Thank you to this week’s volunteers (December 18, Advent IV):
Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell, Victoria MacLeod
Counters: John Astle, Wanda Klingbell, Greg & Sheila Black, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Leslee Dell
Greeters: Need a Volunteer
Coffee Hour: Need a Volunteer
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Sincere thanks from the Mission Development and Social Action Committee to all who have responded to our two mission tree appeals this Christmas.
Time of Corporate Prayer – All are welcome to come gather in the church hall this Sunday at 7 pm for a time of praise and prayer. We meet every second week. Hope to see you there.
Cookie Dough – Great for Christmas baking, the Mission Development & Social Action Committee have cookie dough for purchase for $10/tub. Delicious ginger and shortbread still available.
Donations to be included in the income tax receipt for 2016 must be received no later than December 31st, or postmarked by that date. All donations in the Offering plates on January 1, 2017 must be recorded in 2017.
2017 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary. If you are not on our list and you would like to receive offering envelopes, please contact the church office.
Christmas Services at Saint Andrew’s:
- Christmas Eve – Family Service at 5 pm
- Candlelight Communion service at 7 pm
- Christmas Day – Worship service at 11 am
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.
Christmas Special Offering – The Christmas Special Offering is budgeted at $15,300. $5,660 has been received to December 11th. You have received an envelope for this offering in the recent newsletter, and envelopes are also available in the pew racks. Please give this your prayerful consideration. Thank you for your support.
Advent Organ Recitals – Fridays from 12:10 – 12:50pm, Dec 16 and 23, at Christ Church Cathedral. And, Wednesday at 12:10 – 12:50pm, Dec 21 at St. Paul’s United Church.
Service of Lessons and Carols – All are invited for a service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at 4:00pm. The Cathedral Adult choir will perform. There will also be congregational singing of well-known carols. Free will offering.
Parking Restrictions are in effect along Carleton Street and other nearby streets. We have been reminded by the city police to watch for winter parking restriction signs and follow city by-laws.