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Minister Emeritus

Special Announcement

On April 25 the Presbytery of New Brunswick honoured The Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery with the title Minister Emeritus at St. James (Hanwell), Knox (Harvey), and Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Fredericton).

The Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery, Minister Emeritus St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell, Knox Presbyterian Church, Harvey, and Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fredericton.

 

In 2011, The Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery celebrated his 50th year of ordination.  Having served in other congregations throughout Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, he retired from St. James Presbyterian Church in 2001 after serving as the minister of St. James for 12 years. (He actually served there as a student minister too and was my minister at Bethel in Riverview!)

Although he is retired from ministry, Rev. Lowery continues to be a great ministerial support to the congregations and ministers of St. James (Hanwell), Knox (Harvey) and Saint Andrew’s (Fredericton).  He provides pulpit supply to these three congregations, as well as others within the Presbytery and the United Church of Canada.  When St. James was without a minister between 2009-11, Rev. Lowery provided stated supply.  In addition, Rev. Lowery assists when needed with pastoral care (including funerals and hospital visits), and he is a fountain of wisdom to many presbyters.  He has been an active contributor to congregational life in each of our congregations, whether serving on the Board of Managers (St. James), singing in the choir (Knox), and attending the various activities organized by each church.

The bond Rev. Lowery has with each of our congregations is strong.  We have all been blessed abundantly through his gifts of preaching, pastoral care, wisdom, and presence.  His faith and ongoing service to Christ’s ministry is inspiring.

On top of that, Rev. Lowery continues to attend a number of Presbytery meetings throughout the year and is active on the Presbytery of New Brunswick’s General Committee, which is made up of elders and clergy from the Greater Fredericton area, as well as The Presbyterian Church Building Corporation.  He has even attended Synod meetings from time to time.

Recently, Rev. Anne Boudreau and I approached the sessions of Knox, Saint Andrew’s, and St. James with a request to jointly honour the Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery for his distinguished and faithful service in ministry.  As such, the following motions were approved by each session with the intention of presenting a joint request to the Presbytery:

  • On March 22, 2018, the session of St. James passed a motion to request that the Presbytery of New Brunswick honour the Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery with the designation “Minister Emeritus” at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell.
  • On April 16, 2018, the session of Saint Andrew’s passed a motion to request that the Presbytery of New Brunswick honour the Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery with the designation “Minister Emeritus” at Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fredericton.
  • On April 18, 2018, the session of Knox Presbyterian Church passed a motion to request that the Presbytery of New Brunswick honour the Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery with the designation “Minister Emeritus” at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harvey.

We have consulted with Don Muir, Deputy Clerk for The Presbyterian Church in Canada, who confirmed it would be acceptable for the three sessions to submit a combined application to the Presbytery of New Brunswick asking Presbyters to bestow this title on Rev. Lowery within the three congregations.

Wednesday April 25 , the Presbytery of New Brunswick met. Rev. Boudreau and I recommended the session requests be passed.  The Presbytery of New Brunswick unanimously voted in favour of this motion.

It took a bit of coordinating to make sure this honour was a surprise… and we succeeded at that!  And while yesterday’s Presbytery meeting gave fellow Presbyters opportunity to honour Basil, a special event organized jointly by these three congregations will take place at St. James in the near future (date to be determined) so that family and friends may come together to celebrate and give thanks for Basil’s faithful and most inspiring ministry.

Rev. Wendy MacWilliams

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Announcements

Announcements April 29, 2018

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 29)

Offering Receivers: Carol & Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Wanda Klingbell, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (May 6)

Offering Receivers: Vickie MacLeod, Wanda Klingbell, Rose Johnston
Counters: Linda Pond, Vickie MacLeod, Bill Cockburn
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hour: Jordan Schriver and Youth
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Yard Sale – The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held  this weekend, April 27th and 28th.  Donations will be gratefully accepted until 1pm Friday.

An Evening of Music in support of the Roof Fund Campaign – Come join us this Sunday, April 29th at 7pm here at Saint Andrew’s for a Fundraiser Concert presented by the choirs of Lintuhtine Music Academy.  Featuring special guests David Berry and Sidney Murgatroyd and directed by Helen MacKinnon.  Entrance by free will offering.

Council for Christian Ministry on Campus – The Annual General Meeting for the Fredericton Council for Christian Ministry on Campus will take place on Monday, April 30 at 12 noon in the Family Room of Brunswick Street Baptist Church.

Save the Date – May 5th at 5:30 pm enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Dinner in the church hall in support of the Roof Fund Campaign.

 

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the next issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office, the deadline has been extended to May 13th.

Save the Date – Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian “Shipwrecked” VBS – June 25, 26, 27 and 28.

World Lyme Day: May 1 – The New Brunswick Lyme Disease Association is holding a gathering on the steps of the New Brunswick Legislature between 7:30 and 8:30 pm to mark World Lyme Day.  Please join us and support our efforts to raise awareness about this disease.  Invited guests, David Coon of the Green Party, Dr. Vett Lloyd of Mount Allison, Lyne Beaulieu, nurse/researcher of Université de Moncton, and Dr. Jennifer Russell, Chief Medical Officer for the Province will be on hand to say a few words. For more information, call Janet Higgins.

Upcoming events in support of the Roof Fund Campaign

Roof Fund Campaign – At the annual congregational meeting on Feb 25, 2018, the urgency of taking action on the deteriorating roof was emphasized.  Since then a significant leak has developed in the sanctuary.   A budget of $92,000 was approved at the annual meeting to complete a new roof, and a ‘Roof Fund’ has now been created to accept donations to help defray the cost. Since this is a very sizeable cost, and available resources are limited, we will need to raise a significant portion of the cost from donations in order to proceed. Your prayerful consideration to contribute generously to this urgent appeal is needed in order to maintain Saint Andrew’s beautiful church building. Donation forms and envelopes marked “Roof Fund” are available on the tables at the back of the church. Your Donation, along with the completed form, can be put in the offering plate, can be sent to the Church Office, or given to a member of the Board or Session, whose names are shown in this bulletin. If you want someone to pick up your donation, please contact the church office at 455-8220. We sincerely thank you for your consideration to this urgent appeal. Donations are deductible for tax purposes.

Roof Fund Balance: The Roof Fund balance is now at $36,409. Thanks for your support.  

Pulpit Supply:

  • April 29 – Rev. Basil Lowery
  • May 6 – Andrew Speight
  • May 13 & 27 – Rev. Bob Jones
  • May 20 – Jeanne Kaye Speight

 

Announcements

Announcements April 22, 2018

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 22)

Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (April 29)

Offering Receivers: Carol & Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Wanda Klingbell, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Come experience church with the children – The church school teachers would like to invite adults in the congregation who are interested in seeing how the Godly play program we use with our younger children works, to come and experience church with the children for a Sunday as a doorkeeper.  Please let one of the church school teachers know if you are interested.

Youth Event – Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt: Please note change in the time of the event. April 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00pm, starting at the church ending at Tingley’s ice cream.  Please let Jordan know if you are interested

Save the Date – Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian “Shipwrecked” VBS – June 25, 26, 27 and 28.

Yard Sale – The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 27th and 28th.  Donations will be gratefully accepted from 9am -1pm on April 24 – 27.

Note from Abigail Wood – Thank you so much for letting me share about what God has been doing through InterVarsity’s ministry here in Fredericton. If you’d like to know more about what is happening with campus ministry in New Brunswick, or receive our newsletters, give me a call or send me an email. Thank you again! Abigail

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the next issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office by May 13th (note revised date).

World Lyme Day: May 1 – The New Brunswick Lyme Disease Association is holding a gathering on the steps of the New Brunswick Legislature between 7:30 and 8:30 pm to mark World Lyme Day.  Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the world.  The population of blacklegged ticks, the primary vector for the transmission of this disease in New Brunswick and in other parts of Canada, continues to multiply and expand, posing an ever increasing risk to animal and human health.

Please join us and support our efforts to raise awareness about this disease.  Invited guests, including David Coon of the Green Party, Dr. Vett Lloyd of Mount Allison, Lyne Beaulieu, nurse/researcher of Université de Moncton, and Dr. Jennifer Russell, Chief Medical Officer for the Province will be on hand to say a few words. For more information, contact Janet Higgins.

Save the Dates! – Two upcoming events in support of the Roof Fund Campaign: Join us on April 29th at 7pm here at Saint Andrew’s for An Evening of Music directed by Helen MacKinnon. And, on May 5th plan to come and enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Supper in the church hall.

Roof Fund Campaign

At the annual congregational meeting on Feb 25, 2018, the urgency of taking action on the deteriorating roof was emphasized.  Since then a significant leak has developed in the sanctuary.

A budget of $92,000 was approved at the annual meeting to complete a new roof, and a ‘Roof Fund’ has now been created to accept donations to help defray the cost.

Since this is a very sizeable cost, and available resources are limited, we will need to raise a significant portion of the cost from donations in order to proceed.

Your prayerful consideration to contribute generously to this urgent appeal is needed in order to maintain Saint Andrew’s beautiful church building.

Donation forms and envelopes marked “Roof Fund” are available on the tables at the back of the church.

Your Donation, along with the completed form, can be put in the offering plate, can be sent to the Church Office, or given to a member of the Board or Session, whose names are shown in this bulletin. If you want someone to pick up your donation, please contact the church office at 455-8220. We sincerely thank you for your consideration to this urgent appeal. Donations are deductible for tax purposes.

Roof Fund Balance: The Roof Fund balance is now at $36,359. Thanks for your support.

Pulpit Supply:

  • April 22 – Marlene Phillips
  • April 29 – Rev. Basil Lowery
  • May 6 – Andrew Speight
  • May 13 – Rev. Bob Jones
  • May 20 – Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • May 27 – Rev. Bob Jones
Announcements

Announcements April 15, 2018

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 15)

Offering Receivers: Allison & Tim Blom, Colleen & Tony Watson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Paul Lawson
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (April 22)

Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Doris Stairs
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Come experience church with the children – The church school teachers would like to invite adults in the congregation who are interested in seeing how the Godly play program we use with our younger children works, to come and experience church with the children for a Sunday as a doorkeeper.  Please let one of the church school teachers know if you are interested.

Youth Event – Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt: Please note change in the time of the event. April 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00pm, starting at the church and ending at Tingly’s ice cream.  Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

SAVE THE DATE: Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian “Shipwrecked” VBS – June 25, 26, 27 and 28.

Note from Abigail Wood – Thank you so much for letting me share about what God has been doing through InterVarsity’s ministry here in Fredericton. If you’d like to know more about what is happening with campus ministry in New Brunswick, or receive our newsletters, give me a call or send me an email [contact Church office for number or email address]  Thank you again! Abigail

Note from Shiela White – Requesting for prayers for the Zuidhof family as they embark on a trip, all 7 of them, to the Balkans (Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, et al.) which will last from April 21 until June 20.

Yard Sale – The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 27th and 28th.  Donations will be gratefully accepted from 9:00am to 1:00pm beginning TUESDAY April 24 (NOTE: Date change due to funeral).

Save the Dates! – Two upcoming events in support of the Roof Fund Campaign: Join us on April 29th at 7pm here at Saint Andrew’s for An Evening of Music directed by Helen MacKinnon. And, on May 5th plan to come and enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Supper in the church hall.

Roof Fund Campaign

At the annual congregational meeting on Feb 25, 2018, the urgency of taking action on the deteriorating roof was emphasized.  Since then a significant leak has developed in the sanctuary.

A budget of $92,000 was approved at the annual meeting to complete a new roof, and a ‘Roof Fund’ has now been created to accept donations to help defray the cost.

Since this is a very sizeable cost, and available resources are limited, we will need to raise a significant portion of the cost from donations in order to proceed.

Your prayerful consideration to contribute generously to this urgent appeal is needed in order to maintain Saint Andrew’s beautiful church building.

Donation forms and envelopes marked “Roof Fund” are available on the tables at the back of the church.

Your Donation, along with the completed form, can be put in the offering plate, can be sent to the Church Office, or given to a member of the Board or Session, whose names are shown in this bulletin. If you want someone to pick up your donation, please contact the church office at 455-8220. We sincerely thank you for your consideration to this urgent appeal. Donations are deductible for tax purposes.

Roof Fund Balance: The Roof Fund balance is now at $27,961.00. Thanks for your support.

Community Holocaust Observance –  Sunday April 15 at 3:00 pm at the Capital Community Church.  Service and reception will be co-sponsored by Sgoolai Israel Synagogue and the Capital Community Church.

Elvis Gospel Concert – Wilmot United Church on Sun, April 22 at 3:00pm. Free- will offering to support the Youth Ministry. Light refreshments served.

UCW Bridge Luncheon – Thurs, May 3 at 12noon at Nashwaaksis United Church.

Pulpit Supply:

  • April 15 – Rev. Basil Lowery
  • April 22 – Marlene Phillips
  • April 29 – Rev. Basil Lowery

 

Announcements

Announcements April 8, 2018

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 8)

Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Juliet & Dallas Davis
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Margo & Larry Sheppard, Juliet & Dallas Davis
Scripture Reader: Kathie Berry
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Jean & Al Boudreau
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Need a Volunteer
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (April 15)

Offering Receivers: Allison & Tim Blom, Colleen & Tony Watson
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Paul Lawson
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan and Candace Schriver

Please join us in the hall as we celebrate April birthdays. Whether it be a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for his 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!
  • Mary Hossack
  • Heather Rutherford
  • Susan Currie
  • Rose Johnston
  • Mary Charters
  • Cathy Keetch
  • Ethan Stairs
  • Peggy MacIntosh
  • Mardi Cockburn
  • Linda Pond
  • Davis Bragdon
  • Ruth Craig
  • Sheena Page
  • Jacqueline Howie Cleland
  • Nancy Nickerson
  • Doris Johnson
  • Victoria Wilson
  • Krista Keetch
  • Anika Fraser

Thank you to those who prepared and presented the enjoyable Easter Breakfast last Sunday!

College and Career Post-Easter Dinner – Sunday, April 8th at Jordan and Candace’s place. Drives can be arranged, and diets accommodated, please let Jordan know if you are interested.

Save the Dates! – Two upcoming events in support of the Roof Fund Campaign: Join us on April 29th at 7pm here at Saint Andrew’s for An Evening of Music directed by Helen MacKinnon. And, on May 5th plan to come and enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Supper in the church hall.

Roof Fund Campaign

At the annual congregational meeting on Feb 25, 2018, the urgency of taking action on the deteriorating roof was emphasized. Since then a significant leak has developed in the sanctuary.
A budget of $92,000 was approved at the annual meeting to complete a new roof, and a ‘Roof Fund’ has now been created to accept donations to help defray the cost.
Since this is a very sizeable cost, and available resources are limited, we will need to raise a significant portion of the cost from donations in order to proceed.
Your prayerful consideration to contribute generously to this urgent appeal is needed in order to maintain Saint Andrew’s beautiful church building.
Donation forms and envelopes marked “Roof Fund” are available on the tables at the back of the church.
Your Donation, along with the completed form, can be put in the offering plate, can be sent to the Church Office, or given to a member of the Board or Session, whose names are shown in this bulletin. If you want someone to pick up your donation, please contact the church office at 455-8220. We sincerely thank you for your consideration to this urgent appeal. Donations are deductible for tax purposes.

Roof Fund Balance: The Roof Fund balance is now at $ 20,211.00. Thanks for your support.

Yard Sale – The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 27th and 28th. Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

Community Holocaust Observance – Sunday April 15 at 3:00 pm at the Capital Community Church. Service and reception will be co-sponsored by Sgoolai Israel Synagogue and the Capital Community Church.

Elvis Gospel Concert – Wilmot United Church on Sun, April 22 at 3:00pm. Free- will offering to support the Youth Ministry. Light refreshments served.

UCW Bridge Luncheon – Thurs, May 3 at 12noon at Nashwaaksis United Church.

Pulpit Supply:

  • April 8 – Marg Leonard
  • April 15 – Rev. Basil Lowery
  • April 22 – Marlene Phillips
  • April 29 – Rev. Basil Lowery