I believe that this applies to every Sister in our Ward. I've been feeling drained, discouraged, and disappointed by many things lately. I realize I need to take some time to replenish. I want to be with my Ward Sisters, I want to take time to count my blessings and reflect on all the good things in my life in hopes that I will sleep a little sounder and feel a little lighter when each morning comes. Please join us for our:
HEART OF CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL
DATE: 15 DECEMBER 2021
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: RS ROOM (MUST WEAR A MASK)
TREAT: Christmas Cupcakes (gluten free option) plus Chocolate dipped Strawberries and Bottled Water.
SINGING: CHRISTMAS CAROLS
BRING: "WRAPPED" BOOK OR PUZZLE (No purchase please, something you already have)
(Must be something Inspirational, or creative, or exciting, or moving; something uplifting)
OPTIONAL: For future Activities, please think of a quote, or a true life story that has helped you during this time, (someone else may be experiencing something similar and we may be able to inspire each other to work through it).
You can read your own story, or you can leave it anonymous and one of us will read it.
Place your name or your story in our jar, and each month we will close out our monthly activity sharing one or two.
COVID-19: Current border measures and requirements
COVID-19: Latest update
Short trips 72 hours or less by land and air
Starting , Canadians or individuals who have right of entry, qualify as fully vaccinated travellers and who re-enter Canada within 72 hours of leaving, won’t have to provide a pre-entry molecular test result. This will also apply to their accompanying children under 12, regardless of whether or not the children are vaccinated.
Individuals with right of entry include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, those registered under the Indian Act, and their accompanying children under 12.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to the safety and security of residents of Canada. This section offers resources and information about how we continue to facilitate the flow of legitimate travel and trade during the current global pandemic.
Sources say the change would affect trips lasting less than 72 hours
CBC News ·
The federal government has been facing mounting pressure to drop the rule that requires travellers entering Canada to show proof of a molecular COVID-19 test. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)
Fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips abroad will soon no longer need proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test to return home, say sources.
The sources — who spoke on the condition they not be named because they aren't authorized to speak on the record — said the government is only dropping the testing requirement for Canadians and permanent residents for trips lasting less than 72 hours.
Molecular tests, like the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, will still be required for trips longer than 72 hours.
"We are looking at making steps to loosen up requirements while at the same time keeping Canadians safe," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday evening. "We will have an announcement to make in the coming days."
The change is expected to come into effect at the end of the month as cross-border shopping picks up before the holidays.
The federal government has been facing mounting pressure to drop the rule requiring travellers entering Canada to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their departing flight or planned arrival at the land border.
People have reported shelling out between $150 and $300 for a test, depending on their point of departure. Many have complained that it can take 24 hours — sometimes longer — for travellers to get their results.
The U.S. government has taken a different approach.
A woman gets a PCR test at a Miami-Dade County testing site. People have reported shelling out between $150 to $300 for a molecular test depending on where they're travelling from. (Marta Lavandier/The Associated Press)
Fully vaccinated air travellers entering that country must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, but travellers can opt for a rapid antigen test — which costs as little as $20 and provides quick results.
The government is expected to make an official announcement on Friday.
U.S. congressman Brian Higgins, whose district includes Buffalo and Niagara Falls, called on the Canadian and U.S. federal governments to come up with a consistent approach for travellers on both sides of the border.
"The fractured approach to border management by both the U.S. and Canadian governments is contributing to public confusion, anger and frankly, it makes no sense," Higgins said in a media statement.
Higgins was one of about a dozen members of the House of Representatives who took part in a meeting with Trudeau on Wednesday.
According to Higgins, the Canadian government said during the meeting that it will introduce a multi-phase plan to ease testing measures at the border.
Eliminating testing requirements for Canadians and permanent residents away for fewer than 72 hours is the first phase of the plan, Higgins said. That move will be followed by changes to testing requirements for U.S. citizens and other travellers, he added.
The Prime Minister's Office did not confirm those details.
On Tuesday, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos would only say an announcement is coming "soon."
Business groups have called for a more streamlined approach to traffic between the two countries.
"The leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico should prioritize removing friction from our mutual borders," said Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
"Getting rid of unnecessary and outdated travel rules will help Canada's businesses get back to work – and compete."
Former foreign affairs minister John Manley said the PCR-type test requirement should be dropped completely.
"The mandatory pre-departure PCR test for fully vaccinated travellers is not rooted in science and should be removed," he said in a media statement.
Well once again, we are going to make some changes related to the ongoing covid pandemic. A couple of weeks ago, President Ferguson and his councillors met with all of the Bishops in the Stake. The main goal of this meeting was to figure out a way that we can bring our members together in some sort of classroom setting for ongoing primary, youth, and adult class meetings. We brainstormed as a group, met with ward councils, and arrived at conclusions that we feel will be a positive step for the ongoing spiritual growth of our wards. We heard in General Conference of the importance of coming together to worship, and, while we recognize the importance of the health and safety of all of our members, we also believe that it is important to make steps forward within the current provincial guidelines that we’ve been given. That being said, here is the schedule that we will begin to follow on November 14.
1st Sunday
2nd Sunday
3rd Sunday
4th Sunday
5th Sunday
8:30
Sacrament
Sacrament
Sacrament
Sacrament
Sacrament
9:30
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
9:40-10:10
Primary
Youth SS
Adult SS
Primary
YM/YW
EQ/RS
Primary
Youth SS
Adult SS
Primary
YM/YW
EQ/RS
Primary
TBD
Primary will take place in the chapel.
Young Women will be all together in the RS room.
Young Men will be all together in the multipurpose room.
Adult classes will all take place in the gym. There will be one adult Sunday school class and Priesthood and Relief Society will be combined for now.
Youth Sunday school will take place in the RS and Multipurpose room. We hope to have two youth Sunday school classes split by age and have a younger group and an older group. Specifics on this are not quite set.
Nursery will continue to be in the nursery room.
Adult classes will be broadcast over zoom for those choosing not to attend in person. Youth classes and primary will not be broadcast at all.
FYI 3rd ward will begin their meetings at 11:00. 2nd ward will begin their meetings at 1:30.
The sole reason for the time change is that wards cannot overlap in our building. The only way we can have classes with enough space and distance to fit the provincial guidelines is if we use the chapel and gym. We are still required to mask and distance in classrooms and the gym as per the provincial guidelines. I’m sure that there will be some wrinkles in all of this that will have to be worked out. We are all hopeful that it won’t be too long before we can take further steps towards a more normal Sunday schedule. Until that can happen, I think this will be a good step in the right direction and it will be beneficial for us to gather together, learn together, and worship together.
I’m sure I’ve left something out. If you have questions please contact your auxiliary presidency or a member of the Bishopric. Thanks for your continued faith and for all that you do to Gather Israel on both sides of the veil.
