But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
(Philippians 3:7-8, NIV)

Canada Day

Thank God for the ministries of:

Mountain Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

and

Rev. Dr. Tijuana Gray ministering with MCC of Greater Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Philippians 3-4
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%203-4&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

As you do not know the path of the wind,
or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb,
so you cannot understand the work of God,
the Maker of all things.
(Ecclesiastes 11:5, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

and

Johnprosper Kyomujuni ministering with Shalom Metropolitan Community Church, Western Region, Uganda

Through the Bible in a year:
2 Kings 1-5
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Kings%201-5&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

You, Oh God, are my protector.
Rescue me and keep me safe
from all who chase me.
(Psalm 7:1, CEV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Spirit of Change, Toronto, Canada

and

Paul Anway ministering with MCC Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Leviticus 10-12
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2010-12&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Jesus called them back. “Let these children alone. Don’t get between them and me. These children are the Commonwealth’s pride and joy.
(Luke 18:16, MSG)

Pentecost 7
Pride Sunday

Thank God for the ministries of:

ICM San José, San José, Costa Rica

and

The Rev. Robert W. Lee ministering with Sunshine Cathedral MCC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Luke 17-18
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2017-18&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Our God, we thank you
for being so near to us!
Everyone celebrates
your wonderful deeds.
(Psalm 75:1, CEV)

Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (1969)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC Vienna, Vienna, Austria

and

Reverend Brian Hutchison ministering with Emerald City MCC Seattle, Seattle, Oregon, USA (Pastoral Anniversary Jun 26, 2015)

Through the Bible in a year:
Psalm 75-77
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2075-77&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

The person who follows my decrees
and faithfully keeps my laws.
That person is righteous;
and will surely live,
declares the Sovereign God.
(Ezekiel 18:9, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Sola Caritas MCC, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

and

Rev. Marianne McPherson ministering with MCC UCC in the Valley, North Hollywood, California, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Ezekiel 13-18
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2013-18&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down their life for their friends.
(John 15:12-13, NRSVA)

Thank God for the ministries of:

ICM Caminando Juntas, Juárez, Mexico

and

Rev. Kevin A. Konkle ministering with MCC of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Proverbs 7
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%207&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight
(Philippians 1:9, NIV)

Anniversary of the Upstairs/Downstairs fire (Jun 24, 1973)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC in Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

and

Rev. Alan Dicken ministering with Joy MCC, Orlando, Florida, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Philippians 1-2
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201-2&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

My soul waits for God
more than night watch guard wait for the morning,
more than night watch guard wait for the morning.
(Psalm 130:6)

Thank God for the ministries of:

ICM Puentes de Luz, Querétaro, Mexico

and

Rev. Annie Ross ministering with Imani MCC, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
1 Kings 19-22
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2019-22&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada

My soul waits for God
more than night watch guard wait for the morning,
more than night watch guard wait for the morning.
(Psalm 130:6)

Thank God for the ministries of:

ICM Puentes de Luz, Querétaro, Mexico

and

Rev. Annie Ross ministering with Imani MCC, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
1 Kings 19-22
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2019-22&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada