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Kitchen Shower for Hospice House

Hospice1Our Tuesday Morning Ladies Group hosted a Kitchen Shower for the Hospice House upstairs family kitchen this past Tuesday, November 9th.  Our guests were Brenda Sansom, Volunteer,  and Tracy Battalana, Program Director for Hospice Fredericton.  Our Ladies Group is involved in supporting several community projects and were delighted to be able to assist in a practical way in this project.  Hospice House, a partnership between Horizon Health and Hospice Fredericton, expects to open its doors for business early in the new year.  The Ladies Group are looking forward to a tour of this much needed facility.Hospice2

Announcements for November 8, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Don & Lucille McCrea, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
    • Next Week: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
  • Counters:
    • Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Vickie MacLeod
    • Next Week: Andrew Ottens, Ron & Helen McKinnon-Bagnell, Greg &amp Sheila Black
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Calvin MacIntosh
    • Next Week: Zuidhof Family
  • Greeters:
    • Holly & Ruth Craig
    • Next Week:  Al & Arlene Macdonald, Max & Mavis Cater
  • Coffee Hour:
    • Dallas & Juliet Davis
    • Next Week: Dick & Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • Nursery:
    • Rebecca Jonah, Linda Pond
    • Next Week: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
  • Church School:
    • Sheila Black, Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
    • Next Week: Sheila Black, Angela Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Karon Croll Benefit Concert for Refugee Fund – Please note this concert has been postponed until spring.

The sympathy of our congregation is extended to John and Shiela Watson White on the passing of Shiela’s niece. Charlotte Joseph was the daughter of Jean Smith, Shiela’s sister. Charlotte lived for many years in Saskatchewan. Shiela and Jean’s father, The Rev T.J. Watson served this congregation faithfully for many years.

Thank you – The Ladies Group would like to thank members of the congregation for their donations to the Indoor Yard Sale which raised $1,700. Your support was greatly appreciated!

Nursery Coordinator – We are seeking a caring individual(s) to be the coordinator for our Nursery. Responsibilities are to help staff the Nursery on Sunday mornings during the 10-month school year, oversee that toys and furniture are in good repair, mail pre- made newsletters to Nursery families. Please contact Linda Pond if you are interested or need more information.

Middle/High School Event – Back by popular demand, big box games at the church Sunday, Nov 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

Soup for Refugees – November 22. The Tuesday Morning Ladies Group invites you to stay after worship and enjoy a bowl of soup, rolls and sweets. Proceeds to go to our Refugee Sponsorship Fund. We will also be having a Bake Table during lunch to support our other community and church mission projects.

Musicians and Singers – We are looking for youth to play musical instruments and/or sing at our December 6th worship service. Pieces should be worshipful and Christmas. Contact Sheila Black if you are interested.

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure – Friday, Nov 27 at 5 pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent.

Our congregation’s Mission Development & Social Action Committee will have cookie dough available for purchase in the Hall for $10/tub. (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Ginger, Shortbread)

Ten Thousand Villages Sale – Friday, Nov 13, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, Nov 14, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Wilmot United Church. Purchase fairly-traded gifts benefiting artisans from more than 30 Developing countries. Admission is free.

UCW Annual Christmas Bazaar – Sat, Nov 14 from 9:00 to 11:30am at Nashwaaksis United Church. Breakfast, silent auction, baking & crafts.

Announcements for November 1, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Margo & Larry Sheppard, Al & Jean Boudreau
    • Next Week: Don & Lucille McCrea, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
  • Counters:
    • Andrew Ottens, Larry & Margo Sheppard
    • Next Week: Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Vickie MacLeod
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Rebecca Jonah
    • Next Week: Calvin MacIntosh
  • Greeters:
    • Don & Lucille McCrea
    • Next Week: Holly & Ruth Craig
  • Coffee Hour:
    • David & Leslee Dell
    • Next Week: Dallas & Juliet Davis
  • Nursery:
    • Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
    • Next Week: Rebecca Jonah, Linda Pond
  • Church School:
    • Sheila Black, Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
    • Next Week: Sheila Black, Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Middle and High School Hike – November 1. Hike out to the Maliseet Trail. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

Karon Croll Benefit Concert for Refugee Fund – Postponed until Spring.

Nursery Coordinator – We are seeking a caring individual(s) to be the coordinator for our Nursery. Responsibilities are to help staff the Nursery on Sunday mornings during the 10 month school year, oversee that toys and furniture are in good repair, mail pre- made newsletters to Nursery families. Please contact Linda Pond if you are interested or need more information.

Our congregation’s Mission Development & Social Action Committee will have cookie dough available for purchase in the Hall for $10/tub. (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Ginger, Shortbread)

Please join us in the hall as we celebrate birthdays. Whether it be a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for his beautiful gift of life. Of course we have cake but let’s not let cake be the focus, it is the people we wish to celebrate!

Jane Murray
Wanda Klingbell
Kiera Zuidhof
Vergil Varlan
Glenn Collrin
David Dell
Reigh Eldridge
Doug Gordon
Kimberly Astle
Terri Astle
Emma Wilson
William Leonard
Colleen Bouchard

Planning Meeting for the Proclamation of the Bible for 2016 – Tues, Nov 3 at 7:00 pm at Christ Church Parish Church. The entire Bible is to be read within 10 days. Everyone is welcome to help read. For more information call Mary Ryan 454-3008.

Broadway to Kenya – November 7 at 6 pm. An evening of fine dining with musical entertainment. This is a fundraiser for Brunswick Street Baptist Church’s 2016 Africa Mission Team. Tickets are available from the BSBC office.

Ten Thousand Villages Sale – Fri, Nov 13, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Wilmot United Church. Purchase fairly-traded gifts benefiting artisans from more than 30 Developing countries. Admission is free.

Congratulations Mardi

The Saint Andrew’s family congratulates Mardi Cockburn on her reception of an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, on May 27, 2015.

Rob Blanchard Photo, UNB Media Services

Pictured (left to right) are Eddy Campbell, Dr. Mardi Cockburn and Dr. Allison McCain.