MacNeill Baptist Church
News and Notes
Church Moderator: Sonia Rogers
Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care: Rev. Susan St John
Director of Music: Monica Admiral
Custodian: Sandy Palin
Associate Ministers in Spiritual Care: Garry Blinch, Robert Bond, Claire Gosselin, David Jones, Felida Toledo
Pastoral Care: When you would like someone to pray with, to request a pastoral visit, or to publish a prayer request please contact
Susan St John at 905-512-9897 or sstjohn.macneill@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Team: Heather Hobbs, Olga Jenkins, David Jones, Bruce Papky, Feli Toledo and Beverly Woods.
Your continued financial support of our congregation is appreciated. Donations can be mailed to the church, or made through e-transfer at donations@macneillbaptist.ca, or from the Donate Now link our website. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Shared Summer Services
All summer services will take place at 10AM
July 6, 13 & 20 at MacNeill
July 27, August 3 & 10 at St Cuthbert’s Presbyterian
August 17, 24 & 31 at Westdale United.
Sad News
We mourn the loss of our dear friend Olga Jenkins, who died on July 4, in the loving presence of family. Olga’s memorial service will take place later in the Fall as follows: Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bay Gardens Funeral Home (943 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton, ON). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Women’s Mission Circle at MacNeill Baptist Church, 1145 King St West Hamilton, Ont. L8S 1L9.
https://baygardens.permavita.com/site/olgaHelenJenkins.html
MacNeill Super Fun Talent Show 2.0!
MacNeill Baptist Church Super Fun Talent Show 2.0: everyone is invited to our second Super Fun Talent Show, Sunday, September 14 at 2 pm. We welcome everyone, and friends of everyone, to contribute to this celebration of our community’s gifts. Do you play the spoons, kazoo, accordion, do magic tricks, public speaking, poetry reading, act, dance, sing, tell jokes, or even whistle?? This is your chance. Email monicadmiral@gmail.com to sign up today!
MacNeill Super Fun Talent Show 2.0!
MacNeill Baptist Church Super Fun Talent Show 2.0: everyone is invited to our second Super Fun Talent Show, Sunday, September 14 at 2 pm. We welcome everyone, and friends of everyone, to contribute to this celebration of our community’s gifts. Do you play the spoons, kazoo, accordion, do magic tricks, public speaking, poetry reading, act, dance, sing, tell jokes, or even whistle?? This is your chance. Email monicadmiral@gmail.com to sign up today!
Accommodations needed
A son of a friend of Bev L is looking for accommodation for the academic year 2025/2026 in Westdale as he has been accepted to McMaster. If you have a room you could rent close to Mac and would like more info, please contact Bev L.
A Message from the Deacons re Interim Appointments.
Our Minister Susan St John remains on a medical leave of absence. She is continuing to progress. There is no clear time–frame for Susan’s return. She will take all the time she needs to rest and recover and heal.
For the time being, the Deacons have taken the decision to appoint both an interim Minister of Pastoral Care & an Interim Minister of Worship.
- David Jones will commence the role of Interim Minister of Pastoral Care from July 1st.
- Bob Bond will commence the role of Interim Minister of Worship from August 1st.
Next Council Meetings
Wednesday September 24th and Wednesday November 19th
