St. James Presbyterian Church’s Annual Salmon Dinner – Saturday, September 26, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. sittings. Take-out also available. Menu includes BBQ Atlantic salmon (BBQ chicken on request), vegetables, baked potato, juice, rolls, choice of homemade pie, tea & coffee. (Note: chicken must be requested before September 18.) Seating is limited, so tickets must be reserved in advance. To reserve tickets, please e-mail or call the church office at 450-4031. Please call in advance for take-out orders. Tickets: $18 per ticket or 2 for $35.00.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • Wanda Klingbell, Vergil & Mary Varlan
  • Next Week: Elders
• Counters:
  • David Dell, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Heather Labadie
  • Next Week: Rose Carolyn Smith, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
• Scripture Reader:
  • Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • Next Week: Dallas Davis
• Greeters:
  • Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
  • Next Week: Max & Mavis Cater
• Coffee Hour:
  • Choir
  • Next Week: Blom Family
• Nursery:
  • Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
  • Next Week: Jane Murray, Linda Pond
• Church School:
  • Sarah Zuidhof, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
  • Next Week: Sarah Zuidhof, Teri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

“The Link” – is available at the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy and save on postage and delivery costs. Thank you

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, September 27th from 6:30 to 9:30 it’s Taco night! Please let Jordan know by Saturday the 25th if you are interested.

Jr/Sr High School Overnighter – From October 2nd at 6:30PM to October 3rd at noon. Campfire at Odell followed by fun and games all night at the church. Late night pizza and brunch will be served. Please let Jordan know if you are interested no later than Wednesday, September 30th.

Letter Writing Circle for Syrian Refugees – Sunday, Sept 27 at Noon, you are invited to join us at Forest Hill United Church. We will share a potluck lunch together, educate ourselves on the issue, and write letters to government to urge them to change their approach and welcome more refugees to Canada in this time of crisis.

Wheels to Meals Seniors Dine-Out Luncheons – will be held on Tuesdays. Socialize, enjoy a delicious meal and hear some great music! Register for the season or the day. Registration deadline is 10 am on Mondays. Doors open at 11am. Transportation and assistance are available. The cost is $7.50 a plate. To register, call Pam at 458-9482.

Fall Bridge Luncheon – Thursday, October 22, at 12 noon at Nashwaaksis United Church auditorium, 46 Main Street, Fredericton. Cost is $40 per table of four with proceeds going toward church and community initiatives. Please contact Connie at 472-4744 to reserve your table.

Refugee Sponsorship

The Session of Saint Andrew’s congregation strongly supports the sponsoring of a refugee family. About a year and a half ago a study group met for several weeks and looked at the issue of refugee sponsorship. The Mission Committee has discussed this at several meetings. At the September meeting of Session a recommendation to proceed was made. The first step is to seek a commitment of financial support. To that end we have distributed a sponsorship pledge form. In fact there are two forms with the hope that you might know someone who would also like to participate in the program. More information will be forthcoming. Copies of the form will be available at the back of the church, in The Link and on the website.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this matter.