Thank you to this week’s volunteers (November 27, Advent I):
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Hugh Astle, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Scripture Reader: David Morrison
Greeters: Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Al & Jean Boudreau
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Next Week (December 4, Advent II):
Offering Receivers: Brian Barnes, Roy Brostowski, Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Counters: John Astle, Roy Brostowski
Scripture Reader: Rose Carolyn Smith
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Ardean MacKinnon-Hayward & George Hayward
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Get ready for The Great ADVENTure. This Friday, Nov 25th at 5pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent. All are welcome!
Lintuhtine Music Academy – presents “The Christmas Story” this Sunday, November 27 at 7:00pm here at Saint Andrew’s Church. Monetary donation at the door with proceeds going to Oromocto & Fredericton Food Banks. With special guests Catherine Harrop (narrator), David Berry (organ), George Steeves (violin), Sidney Murgatroyd (violin, viola).
Christmas Tree Lighting – All are invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Kingsclear First Nation (just off the highway before the exit for crossing the Mactaquac dam). The lighting will be at 6:00 pm on December 2nd by the community centre near the gas station.
Mall Photo Scavenger Hunt: Saturday, Dec 3rd at the Regent Mall. Instant cameras, instant fun! Please let Jordan know in advance if you would like to come.
College and Career Dinner – Sunday, Dec 4th at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated.
Church School Youth will be participating in worship on December 11. This special service will be followed by our Annual Pot Luck Lunch. All are invited! Please bring your favourite hot/cold casserole, vegetables, fruit, bread, dessert, etc.
Volunteers Needed – Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2017. Opportunities include: Offering Counter, Offering Receiver, Greeter, Scripture Reader, Coffee Hour Host, Nursery Helper or Church School Teacher. If you are interested in helping in any of these areas please contact the office. The new roster will begin in January.
Cookie Dough – Mission Development & Social Action Committee have cookie dough available for purchase for $10/tub.
Advent Organ Recitals – Fridays from 12:10 – 12:50pm, Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23, at Christ Church Cathedral. And, Wednesdays at 12:10 – 12:50pm, Dec 14 and Dec 21 at St. Paul’s United Church.
Advent Carol Festival – Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church. Local church and community choirs will present a program of new, as well as familiar, Christmas music. This is a fundraiser for the Fredericton Food Bank; a freewill offering will be received.