St. Agnes North Vancouver, which calls itself the ‘country church in the city’ voted to donate a portion of the money raised in their centennial fundraiser to a ministry outside of North Vancouver. The project chosen was painting All Saints Anglican Church in Agassiz. At a wine and cheese event on June 19th celebrating St. Agnes centenary, Rev. Keith Gilbert presented a cheque to Rev. David Price of All Saints. On August 14th parishioners of All Saints, members of the Agassiz community and seven parishioners from St. Agnes joined to do the painting. Although the temperature reached 34c, over 50 people showed up throughout the day to support the project and lend a hand. A group of volunteers provided lunch and local businesses provided the coffee and bakery treats. The job was completed by late afternoon proving that many hands make light work.
What is truly extraordinary is that an expected work party of less than a dozen increased to over 50. Proof again that the church and the ministry of the church are at their most effective when the church is united and working together.