On Remembrance Day, we pause to recognize the profound dedication of those who have built and made Knox work. For generations, this congregation has embodied the spirit of faith and hope through the generous contribution of their time, talent and money. Every volunteer hour, every donation, has been a seed planted in the community, passed on to next generations, allowing vital ministries and outreach to engage neighbours.
Today, our gratitude extends especially to the brave individuals from Knox who made the ultimate sacrifice, in service to all of us today. Their names stand as a powerful, poignant reminder of the cost of freedom and the commitment required to maintain a country where faith and hope can truly thrive. They gave their lives to keep Canada, and this church, on a path where compassion, community service, and spiritual growth are possible.
Their legacy is woven into the very fabric of Knox. As we remember them, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold the values they defended: ensuring that the light of faith, hope, and community remains a vibrant beacon. Lest we forget their courage, their gift, and the enduring mission those before us served.
( click on the POPPY above to learn about the brave Knox souls which Susan McAlpine kindly provided )
“Let’s go to the Temple of Jacob’s God. He will teach us how to live. We’ll know how to live God’s way.” True teaching will issue from Zion, God’s revelation from Jerusalem. He’ll establish justice in the rabble of nations and settle disputes in faraway places. They’ll trade in their swords for shovels, their spears for rakes and hoes. Nations will quit fighting each other, quit learning how to kill one another. Each man will sit under his own shade tree, each woman in safety will tend her own garden.
Micah 4:2~4, The Message ~ Eugene Peterson
