Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (August 2023)

Written By Sarah Reuangrith

Here is what our members had to share with us this month. To learn more about this please go here.

To share something with us, please send an email to: prayers@mcdunited.com

August News

  • It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of Marjorie Stoley who was predeceased by her husband Ron who passed away on May 17th of this year. Learn more about Marjorie by visiting her Candle Memorial.

  • Mark your calendar for the Feed the Hungry fundraising lunch on September 10 following the service. Learn more

  • Reconciliation Mural Unveiling: Join us for the Mural Unveiling on Saturday, September 23 from 1 - 4 pm. Participants, the congregation and the community are invited to drop in during 1 - 4 pm to see the finished mural, learn more about the process and have a coffee/tea and some dessert. Visit the event on the website.

  • It is with deepest sympathy for the Kerslake family that we inform you of the passing of Don Kerslake on August 2 at the age of 91 years. Learn more by visiting Don’s Candle Memorial.

  • Stampede Breakfast: On July 9th we hosted our Stampede Breakfast. Guests were treated to pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages as well as mixed berries, whipped cream and syrup to top their pancakes. While they were enjoying their meal, people were treated to a performance by the McUke players. Check out a few pictures below and then go and see more here.

  • Karina H achieved a World Strict Curl record on August 25, 2023 in Medicine Hat, with the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation. The World record was previously held by Jo Hendon from Virginia, USA set at 26.5 kg. Karina set the new World record at 28.0kg. To cheer her on were Xander (his birthday) and Jule. Assistant Coach Dylan (a 20 year old teammate who volunteered with only 48 hours notice) was spectacular and helped immensely. Dylan is also a World record holder with a World Full Power and Single Deadlift. Dylan was under supervision of Karina's full time Coach, whom she affectionately calls Sensei Saretsky, owner of One For All Fitness, and also a many times World record holder himself.

    Karina weighed in at 50.3 kg (110.67 pounds). She curled just over half her body weight. She was given the meet award for Masters female best curl, and it was announced that according to the Wilks score (adjusts for gender and weight) Karina had curled more than some of the male athletes.

    Karina went on to set a National record for Military Press (27.5kg), a National for Bench Press (45kg) and a National for Deadlift (80kg). Karina won best Masters female for these categories.

    Karina is grateful to McDougall SIngers and McDougall church for their support and to all who prayed, supported, and cheered her on. Karina says, 'I stand on the shoulders of giants, and I am in awe of and witness to the Life Force.' Way to go Karina!!!!!

  • Check back often as we will update all month. Make sure you send in your news, travel pictures, recognize an amazing volunteer or just say hi.

  • Discover Square Dancing: This is a fun event that is coming to McDougall on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 pm. Learn more on our website.

  • David S passed along this great update: My granddaughter, Emma, just graduated from Mount Royal University this spring with a BA in Psychology.  She has been acting as a guide for the past three years for River Watch’s float trips down the Bow River.  This year she was promoted and is in charge of all River Watch’s Calgary activities.  She was recently featured in the Calgary Herald, you can view the article here. Emma’s connection to nature comes naturally as her father George is now in charge of Calgary’s downtown parks and her mother (our daughter) Nancy Mackay, after earning a BSc. in ecology and authoring Calgary’s 30 year water plan, is currently Director of Water Services for the City of Calgary.

  • It is with deepest sympathy that we inform you of the passing of Dean Perry on August 1, 2023. You can see Dean’s Candle Memorial here.

  • Kid’s Table (Sunday School) Starts Back September 10, 2023. Continue reading on website.

  • Homeschool Group - Fall Registration Now Open: We meet weekly in the Hospitality Hall on Mondays from 11 - 2 pm. If you homeschool or know any Homeschooling Families we would love to have you join us. Continue reading on website.

  • 2023 - Operations Working Group Report April to August 2023: At the May Leadership Council meeting, it was decided that the schedule for submission of reports from Council Leads and Staff would  be changed from quarterly (every 3 months) to ‘quadrimestre’ (every 4 months) to better align with our church year. This  report includes Operations WG activities between April 1 and August 31, 2023 to adjust to this change. Continue reading on website.

  • Shelley Petersen and Kostie Muirhead are Engaged: Shelley Petersen and Kostie Muirhead are pleased to announce their engagement. The proposal went off with a bang as Kostie went down on one knee at Global on August 24 just as the fireworks were starting with Shelley answering yes. Continue reading.

  • Truth and Reconciliation Day – Blanket Exercise and Feast 2022: As we move into September and are that much closer to September 30th, otherwise known as Truth and Reconciliation Day, I thought it would be a good idea to look back at 2022 and share some of the pictures taken at our Blanket Exercise and Feast. Last September 30th, we hosted a Blanket Exercise in Hospitality Hall followed by a feast of stew and Bannock. Everyone was welcome, including children. Continue reading and see pictures.

  • Did You Know? McDougall's Reconciliation Mural Unveiling is featured on page 14 of the August newsletter? You can read the magazine here.

This list will continue to be updated as they are provided. It will be shared with the congregation at the beginning of September.

See what happened in July here.

Sarah Reuangrith
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