Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Jan 13):

Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Coffee Hour: Ardean MacKinnon Hayward & George Hayward
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Tamela Collrin,                                                                                         Candace & Jordan Schriver
Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Mary Hossack,                                                                David Charters
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith,                                                                                                             Helen McKinnon Bagnell & Ron Bagnell

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (Jan 20):

Greeters: Jessie Sagawa, Humphery Akwar
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Coffee Hour: Fraser family
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Tamela Collrin,                                                                                        Candace & Jordan Schriver
Offering Receivers: Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar,                                                                               Stephen MacKay, Rose Johnston
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Rebecca Jonah, Bill Cockburn

Upcoming Events at SAPC:
• Tuesday, January 15th @11am in the kitchen, we will meet to discuss the last chapter of the Hamilton bible study for any who would like to come.

• On Thursday, January 24th @ 6pm we will have our first             Praise & Pizza evening. It is an all invited, all welcome, time of worship and food in the church hall. Bring a friend!

• Youth Event: Snow Fort building – Sunday, January 27th at the church. Hot chocolate and snacks to follow.

• On February 26th a new Winter Bible study will begin. The subject will be the prophet Jonah. There is nothing to buy. All materials will be supplied. The study will begin on the 26th at 11am in the kitchen and run for 4 consecutive weeks (weather permitting). It will be a “whale of a time!”

World Day of Prayer Planning Meeting – Please note change in date to: Monday, January 28 at 10:00 am at Christ Church Parish Church. Women of all denominations of faith are encouraged to come help plan for the World Day of Prayer to be held on March 1 when we join with 170 Countries to pray for justice and peace.

Update from Mission Development and Social Action Committee:
• 15 tubs of cookie dough left. Pick some up today! Proceeds from this fundraiser go toward helping those in need of food and clothing.

• The Alkreiz family appreciated the Christmas gift of $240 from our refugee fund. Thank you to all those that continue to contribute to this fund. The next financial challenge for the family will be the cost of pursuing Canadian citizenship as well as the additional language training required.

Thank you to this 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

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (December 30):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell,                                                           Victoria MacLeod
Counters: Carol Ottens, Wanda Klingbell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: Carol & Murry McEachen
Nursery: Rebecca Jonah, Mary Hossack
Church School: Supervision in nursery

Thank you to volunteers (January 6):

Offering Receivers: Lucille & Don McCrea, Wanda Klingbell,                                                                Rose Johnston
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Vickie MacLeod, Wanda Klingbell
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Tamela Collrin,                                                                                        Candace & Jordan Schriver

Thank you to all volunteers in 2018. The 2019 Volunteer Roster will be distributed in January.

Tonight – “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 so generously brought gifts and vouchers for the two families supported through our angel tree and to Kathie and the junior choir for the children’s stocking stuffing with their gifts.  All have been delivered and the families are most thankful.

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

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.

2018 Contributions – 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 will be recorded in 2019.

Cookie Dough – Christmas baking made easy! There are 2 oatmeal raisin, 9 chocolate chip and 6 shortbread tubs left. Pick up a tub today for only $10/tub. All proceeds go toward helping those in need of food and clothing.

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

The church office will be closed Dec 24th – Jan 2st.

Merry Christmas!

Minster’s Moving Fund

As of December 16, the moving fund has $6,170 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van has reached Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano), QC (a distance of 1234 km out of 1600).

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).