Announcements February 21, 2016

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 21):

Offering Receivers: Juliet & Dallas Davis, Stephen MacKay
Counters: David Dell, Roy Brostowski, Sheila & Greg Black
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Hyun Mi Cho, Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Annual Meeting (Session and Board)
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week  (February 28):

Offering Receivers: Scouts and Guides
Counters: David Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Scripture Reader: Scouter
Greeters: Scouts and Guides
Coffee Hour: Murray & Carol McEachen
Nursery: Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
Church School: Angela Black, Sheila Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Wendy D’s Mardi Gras Dinner – St. James Presbyterian Church was deeply saddened by the recent death of Wendy Densmore, a beloved member of the congregation.  Just a couple of weeks before her death, while fighting cancer, she started planning a Valentine’s Feast with a Mardi Gras twist.  We want to honour Wendy and her desire to have this feast.  With a few tweaks to the date and menu, we will have a Mardi Gras dinner on Sat., Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15 and limited in number (60), and can be reserved by calling 450-4031 or emailing sjchurch@nbnet.nb.ca. Menu:  salad, Jambalaya appetizer, chicken cordon bleu with rice and carrots, cheesecake, beverages.

Our Annual Meeting will be held this Sunday (February 21) after worship.

Lunch is provided.  All are welcome!

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the spring issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office by February 28.

Middle/High School Board Game Night – Sunday, February 21st from 5:30 to 8:30.  We will be playing board games at the church! We will have lots of snacks – feel free to bring a friend!

College and Career Dinner – Feb 28 at 6:30. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know by Feb 27 if you are interested.

VBS Coordinator – The CE committee is looking for individuals interested in organizing Vacation Bible School this summer. If you are interested, please talk to Jordan, or any member of the CE committee.

INTRODUCING… SIDNEY MURGATROYD

Sidney Murgatroyd, Grade 11 student at Leo Hayes High school, is making his solo concert debut on Sunday afternoon, February 28th, 3:00 pm at Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.  Sidney is a gifted , multi-talented and versatile young musician who will be playing violin, viola, and saxophone at this concert featuring Classical, Jazz, and Traditional Celtic tunes.

Sidney is currently in his third season with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra with whom he has travelled extensively.  He is a member of the Fredericton Symphony Orchestra, Leo Hayes High School music programs and the Fredericton Concert and Marching Band.  He has performed with the Lintuhtine Music Academy as guest musician and has been an active member of SONA, a young, traditional teen ensemble who “wowed” audiences at many prestigious festivals last summer.

Admission to the concert is by Free Will offering with a reception to follow in the Church Hall.  Concert proceeds will go to support both Sidney’s music endeavours and instrument maintenance at the church.  Please join us for an outstanding afternoon of musical entertainment.