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Announcements for September 13, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Gary MacEwen, Paul Lawson, Brad & Nancy Nickerson
    • Next Week: Jessie Sagawa, Stephen MacKay, David & Leslee Dell
  • Counters:
    • John Astle, Paul Lawson
    • Next Week: David Dell, Drew Speight, John White, Vickie MacLeod
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Drew Speight
    • Next Week: Kathy MacKay
  • Greeters:
    • Brad & Nancy Nickerson
    • Next Week: Ruth & Hollie Craig
  • Coffee Hour:
    • Need a Volunteer
    • Next Week: Corn Boil
  • Nursery:
    • Colleen & Tony Watson
    • Next Week: Cindy Cunningham & Alex Cunningham
  • Church School:
    • Holly Blaikie, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
    • Next Week: Holly Blaikie, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Worship Service returns  to 11:00 am this Sunday, September 13.

Church School resumes this Sunday, September 13.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office before September 13.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group will be resuming on September 15th at 9:30am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

Church Corn Boil – Please note the change of time and venue.  We will gather on Sunday, September 20 from 3 – 6pm, at the home of Aron & Sarah Zuidhof.  All meals will take place on he “upper level.”  Those wishing to participate in water activities may do so.  Aron has a large waterslide.  The residence is 20-25 minutes away on the banks of the beautiful St. John River.  Rides  will be available.
Rain date: If rain is forecast, a decision will be made on Sat, Sept 19th to hold the event in the church hall following worship service.

Pastoral Care Committee will meet September 13 in the Hall after worship service.  Please join us if you are interested in being part of the committee or have suggestions to offer.  For more information, contact Rose Carolyn Smith.

Girl Guides – 5th Fredericton Sparks (ages 5-6), Brownies (ages 7-8) and Guides (ages 9-11) meet at 6:15 on Wednesday evenings here at Saint Andrew’s starting Sept 16th.  New members welcome.  Registration is online at www.girlguides.ca or contact Carol Ottens for more information (carol.ottens@gmail.com).  Thank you for supporting Guiding at our church.

Scouts – Regular meeting will start on Sept. 15th for Beavers  (6 – 7 pm), Cubs  (6 – 7:30 pm) and Scouts and Venturers (6:30 – 8:30 pm).  New Members welcome!

Yoga for Pain Relief  – Mondays at 4 pm, September 21st to December 14 at Shannex Parkland.  Everyone is welcome but space is limited. Please register by emailing Penny at ppacey@shannex.com

“Writing Our Lives” Writers’ Group  – Beginning Sept. 21 from 2- 4 pm at Shannex Parkland.  Meetings are held once a month and are free and open to the public.   To RSVP please call Penny at 460-8546

 

Announcements for September 6, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • David & Leslee Dell, Jane Murray, Humphery Akwar
    • Next Week: Gary MacEwen, Paul Lawson, Brad & Nancy Nickerson
  • Counters:
    • John Astle, Brian Barnes
    • Next Week: David Dell, Mardi Cockburn, Bill Cockburn, Paul Lawson
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Rose Carolyn Smith
    • Next Week: Drew Speight
  • Greeters:
    • Jane Murray, Hyun Mi Cho, Doris Stairs
    • Next Week: Brad & Nancy Nickerson
  • Lemonade on the Lawn:
    • Bev Bramble
    • Next Week: Need  a Volunteer for Coffee Hour
  • Nursery/Supervision:
    • Annette Stehouwer, Linda Pond
    • Next Week: Colleen & Tony Watson

Nursery/Childcare – All children up to those finishing grade 3 are invited to go to the Nursery for supervision.

Please join us as we celebrate September birthdays. Whether it is a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for the beautiful gift of life.  Of course we have cake but let’s not let cake be the focus, it is the people we wish to celebrate!

Ariel Ottens
Jillian and Nolan McGraw
Stephen MacKay
Dennis van den Heuvel
Robert Howie
Jean Hood
Lois Eldridge
Owen Keetch
Kathie Berry
Julie Peterson
Rose Carolyn Smith
Will Brostowski
Kathy MacKay
Donna Jones

Worship Service returns to 11:00 am next Sunday, September 13.

Church School will resume on Sept 13.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group will be resuming on September 15th at 9:30 am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office before September 13.

Church Corn Boil – Sunday September 20th, 2015 Join us following the worship service for our annual fellowship corn boil!. This is a great opportunity to re-connect with all the people you missed over the summer, and to invite friends and neighbours to meet your church family.

Scout Registration Night  – Sept. 8, from 6-7:30 pm in the Church Hall.  Beaver, Cub and Scout meetings begin September 15.

Grief Share – Beginning Sept 10 at 7:00 pm, at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. A 13 week video series on grief and recovery, combined with support group discussions for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  For more information please call 458-8348.

DivorceCare – Beginning Sept 15 at 6:30 pm at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.  Helping those feeling the pain caused by marital estrangement, separation or divorce. For more information please call 458-8348

Fredericton Christian Academy – Currently accepting applications for scholarships. For more information please visit their website at fcae.ca.

“Writing Our Lives” Writers’ Group – Beginning Sept. 21 from 2- 4 pm at Shannex Parkland.  Meetings are held once a month and are free and open to the public.   To RSVP please call Penny Pacey at 460 8546

 

Announcements for August 30, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Wanda Klingbell, Tony & Colleen Watson
    • Next Week: David & Leslee Dell, Jane Murray, Humphery Akwar
  • Counters:
    • John & Joyce Astle
    • Next Week: John Astle, Ron & Helen McKinnon-Bagnell, Brian Barnes
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Margaret Sisk-McCully
    • Next Week: Rose Carolyn Smith
  • Greeters:
    • Rose Johnston, Bill Palmer
    • Next Week: Jane Murray, Hyun Mi Cho, Doris Stairs
  • Lemonade on the Lawn:
    • Bev Bramble
    • Next Week: Need a Volunteer
  • Nursery/Supervision:
    • Stephen MacKay, Jeanne Kaye Speight
    • Next Week: TBA

Thank You – Shiela and John White thank you very much for all the prayers, good thoughts and cards she and they received during Shiela’s serious surgery and recuperation, and the many, many good wishes on their 50th wedding anniversary.  A lot of love and gratitude goes to Sarah Zuidhof for her hard work to make our anniversary so special.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, August 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s apartment.  Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated.  Let Jordan know by Saturday, Aug 29th if you are interested.

Worship Service on Sept 6 will be held at 10:00 am.  In the fall, Worship Services return to 11:00 am beginning on September 13.

The Link – Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”. Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others?  Please send submissions to the church office before September 13.

Church School will resume on Sept 13.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

Kings Landing Summer Service:
– September 13th @ 2:00 pm led by Cathy Scott

Grief Share – Beginning Sept 10 at 7:00 pm, at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. A 13 week video series by Christian experts on grief and recovery, combined with support group discussions for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Please call 458-8348 for  more information.

Announcements for August 23, 2015

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Margo & Larry Sheppard, Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
    • Next Week: Wanda Klingbell, Tony & Colleen Watson
  • Counters:
    • Linda Pond, Wanda Kingbell, Margo & Larry Sheppard
    • Next Week: John Astle
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Rose Carolyn Smith
    • Next Week: Margaret Sisk-McCully
  • Greeters:
    • Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
    • Next Week: Need Volunteers
  • Lemonade on the Lawn:
    • Bev Bramble
    • Next Week: Need a Volunteer
  • Nursery/Supervision:
    • Linda Pond, Colleen Watson
    • Next Week: TBA

A memorial service for Charmian Scott will be held at Saint Andrew’s Church on Saturday, August 22 at ten thirty (10:30 am) followed by a reception in the hall.  Charmian was a faithful member of our congregation for many years.

The sympathy of our congregation is extended to the family of Doris Nicholson.  Doris passed away this past Thursday morning.  A service celebrating her life will be held Sunday afternoon, Aug 23 at 2 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Church

Jr/Sr High School Campfire – Sunday, August 23rd from 7:30 to 9:30 at Odell Park.  S’mores, games and stories, bring a friend! Let Jordan know if you are interested.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, August 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s apartment.  Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated.  Let Jordan know by Saturday, Aug 29th if you are interested.

Kings Landing Summer Service:
– September 13th @ 2:00 pm led by Cathy Scott

50 Years of Marriage!

We gathered after worship on Sunday, August 16, 2015 to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of John and Shiela White. White50-Couple

Congratulations were offered, White50-Congrats

a personal song was composed and sung White50-Sing

and as always, cake was served! White50-Serve

John and Shiela, your Church Family wishes you all the best!White50-Sign