Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Dec 15):

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Coffee Hosts: Youth
Scripture Reading: Choir
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Brian Barnes, David Charters, Volunteers Needed
Counters: Carol Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, David Charters

Next week’s volunteers (Dec 22):

Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hosts: Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reading: Dallas Davis
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Lucille & Don McCrea
Counters: Carol Ottens, Margo & Larry Shepherd, Brian Barnes

Elder Election Ballots – Please pick up your elder election ballot at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.  The deadline to return ballots has been extended to  December 31.

The Good News of Joy to the World:

Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, Chapters 1 & 2.  All sessions take place upstairs in the Board Room.  If you’ve missed the first sessions feel free to join in anytime.

• Session 3: Sunday, December 15 at 9:30.
• Session 4:  Tuesday, December 17 at 10:45
  

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2020 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary.

A Decorating Committee is being formed to ensure the church is decorated and floral arrangements are changed seasonally and to ensure our sanctuary remains a beautiful place of worship. Our first need for floral arrangements to be changed would be January, after the Christmas decorations are put away.  If you are interested in offering ideas or serving in this way, please contact Kathie Berry after church.

Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an Old Fashioned Community Carol Sing (Traditional Christmas Carols) on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm with Special Guests, Lintuhtine Ensemble and Ron and Helen McKinnon-Bagnell.  A Free Will Offering at the door will be donated to the Fredericton Emergency Shelters.

A contribution has been made to the Scholarship fund for the benefit of granddaughter Jacqueline Howie Cleland in memory of  Honourable J. Robert Howie, PC QC, former Clerk of Session; greatly missed and always remembered by the Howie family.

Brunswick Street Baptist Church – Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 pm with special musical guests. Offering to the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Clinic. And, a Service of Comfort and Hope, for those grieving the loss of a loved one on Friday, December 20 at 6:30 pm.

This  Week’s Volunteers (Dec 8):

Greeters: Watson Family
Coffee Hosts: Congregational Potluck
Scripture Reading: Joshua Fraser and Miles Burrill
Sunday School: Youth participate in worship
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Mona Wilson
Offering Receivers: Miles Burrill, Owen Burrill, Bill Watson, Gwendolyn Burrill
Counters: Carol Ottens, Bill Cockburn, Rose Carolyn Smith

Next Week’s Volunteers (Dec 15):

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Coffee Hosts: Youth
Scripture Reading: Choir
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Brian Barnes, David Charters, Volunteers Needed
Counters: Carol Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, David Charters

Please come join us after the service for a Congregational Pot Luck.

Elder Election Ballots – Please pick up your elder election ballot at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.  The deadline to return ballots has been extended to  December 31.

The Good News of Joy to the World:

Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, Chapters 1 & 2.  Continues…

Session 2: due to weather cancellation last Tues, Session 2 will be held at 1pm after the Tuesday Morning Ladies Group Christmas Closing lunch on Tues. Dec. 10.

Session 3: this Session will be cancelled Dec 8 as Sheila will be away. This session will be held Sunday, December 15 at 9:30.

Session 4:  will be held on Tuesday December 17 at 10:45

All sessions take place upstairs in the Board Room.  If you’ve missed the first sessions feel free to join in anytime.

2020 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary.

A Decorating Committee is being formed to ensure the church is decorated and floral arrangements are changed seasonally and to ensure our sanctuary remains a beautiful place of worship. Our first need for floral arrangements to be changed would be January, after the Christmas decorations are put away.  If you are interested in offering ideas or serving in this way, please contact Kathie Berry after church.

Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an Old Fashioned Community Carol Sing (Traditional Christmas Carols) on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm with Special Guests, Lintuhtine Ensemble and Ron and Helen McKinnon-Bagnell.  A Free Will Offering at the door will be donated to the Fredericton Emergency Shelters.

Thank You

I want to thank the members of Saint Andrew’s for the privilege of serving you for 25 years, and especially for the gathering of friends at my retirement.  Thank you for the lovely cards and comments on them and for the gift cards much appreciated.

Ralph

This  Week’s Volunteers (Dec 1):

Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hosts: Fraser Family
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Carol Ottens, Drew Speight, Greg & Sheila Black

Pulpit Supply: November 24th & December – Rev. Bob Jones

Please join us during coffee hour to celebrate December birthdays.

Ella Bragdon
Joy Howie
Muriel Aiken
Joshua Fraser
Bill Watson
Angel Collrin
David Berry
Magenta Watson
Avery Collrin
Nick Gaudet
Melanie Storey
Ron Bagnell

November is Scarves and Snacks Month – Please bring your donations on Sunday.

“The Christmas Story” – Come out to a concert that everyone can enjoy—Directed by Helen McKinnon-Bagnell & accompanied by Lynn Mills,  Lintuhtine Music Academy of Oromocto Choirs present their annual (25 + years) with special guests – David Berry on piano / organ and Mary Hawkes – narrator. Sunday, December 1 at 7:00 pm here at Saint Andrew’s Church. Monetary ($) donation at the door with proceeds going to the Food Banks.

Worship at Saint Andrew’s – Whether you want to serve on a committee, volunteer your talents for special tasks, or just have a say in the future direction of worship at Saint Andrew’s, the Worship Committee would like to hear from you. We invite you to join us on Monday, December 2, from 6:00-7:00 pm for an open meeting in the Church Hall. Those passionate about the format of worship, lay participation in services, greeting, music, after service fellowship, advertising, social media, tech support, and much more will find something of interest in what we do. Contact Stephen MacKay if you have any questions.

The Good News of Joy to the World-Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, Chapters 1 & 2.  Sunday, Dec 1, 8 & 15 at 9:30-10:30 and/or Tuesday, Dec 3, 10 & 17 at 10:45-11:45.

Elder Election Ballots – Please pick up your elder election ballot at the back on the sanctuary on Sunday.  All ballots must be returned by December 15.

2020 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary.

Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an Old Fashioned Community Carol Sing (Traditional Christmas Carols) on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm with Special Guests, Lintuhtine Ensemble and Ron and Helen McKinnon-Bagnell.  A Free Will Offering at the door will be donated to the Fredericton Emergency Shelters.

This week’s volunteers (Nov 17):

Greeters: Hollie Craig, Dallas Davis
Coffee Hosts: David & Leslie Dell
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Vickie MacLeod, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Rose Johnston
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson

Next Week’s Volunteers (Nov 24):

Greeters: Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hosts: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Scripture Reading: Will Hyslop, President of the Society of St. Andrew
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Helen & Ron Bagnell

Pulpit Supply: November 17th and 24th – Rev. Bob Jones

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

November is Scarves and Snacks Month. Please bring your donations on Sunday.
All they asked was that we should remember the needy in their group, the very thing I have been eager to do. Galatians 2:10

Outreach Committee Meeting – Monday, November 25 at 7pm.  All are welcome!

The youth room needs some updating. If anyone has a hammock chair or something similar please see Bill Watson

Retirement – November 24^th, after worship, please come to the Church Hall to celebrate the retirement of Ralph Graves—who has been more than a custodian to us for 25 yrs.  He will be greatly missed.  Best Wishes only!

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The Good News of Joy to the World—Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, Chapters 1 & 2:

• Sunday, November 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15 at 9:30-10:30 and/or
• Tuesday, Nov 26, Dec 3, 10 & 17 at 10:45-11:45.

Copies of the study are available at the back of the sanctuary or online at https://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/good-news-joy-bible-study.pdf

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Session has decided to hold an Election of Elders and a letter with envelope and ballot will be mailed out within the next few weeks. It would be appreciated if those members not willing to serve as an Elder would notify Dallas Davis requesting that their name be excluded from the ballot.

On November 24th, the Sunday before the Feast of Saint Andrew, we follow our tradition by welcoming members of the Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew to participate in the service. The procedure is for the Society piper, Sandy Gordon, to pipe Society members into the sanctuary and for the Society President, Will Hyslop, to do at least one of the scripture readings.

Great ADVENTure – November 29^th at 5pm.