Welcome to the Viewpoint! Along with a view of what’s happening in the church, we hope that in these links and descriptions you’ll find your next step into the richness of life together as we seek to grow deeper in friendship with Jesus and wider in our service to the world.
THE BIBLE COURSE | BEgins October 16
New to the Bible or want to go deeper? The Bible Course is for you. It shows how the key books, famous characters and epic events form one BIG story, from Genesis to Revelation. The course also provides tools and skills that help apply the Bible to everyday life.
The Bible Course is an 8-week course that will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Each session includes video content, discussion time, personal reflection and daily readings.
Jonathan Maracle in concert | OCt. 14
We are excited to be partnering with a number of churches to host a concert by Jonathan Maracle on Friday, October 14 at Faith City Church.
Jonathan is of Mohawk/Scot heritage and plays guitar, traditional drums and flute. He has traveled the world with his band Broken Walls and is a gifted storyteller and songwriter. You will be inspired by his message of hope and restoration.
Admission is free but tickets are required. Call 807-344-1956 to get your tickets.
Worship Playlist on Spotify & Apple Music
If you’ve ever found yourself wishing that you could keep listening to the songs that we sing each Sunday throughout the week, then we’ve got some great news for you… you can! We have a playlist available on both Spotify and Apple Music that gets updated regularly with recorded versions of the songs we sing together. Check it out!
Day for Truth & Reconciliation
This Friday, September 30th is our national day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an important day for our country to acknowledge the wrongs done in the past – many of them done by the Church – and an opportunity for us as Christians to ask for forgiveness and to walk alongside our brothers and sisters who are indigenous; to hear stories and to learn how to go forward in a better way. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved around our city. Many are listed on the City of Thunder Bay’s website. Here are a couple that we wish to highlight for you. Also check out the Walking Together Group on Facebook for more resources and opportunities to engage beyond just this day.
Reconciliation Run at Boulevard Lake
Join the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation on September 30th at Boulevard Lake for a 5km, 10km or Half Marathon honouring the Indigenous children lost and the healing journey of residential school survivors and their families on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
All proceeds go to support the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation.
FWFN Annual Fall Powwow
Fort William First Nation will be hosting their annual fall powwow on Anemki Wajiw. Grand Entry is at 1pm. A feast will be held at 5pm and the second Grand Entry will take place at 7pm.
At this event, the Thunder Bay Museum in collaboration with the Legacy of Hope Foundation will be displaying the “Killing the Indian in the Child” travelling exhibit. Orange shirts will also be available.
RPC Food Bank
Redwood Park Church Food Bank serves a great need in our city! Covid created further challenges for all, and now that we are slowly putting the pandemic in the rear view mirror, we face many new trials.
We are so grateful for the over 25 volunteers who come regularly to prepare for and serve our friends in need – about 200 families each month.
During the pandemic, donations, programs, and support for food security was fast and efficient! The RPC Food Bank received an $18,000 government grant, which helped not only with food, but with a new freezer, a new fridge, and many other supplies to help us run more efficiently. All food banks are struggling with donations since the pandemic, as grants and programs created specifically for food insecurity have dried up, and the public is growing weary with the constant ask for money. The government does not generally fund food banks; they are run with donations usually sought out by the organization. Our food bank is so fortunate to be able to be a member of RFDA, who supplies us with most of our food. We also are generously supported by you, our church, which provides a budget for us to pay our rent, and buy food and supplies.
We count on church members not only for financial support, but to regularly bring items to our Food Bank donation box located at the North door entrance. Now that most of us are back to church, we ask that you make it a regular habit to drop off a food donation each time you come to church!
How you can pray: Please join us in praying for our volunteers and our clients, that we may serve with the heart of Jesus, and that our clients lives are lifted out of poverty.
Ways to Help
WITH A FOOD DONATION
There is a Food Bank donation box located at our North door that is ready to overflow with non-perishable donations! You can bring a food donation anytime you come.
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Canned soup, vegetables and fruit
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Pasta and pasta sauce
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Crackers of all kinds
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Juice boxes or cans
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Rice of all kinds/ dry side dish packages
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Peanut butter, jam, and sauces
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Coffee and tea
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Toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, & all toiletries
Those are the updates for this week! If there are any other ways we can support or encourage you, please contact one of our pastors; we’d love to connect with you!
