Announcements November 13, 2016

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (November 13):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Ron & Helen MacKinnon-Bagnell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Dick & Jeanne Kaye Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (November 20):

Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, John White
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Don & Lucille McCrea
Coffee Hour: Soup Luncheon
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

The Link – Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the latest newsletter, available today at the back of the sanctuary this Sunday.

Jr/Sr High School Event – Nov 13 at 6:30pm in the hall – Night Games

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure.  Friday, Nov 25th at 5pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent. All are welcome!

Cookie Dough – Mission Development & Social Action Committee have cookie dough available for purchase for $10/tub.

Ten Thousand Villages Sale –  Nov 18 & Nov 19 at Wilmot United Church.

Nativity Tea – Dec. 2 from 2 – 4pm & 7 – 9pm at Nashwaaksis United Church. Enjoy many unique variations of the Nativity and celebrate the Advent season.  Admission by donation.

Memorial Tree Lighting – McAdam’s Funeral Home is pleased to host an evening of comfort and remembrance, as we pause to reflect on the season and those who have shared seasons past. The service will be held on Wed, December 7 at 7:00 pm at McAdam’s Funeral Home chapel.

Volunteering in 2017 –  Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers.   Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2017.  Opportunities include: Offering Counter, Offering Receiver, Greeter, Scripture Reader, Coffee Hour Host, Nursery Helper or Church School Teacher. If you are interested in helping in any of these areas please contact the office.  The new roster will begin in January.

Next Saturday, November 19, you are invited to gather in the Church Hall.  Our invited guest, Stephen Allen, will lead us through a time of learning. He will use material entitled “The Blanket Exercise”. Coffee and conversation will begin at 9:30 with the exercise at 10:00.  At noon lunch will be served.  All are welcome.  If you plan to attend you can let us know by signing the sheet at the back, speaking to Reverend Blaikie or by way of our web page.  If you decide at the last minute, you are still welcome as pre-registration is only intended to provide us with an estimate.  (This is a morning only event)

Stephen has been working out of our national office and is the Associate Secretary for Justice Ministry.  He will be with us for worship on next Sunday, November 20.