Thank you to this week’s volunteers (December 16):

Offering Receivers: Brian Barnes, David Charters,                                                                                      Allison & Tim Blom
Counters: Carol Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, David Charters
Scripture Reader: Choir
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Youth
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Youth stay in worship

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (December 23):

Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Lucille & Don McCrea
Counters: Carol Ottens, Margo & Larry Shepherd, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hour:  Al & Jean Boudreau
Nursery:  Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School:  Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

“A Light When All Others Seem Dark” offers that opportunity to catch your breath, cast off your burdens, and allow the tranquility and calm of God’s love, peace, joy, and hope wash over you. This Candlelight service offers quiet music, thoughtful reflections, and a chance to light your own candle. Everyone is encouraged to come, rest, renew and relax for a time. Thursday, December 20th @ 7:00pm @ Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. What is your reason for needing A Light When All Others Seem Dark?

A sincere thank you from the Mission Development and Social Action Committee to all who have responded to our mission tree appeal this Christmas. Please return Mission Tree gifts to the church by this Sunday, December 16th.

Advent Season Bible Study – Join in around the gathering table in the kitchen on Tuesday morning at 11 am (Dec 18).

College and Career Dinner – Acadian Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 15th from 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. We will be trying some special recipes from an Acadian cookbook. Drives can be arranged, and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan or Candace know if you are interested.

Youth Event – Mall Photo Scavenger hunt: Sunday, December 16th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm (please note time change). Meet at the Cineplex/Chapters entrance. Please let Jordan know if you plan to attend.

2019 Offering Envelopes – are at the back of the sanctuary. If you are not on our list and would like to receive offering envelopes, please contact the church office.

Donations to be included in the income tax receipt for 2018 must be received no later than December 31st or postmarked by that date. All donations in the offering plates on January 6, 2019 must be recorded in 2019.

Cookie Dough – Christmas baking made easy! There are 2 oatmeal raisin, 12 chocolate chip and 8 shortbread tubs left. Pick up a tub on Sunday for only $10/tub. All proceeds go toward helping those in need of food and clothing.

Christmas Services at Saint Andrew’s:
Dec 20 – 7:00 pm Candlelight Service:                                                                                                            A Light When All Others Seem Dark
Dec 24 – 5:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24 – 7:00 pm Candlelight & Communion Service
Dec 25 – 10 am Song & Praise Celebration

Festive Community Breakfast – Saturday, December 15 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church. Hosted by St. James and the Rotary Club of Hanwell. Freewill donation.

Organ Recital – Featuring Mr. David Drinkell on Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, 113 Victoria Street.

A Service of Comfort and Hope – Friday, December 21 at 7 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church.

Minster’s Moving Fund

As of December 9, the moving fund has $6,000 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van is midway between Whitworth and Couturier, QC (a distance of 1200 km out of 1600).

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (December 9):

Offering Receivers: Youth
Counters: Carol Ottens, Bill Cockburn, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Scripture Reader: Youth
Greeters: Youth
Coffee Hour: Congregational Christmas Potluck
Nursery: Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Youth participate in worship

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (December 16):

Offering Receivers: Brian Barnes, David Charters,                                                                                      Allison & Tim Blom
Counters: Carol Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, David Charters
Scripture Reader: Choir
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour:  Youth
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Youth stay in worship

Church School Youth will be participating in worship on Sunday. This special service will be followed by our Annual Pot-Luck Lunch.

The Mission Tree is set up at the back of the Sanctuary. On the tree, you will find suggested gifts for the families that we are supporting this Advent season. Linking Lives Inc., a 100% volunteer non-profit group that seeks to alleviate poverty in the Fredericton area, has identified these two families whose Christmas will be memorable because of love expressed through Saint Andrew’s Mission Tree gifts. Learn about Linking Lives and take on volunteer opportunities which you will find at https://www.facebook.com/groups/250662488634992/
Please return Mission Tree gifts to the church by December 16th.

Advent Season Bible Study – Join in around the gathering table in the kitchen on Tuesday mornings at 11 am (Dec 11 & 18). Let Rev Jon or the office know if you are able to attend so that we can get a book to you.

College and Career Dinner – Acadian Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 15th from 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. We will be trying some special recipes from an Acadian cookbook. Drives can be arranged, and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan or Candace know if you are interested.

Youth Event – Mall Photo Scavenger hunt: Sunday, December 16th from 6:00 to 8:00. Meet at the Cineplex/Chapters entrance between 5:15 and 6:00. Please let Jordan know if you plan to attend.

2019 Offering Envelopes – are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary today. If you are not on our list and you would like to receive offering envelopes, please contact the church office.

Please visit the Saint Andrew’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Andrews-Presbyterian-Church-Fredericton-268193630522914/ for information and photos from events happening at SAPC.

Cookie Dough sales have been slow and Christmas baking time is upon us, so this Sunday get your choice of ginger, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin or shortbread. Of the 72 tubs purchased, 38 remain. At $10/tub, you will not only get a bargain, but if all are sold, Saint Andrew’s will have a profit of $313 to go toward helping those in need of food and clothing.

Volunteering in 2019 – Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2019. 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 at 455-8220 or sapc@sapc.ca

Christmas Services at Saint Andrew’s:
Dec 20 – 7:00 pm Candlelight Service:                                                                                                             A Light When All Others Seem Dark
Dec 24 – 5:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24 – 7:00 pm Candlelight & Communion Service
Dec 25 – 10 am Song & Praise Celebration

Minster’s Moving Fund

As of December 2, the moving fund has $5,925 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van is taking a break at the Big Stop in Saint-Antonin, QC, just this side of Rivière-du-Loup (a distance of 1185 km out of 1600).

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (December 2):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Carol Ottens, Drew Speight, Helen & Ron Bagnell
Scripture Reader: Rose Carolyn Smith
Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hour: Fraser Family
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Youth participate in worship

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (December 9): 

Offering Receivers: Youth
Counters: Carol Ottens, Bill Cockburn, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Scripture Reader: Youth
Greeters: Youth
Coffee Hour: Congregational Christmas Potluck
Nursery:  Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Youth participate in worship

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure!  Friday, November 30th at 5:00 pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent.

Celebrating December birthdays:
Ella Bragdon
Jon Wilson
Melanie Storey
Joshua Fraser
Muriel Aiken
David Berry
Joe Schriver
Nick Gaudet
Angel Collrin
Avery Collrin
Joy Howie
Bill Watson
Magenta Watson
Ron Bagnell

Advent Season Bible Study – Join in around the gathering table in the kitchen on Tuesday mornings at 11 am (Dec 4, 11 & 18). Please let Rev Jon or the office know if you are able to attend so that we can get a book to you.

Church School Youth will be participating in worship on December 9. This special service will be followed by our Annual Pot Luck Lunch.

Advent Donations – This Sunday we are collecting Soups and Socks for the food and clothing donation boxes.  Next week: Pastas & Gloves.

The Mission Tree is set up at the back of the Sanctuary. On the tree, you will find suggested gifts for the families that we are supporting this Advent season. Linking Lives Inc., a 100% volunteer non-profit group that seeks to alleviate poverty in the Fredericton area, has identified these two families, whose Christmas will be memorable because of love expressed through Saint Andrew’s Mission Tree gifts. Learn about Linking Lives and take on volunteer opportunities which you will find at https://www.facebook.com/groups/250662488634992/
Please return mission tree gifts to the church by December 16th.

2019 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 at sapc@sapc.ca

Cookie Dough sales have been slow and Christmas baking time is upon us, so this Sunday get your choice of ginger, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin or shortbread. Of the 72 tubs purchased, 38 remain. At $10/tub, you will not only get a bargain, but if all are sold, Saint Andrew’s will have a profit of $313 to go toward helping those in need of food and clothing.

Minster’s Moving Fund

The moving van on the map (now) in the hall has covered many kilometres between Fingal, Ontario and the Van Den Berg’s new home in Fredericton. Every $5.00 received will move the van an additional kilometre along the route. Envelopes are available at the back of the church giving you an opportunity to offset these moving expenses not included in the annual budget.

As of November 25, the moving fund has $5,830 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van is about to turn the corner and head south, having reached the outskirts of Rivière-du-Loup, QC, a distance of 1166 km out of 1600).

Volunteering in 2019 – Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2019. 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 at 455-8220 or sapc@sapc.ca

Lintuhtine Music Academy Choirs present their annual “The Christmas Story” with special guests: Catherine Harrop – narrator, David Berry – pipe organ and Justine Koroscil – soloist on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm here at Saint Andrew’s. Monetary donation at door with proceeds to go to Fredericton Food Bank.

Advent Carol Festival – The Annual Advent Carol Festival held each year at St. Paul’s United Church will take place on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. Local church and community choirs will present a program of familiar, as well as new, Christmas music. A freewill offering will be received on behalf of the CBC Feed a Family campaign to support the 12 food banks in this area.

LymeNB On-line Auction – LymeNB is holding its second annual on-line auction beginning on December 5 running till December 8. Lots of deals to be had from hand turned wooden bowls to first aid kits to gift certificates of all kinds to a Via Rail Travel credit valued at 1500 dollars. Please visit https://www.32auctions.com/LymeNBonlineauction2018 set up your account and place your bids. The proceeds will help LymeNB fulfill its mission of preventing tick-borne illnesses, while supporting and being a voice for those affected. Questions? Please contact Janet at 447-2298.

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 Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 pm at McAdam’s Funeral Home chapel.

Christmas Tea – There will be a Christmas Tea, “Angels Among Us”, on Friday, Dec. 7th 1 – 3 pm at Nashwaaksis United Church. Admission by donation. Everyone welcome!

Christmas Services at Saint Andrew’s:
Dec 20 – 7:00 pm Candle Light Service:                                                                                                          A Light When All Others Seem Dark
Dec 24 – 5:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24 – 7:00 pm Candles & Communion Service
Dec 25 – 10 am Christmas Day Worship Service

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (November 25):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Sheila & Greg Black
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Sheila & Greg Black
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheen Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland,                                                                                    Jordan & Candace Schriver

Thank you to next  week’s volunteers (December 2) :

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Carol Ottens, Drew Speight, Helen & Ron Bagnell
Scripture Reader: Rose Carolyn Smith
Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hour: Fraser Family
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Advent Season Bible Study – Join in around the gathering table in the kitchen on Tuesday mornings at 11 am beginning November 27 for four weeks. Please let Rev Jon or the office sapc@sapc.ca know if you are able to attend so that we can get a book to you.

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure! Friday, November 30th at 5:00 pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent.

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

Church School Youth will be participating in worship on December 9. This special service will be followed by our Annual Pot Luck Lunch.

Volunteering in 2019 – Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2019. 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 at 455-8220 or sapc@sapc.ca

Minster’s Moving Fund

The moving van on the map at the back of the sanctuary has covered many kilometres between Fingal, Ontario and the Van Den Berg’s new home in Fredericton. Every $5.00 received will move the van an additional kilometre along the route. Envelopes are available at the back of the church giving you an opportunity to offset these moving expenses not included in the annual budget.

As of November18, the moving fund has $5,480 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van is puttering through Quebec, having now reached Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, a distance of 1096 km out of 1600).

Lintuhtine Music Academy Choirs present:                                                        “The Christmas Story” with special guests: Catherine Harrop – narrator, David Berry – pipe organ and Justine Koroscil – soloist on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm here at Saint Andrew’s. Monetary donation at door with proceeds to go to Fredericton Food Bank.

Advent Carol Festival – The Annual Advent Carol Festival held each year at St. Paul’s United Church will take place on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. Local church and community choirs will present a program of familiar, as well as new, Christmas music. A freewill offering will be received on behalf of the CBC Feed a Family campaign to support the 12 food banks in this area.

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 Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 pm at McAdam’s Funeral Home chapel.

Christmas Tea – There will be a Christmas Tea, “Angels Among Us”, on Friday, Dec. 7th 1 – 3 pm at Nashwaaksis United Church. Admission by donation. Everyone welcome!

Christmas Services at Saint Andrew’s:
Dec 20 – 7:00 pm Candle Light Service:                                                                                       A Light When All Others Seem Dark
Dec 24 – 5:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24 – 7:00 pm Candles & Communion Service
Dec 25 – 10 am Christmas Day Worship Service

Cancelation Policy – Should it be necessary to cancel or postpone worship service due to a storm, the decision will be made no later than 9:30am. Cancellations will be posted on the main page of the church website, on the CBC New Brunswick Storm Centre page and if possible, though email, the news blog, Twitter feed, and recorded on our telephone answering machine.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Nov 18)

Offering Receivers: Vickie MacLeod, Rose Johnston, Brian Barnes,                                                  Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson,                                                        Vickie MacLeod
Scripture Reader: Maxine Campbell
Greeters: Mary Hossack
Coffee Hour: Leslie & David Dell
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (Nov 25)

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Helen & Ron Bagnell
Counters:  Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Helen & Ron Bagnell
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters:  Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheen Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland,                                                                                    Jordan & Candace Schriver

Advent Season Bible Study – Join in around the gathering table in the kitchen on Tuesday mornings at 11 am beginning Nov 27 for four weeks. Please let Rev Jon or the office sapc@sapc.ca know if you are able to attend.

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure! Friday, Nov 30th at 5pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent.

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

Minister’s Moving Fund

The moving van on the map at the back of the sanctuary has covered many kilometres between Fingal, Ontario and the Van Den Berg’s new home in Fredericton. Every $5.00 received will move the van an additional kilometre along the route. Envelopes are available at the back of the church giving you an opportunity to offset these moving expenses not included in the annual budget.

As of November, the moving fund has $5,230 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van is puttering through Quebec, having now reached Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, a distance of 1046 km out of 1600).

Volunteering in 2019 – Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2019. 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 at 455-8220 or sapc@sapc.ca

Thank you to Terri Astle and the Church School for preparing the special Remembrance Day bulletin board in the hall.

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 Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 pm at McAdam’s Funeral Home chapel.

Cookie Dough – Choose from chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, ginger and shortbread. At $10 a tub, it’s an easy way to bake cookies. The sale is a fund raiser for the Mission Committee. For pickup see Dallas Davis after worship service.