Happy New Year. Wow, it is 2026 already. And what a winter we are having. When the snow starts to pile up, Ian loves to use the snow shovel he got for Christmas and clear all the paths. It is nice to have the pathways clear. Session met on Jan 6 to set some paths for the upcoming year at Knox. Our Annual Meeting will take place on Sun. Feb. 22, following the service. A lunch will be provided by the Elders. I strongly encourage everyone to attend. This is a great time for fellowship, as well as a time to look at the past year and to plan for the year ahead. Trust me when I say you won’t be pressured into volunteering for a position you don’t want to have. Communion dates for the year have been set as follows: Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday, April 5 – Easter Sunday, June 7, July 19 – outdoor service, Oct. 4 – World Communion Sunday, Nov. 29 – 1st Advent. Session discussed the possibility of doing communion in a different way, so this may be the year of a change. Easter services will include a Seder Supper on Thurs. April 2 and a Good Friday service on April 3. Times for these services will be posted as we get closer to the dates. As you know, Rev. Steven has announced that he is retiring as of Jan 2027. In his final year with us, there are many plans that have to be made to prepare for the year ahead. What the road ahead will look like is uncertain. With open hearts and minds, we pray the God will lead us in the right direction. Remember the Lord in everything you do and he will show you the right way. Proverbs 3:6