Thank you to this week’s volunteers (November 20):
Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, John White, Dallas Davis
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Don & Lucille McCrea
Coffee Hour: Soup Luncheon
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Next Week (November 27, Advent I):
Offering Receivers: Elders (Advent I)
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Bill Cockburn, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Scripture Reader: Margaret Sisk-McCully
Greeters: Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Al & Jean Boudreau
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
This 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 congregation’s home page on the internet. 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 this Sunday, November 20.
The Link – Did you get your copy of the latest newsletter last Sunday? If not, please help defer postage costs by picking up your copy this Sunday at the back of the sanctuary.
Time of Corporate Prayer: All are welcome to come gather in the church hall this evening, Nov 20 at 7 pm for a time of praise and prayer. Any questions can be directed to Jane Murray at 457-1251 (we meet every second week)
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.
Lintuhtine Music Academy – presents “The Christmas Story” on Sunday, November 27 at 7:00pm here at Saint Andrew’s Church. Monetary donation at the door with proceeds going to Oromocto & Fredericton Food Banks
Memorial Tree Lighting – Wed, Dec 7 at 7:00pm, McAdam’s Funeral Home will host an evening of comfort and remembrance, as we pause to reflect on the season and those who have shared seasons past.
Concert – Music and Warm Christmas Memories with Rachel MacLean, Nov 27, 7 pm, at Nashwaaksis 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.
Advent Organ Recitals – Fridays from 12:10 – 12:50pm at Christ Church Catherdral on Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23. And, Wednesdays at 12:10 – 12:50pm on Dec 14 and 21 at St. Paul’s United Church.
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.