trust the wisdom
that lives beneath words,
the one that stirs when something is true
and grows still when it is not.
And may clarity walk with you
through the hours ahead,
the way sunlight accompanies a river,
touching each bend,
revealing each stone, and
making the way forward easier to see.
✍️ Rivers in the Ocean

06/09/2026

Please pray for the people of the Philippines, where a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern part of the country at 7:37 a.m. local time on Monday, causing widespread damage and destruction. The number of those killed or injured is still being determined.

God of justice and compassion,
You call us to be peacemakers in a world that longs for healing.
Be present with those who grieve,
those who live in fear,
and those who continue to struggle for dignity and justice.
Strengthen all who seek truth.
Guide leaders in the ways of accountability and peace.
Move our hearts beyond silence into faithful action.
Help us to work together—across communities and faiths—
in solidarity and hope,
trusting in your vision of a just and peaceful world.
Amen.

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06/04/2026

Morning Blessing

May the morning sun greet you
like a soft lantern, glowing joyfully
to energize your first steps.
May you feel warm, loved, and
inspired to move forward.
May your day unfold with
unexpected kindness,
small encouragements, and
moments that remind you
that life is still capable
of surprising you with goodness.
And may hope walk beside you,
quiet but unmistakable,
leading you to enjoy the day
and shine your own light.

✍️ Rivers in the Ocean