Easter and Holy Week Services at SAPC:

Maundy Thursday – April 18 at 6:30, Potluck and Communion in the church hall followed by 8:00 pm Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Easter Sunday – April 21 at 9:00am Praise Service and breakfast in the church hall followed by 11:00am Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Joyce & John Astle
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Jacqueline Cleland, Terri Astle
Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Brian Barnes

Next week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Rose Johnston
Scripture Reader: Kathy MacKay
Coffee Hour: Leifso family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Jacqueline Cleland, Terri Astle
Offering Receivers: Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Rose Johnston, Rebecca Jonah
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Rebecca Jonah

Offering Summary for the week of April 14:                                                        Budgeted: $4,084 Actual: $2,819

Prayer Tree Coordinator: If you are in need of prayer for yourself, relatives, friends, or for world issues, contact Sylvia at ksharris1933@gmail.com or 455-8051.

Indoor Yard Sale – During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser in the church hall on April 26th (6-8pm) and 27th (9am – 12pm). Donations will be gratefully accepted next week from 9am-1pm.

Praise and Pizza – Join us on April 25 @ 6pm for a time of worship & food in the hall. All welcome!

Evening Bible Study/Potluck – Bring something to share and enjoy a potluck meal while studying the Book of Jonah. Come feed your spirit and body, May 6, 13, 27 and June 3.

Big Box Games: Middle School youth event – Friday May 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00. How much fun can you have with half a dozen refrigerator boxes, two rolls of duct tape and some glow sticks? Come find out and bring some friends!

Downtown video scavenger-umentary: High School event – Sunday May 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 we will be heading downtown with phone cameras to create whacky documentaries. New-ish event – should be a lot of fun!

Please consider serving our congregation in one of these ways:
• Are you ready to be the new Convenor of the Mission Team? The position is open to anyone who has a heart for God’s people and a love of reaching the lost. Please see Rev Jon or Dallas for more information.
• Is God calling you to step up and serve your congregation in the role of Treasurer? Andrew & Carol have agreed to stay on until a replacement is found and will help transition the new Treasurer into the position. The position is open to anyone who desires to be instrumental in church finances and caring for the congregation’s daily operations.

Holocaust Memorial – April 28, at 3:00 pm at the Capital Community Church.

Lintuhtine Melodies & Note-ables present their 10th Annual CABARET – Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Théâtre Bernard Poirier (Centre Communautaire Sainte Anne). To purchase tickets, call Lee at 452 – 8999. Five people from our church are part & parcel in this production – Adeline & Natalie Leifso, Shelly Lewis, and Ron Bagnell (Technical Director) all under the direction of Helen Mórag McKinnon. Enjoy top notch choral singing, solos, duets, trios and ensemble selections, dance presentations and a special mystery guest. Lots for everyone to enjoy!

Apartment for Rent? – Married couple attending UNB from Aug 21 – June 28 looking for an apartment. Please see Jordan if you know of any spaces available.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Sylvia Harris
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Rebecca Jonah, Sonya Burrill
Church School: Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Paul Lawson

Next week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Joyce & John Astle
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson                                                                       Church School: Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Brian Barnes

This Sunday, Palm Sunday, the children are invited to meet in the hall at 10:45 am to prepare to parade in with palm branches.

Easter and Holy Week Services at SAPC:

The Link – Your copy of the latest newsletter will be ready for pick up at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday. Elders are reminded that their help in distributing The Link to those in their elder district that are not able to pick it up is appreciated.

Yard Sale – During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser on April 26th and 27th. Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

Is God calling you into service for Saint Andrew’s?

Please consider serving your congregation in one of these ways:
• Join the Youth & Families Coordinator Search Committee. Support SAPC in this next chapter by committing some time to helping prepare the job posting and interview candidates. Interviews to be completed by the end of June. If you would like to be part of this exciting time and team please see Rev Jon or Jaqueline

• Are you ready to be the new Convenor of the Mission Team? The position is open to anyone who has a heart for God’s people and a love of reaching the lost. Please see Rev Jon or Dallas for more information.

• Is God calling you to step up and serve your congregation in the role of Treasurer? Andrew & Carol have agreed to stay on until a replacement is found and have graciously agreed to help transition the new Treasurer into the position. The position is open to anyone who desires to be instrumental in church finances and caring for the congregation’s daily operations. Please see Rev Jon or Andrew or Carol for more information.

Prayer Tree Coordinator: Sylvia at ksharris1933@gmail.com or 455-8051.

Offering Summary for the week of April 7:                                                           Budgeted: 4,084 $Actual: $2,754

Apartment for Rent? – Jordan has been in conversation with a young Christian couple from Ontario who are looking to rent a space for 10 months (August 21 – June 28) while they both attend UNB (B.Ed program). They are reaching out to our local SAPC network in hopes of helping them confidently find a place sight unseen. Please see Jordan if you, or someone you know, may have a basement apartment or space to rent.

Candlelight Concert for Palm Sunday – The congregation of Brunswick Street Baptist Church invites you to join them for this worship concert being offered on Sunday, April 14 at 6:30 pm. Vocal soloists include Beth Snow, Giselle Tranquilla and David Steeves with instrumental soloists Scott Kennedy, violin and Susan Tingley Howey, flute in addition to music of the adult choir. The offering from the concert is designated to support the work of the Fredericton Community Clinic. A reception will follow.

Holocaust Memorial Observance – Sunday, April 28, at 3:00 pm at the Capital Community Church, 71 Downing St. Following the service, a reception will be held in the social hall.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Scripture Reader: Andrew Speight
Coffee Hour: Jean & Al Boudreau
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Juliet & Dallas Davis, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Margo & Larry Sheppard,                                                         Juliet & Dallas Davis

Next week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Sylvia Harris
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Rebecca Jonah, Sonya Burrill
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Paul Lawson

Easter Services at SAPC:

Maundy Thursday – April 18 at 6:30, Potluck and Communion in the church hall followed by 8:00 pm Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Easter Sunday – April 21 at 9:00am Praise Service and breakfast in the church hall followed by 11:00am Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Is God calling you into service for Saint Andrew’s?

Please consider serving your congregation in one of these ways:

• Join the Youth & Families Coordinator Search Committee. Support SAPC in this next chapter by committing some time to helping prepare the job posting and interview candidates. Interviews to be completed by the end of June. If you would like to be part of this exciting time and team please see Rev Jon or Jaqueline.
• Are you ready to be the new Convenor of the Mission Team? The position is open to anyone who has a heart for God’s people and a love of reaching the lost. Please see Rev Jon or Dallas for more information.
• Is God calling you to step up and serve your congregation in the role of Treasurer? Andrew & Carol have agreed to stay on until a replacement is found and have graciously agreed to help transition the new Treasurer into the position. The position is open to anyone who desires to be instrumental in church finances and caring for the congregation daily operations. Please see Rev Jon or Andrew or Carol for more information.

Offering Summary for the week of March 31:                                     Budgeted: $2,145 Actual: $2,461

Yard Sale – During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser. Donations will be accepted mid-April.

Please join us as we celebrate April birthdays.
Mary Hossack
Susan Currie
Mary Charters
Ethan Stairs
Mardi Cockburn
Davis Bragdon
Sheena Page
Nancy Nickerson
Victoria Wilson
Heather Rutherford
Rose Johnston
Cathy Keetch
Peggy MacIntosh
Linda Pond
Ruth Craig
Jacqueline Cleland
Doris Johnson
Krista Keetch
Anika Fraser

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Scripture Reader: VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Coffee Hour: Linda Pond, Phyllis Llewellyn
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Leslee & David Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Counters: David Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard

Next week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Coffee Hour: Jean & Al Boudreau
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Juliet & Dallas Davis, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Juliet & Dallas Davis, Margo & Larry Sheppard

Praise and Pizza – Join us TONIGHT, March 28 @ 6pm. All welcome!

Your input is important! – Please click on the link to complete the survey Youth & Families Questionnaire regarding the posting of the position for the Youth & Families Coordinator. Please return survey by March 31.

Winter Bible Study – Tuesday, April 2 at 11am.

Children’s Choir rehearsals will be on Fridays from 4:00 – 4:30pm. Children of all ages are welcome!

Office Hours – Rev Jon will have regular office hours at the church on Tuesday mornings.

Maundy Thursday – Join us a 6:30pm on April 18th in the hall for a potluck supper and Communion Service. Worship Service at 8:00pm in the sanctuary.

Easter Sunday – Join us in the hall at 9:00am on April 21st for a Praise Service and breakfast followed by 11:00am Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Yard Sale – During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser. Donations will be accepted mid-April.

Is God calling you into service for Saint Andrew’s?

• Jordan Schriver has been offered a wonderful new job! He has accepted it and will be moving away in early August. We are happy for him, but sad to see him go. In anticipation of this, a Search Committee is being formed to find his replacement. If you would like to be part of this exciting time and team please see Rev Jon, Jaqueline (Convenor), or Jordan to join the search! Anyone can be part of this team. All you need is a love of God’s people and a heart for enriching young spirits and minds!

• After many years as Convenor of the Mission, Development & Social Action Committee (new name Outreach & Mission Team) Dallas Davis is retiring from the position. He will still sit on the committee and so a great resource and help will be there for the new Convenor. The question is: Are you ready to be the new Convenor of the Mission Team? The position is open to anyone who has a heart for God’s people and a love of reaching the lost. Please see Rev Jon or Dallas for more information. Or of course volunteer your services!

• As stated at the AGM, Andrew Ottens will be leaving the Treasurer’s position. However, he and Carol have agreed to stay until a replacement is found. He has graciously agreed to help transition the new Treasurer into the position. The question is: Is God calling you to step up and serve your congregation in this very unique way? The position is open to anyone who desires to be instrumental in church finances and caring for the congregation daily operations. Please see Rev Jon or Andrew or Carol for more information. Or of course volunteer your services!

Prayer Tree Coordinator: Sylvia at ksharris1933@gmail.com or 455-8051.

Offering Summary for the week of March 24: Budgeted: $2,145 Actual: $2,136

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Arlene & Al MacDonald
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Coffee Hour: Leslee & David Dell
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School:.Sonya Burrill, Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: Arlene & Al MacDonald, Leslee & David Dell
Counters: David Dell, Drew Speight, Rebecca Jonah

Next week’s volunteers:

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Scripture Reader: Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hour: Linda Pond, Phyllis Llewellyn
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jacqueline Cleland
Offering Receivers: David & Leslee Dell, Larry & Margo Sheppard
Counters: David Dell, Larry & Margo Sheppard

Your input is important! – Please click on the link and complete the Youth & Families Questionnaire regarding the posting of the position for the Youth & Families Coordinator.  Please return the survey no later than Sunday, March 31 in person to the church or by email at sapc@sapc.ca

Winter Bible Study – Tuesdays at 11am, March 26 and April 2.

Sr. Choir rehearsals resumed this week on Wednesdays from 7 – 8:30pm. New members always welcome! Please contact David for further information. We are a welcoming group and would love to have your participation.

Children’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Friday, March 22 from 4:00 – 4:30pm. Children of all ages are welcome! We look forward to singing, playing musical instruments and enjoying musical activities. Please contact either David or Kathie Berry at 453-9301 if you would like further information.

Nerf Night II (Grades 3 to 8) – Friday, March 22 in the hall from 6 to 8 pm.

Doughnut Making (Grades 9 to 12) – March 24 in the kitchen from 6 to 8 pm.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Spring issue of “The Link”. Please send submissions to the office at sapc@sapc.ca by March 24.

Praise and Pizza – Join us on March 28 @ 6pm for a time of worship & food in the hall All welcome!

Yard Sale – During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser. The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 26th and 27th. Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

Office Hours – Rev Jon will have regular office hours at the church on Tuesday mornings beginning March 26th.

Is God calling you into service for Saint Andrew’s?

• Jordan Schriver has been offered a wonderful new job! He has accepted it and will be moving away in early August. We are happy for him, but sad to see him go. In anticipation of this, a Search Committee is being formed to find his replacement. If you would like to be part of this exciting time and team please see Rev Jon, Jaqueline (Convenor), or Jordan to join the search! Anyone can be part of this team. All you need is a love of God’s people and a heart for enriching young spirits and minds!

• After many years as Convenor of the Mission, Development & Social Action Committee (new name Outreach & Mission Team) Dallas Davis is retiring from the position. He will still sit on the committee and so a great resource and help will be there for the new Convenor. The question is: Are you ready to be the new Convenor of the Mission Team? The position is open to anyone who has a heart for God’s people and a love of reaching the lost. Please see Rev Jon or Dallas for more information. Or of course volunteer your services!

• As stated at the AGM, Andrew Ottens will be leaving the Treasurer’s position. However, he and Carol have agreed to stay until a replacement is found. He has graciously agreed to help transition the new Treasurer into the position. The question is: Is God calling you to step up and serve your congregation in this very unique way? The position is open to anyone who desires to be instrumental in church finances and caring for the congregation daily operations. Please see Rev Jon or Andrew or Carol for more information. Or of course volunteer your services!

Prayer Tree Coordinator: If you are in need of prayer for yourself, relatives, friends, or for world issues, contact Sylvia ksharris1933@gmail.com or 455-8051.

Offering Summary for the week of March 17:                                                    Budgeted: $2,145 Actual: $2,056

Men in Song – Join the congregation of Brunswick Street Baptist Church March 24, 6:30 pm for “An Evening of Men in Song for Missions”. Soloists David Steeves and Chris Graves, duets by Peter and Dan Steeves, a men’s ensemble and chorus present a wonderful concert of songs of praise – including lots of congregational singing. The offering will be in support of missions in India and here in Fredericton. All welcome.

Chili Take-Out Supper – Friday, April 5, pick-up 4-6pm, Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main Street. Enjoy chili (mild beef), roll, side salad and dessert for $12. Reserve your take-out meals by April 3 with Rindy or Tom Austin, 450-7151.