Advent III

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • Garry MacEwen, Brian Barnes, Roy Brostowski
  • Next Week: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell
• Counters:
  • John Astle, Margo & Larry Shepherd
  • Next Week: John Astle, Wanda Klingbell, Heather Labadie
• Scripture Reader:
  • Rose Carolyn Smith
  • Next Week: Drew Speight
• Greeters:
  • Need Volunteers
  • Next Week: Al & Arlene MacDonald
• Coffee Hour:
  • Doris Barrie, Ardean MacKinnon
  • Next Week: Jordan Schriver & Youth
• Nursery:
  • Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
  • Next Week: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
• Church School:
  • Sheila Black, Terri Astle
  • Next Week: Sarah Zuidhof, Terri Astle

Book Launch – Saturday, December 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the church hall. Join author Carol McEachen for the launch of her new book “The Howards: an immigrants’ story”

The Mission Tree at the back of the sanctuary is decorated with envelopes. Some are marked with the term “Benevolent Fund”. Any donations received are used throughout the year to assist with those who need help on an occasional and short term basis. There are also “trees” with the names, sizes, and ages of a local family in need of assistance. This provides an opportunity for choosing and purchasing an appropriate gift. Also on the tree is information on the “Buy a Night” campaign in support of the local community shelters. The Missions Committee thought it best to provide choices for giving and appreciate your concern and support. In addition to the foregoing we continue our weekly support for the Fredericton Food Bank with donation boxes located at all three entrances.

Middle/Senior High School – Advent Photo Scavenger hunt: Friday, December 18th from 6:00 to 8:30 at the Regent mall. Please let Jordan know by Thursday if you are interested.

Volunteers Needed – We are greatly blessed with volunteers here at Saint Andrew’s. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2016. Opportunities include: Offering Counter, Offering Receiver, Greeter, Scripture Reader, Coffee Hour Host, Nursery Helper, Church School Teacher or Helper. If you are interested in helping in any of these areas please contact the office.

2016 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary today. If you are not on our list and you would like to receive offering envelopes please contact the church office.

Annual Service of Comfort and Hope – Saturday, December 19 at 7:00pm, St. James, Hanwell, will hold its annual service of comfort and hope (formerly known as the Longest Night service). This service is open to all members of the community, and we invite you to share this with others.