Anglican Men's Coffee Fellowship

This morning we had a good group of guys for coffee.  Unfortunately, Rev. Ken Lyons was conspicuous by his absence and we missed him. (But he was the centre of a large part of the conversation.  There was Joe, Fred, Doug, Dennis, Roger and myself there this morning.

Victory FM

Today I made the deposit from the Good Friday Offering - just under $3,400.  Thank you, Lord.  I learned a few things needed for making the next large deposit.  I also visited George to talk over a few things and he said he had mailed a package to me.  When I got home, the package was in my mail box.  I spent the rest of the afternoon removing my old stereo system and installing the new one.  Nothing fancy like the last one that quit working.  But this one does tune in 100.1 albeit not in stereo.  I have to learn all the features, especially how to copy LP Records to digital storage.

Been a few days

I am still meeting people who are mentioning the Way of the Cross Newspaper picture.  They all think it is a great picture.  A customer at work noted I had obviously "risen".  Another person commented that I was smiling even with the weight of the cross.

Wednesday morning I read my emails before going to work.  There were 2 disturbing ones.  Rev. Ken Lyons had fallen Tuesday night after setting the alarm at the Cathedral after our Men of the Way practice and had somehow driven home, but was taken by ambulance to the hospital and stayed overnight.  The second email was from Eloise Varga telling me that Esther Hay had surgery to remove cancer in her breast and would be going back for masectomy.

Prince Albert Daily Herald Front Page Photo Saturday April 11, 2009

Good Friday Way of the Cross Newspaper Photo

I made the front page of the Prince Albert Daily Herald with the photo of me carrying the cross for the beginning of the Way of the Cross.  I have saved the picture and caption from the online newspaper as a pdf file, but it is quite a large file at about 2.5 megs.  I haven't figured out how to display it on my blog so until I do you can see me at the url link:  http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/viewer.aspx

Under the Viewer search, type in Prince Albert Daily Herald under the April 11th date.

Roberta's Emergency - Part 2

Roberta phoned later after I got home and said that they were going to be sending Albert by ambulance to Saskatoon.  I told Roberta I would come out again to be with her until Albert was on his way in the ambulance.  I corrected the information on the admittance sheet to show that the word commonlaw was removed as there is nothing commonlaw in their relationship.  I did go in with Roberta to see Albert a couple of times, but mostly waited outside.  I thought the medical staff was very good to Roberta.  Of course, things moved very slow from her perspective.  Arrangements were made to transfer Albert to St. Paul's ICU in Saskatoon.  Roberta took Albert's cell phone and everything else was loaded in bags to be transported with Albert.  The ambulance pulled away from the Victoria Hospital about 2:45 am and we drove to Albert's house to check on his dog, then I drove Roberta home.  I was home shortly after 3:00 am.

Happy 80th Birthday Bert

We were invited to an early 80th Birthday Celebration for our neighbour, Bert Hanson, pictured on the left with his wife Doreen and on the right with one of his daughters.  It was held in a meeting room in the Best Western.  There were a few people we knew but mostly Bert's or Doreen's family.  Fellowship was good, food was good and so was the cake.  It appeared Bert had a great day.  I guess Doreen plans to hold another party for Bert's neighbours on his actual 80th Birthday next weekend.

Roberta's Emergency

Roberta's boyfriend had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance after 10:00 pm and I went to pick up Roberta to take her to the hospital.  The early report is that he was not in good shape and the medical team was still trying to stabilize him.  I left Roberta at the hospital with $20.  She will not be able to see him until he is stabilized.  I have since gone back to her house to let her dogs out.  She just phoned and said she thinks she left the coffee maker on.  I forgot to look for that when I was there the first time so I will have to make another trip to her house.  She does not know what she will do about going to work tomorrow.  It will definitely be a long and difficult night for Roberta and may be for us, too.  I'm praying in my spirit.

My Good Friday

I attended the Good Friday Service at St. Alban's Cathedral.  A lot of scripture.  David read Psalm 22 responsively with the congregation from the Book of Common Prayer.  I read 1st Lesson from Genesis and Epistle from Hebrews. Rev. Ken Lyons read the 2nd Lesson from the Gospel of John.  David narrated a dramatic version of the Passion with Ken reading the words of Jesus and the congregation reading all other voices.  The music was solemn.  The service concluded with the youth and a couple of adults doing a dramatic presentation of the Way of the Cross.  Always moving is the pounding of the nails.  

Immediately after that service I met with Bishop Michael Hawkins outside the Cathedral.  Then I met up with the Bishop, Rev. Norbert Haukenfrers and Rev. David Smith at City Hall steps to start the Stations of the Cross.  The Anglicans were the 1st Station.  I read a short lesson, the Bishop shared a short homily, and David a short prayer, then I had to carry the cross to the next station.  Angela Hill from the Herald took my name and church and took my picture, so I anticipate being in an upcoming article.  The weather was cold and windy, but the crowd was good - I'm guessing about 200 from a wide spectrum of churches and a good representation of clergy including both the Roman Catholic and Anglican Bishops.   It lasted 2 hours with stops at the Salvation Army Outpost, the Legion, the Co-operative Health Clinic, the Liquor Store, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, the Friendship Centre, the YMCA, The Gateway Mall, the Margo Fournier Centre, the Provincial Courthouse, the Saskatchewan riverbank, the Museum.   There was definitely a Spirit of Christian Unity.

Good Friday according to the Back Pew Guy

CLEAN HUMOR & GOD'S TRUTH (for a world that needs both) MakeComments GetPermissions Send Support Love God with all you have, and others as yourself.. the rest is trivial pursuit. Mt. 22:37-39 (BP Paraphrase) Featured: -- - Easter Week - Heaven -- Moms

It is a Very Good Friday... The movie the Passion of the Christ had a powerful impact on me like so many others.  I grew up with a Bible that had beautiful art of important moments in the Bible. This included Easter pictures with Jesus looking so serene while on that cross.  I love those paintings even though I have come to realize Good Friday was a very brutal Friday … and though the images from the movie the Passion of the Christ are disturbing.. this was a closer picture to what Christ endured on the cross that first Good Friday. Then being a cartoonist.. how do I draw anything that will bring a glimmer of truth to this most significant day?  Good Friday is not funny.. and my goal with these cartoons is to share a thought or an image of irony that captures an aspect of this story without making light of this great day of Amazing Grace, love, and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ.  So let me present my cartoons for this Good Friday. - Judas in total despair misses the gift of grace available even for the man who betrayed Jesus. - The Message of the Cross (borrowed the quote from Lucado I think) - Golgotha is the hill of redemption where the shed blood of Christ on the cross was the price of salvation for our sins. - Jesus cries out Father Forgive Them , and the thief cries out JESUS FORGIVE ME! Both prayers were answered. - Barabbas sweats it out in jail. - WRONG, WRONG, and WRONG.. Pilate, Barabbas, and Satan.. they all were very mistaken. - The Curtain is Torn .. access to God is now open for business! - The Roman Guard could not deny the power of the moment. - So in the end.. Who was responsible?  Let’s go to the police lineup and choose from the USUAL SUSPECTS .. hey what am I doing there?   May God bless you this Good Friday, and this entire Easter weekend.  May the story of Easter where Christ died for each of us, and rose from the dead impact our lives like never before.  Jeff

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Maundy Thursday Service

I attended the Maundy Thursday Evening Service at St. Alban's.  I picked up Mary Essel on the way.  I sang in the Choir and lit the candles in the chapel during the service and helped with the traditional stripping of the Sanctuary.   Attendance was fairly low and much more low key as would have taken place in Ghana according to Mary Essel.

Thursday Activities.

Started the day off with the regular Men's Bible Study at St. David's Anglican Church at 7:00 am.  Psalm 18. I stayed to wash up the dishes.  I then went home to look after Peaches, then went to Walter Pope's place.  Tim Gradin was also there.  After a cup of coffee, Walter showed Tim and I the back-up procedures in case of power outage at the transmitter site or in his house.  I then went to South Hill Animal Clinic to pick up some medicine for Peaches, came home, vacuumed the house, tested Peaches, cleaned out the aquarium and watched the 1st round of the Masters Golf Tournament on TV.

Work-out at Work

Today at the CO-OP I had to move and stack countless 40lb bags of seed potatoes.  Definitely got my exercise.  Grace and Walter stopped by to have me sign a couple of cheques for Victory Radio and duplicate a couple of keys for the Tower building.

Victory Radio Board Meeting - April 7th

The Victory Radio Board Meeting was held at the Victory Radio Studio in the Nazarene Church.  I took my turn at the devotional for this meeting.  The meeting went beyond the 9:00 pm planned ending until close to 10:30 pm - but that is board meetings.  I was appointed treasurer of the Board until next annual meeting.

Order of St. Luke Healing Service

We held an Order of St. Luke Healing Service at St. David's Anglican Church Service beginning at 7:00 pm this evening.  The attendance was not large, but we definitely felt the Presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst.  Kathleen played the piano for the music.  Rev. David Smith led the service.  I led Psalms 118 responsively.  Andrea gave a talk on the need for committed continued prayer for those we pray for in services. The Prayer team consisted of Rev. Norbert Haukenfrers, Andrea, Noreen and myself.   The last part of the prayer time was devoted to praying for healing of hearing loss for both Andrea and Stella after an inspiring testimony of faith and healing shared by Andrea.   After the service we discussed the details of the Healing Service planned Saturday, April 25th at James Smith Reserve and an OSL Information Meeting planned for Wednesday evening, April 29th, 7:00 pm, St. Stephen's McDowall with Rev. Larry Mitchell and Mel Melashenko.  I phoned Mel after I arrived home and he will confirm with Larry and then email me back.  We will be in charge of alerting everyone around here and Mel will invite people from North Battleford and Humboldt, etc. to attend.

Palm Sunday Service

This morning at St. Alban's Cathedral we had retired Bishop Tom Morgan leading the Eucharist Service.  Pomp and ceremony with lots of readings, Choir procession around the Church, Choir singing the same Anthem which we sang at the "Funds for the Furnace" Concert.  Not sure it was needed, but we had Bishop Tom and Ken administering the bread and David and I administering the wine.  It was announced in the bulletin that the "Funds for the Furnace" Concert had raised over $2,000.

P.A. Music Festival Instrumental Awards Concert Pictures

Ginter Brothers play

their saxophones.      

Instrumental Awards winners.           

P.A. Music Festival Instrumental Concert Pictures

Saxophone Duet.  Trombone student.

Twyla's students playing Jamaican Holiday.

Prince Albert Music Festival Instrumental Awards Concert

It was a wonderful concert with only one oboe reed unco-operative.  Our grandson William Gange was second on the program and he did a fine job on his saxophone.

Anglican Guys Friday Morning Coffee

In attendance this morning Joe, Harold, Fred, Ken, and myself at Coffee at the A&W.

Thursday Lenten Luncheon Series

The newly elected Bishop Albert Thevenot of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert was the guest speaker at the last Thursday Lenten Luncheon at St. Alban's Cathedral.  Laurent Fournier led the singing with Ken Lyons playing the second guitar. Harry and Stephanie Hancock finally remembered to come out.  I had gone for coffee at Walter Pope's acreage and Grace and I convinced him to join us for the Lenten Lunch.  Walter and I had a chance to talk to a few people about the Christian Radio Station and hand out a few brochures.  I gave one to Bishop Thevenot after the Lunch was over.  The Bishop gave an excellent talk about our responsibility to have believe and have faith in Jesus Christ, to be witnesses to others struggling.  To be witnesses of that belief and faith in front of our children and grandchildren.  They expect it of us even if they do not yet live it.  Be strong in your faith.  Walter seemed to be visibly impressed with what the Bishop had to say as he frequently nodded his head.

The Concert that didn't happen

I left at 7:00 pm to attend a concert of an East Indian Canadian Musician who plays the Sitar.  When I arrived across from Wesley United Church, I was met by Ken Torbert, who informed me the concert was cancelled because the star of the evening could not make it through a winter storm... not sure where, but I believe it was in Manitoba. I had hoped to take a picture of him and his sitar with my cell phone and post it on the blog... Maybe another time soon.

Peaches is 15 yrs old.

Today is the birthday of our cat Peaches.  It has been over 3.5 yrs. since she was first diagnosed with diabetes.  We have done our best to regulate her, but have been unsuccessful.  But she is a wonder that amazes our vet.  Her BG numbers can be off the meter and yet she continues to function.  We give her lots of attention with special diet, extra fluids and lots of vitamins and supplements.  We give her a supplement from the U.S. that is suppose to reduce her BG but doesn't, but does appear to give her lots of energy and a nice fur coat.  She is on two types of insulin, twice a day, and the doses of insulin remains total guesswork.  It has been a month since we had to put our dog, Muffy to sleep, and although in later years Peaches and Muffy paid little attention to each other, they were company to each other.  We think we are seeing some signs of Peaches missing Muffy.  We don't know how many of her 9 lives Peaches has used up, but we know that she is a fighter and lots of energy when she wants to exhibit it.

Our Anniversary - 39 years

I bought the card at the CO-OP on my second coffee break - opted for humour this time.  I ordered the carnations from work and picked the up on the way home.  After looking after Peaches we went out to Humpty'sfor supper - our usual one-size less meatloaf.  Brief stop at Shopper's Drug Mart on the way home, then a quiet evening at home.  Still have to read the card Diane left on the piano for me.   Wonder what Twyla will have planned for us next year :)

March 30th - Men's Chorus

Great time as usual.  Linden Tiezen from Shellbrook came back for the first time this season.  He helped out the 2nd Tenors in the session around the piano.  After the fellowship break, he joined the sparce Baritone section.  Great to have him back.  Gerry Page' handed me an envelope marked St. Alban's Furnace Fund.  Apparently he had tried to go to our concert, but when he couldn't find a parking spot so assumed an overflow crowd and didn't come in.  I will have to ask him why he didn't park in the mall parking lot.

FUNDS FOR THE FURNACE

A Concert of Sacred and Secular Songs featuring Men of the Way and Guests.

Director: Ken Lyons

Accompanist: Gillian Lyons

St. Alban' Cathedral

Sunday, March 29, 7:99 pm

All proceeds for the St. Alban's Furnace Fund.

MEN OF THE WAY

Morris Anderson, Roger Cochrane, Harold Collins, John Hareuther, Andrew Lyons, Ken Lyons, Michael Lyons, Fred Payton, Art Pederson, Doug Porcina, Ed Stephens

ARIOSO

Ruth McIvor, Eunice Mooney, Linda Jensen

ARIOSO ACCOMPANIST

Michael Langlois

ST. ALBAN'S CHOIR

DIRECTOR

Karen Langlois

ACCOMPANIST

Margaret Zulkoskey

TWYLA GANGE (my daughter) FLUTIST

GILLIAN LYONS  (Ken's daughter) PIANIST

The weather was great today.  So was the turnout.  Chris Lyons counted 222 people.  It was a great Concert.  Even the DVD machine co-operated for Twyla's solos. (except for a remote control number button - quickly remedied).   With that many people seated in the Cathedral, the inside temperature definitely rose and some doors & windows had to be opened up during the intermission.  The atmosphere was great.  The reception that followed hosted by the St. Alban's Parish Life committee was a happy noisy crowd of enthusiastic supporters.  If was fun to mingle and talk to so many people.  Diane offered to drive Mary Essel home and look after the cat if I stayed and helped in the kitchen.  Did I have a choice? :)  I am hoping to track down some digital pictures of the evening which I will post with this report later.  A report needs to be submitted to the Diocesan Web page and the Saskatchewan Anglican Newsletter.

Spring?

3 hrs. after I snapped the pillar of ice photo on my cell phone, I glanced over to where it was in the front yard as I was climbing into the car.  I witnessed the pilar of ice falling into the soft melting snow below.   I believe it is indeed a sign of Spring.  Tempertature  is 11c at my weather station on the pole 15 ft. above the ground by my back door.  Beautiful Sunday afternoon.  Praise the Lord!

Sign of Spring?

This pillar of ice has been standing in my front yard for a day or so. Although there is still lots of snow below it, I am suggesting this is my sign of Spring. Eternal optimist :)

Saturday Activities

Went to Rebecca's Gymnastic Competition.  She was the only competitor in the Elite Class, so she automatically took home all the medals and ribbons for that class.  Regardless, she did perform very well.  We sat with William (playing video game), Michael and his parents.  Twyla was a judge of the beam competition.

Helped a little cleaning up after the Rummage Sale, but got there a little too late.

Weatherwise it was much warmer :) with the melting and running water on the streets. About +9c.

Order of St. Luke the Physician Group on Facebook

I decided to invite members of the OSL Group on Facebook to become my friends on Facebook.  The response has been positive.  I also offered to post upcoming events and received a couple of information packages of Healing Conferences and one that had already taken place.  I posted that report under a new Discussion Topic - Conference Reports.  I encouraged the people that submitted the information to also comment on the OSL Group Wall.  Hopefully it will stimulate more conversation on the OSL Group page.  I also gained a few new Twitter friends, as well.

Thursday Happenings

The morning started out cold again (-17c).  This is the end of March? Right?

Had a large turnout for coffee gang at the A&W.   

After coffee I went to the Victory FM Radio Studio and recorded a promotion spot which should be airing regularly soon.  Pastor Gregg Rustulka is very good with words and phrasing as he edited my brief thoughts about receiving a blessing from listening to the station and inviting friends to tune in to 100.1 FM.  After several attempts, we finally came out with a version we were both happy with.

This evening I went down to the Cathedral to help the ACW ladies set up for their Rummage Sale tomorrow.  Not much rummage, so didn't take long.  Diane and I stopped off at the downtown A&W for supper before going home.

Wednesday Activities.

Worked my one day this week at the CO-OP - 10 am - 4 pm.  Spent a quiet evening at home except to pick up Roberta from her shift at the hospital.  Watched the Western -  The Magnificent Seven on the Drive-In Channel.

Music Festival

I helped with the numbers board and adjudicator stand for the morning session of the Music Festival Instrumental Section.  Twyla gave me the CD for the background music for the Men of the Way Concert, so that I could try it out at the church later.  I accidently left it locked in Messiah Church  with no afternoon session scheduled.  I followed Kevin Hrycay to the Bed and Breakfast, then picked him up to go out for lunch.  We opted for a no rush relaxed meal at Rickys Restaurant. We didn't get out of there until 2:00 pm.  I went home, tested Peaches, then phoned Messiah Church.  Their secretary had gone in for the afternoon and had noticed the CD.  She said she would take it to the Church Office and I went right down to pick it up.  I went to St. Alban's and figured out how to find and play the two cuts on the CD that Twyla will be using.  It wasn't too difficult once I found the remote.  I will have the first song cued up.  Then load the second song with the line to the amplifier disconnected until it is cued.   Twyla will come down to St. Alban's Thursday after school to test out audio levels.

Weather again :(

Still not a Spring Day..  Forecast is for closer to normal temperatures on Friday and above freezing Temperatures on the weekend.  Bring it on!!!  I actually stopped in at the CO-OP an bought another large bag of Meltz-All.  I never thought I would still need that this late in the year.

Weather :(

It was cold and windy and even trying to snow today.  The forecast is for no change at least until Friday and no real nice weather maybe even until the middle of April.  :(

Music Festival

Today I helped Twyla at the Instrumental Section of the Music Festival at Messiah Lutheran Church. 

The morning was spent listening many young kids playing the same pieces.

With the inevitable cancellations, we managed to finish the morning by 12:05 pm.

Diane was able to get time off to come and listen to William play his pieces.  He did very well winning both his classes with 85 & 87.  He may be playing in the awards concert.

For lunch, I drove the adjudicator to Quiznos Subs and we order takeout for ourselves and Twyla and headed back to Messiah. 

The afternoon session was finished by 3:45 pm and I went home to relax for a while and we had DQ Takeout for supper.

The evening session was filled with the senior entries and it was wonderful to listen to.  The evening concluded with Katie Ormerod's Drummers.  The adjudicator has not adjudicated with a high calibre of musicians in one evening before.  He was very impressed with the talent and teaching level in Prince Albert.

Sunday Evening

Supper at Arbys. Diane bought cat food at Walmart while I let out Roberta's dogs.

At 7:00 pm went to St. George's Anglican Church for an Order of St. Luke Bible Study listening to a CD of Mike Endicott while he was in Saskatoon.  Prayer followed.

Sunday Schedule

9:30 am - Picked up Mary Essel for Choir Practice.

10:45 am Choir Practice.  Soon after I had arrived, I realized I had forgot to pick up the grocery bag of food for Food Bank Sunday.  It hadn't helped that Diane had put it on the chair by the back door.

10:30 am - Sung Mattins Service at St. Alban's led by Lay Reader, Fred Payton.  Fred did a fine job with the sermon this morning - "I am the Bread of Life".

After dropping Mary off, I went home, tested Peaches, then decided to take the grocery bag of food to the church and leave it in the basket with the other offerings.

When I got back home and started doing things on the computer, I noticed that Twyla announced on Facebook that she was setting up for the Music Festival.  I drove over to Messiah Lutheran to help her.  After we had things set up, the adjudicator arrived and we visited for a while.  He had attended U of S first year during Twyla's last year and had gone through U of S with Anna Bekolay.

I arrived home before 3:30 pm and retested Peaches.  

I printed out the Poster and Registration Form for a Healing Conference in Creighton, SK. in May to present to the OSL Group this evening.

As of 4:15 pm, Diane is not back from her First Aid Course.

Prince Albert Music Festival Piano Awards Concert

I attended the Prince Albert Music Festival Piano Awards Concert at 7:30 pm at Calvary United Church.  I arrived early enough to ensure a front row seat in the balconey.  I worked on my Sudoku Puzzles until the concert began.  It was a very entertaining concert.  The skill level of the young pianists is very high in Prince Albert.  I enjoy listening to the kids interpret the music and see if I can sense from their music, an interpretation that corresponds with the title of the piece.  Usually no problem - fire - fly- waterfall, for example.  I enjoyed the duets on one piano or the duo piano performances.  The highlights are the performance by the senior students, and especially the concertos where the student plays one piano and their teacher or someone else plays the orchestra part on the second piano.  Hence the 2 pianos in the graphics tonight.   I left after the concert therefore not staying for the awards presentation.  On the way out I handed out more personal posters of the Men of the Way Concert and bumped into my daughter Twyla.  We discussed using playback equipment at the Cathedral for her accompaniment at the Men of the Way Concert.  I told it was DVD player, so thought it would work best if she could burn her accompaniment music on separate CDs.  She will try that and work out a time when we can test things out at the Cathedral.

Coffee with Guy Shannon

At 2:00 pm I met for coffee with Guy Shannon at the Coffee Shop (formerly Hunt's).  I found he lives in the neighbourhood so that will make a convenient Coffee Shop for us.  We discussed his future business plans hopefully beginning April 1st.  I don't want to share details at this time for confidential reasons.  I told him about the Men's Breakfast tomorrow morning and have since arranged to pick him up at 7:45 am tomorrow morning.

Friday Morning Breakfast at A&W

I arrived at the A&W just after 9:00 am and ordered my usual Bacon&Egger and coffee.  I handed out a number of personal sized posters of the Men of the Way Concert to acquaintenances.  No one else showed up until 9:45 am.  It was Joe.  We stayed until 10:15 am and then I stopped in at the Victory Radio Studio on my way to the Starlight Restaurant.  I dropped off Men of the Way Posters with Walter for Scarborough Baptist and Gregg for Church of the Nazarene.

Lenten Lunch reflection

I found it ironic yet totally in sync with the ideals of the Lenten Lunches that the Covenant Women came to provide the Lunch for  Rev. Dan Stroman after the Baptist Ladies said they couldn't do it.  Keep in mind, this is the same church that asked Dan to resign for his serious error in judgment (sin) and would never re-instate his credentials.  I think it is wonderful that Dan is comfortable asking for their assistance and that the Ladies are gracious and generous enough to help him out.  Thank you, Lord.

Summary of Thursday's Activities

7:00 - 8:00 am Men's Bible Study at St. David's Anglican Church.  I stayed to wash dishes and clean up. Went home to look after Peaches, our diabetic cat.

9:00 - 11:30 am Sat up in the balcony of Calvary United listening to the Senior Piano Section of the Music Festival and play Sudoku games.

12:00 - 1:00 pm Lenten Lunches series at St. Alban's Cathedral Hall.  Had a chance to greet Father Ivan from St. George's Ukranian Catholic Church and sit with a group from the Covenant Church.  Dan Stroman spoke on the crowds during Jesus' time.  He also played a piece from Handel's Messiah on his violin.  I left Sharon Dice a Men of the Way poster to post in her church.  Then I went delivering the rest of my posters.

I also went up to Cooke Municipal Golf Course and paid for the 11 game package for the upcoming season (who knows when that is going to be.)  

2:30 pm Came home and tested Peaches and cleaned out the aquarium and the bathroom sink.

3:25 pm Let Roberta's dog out, came home and relaxed. 

5:15 pm Diane and I used a Grainfield coupon for supper then went to Petland for a while.

We came home for a few minutes and then I was off to another Men of the Way Practice until 9:00 pm.

I came home and drove Diane's car to the gas station.

When I came home, I took the time to fill windshield washer tanks on both cars.

I have spent the rest of the night catching up with my email and adding and getting acquainted with new contacts on Twitter.  I will have to save the word game moves until tomorrow.  It is now 12:30 am and time to call it a day.

Music Festival - Senior Piano

This evening was my first opportunity to drop in at the Piano Section of the Music Festival.  I snuck up to the Calvary Church balconey to watch quietly and work on sudoku puzzles when the kids weren't playing.  The kids varied from 8 yrs and under to senior.  Most were well prepared and the adjudicator was very positive with all of them.  My timing to come down from the balconey was not good for me, but good for Frances, as she needed help putting the chairs away in the hall.  Mitch Holash and another gentleman offered to help, so it did not take very long.  

March 17th - St. Patrick's Day

Today in the CO-OP Hardware, we wore little green shamrocks on our nametags.  I am colorblind and had to be told that my Order of St. Luke medallion I wear is also green.  Diane and I went out to the  St. Patrick's Irish Stew Supper held at St. George's Anglican Church.  We sat beside Kay Walberg and across from the Garsons so we had a great time of fellowship.

Doug Sinclair

Doug Sinclair has been a long-serving Lay Reader.  The Diocese of Saskatchewan featured him in an article.  Check it out at: http://www.skdiocese.com/home/2009/3/15/honouring-doug-sinclair.html. Doug is right front in picture

Fresh Snow

It is March 16th isn't it.  Fresh snow and -11c.  Depressing.

Ed's Inn

Supper tonight was a trip to Ed's Inn at 4:00 pm - Diane's treat.

Music Festival

At 2:00 pm today, I helped Frances Short setup for the Jr. Piano Section of the Music Festival in Calvary United Church Hall which starts on Monday.

Installation Service

Take a moment to scroll down to an update to the post of the  Installation Service.  I have added a picture.

Installation Serve

Shopping Saturday

Starting the day with breakfast at Zellers, Diane and I went through the Gateway Mall, purchasing a Slow Cooker on sale at Sears with gift money from Christmas. Visited 2 of our favourite spots - Nutters (replenish my cereal supply) and Giant Tiger.  Spent the afternoon watchin g golf on TV (and dozing off).  The evening has been the much the same - watching golf on TV.

Busy week

In addition to working at the CO-OP Monday through Wednesday, Monday night - Men's Chorus, Tuesday night - Prince Albert Christian Radio Corporation Board Meeting out at Gerry Sand's place, Wednesday night - first session of Strings section of Music Festival.  Had a few words with the adjudicator, Anna Bekolay, originally from Prince Albert and St. Alban's and a Facebook friend of mine.  I volunteered to look after the Class Entry Board.  I enjoyed Anna's adjudications.  She has a way of making the kids feel at ease.   Thursday morning - Men's Bible Study - I stayed to wash the dishes.  Went home to look after Peaches, then off to Rivier to the Music Festival.  I received a call on vibrator which I did not recognize.  I phoned the number back and found out it was Roberta.  She was at work and thought she had forgot to shut off the coffee maker.  I went over to her house and sure enough - the coffee maker was on.  I shut it off and went back over to the Music Festival.  I went to the Lenten Noon Lunch at St. Alban's.  No sooner had I told Rev. Greg Rustulka that we would have to change the Radio Announcement for next week because Dan Stroman was having his knee surgery that day, when in walked Dan.  He had waited in his hospital gown for 3 1/2 hours and then they sent him mome because there was not bed after surgery.  The operation has been postponed until April 16th.  Pastor Dennis Defoe from Under the Juniper Tree Church was the speaker talking about the women disciples of Jesus.  At 1:00 pm, I dashed home to test Peaches, then returned to the Music Festival.  Left to be home in time to meet Diane and test Peaches and go across the river to deliver a birthday card to our niece Jordyn.  Had a short visit with Paul and Vickie, then off to look after Roberta's dogs and a bite to eat.  Thursday evening - Ham Radio Meeting.  Friday morning - A & W coffee with Fred Payton and Rev. Norbert Haukenfrers.  Next, I cleaned out the fish tank and watched golf on TV.  Friday evening - quiet evening at home.

It did end!

Nice day today with + c temperatures.  Had no problem replacing electrical connections for interior car warmer and block heater.  Sure is nice not to have to go inside the house to warm up my hands.

When is it going to end??

It's almost the middle of March and it is -29c.  BRRRRRRR!!  When is it going to end?????  Everyone is soooooo tired of this cold weather.  Promising to warm up to possible melting by the weekend.  I sure hope they are right.

Sunday Morning Sermon

Rev. Ken Lyons was definitely struggling with his voice throughout the service.  The guest preacher was the Rt. Rev. Larry Robertson, Suffragon Bishop of the Arctic.  He gave a wonderful children's talk with his puppet friend, Wally the Wolf with a clear invitation to the children to accept Jesus into their lives. His sermon on the prodical son, illustrated with true testimonies, was very powerful.

I had a chance to chat with him for a few minutes during coffee hour to exchange notes about the Arctic.  He knows Jonas Alloolloo,Priest in Arctic Bay while I was in Nanisivik in 1989.  Jonas is now in northern Quebec.  He advised me the cartoon I thoroughly enjoyed in the Yellowknifer Newspaper is still being published.

Bishop Michael Installation - Saturday morning March 7th

Bishop Michael Hawkins was installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Saskatchewan at the Installation Service 11:00 am Saturday morning.  Bishop Michael had asked me to be his chaplain for this service a couple of weeks ago by email.  When I went to seat myself at my designated seat next to the Bishop, I found my spot already occupied by a Cree Clergyman.  I opted to stand beside the Bishop and follow him down to a space on the pew below the pulpit during his sermon.  I joined the Choir for the singing of the Lenten Prose, so overall, there was not that much conspicuous standing :)  In the picture above I am the 3rd person to the right of the Bishop in the back row.

Consecration Service - My observations

I asked prayer of several group lists that I am on for this service.  I felt their pray support. What a wonderful show of support from a wide and diverse Christian community, including celebrating the Eucharist.  I even noted members of the mass Choir and congregation singing along with the Cree singers using the phonetics printed in the service booklet.  

About a week ago, I had chatted with Rev. Jean Paul Westin, a close friend of Michael's from the Maritimes.  I asked him if he was coming and he said "No", but when I went over to St. Mary's High School for the reception, there in person was Jean Paul.

I sang in the Men of the Way, the Mass Choir, and St. Alban's Choir and my daughter, Twyla Gange accompanied the Men of the Way with her flute during the Communion number.  She also played along with the organ and violin for the Hymns.

Consecration Service - Friday March 6th.

I probably will say a bit more about this wonderful evening, but I want first to include the comments of Pastor Daniel Graham, of the Free Methodist Church as he shared with members on his newsletter list.

I had a great experience last night attending the service for "The Consecration of Michael Hawkins as a Bishop in the Church of God".  In other words, Michael Hawkins is now a bishop in the Anglican church.

If you have attended a wedding, funeral, special service, mid-week service, or even a regular worship time at St. Alban's Cathedral, then you have maybe met Michael. He has been the pastor there, and the Dean of the Prince Albert area for about 8 years now, and when that is your role, you are stationed at St. Alban's (St. Alban's is the big church that the mall and Dairy queen were built around.)

Last night's service was a 2 hour event with all the rich symbolism and tradition that you might expect from our Anglican brothers and sisters at such an important time. loved seeing the robes.  I love the grandeur of the Sacred Heart Cathedral where it was held.  The gifts of a ring, cross, Stole (shawl) & Cope (cloak), Mitre, Bible, and Staff from various church leaders and his own family seemed like such an appropriate set of tools so that Michael may never forget the great trust placed upon him by those he will serve.  The liturgy of prayers, scriptures, responsive readings, and statements of truth was never boring, but rather... um... captivating.  The whole atmosphere was fresh to a guy like me, raised solidly inside the ultra-pragmatic world of evangelical protestantism; and so I thoroughly enjoyed the many symbolisms in the service because they reminded me that we are part of something really important.  I am glad that my friend Michael has been selected to be the Bishop of Saskatchewan ('Saskatchewan really meaning the area around Prince Albert and the north, in Anglican leadership terms).  He is wise, he is a capable leader, he has been a competant pastor at St. Alban's, he is very personable, he has a great track record, and most importantly - he relies on Jesus for guidance and strength.  Lord, may your servant Michael be ever more reliant upon you as he is given greater responsibility.  Give him your grace and wisdom as he helps to lead a major denomination through unstable waters.  Work through him so that he is a blessing to everyone whom he comes into contact with.  Bless our Anglican brothers and sisters in Christ that they may see many new disciples made through their churches.

Amen.

March Winter Storm :(

The morning started out nice - but by about 10:00 am it started snowing and by 10:30 am it was a heavy snowfall.  Downright depressing watching the snowfall coming down heavy while I was in the barber chair.  I was just getting ready to climb into the Jimmy to go to the Lenten Lunch when my cell phone rang.  It was Volunteer Services asking if I could take over a  Meals on Wheels route.  A lady from our church was involved in an accident at 6th Ave. E. and 22nd St. and her car was damaged too much to finish the route.  I went straight there and arrived at the same time as the police cruiser.  Her son arrived about a minute later and helped me load the meals into my car.  I finished the East Hill Route in time to arrive at the Lenten Lunch by 12:30 in time to hear the speaker and the ladies providing the lunch made sure I had lots to eat.

I drove through the inclimate weather to another practice of the Men of the Way in preparation for the Consecration of our Bishop tomorrow night.  

With the weather and road conditions what they are I told Diane I would drive her to work tomorrow morning.

Promising Day

Woke up at 5:30 am to -9c, no fresh snow.  After Bible Study it was up to -7c.  Hopefully, by noon it will be approaching 0c.  Still have to try and get a haircut this morning and then go to noon Lenten Series at St. Alban's.

Day at Work

I spent most of morning at the CO-OP with work associated with the Compound/Greenhouse.  I had to shovel the snow away from in front of a half pallet of 50l Potting Soil to take down to the Hardware downstairs.  I also had to with the assistance of my manager, remove the top row of bales of Peatmoss off the pallet in the warehouse so that I could take the pallet through the front door to the Compound.  While doing that something fell in my eye and I had to rush and flush out my eye.  Eventually, I got all the pallets where they were supposed to be and apparently nothing serious with my eye.  I finally had a chance to take off my boots and coat, about 1 1/2 hours after I started work and went for my coffee/lunch break just before noon. 

Still Missing Muffy

I did not go home at noon hour today.  It did seem strange.  Diane went to the Vet to the pay the bill.  I think it was good for her to talk to our Vet.  If you scroll down to my first report of Muffy you will find a picture of her (after a clipping).

Missing Muffy

Reflections on a weekend without Muffy:

Peaches is showing no sign of missing Muffy.  Diane definitely is.  She wants to delay washing the blankets Muffy laid on on the couch - not ready to give up her scent.  Diane asked me if I was coming home from work Monday for my noon hour.  I immediately said Yes, then I realized that with Muffy gone, I had no reason to come home.  With the rush that it always is, I opted for not coming home.

Victory 100 FM

As of before Christmas 2008, Prince Albert now has a Christian Radio Station on air.  I was nominated at the Annual Meeting of Prince Albert Christian Radio Corporation, Inc. to serve as a Board Member and was ratified by the previous Board members to serve along with them.  It is definitely a hands on Board.  Hopefully, some of the meetings will be spread further apart when we get more established in the community.  I am already chairing a Promotions Committee.  I make a point of handing out as many brochures as possible.  I had the opportunity to share at the first session of the Lenten Lunch Series on Thursday.  We call the station Victory 100 FM on 100.1 transmitting with 50 watts power from a Tower and Base Station on the acreage of our Technician, Walter VE5PJP (also the home of one of our local Ham Radio Repeaters).  We are looking forward to gradually increasing local programming and supporting our local and Saskatchewan Christian Gospel recording artists.

Time to move on

In January, I resigned from the Board of Fountain of Life School of Ministry after serving on the Board in several positions for about 10 years.  I felt the Lord leading me in a new direction.

Sad Day - Good Bye Muffy

Well, it has been a long time since I made an entry in my blog.

After a 5 month courageous battle with renal failure (kidney disease), our beloved 15.5 yrs. old dog, Muffy, finally deteriorated to a such a level last night, losing the use of her hind legs, that we made the decision it was time.  I called the Vet this morning and got a recording.  I talked to the answering service and she advised they were closed today with no one on call-out.   I phoned our vet at home and she said the office was closed for a computer upgrade.  I said I would have to go elsewhere - it couldn't be put off.  She said she would be there in 10 minutes.  

I sat and held Muffy during the euthanasia process.  It was over in seconds.  We put Muffy in a box still wearing one of her sweaters.

I took her home and left her in the kitchen while I opened up the grave I had prepared last Fall.  I placed her in a corner of the large hole. (We have an old cat, as well.)  I covered her with 100 litres of Potting Soil and re-covered the grave with boards and tarpaulin to await Spring, when I will complete the task.

Fond memories, Muffy.  We will not forget.

St. Petersburg String Quartet

Well, it has been over a week since Diane and I attended this concert at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre. This group is from the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music in Russia. This touring group consisted of 2 men and 2 women. The 2 women played 1st and 2nd violin, while the men played the viola and cello. Besides being wonderful to listen to, it was great to watch the changing of voices of the instruments back and forth. Their encore was a fun polka with lots of plucking and intentional discord. During intermission, I purchased a 2006 CD featuring music by Mendelssohn and Dvorak. That CD was actually recorded in Canada and the 2nd Violin player was a man.
Take a moment to check out their webpage at http://www.stpetersburgquartet.com/

Finished my week of work

Starting days off tomorrow. Taking Peaches (the cat) into the Vet for bloodwork. It has been 7 months since it was last done. Need to check her numbers/health as we continue to treat her diabetes.

Saturday Highlights.

I started the day off early by attending the Men's Breakfast at First Baptist Church. This was the first breakfast in the Fall season.
I returned home and stayed with the animals and wrote a report for the K9Kidneys Yahoo Group.
I then went to the church for a hot dog and help the ACW Group pack up after their Rummage Sale.
This evening I helped chaperone the Church Youth Group. We started at the church with a Bible Study, then moved over to Minto Bowl for an hour of bowling. The adults including Percy Cunningham, Martin Sterling and myself and Matthew Hawkins played in the centre of 3 lanes while the kids played on either side of us. The best I could muster after an hour was 123 in the second game.
While I was away, Muffy had eaten her food and started drinking water.. It appears that she will eat Hill's K/D, but turn her nose up at the Medical K/D.

Thursday and Friday in Saskatoon

Muffy, our old dog had a 10:15 am appointment at the Veterinary College Small Animal Hospital in Saskatoon. I spent a whole bunch of time driving around the University Campus trying to find the right building. Even after stopping at the wrong building and getting a map and instructions, I still struggled to find the right building driving around constructions and detours. Muffy needed to have her blood and urine tested to compare the number 3 weeks ago when she was diagnosed with kidney disease.
After I left her at the Vet Hospital, I picked up Eric VE5HG and we went to the nearest A&W to try the new Uncle Sirloin Burger meal. It was nice to have the visit with Eric.
After checking back at the Vet Hospital and deciding to put Muffy on 24 hr. IV Fluid treatment, I met with Jim Mills, former Prince Albert resident at the Starbucks across from the University campus. That was my first visit to a Starbucks. I saw a poster of a Hazelnut flavoured Hot Chocolate which looked better than a coffee, so I order that. Seating was so scarce that we opted for sitting in Jim's Grand Cherokee for a 1/2 hour of sipping and chatting. The Hot Chocolate was delicious. Immediately afterwards, I went to visit my Aunt Ethel Myrah who is having a hard time recovering from her heart problems. She remains very weak and is in the process of cutting back on her medications to see if one of those is part of the problem.
I went to Martinsville for a delicious supper and an evening of visiting with the Connollys. Not to mention watching the antics of the pug and the cat. We retired to bed before midnight.
Thursday morning and afternoon, Garry and I went over to his daughter, Danielle's house to continue with the renovations. We worked in the cool weather putting facia on the garage. After another delicious early supper, I went back to the Vet Hospital to pick up Muffy and head back home.
Both the senior student and the intern vet who were assigned to Muffy were wonderful to deal with. They said they were grateful for our efforts to inform ourselves via the internet. They complimented Diane's care of Muffy's teeth. They wrote that Muffy was a sweetheart and a great patient. Muffy responded to their care by eating Hill's K/D and drinking water. The Vet has encouraged us to keep in contact via email with Muffy's progress and asking any questions.
Muffy and I arrived home before 7:00 pm. and she both and drank upon arrival.

Friday Activities

I met with the Anglican Men coffee group at A&W this morning - Joe, Ken, Harold and I. Good Fellowship.
Meals on Wheels Purple Route - Marquis Towers and Carment Court. On the way back to the Starlight Restaurant I followed behind a small tanker truck that was both splashing out its liquid cargo out the top and leaking it the bottom. It had a Manitoba licence plate and its right tail lights for signal and braking was not working. I sure hope that was just water in the tank because it was splashing not only on the street but also onto vehicles alongside it while stopped at intersections. I was tempted to call 911, but never did.
I spent the afternoon preparing a home-made hamburger/rice recipe for Muffy, who did not appear very much to appreciate my efforts.

Pet Woes

We are still struggling to convince Muffy to eat meals. We have tried everything, but end up having to syringe pureed food laced with baby food orally. I spent the afternoon preparing a home-made hamburger/rice recipe only to have Muffy turn her nose up to it. There is enough prepared to last quite a few meals. She did eventually finish it in the late evening.
I went to the Vet Clinic today to purchase 2 ringers (fluid) bags because both Muffy and Peaches are receiving fluid injections. I also picked up a referral notice from our Vet to take with me when I take Muffy to the University Vet College next Thursday. We are getting Muffy more thoroughly examined and compare the blood and urine readings from two weeks ago. We are hoping that an iv fluid treatment will improve Muffy inappetite problems as it did years ago with our poodle, Sparkles.
Not sure what Peaches had for insulin yesterday morning. By this morning her blood glucose was reading 28+, but by 4:00 pm this it was reading 14.7, which for Peaches is a very good reading. Nothing wrong with her appetite. Diane usually has to lock her in the bedroom when she is preparing her meals.
Regardless, our most of our time/energy revolves around our pets, but it is a choice we have made because we love them.

Saturday Priorities

Thanksgiving Dinner Shopping will be a priority throughout the weekend.
Doing research on Canine Kidney Disease is a big priority now that Muffy has been recently diagnosed. We have joined K9Kidneys Yahoo! Group and finding useful information. Leaving our setup on the website to avoid overwhelming number of emails to sort through. We have also applied to join the K9KidneyDiet Yahoo! Group to help with diet issues. Muffy is not enthusiastic about eating or drinking water. We are feeding and watering with syringe and have used SubQFluid with 60 cc syringe once.
Started some housecleaning today in preparation of hosting Twyla, Michael and grandkids for Thanksgiving supper on Monday.

Wet Wednesday

It was a cool soggy day today with it either drizzling or raining. Most of the customers in the store complained about the weather, predicting snow in near future.
I dropped my car off at the Autobody shop this morning - no, there was no body work to be done - They replaced pins and bushings in the hinges of the driver's door. It was getting very difficult to close. I had talked to them when I first got it about the door and they said it was a GM problem... the door is too heavy for the hinges. I held off getting it done as long as possible, but in the end, it was less expensive than they had predicted.
I spent the evening at home with the wet weather. Around 10:00 pm, I made a trek to Walmart to buy a few items. Much more relaxing time to go there.
Will spend the rest of the evening watching TV and on Facebook.

Tuesday's Activities

I worked 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the CO-OP because the Manager had a medical appointment. As it turned out he never came in. There were lots of pallets of stock to bring down the freight elevator. By the time the day of work was finished, I realized I had overworked the inside ligament on my right knee and it was hurting.
I picked up the tool box I had selected as my prize for money raised in the OK Hjertaas Golf Tournament. It has all the tools one would usually need for emergencies around the house, so I stored it under the bed for quick access.
Arby's menu for supper.
Men of the Way Practice then I dropped a Christmas piece of music off at Twyla's with the hopes she will be able to play her flute for us when we sing in St. Alban's, Sunday, December 28th.
I came home and looked after the cat and dog and then signed Diane up for a K9KIDNEYS Yahoo! Group so she can receive information about Kidney Disease to help treat our dog, Muffy who was recently diagnosed.
Been catching up on Facebook since then. Found a couple of good Anglican Friends on Facebook tonight.

Full Day

My day started at 5:15 am testing Peaches, our diabetic cat. I sort of doze off for another hour, then I am up and getting ready for work at the CO-OP Hardware by 9:00 am. Rushing home and looking after the cat and dog and grabbing a bite to eat before headng back to work. Off work at 6:00 pm, rush to pick up Quizno Subs for supper. Head off to Men's Chorus by 7:00 pm after eating and changing out of my work clothes. Fatique and lack of alertness started rapidly setting after the fellowship break. Practice complete by 9:30 p.m., but then I have to stay for an executive meeting. Immediately after the end of the meeting, I had to go and fill up Diane's car. I finally made it home by 10:30 pm and now I am struggling to stay awake in front of computer.. I think I should be getting to bed soon.
God Bless!

Order of St. Luke Study

At 7:00 pm Sunday evening I attended a Bible Study from the Mike Endicott booklet - Your Kingdom Come. It is definitely a new way of looking at the Healing Ministry. - emphasis on Proclaiming the Kingdom of God as our first priority. We closed with a short time of prayer.

Fall Supper - St. Mark's Catholic Church

Diane and I joined her sister Margaret and George for the St. Mark's Fall Supper. The supper was great as usual. The weather was spitting rain when we arrived at 3:45 pm, but steady rain when we came out after the supper.

Brighten my Soul

I just finished watching/listening to our Prince Albert Men's Chorus Spring Concert which was recorded on DVD. Overall it turned out very well and brought memories of the concert. I am getting a nice collection of our concerts on DVD, which make for a nice keepsake for years to come.

Our group this year has some new and old faces, which should make for an even better sound in our Chorus for this year.

The Monday evening of song and fellowship is an activity which I look forward to for many years to come, the Lord willing.

St. Alban's Youth Group

Early this evening I received a call from young Michael Lyons informing me that one of the chaperones for the youth group would not be able to come tonight and asked if I could come in on short notice. He informed me that we would be playing WII Games. I agreed to go and learned that other chaperone for the night was Doug Porcina.

I was not successful at Ski jumping, but was more successful with figure skating, and even more successful at bobsleighing. I held my own in the Tennis match and Martin Sterling and I teamed up to score 197 to win the bowling game.

Definitely an enjoyable evening with the youth of our church.

Fall Suppers

'Tis the season for Fall Suppers. This weekend there is a multiple choice, but we will be going to one of our favourites - St. Mark's tomorrow.

Time to get back to blogging.

Well it has been a long while since making an entry.
We have been blessed with above seasonal weather this past week. Sure would be nice if it decided to stay around for a while, but that might be too much to expect.
Back into the Fall activities of Men's Chorus, Men of the Way and Church Choir and Order of St. Luke.
Have been enjoying weekends off by changing my shift at the Prince CO-OP to Monday through Wednesdays.
Our 15 yr. old dog, Muffy has just been diagnosed with Kidney Disease and related liver problems, so now we are treating an old dog and an old diabetic cat.

Obscure but excellent DVDs

Diane and I recently purchased some bargain DVDs to watch over the holidays. Some were real treasures and a blessing (even spiritual) to view.
The Moving of Sophia Miles - starring Della Reese and Rue McClanahan. (2000)
Chasing Secrets - starring Della Reese and Ossie Davis. (1998)
Scattered Dreams - starring Tyne Daly and Gerald McRaney. (1993)
Going Home - starring Jason Robards, Sherry Stringfield and Clint Black. (1999)
Joshua's Heart - starring Melissa Gilbert, Tim Matheson and Matthew Lawrence. (1990)
Mother of the Bride - starring Rue McClanahan and Kristy McNichol. (1992)

We still have a few to view... but we definitely got our money's worth from what we have already viewed.

New Year's Resolution

Since I haven't posted since November 2007, I will make a New Year's Resolution to post more frequently in 2008.

Prince Albert Christian Radio Corporation

November 1st
Tonight I attended a meeting of the new organization - Prince Albert Christian Radio Corporation. The meeting started with Praise and Worship, then information about the new ministry. The intention is to start a Christian Radio Station in Prince Albert. This organization has a covenant relationship with Care Broadcast Radio Association, operating as CIAM - http://www.ciam.ciamradio.com/. This ministry will assist Prince Albert Christian Radio Corporation under the planned name Victory FM Radio to get on the air in Prince Albert Area.
For a sampling of the programming that could be available check out the Listen Live link at http://ciam.ciamradio.com/player.php. I paid a yearly membership. There is lots of areas of volunteering or ministry opportunities available with this ministry.

Rick Lett

For some time now I have wanted to give a positive review of Rick Lett's new CD. Now I think I have all the ducks lined up to actually do it. Firstly, I am biased. Rick Lett is a good friend of mine. We have participated in musical and Christian activities together. I don't want Rick's music to fall between the cracks because some people don't know what label to put on it. The guitar work is superb. The words of the songs are powerful and penetrating to one's mind and soul. Check out his URL to find out more.
http://ricklettmusic.googlepages.com/
Please take a moment to read the words of the songs on this CD and also click on the sample songs to listen to a few of the songs.
For one day I accidentally posted incorrect information about the proceeds of the CD.
Here is the correct information directly from Rick:
-----Original Message-----
From: R F Lett

Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 5:06 PM
To: Art Pederson

Subject: CD review
Hi again, Art
I went to your blog last night, and I would like to thank you for your kind words. One minor thing you should know - the debt is now paid off for the church, so CD sales are being used to pay off my own debts re. making the CD now. I am actually hoping to be able to make a partial go of this music thing, and maybe even just stay a half-time teacher, and spend the rest of my time doing what I feel I do best - combining music with teaching about God reaching out to people today. That sounds way more noble than saying that CD sales are for my own finances now, but both ways of putting are the truth.
Rick