Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Mar 8):

Greeters: Wanda Klingbell
Coffee Hosts: Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reading: Eleanor Scott
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Counters:  David Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard

Next week’s volunteers (Mar 15):

Greeters: Wanda Klingbell
Coffee Hosts: Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, David & Leslee Dell
Counters:  David Dell, Wanda Klingbell

Ramada Luncheon:  Our annual March luncheon at the Courtyard at the Ramada is March 15.  Plan to come enjoy a lunch out with others from the congregation.  The buffet costs $18.99 (about $22 including tax but not the tip) or order from the menu.  Please let Mary Charters know by Sunday, March 8 if you will be able to attend so the a reservation can be made so we may sit together.

Book Study “Lent for Everyone” Small Group will meet each Tuesday at noon ( 12:10-12:50.) You can participate in the group discussion without having the book.  I can provide you with the daily readings.  Contact Sheila Black.

Don’t forget to Pray…Luke 18:1.  Saint Andrew’s Sanctuary will be open each Tuesday of Lent from 9am-1pm.  Feel free to drop in and pray for our church family, our Session & Board of Managers and the person God is preparing to lead us into our future.
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Mar 1):

Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hosts: Cindy Howie
Scripture Reading: Bill Cockburn
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters:  David Dell, Bill Cockburn, Volunteer Needed 

Next week’s volunteers (Mar 8):

Greeters: Wanda Klingbell
Coffee Hosts: Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reading: Eleanor Scott
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Counters:  David Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard

Please join us during coffee hour to celebrate March birthdays.

Francois Higgins
Lanore Target
Helen McKinnon-Bagnell
Amy Cater
Sonya Burrill
John Astle
Aydon Stairs
Joyce Astle

Easter Tree Outreach Initiative for March

The outreach initiative leading up to Easter will be creating Blessing Bags for the homeless which will be distributed to the Barnabas warming centre. Blessing Bags are Ziploc bags filled with useful necessities and a few treats. Pick up Easter eggs from the tree at the back of the church from March 8th and bring back the eggs and the listed item in plastic bags to place under the tree by March 29th. Thanks for your generous support.

Ramada Luncheon:  Our annual March luncheon at the Courtyard at the Ramada is March 15.  Plan to come enjoy a lunch out with others from the congregation.  The buffet costs $18.99 (about $22 including tax but not the tip) or order from the menu.  Please let Mary Charters know by Sunday, March 8 if you will be able to attend so the a reservation can be made so we may sit together.

First Friday Club – will meet on Friday, March 6 from 1:30 til 3:30 at the Church.  We will be working on some of the quilts we have underway.  You do not have to be quilter – come and help us, or bring your own craft project.  We just donated 5 lap quilts or baby quilts to Liberty Lane.

Are you looking for a LENTEN BIBLE STUDY?  PCC is offering resources on “Lent for Everyone”  Participate: 1) Solo  or 2) Small Group or  3) Join “Presbyterians Read Facebook Page”.  Book Study “Lent for Everyone” Small Group will meet each Tuesday at noon ( 12:10-12:50.) You can participate in the group discussion without having the book.  Contact Sheila Black for the daily readings.

A blue jewellery store bag was left in the office over Christmas, if you or someone you know may have lost or misplaced the bag at the Christmas Eve service, please contact the office at sapc@sapc.ca

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Feb 23):

Greeters: Mona Wilson
Coffee Hosts: Annual Meeting & Lunch
Scripture Reading: Cindy Howie
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Doris Stairs, Calvin MacIntosh, Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Bill Cockburn, Vickie MacLeod

Next week’s volunteers (Mar 1):

Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hosts: Cindy Howie
Scripture Reading: Bill Cockburn
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh, Dallas Davis, Wanda Klingbell
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Bill Cockburn, Wanda Klingbell

Annual Meeting – Sunday after worship.  Potluck lunch provided by Board and Session.

Mission & Outreach Committee –  Join us for the next meeting Monday, Feb 24 at 7:00pm.

Ramada Luncheon:  Our annual March luncheon at the Courtyard at the Ramada is March 15.  Plan to come enjoy a lunch out with others from the congregation.  The buffet costs $18.99 (about $22 including tax but not the tip) or order from the menu.  Please let Mary Charters know by Sunday March 8 if you will be able to attend so the a reservation can be made so we may sit together.

First Friday Club – will meet on Friday March 6 from 1:30 til 3:30at the Church.  We will be working on some of the quilts we have underway.  You do not have to be quilter – come and help us, or bring your own craft project.  We just donated 5 lap quilts or baby quilts to Liberty Lane.

Are you looking for a LENTEN BIBLE STUDY? –  PCC is offering resources on “Lent for Everyone, Matthew, Year A.”  Participate: 1) Solo  or 2) Small Group or  3) Join “Presbyterians Read Facebook Page”.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Feb 16):

Greeters: Rebecca Jonah
Coffee Hosts: Dallas Davis
Scripture Reading: Volunteer Needed
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Wanda Klingbell, Rose Johnston
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Greg & Sheila Black 

Next week’s volunteers (Feb 23):

Greeters: Mona Wilson
Coffee Hosts: Annual Meeting & Lunch
Scripture Reading: Cindy Howie
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Doris Stairs, Calvin MacIntosh, Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Bill Cockburn, Vickie MacLeod

Annual Meeting – The Annual Meeting will take place next Sunday, February 23rd following worship service.  Potluck lunch provided by Board and Session members.

Outreach Initiative: “Caps” and KD

Please donate warm hats and non-perishable macaroni and cheese packages for the month of February to help people in need of warmth and comfort in the downtown core.

Barnabas Warming Centre (Brunswick Street Baptist Church) – Volunteers are needed to help provide a warm and welcoming environment. Sign up through ConnectFredericton.

Board of Managers – Anyone interested in serving as a Board Member, please contact Bill Cockburn.

Save The Date – Our annual March luncheon at the Courtyard at the Ramada is March 15.  Please plan to come and enjoy a lunch out with others from the congregation.  More details will follow soon.

Are you looking for a LENTEN BIBLE STUDY? – The PCC (Presbyterian Church in Canada) is offering resources on “Lent for Everyone, Matthew, Year A.”  A lectionary based study on the book by the same name by N. T. Wright

There are three ways to participate

1. Solo – read devotions daily on your own.  
2. Small Group – read devotions daily and meet in a small group.  Discussion questions supplied.
3. Join “Presbyterians Read Facebook Page”.  Read devotions daily and join in the discussion with participants across Canada.

For more information Sheila Black will be in the hall at coffee hour this Sunday. Sheila will be placing an order on Monday, through Parasource Marketing & Distribution, for the devotional book.  Cost is $20. Amazon could not guarantee delivery of the book but you can personally order the Kindle version  through Amazon for $8.79.  PLEASE LET SHEILA KNOW BY SUNDAY, FEB 16 if you would like her to order you a book.

Saturday, February 29 – A Leap Year Dinner – St. James Presbyterian Church

4-Courses:  Homemade tomato soup, winter salad, chicken cordon bleu with vegetables and rice, homemade cheesecake, beverages

Tickets:  $25 each (Please RSVP at 450-4031)

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m.