Posts from September 2016

New in the Book Nook

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.  Poor Duncan just wants to colour.  But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing.  We Quit.  What is Duncan to do?  Read to discover the answer.  On Display – Borrow for 3 weeks.

New in the Book Nook

Joy Boosters – by Missy Buchanan.  120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults.  This book is a powerful and practical guide filled with ideas to encourage older adults on their spiritual walk.  These creative suggestions can be used by family, friends, church leaders, and caregivers to encourage communication with older adults. On display. Borrow for 3…

Welcome to the world Samuel!

On Thursday, September 15 at 7:51 a.m., Rev. Chris, Jen, & big brother Nahum were blessed with the safe arrival of Samuel Gordon, weighing in at a healthy 7 lbs 9 oz, and 21 inches long! Everybody is doing very well. We at SJR are anxious to meet Samuel (and there may be 1 or…

New in the Book Nook

The Invisible String – by Patrice Karst, Illustrated by Geoff Stevenson.  This is a story that reminds children and adults that they are never alone.  The mother in this story explains “People who love each other are always connected by a very special string made of love.” Available in our Library – on display –…

SJR’s First Choral Scholar

We would like to welcome Nicole Ferreira as our first choral scholar.  Nikki is a singer, musical theatre performer, and classical guitarist with 10+ years of music experience. She is currently studying voice under James McLean at Laurier, working towards a double major in Performance and Music Education.  This past summer, she was a vocal…