BAPTISM- A TIME TO REFLECT ABOUT ONE'S FAITH

There is nothing like a child's baptism to remind one of faith. Christian faith had its struggles throughout history. The Reformation with some separating from the Catholic Church to form new Protestant sects. So a baby's baptism at the Aurora United Church was a wonderful family event. It is a church with its own struggles. It is housed in Trinity Anglican Church now as the original heritage building had a fire in 2015. They will rebuild. All the churches in Aurora are on Victoria Street- an old part of the town. So to see the littlest grandson baptized and to be part of Christian faith was a powerful and humbling day. The United Church is one of many to help Syrian refugees resettle in Canada. Reaching out to other faith communities with care and compassion! To reconnect through family and grandchildren!

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SHE HAD NO CHILDREN

A family friend and former church member- Carville United Church- died Februay 28, 2013 at 102 years old. Thelma was her name. A sweet lady who baked, quilted and grew raspberries with her husband Alex.She outlived her friends. Christmas cards and phone calls were exchanged until a couple of years ago. So I searched and found some photos from my albums, uploading them to the funeral home site.  She had no children but she was close to anyone who knew her. Imagine-102! What a wonderful life! There are some photos from happy times. God Bless you Thelma- a fine Christian woman!

NANA SAYS A BABY'S BAPTISM IS A GIFT FROM GOD

Our little grandson was baptized yesterday in the United Church of Canada. A joyous family day and a commitment to continue our faith. Regardless of what religion you practice, believing and trying to live a good life is truly a thank you to God. Children learn from a young age to view the world with care and compassion. Then there is the power of prayer. Do you have a story of how your faith helped you? Do you believe in prayer?