Announcements April 15, 2018

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 15)

Offering Receivers: Allison & Tim Blom, Colleen & Tony Watson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Paul Lawson
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (April 22)

Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Come experience church with the children – The church school teachers would like to invite adults in the congregation who are interested in seeing how the Godly play program we use with our younger children works, to come and experience church with the children for a Sunday as a doorkeeper.  Please let one of the church school teachers know if you are interested.

Youth Event – Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt: Please note change in the time of the event. April 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00pm, starting at the church and ending at Tingly’s ice cream.  Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

SAVE THE DATE: Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian “Shipwrecked” VBS – June 25, 26, 27 and 28.

Note from Abigail Wood – Thank you so much for letting me share about what God has been doing through InterVarsity’s ministry here in Fredericton. If you’d like to know more about what is happening with campus ministry in New Brunswick, or receive our newsletters, give me a call or send me an email [contact Church office for number or email address]  Thank you again! Abigail

Note from Shiela White – Requesting for prayers for the Zuidhof family as they embark on a trip, all 7 of them, to the Balkans (Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, et al.) which will last from April 21 until June 20.

Yard Sale – The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 27th and 28th.  Donations will be gratefully accepted from 9:00am to 1:00pm beginning TUESDAY April 24 (NOTE: Date change due to funeral).

Save the Dates! – Two upcoming events in support of the Roof Fund Campaign: Join us on April 29th at 7pm here at Saint Andrew’s for An Evening of Music directed by Helen MacKinnon. And, on May 5th plan to come and enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Supper in the church hall.


Roof Fund Campaign

At the annual congregational meeting on Feb 25, 2018, the urgency of taking action on the deteriorating roof was emphasized.  Since then a significant leak has developed in the sanctuary.

A budget of $92,000 was approved at the annual meeting to complete a new roof, and a ‘Roof Fund’ has now been created to accept donations to help defray the cost.

Since this is a very sizeable cost, and available resources are limited, we will need to raise a significant portion of the cost from donations in order to proceed.

Your prayerful consideration to contribute generously to this urgent appeal is needed in order to maintain Saint Andrew’s beautiful church building.

Donation forms and envelopes marked “Roof Fund” are available on the tables at the back of the church.

Your Donation, along with the completed form, can be put in the offering plate, can be sent to the Church Office, or given to a member of the Board or Session, whose names are shown in this bulletin. If you want someone to pick up your donation, please contact the church office at 455-8220. We sincerely thank you for your consideration to this urgent appeal. Donations are deductible for tax purposes.

Roof Fund Balance: The Roof Fund balance is now at $27,961.00. Thanks for your support.


Community Holocaust Observance –  Sunday April 15 at 3:00 pm at the Capital Community Church.  Service and reception will be co-sponsored by Sgoolai Israel Synagogue and the Capital Community Church.

Elvis Gospel Concert – Wilmot United Church on Sun, April 22 at 3:00pm. Free- will offering to support the Youth Ministry. Light refreshments served.

UCW Bridge Luncheon – Thurs, May 3 at 12noon at Nashwaaksis United Church.

Pulpit Supply:

  • April 15 – Rev. Basil Lowery
  • April 22 – Marlene Phillips
  • April 29 – Rev. Basil Lowery