Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Feb. 11)

Offering Receivers: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh, Juliet & Dallas Davis
Counters: David Dell, Andrew Ottens
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Feb. 18):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: David Dell, Wanda Klingbell, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Stephen MacKay
Greeters: Rebecca Jonah
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham & Alex Cunningham
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Valentine Grow Group Tea – Feb 9, 1:30 to 3:30pm at St. James Presbyterian.  Bake sale, New-to-You and Gifts Bags. Free will offering for charity.  All welcome!

2017 Income Tax Receipts – Will be available at the back of the sanctuary.

Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s annual meeting on February 25^th.  Churches are at their best when they have input from as many people as possible!  God’s will is best discerned in groups by different people with different ideas.

On the 25^th, following worship we will have lunch in the Church Hall and receive and consider the financial reports.  We will also look at the proposed budget for 2018.  We will reflect on what has taken place during the past year.  We will celebrate God’s goodness and generosity.

Copies of the Annual Report are available at the back of the sanctuary. Please bring your copy to the meeting.  Additional copies will be available at the meeting and in the church office.

The Mission Development and Social Action Committee would welcome any to join and contribute ideas and help in fulfilling the mission of the church in our community and beyond. We meet once a month, usually on a Wednesday evening. Contact Dallas Davis (you may leave a message with the Church Office).

Camp Geddie staff applications are now available from the website   www.campgeddie.ca

Yard Sale – Save the date and save your donations! The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 27^th and 28^th.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Monday, February 12 at 10:00am at Morning Gate Church. Any women of all denomination of faith are encouraged to come to the Bible Study.

World Day of Prayer Services – Come with Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and in 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather to learn about, pray, and celebrate in Solidarity with the people of The Republic of Suriname.  Prepared by Women of the Republic of Suriname with the theme “All God’s Creation is Very Good!”.  All are welcome to attend!

• All Saints Anglican Church – March 2 at 7:00pm (storm date: March 4 at 2:30pm)
• St. Francis of Assisi – March 2 at 7:00pm (storm date: March 4 at 2:00pm)
• Holy Family Parish Church – March 2 at 7:00pm (no storm date)
• Morning Gate Church – March 4 at 2:00pm (no storm date)

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Nashwaaksis United Church on Tuesday, Feb 13 from 4:00 -6:00 pm. Cost:  $7 adults, $3 for children under 10.

Forest Hill United Church – Will be celebrating its 50^th Anniversary on Feb 18 with a special service at 10 am. There will be a light lunch and anniversary cake following the service and all are welcome.

Pulpit Supply:

• February 11 – Jeanne Kaye Speight
• February 18 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
• February 25 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Feb. 4)

Offering Receivers: Max & Mavis Cater, Al & Jean Boudreau
Counters: David Dell, Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Carol & Murray McEachen
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Feb. 11):

Offering Receivers: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh, Juliet & Dallas Davis
Counters: David Dell, Andrew Ottens
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Please join us in the hall as we celebrate birthdays. Whether it be a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for the gift of life.

• Margaret Sisk-McCully
• Fiona Bragdon
• Tamela Collrin
• Basil Lowery
• Edith Lowery
• Marlene Howie
• Cora Nesbitt
• Gordon Scott
• Juliet Davis
• Georgia Garnhum
• Christina Blom
• Stewart Page

This Sunday is Presbyterian World Service & Development Sunday.  Special offering envelopes in support of PWS&D will be available in the pews on Sunday.

Post Exam Doughnut Night – This is an event for high school youth who, after a long exam period, deserve some recognition. This Sunday, February 4th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church, we will be making and decorating donuts – there will also be healthy alternatives, fun and games.  Please let Jordan know if you can make it.

Presbytery of NB – Meeting on Wednesday, February 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell.

Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s Annual Meeting on February 25^th following worship service.

Legacy Gifts Webinar – The Stewardship and Planned Giving staff of the Presbyterian Church in Canada is providing a series of webinars. Register at presbyterian.ca/webinar-wednesday/#register to watch the one on Legacy Gifts on Wednesday February 7th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. It will offer insights and practical tips that will help you discover the many ways legacy gifts can transform and breathe vitality into mission and ministry. Previous webinars and handouts are available at presbyterian.ca/webinar-wednesday/previous-webinars .

Camp Geddie staff applications are now available from the website   www.campgeddie.ca

Yard Sale – Save the date and save your donations! The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 27^th and 28^th.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

Valentine Grow Group Tea – Friday, February 9^th at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell from 1:30 to 3:30.  Bake sale, New-to-You and Gifts Bags. Free Will offering for charity.  All are welcome!

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Monday, February 12, 2018 at 10:00AM at Morning Gate Church. Any women of all denomination of faith are encouraged to come to the Bible Study.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Nashwaaksis United Church on Tuesday, Feb 13 from 4:00 -6:00 pm. Cost:  $7 adults, $3 for children under 10.

Forest Hill United Church – Will be celebrating its 50^th Anniversary on Feb 18 with a special service at 10 am. There will be a light lunch and anniversary cake following the service and all are welcome.

Pulpit Supply:

• February 4 – Marg Leonard
• February 11 – Jeanne Kaye Speight
• February 18 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
• February 25 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Jan. 28)

Offering Receivers: Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Greg & Sheila Black
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Annette Stehouwer
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Feb. 4):

Offering Receivers: Max & Mavis Cater, Al & Jean Boudreau
Counters: David Dell, Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Carol & Murray McEachen
Nursery: Mary Hossack, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

The Presbytery of NB meeting, originally scheduled for January 24, was rescheduled due to weather and road conditions.  It will now take place on Wednesday, February 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell (Snow date: Feb. 8).

VBS Committee – We are assembling a committee to plan for VBS 2018. If you are interested in being on that committee, please Jordan know by January 31st.

Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s annual meeting on February 25th.

Camp Geddie staff applications are now available from the website   www.campgeddie.ca

Valentine Grow Group Tea – Friday, February 9^th at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell from 1:30 to 3:30.  Bake sale, New-to-You and Gifts Bags. Free will offering for charity.  All are welcome!

Pulpit Supply:

• January 28 – Andrew Speight
• February 4 – Marg Leonard
• February 11 – Jeanne Kaye Speight
• February 18 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
• February 25 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Jan. 21)

Offering Receivers: Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar, Stephen MacKay, Rose Johnston
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Bill Cockburn, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Jan. 28):

Offering Receivers: Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Greg & Sheila Black
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Annette Stehouwer
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Jr/Sr High School Event – Snow Fort Building Saturday, January 20th from 3:00 to 5:00 on the front lawn of the church.

Community Breakfast – St. James invites you to its monthly community breakfast this Saturday, January 20 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Freewill donation.  This event is hosted jointly by St. James and the Rotary Club of Hanwell.

A Service of Ordination and Admission of Ruling Elders: We are pleased to admit 8 elder-elects to Session this Sunday: Sonya Burrill, Mary Charters, Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Janet Higgins, Marg Leonard, Kathy MacKay, Andrew Speight, and Colleen Watson.  Four of these elder-elects are new elders and will be ordained:  Sonya, Mary, Jacqueline, and Colleen.

The Presbytery of New Brunswick will meet at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell, Wednesday, Jan 24 from 10 am – 4 pm. This is an open court and all are welcome to attend.  Worship will take place from 10-10:30 a.m. Thank you to the Tuesday morning Ladies’ Group for their contributions to the hosting of this event.

Church Membership – If you are presently an adherent of Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and would like to become a professing member, please speak with a member of session.  Becoming a professing member is an opportunity to explore questions of faith, church, discipleship and more, as well as an opportunity to affirm your faith in a new way and deepen your commitment to the congregation and church body as a whole.  As noted at our congregational meeting in November, as a professing member you would also have the right to vote and sign the call when the time comes that a minister is invited to preach for a call here at Saint Andrew’s.  Adherents have opportunity to concur in the call, but only professing members vote.

VBS Committee: We are assembling a committee to plan for VBS 2018. If you are interested in being on that committee, please Jordan know by January 31st.

The Mission Development and Social Action Committee would welcome any to join and contribute ideas and help in fulfilling the mission of the church in our community and beyond. We meet once a month, usually on a Wednesday evening. Contact Dallas Davis.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, January 21st from 6:00 to 8:00

The Annual Congregational Meeting – Will be held on Sunday, February 25, following the worship service.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend as we review the past year and plan for the future.

Week of Christian Unity –  The Women’s Inter-Church Council will host a panel discussion on the theme “God’s Dream for Us: Finding Unity in Diversity “on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 2-4pm at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.

Pulpit Supply:

• January 21 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
• January 28 – Andrew Speight
• February 4 – Marg Leonard
• February 11 – Jeanne Kaye Speight
• February 18 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
• February 25 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Jan. 14)

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Mary Hossack, David Charters
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Helen McKinnon Bagnell & Ron Bagnell
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: Ardean MacKinnon-Hayward & George Hayward
Nursery: Carol McEachen & Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next week’s volunteers (Jan. 21):

Offering Receivers: Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar, Stephen MacKay, Rose Johnston
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Bill Cockburn, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Jessie Sagawa, Humphrey Akwar
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Volunteer Roster – Thank you to all those who have volunteered to help in 2018. New volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.  If you are unable to serve on date(s) scheduled, please consult the roster and consider arranging a trade with someone.

POSTPONED: Jr/Sr High School Event – Due to weather conditions, the Snow Fort Building afternoon has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 20th from 3:00 to 5:00 on the front lawn of the church. Hot chocolate to follow. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

VBS Committee – We are assembling a committee to plan for VBS 2018. If you are interested in being on that committee, please Jordan know by January 31st.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, January 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 at Jordan and Candace’s place. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 25, following the worship service.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend as we review the past year and plan for the future.

The Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church Council – World Day of Prayer Planning Meeting on Monday, January 15,2018 at 10:00 am at Morning Gate Church. Women of all denominations of faith are encouraged to come help plan for the World Day of Prayer on March 2. On that day please join us with 170 Countries worldwide as we pray for justice and peace.

Search Committee Update:

This week Session approved the congregational profile prepared by the search committee with input from the congregation.  This week the profile will be sent to the national church office for distribution to interested individuals.  It will also be posted on Saint Andrew’s website.  We thank everyone who helped contribute to this report.

In terms of next steps, here is some information that may be helpful to you:

• The interim moderator is responsible for making contact with possible contacts, including any follow-up needed by the search committee.
• The search committee is responsible for reviewing profiles and interviewing candidates.  Multiple candidates will be interviewed to ensure the best fit is found.  Candidates may also be interviewed multiple times to gather adequate information and to provide candidates with the opportunity to gather information on the congregation as part of his/her discernment process too.
• In consultation with the interim moderator, the search committee will determine which candidate will be invited to preach for the call, to participate in a service and meet with the congregation.  Efforts will be made to reach a consensus.
• The search committee will recommend to the session that a person to be invited to preach for a call, with reasons for the choice being given. If the session agrees with the recommendation, it chooses a date for the congregation to hear and meet the candidate.  When this step takes place, more information will be given about the candidate, the candidate’s visit, what to expect, etc.
• On behalf of the search committee, the interim moderator will seek profiles of suitable candidates from Ministry & Church Vocations (at the national church office) and circulate the profile to prospective candidates who approach her as well as other prospective ministers whose interests and preferences complement those of Saint Andrew’s.
• Please note:  The search committee will maintain strict confidentiality at every step of the process and keep private the names of all prospective candidates until such a time a recommendation is made to – and approved by – session.  We are mindful people may suggest names or speculate on potential candidates, but the search committee and session are tasked with protecting the privacy of individuals and will not be releasing names and it is important to keep this mind as such gossip, however well-intended, might make it harder to manage expectations and be patient as the search committee does its work.
• This next step will take time as the search committee waits for applications and conducts its due diligence.  Patience is greatly appreciated and the search committee will report back to the congregation and session regularly to keep people informed on the process (without breaking confidentiality or sharing information that may reveal the identity of candidates).

Church Membership:

If you are presently an adherent of Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and would like to become a professing member, please speak with a member of session.  Becoming a professing member is an opportunity to explore questions of faith, church, discipleship and more, as well as an opportunity to affirm your faith in a new way and deepen your commitment to the congregation and church body as a whole.  As noted at our congregational meeting in November, as a professing member you would also have the right to vote and sign the call when the time comes that a minister is invited to preach for a call here at Saint Andrew’s.  Adherents have opportunity to concur in the call, but only professing members vote.

Panel Discussion – “God’s Dream for Us: Finding Unity in Diversity”

Hosted by The Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church Council on Thursday, January 25 from 2 – 4 pm at Holy Family Church (storm date: Jan 28). Members involved in the discussion are Moderator Mary Ryan along with Gladys Lacey-House, Linda Lamont, Nancy Bauer, Dr. W. Barry Miller, Margaret Leonard, Kate Rogers, Chris McAloon, Lisa Bamford, Kay Furlong, Shirley DeMerchant and Father Monte Peters.  Free will donation to Liberty Lane.

Griefshare – Support groups at Brunswick Street Baptist Church on Thursday evenings or Friday afternoons beginning Jan 11 and 12. For more information contact the church office at 458-8348 or greg@bsbc.nb.ca.  Details about GriefShare can be found at:  www.griefshare.org.  There is no charge for this program.

Pulpit Supply:

• January 14 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
• January 21 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
• January 28 – Andrew Speight
• February 4 – Marg Leonard
• February 11 – Jeanne Kaye Speight
• February 18 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery
• February 25 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams