Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 23):

Offering Receivers: Andrew & Carol Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Rebecca Jonah, John White
Scripture Reader: Kathy MacKay
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 30):

Offering Receivers: Brad & Nancy Nickerson, Vickie MacLeod, Rebecca Jonah
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Vickie MacLeod, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Tony Watson
Greeters: John & Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Jordan Schriver & Youth
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Thank you to all those that contributed to the success of the Easter Breakfast and to those that came out to enjoy the food and fellowship.

The 2017 Board Game Games – Sunday, April 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00, youth will play a series of board and video games for a chance at winning the 2017 golden duck award.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, April 30th from 5:00 to 8:00. Home-made meal at Jordan and Candace’s house. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you would like to come.

A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 26th.  For further information, contact Jane Murray.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be accepted the week of April 24 – 28 and can be dropped off weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

The Annual General Meeting of the Fredericton Council for Christian Ministry on Campus (FCCMC) will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the 3^rd floor board room at Brunswick St. Baptist Church (elevator available). The business meeting will include highlights from the past year and a discussion of plans for the future. The FCCMC on-campus chaplain is Rev. Brett Anningson. Our Presbytery of New Brunswick has contributed $2,500 to the FCCMC budget to be proposed for this year, with committed receipts of $22,200 and forecast disbursements of $26,290.  Rev. Erik Kraglund of Saint Columba church in Saint John represents Presbytery on FCCMC, with Dallas Davis as alternate. The Annual General Meeting is open to all who are interested in Christian Ministry on our local campuses.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance.

Mother’s Day Brunch – May 13^th from 11am – 1 pm at St. James Presbyterian Church.  Cost is $8.00. Menu: Quiche, Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Tea, Coffee Bake & Craft Table.

Celebration Sunday – Forest Hill United Church invites you to a service of Celebration on becoming an Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Canada. Please join us on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 10 a.m. for an hour of joyful stories, songs, liturgy, prayers, and balloon and streamer waving, as we celebrate our important steps towards openness and inclusivity.

Holocaust Memorial Observance – Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 pm at Capital Community Church, 71 Downing St. Fredericton A reception in the social hall will follow the service.

UCW Bridge Luncheon – Book your table now for upcoming Bridge Luncheon. Thursday, May 11th, at 12 noon.  At the Nashwaaksis United Church gym. Tables are $40.00. Contact Connie at 472-4744 for more information.

Pulpit Supply

Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones
May 7 – Rev. John Martin

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 16, Easter Sunday):

Offering Receivers: Colleen & Tony Watson, Need 2 Volunteers
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Drew Speight, Need Volunteer
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Jean & Al Boudreau
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 23):

Offering Receivers: Andrew & Carol Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Rebecca Jonah, John White
Scripture Reader: Kathy MacKay
Greeters: Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Upcoming Easter Services:

• Good Friday, April 14:
  • 11:00 am Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Easter Morning, March 27:
  • 9:00 am Song & Prayer followed by breakfast
  • 11:00 am Easter Worship

The 2017 Board Game Games: Sunday, April 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00, youth will play a series of board and video games for a chance at winning the 2017 golden duck award.

College and Career Dinner: Sunday, April 30th from 5:00 to 8:00. Home made meal at Jordan and Candace’s house. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you would like to come.

A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 26th.  For further information, contact Jane Murray.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be accepted the week of April 24 – 28 and can be dropped off weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance.

Pulpit Supply

Apr 16 – Drew Speight
Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 9):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Paul Lawson, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Jane Murray
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Heather Labadie
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 16 — Easter):

Offering Receivers: Colleen & Tony Watson, Need 2 Volunteers
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Drew Speight, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Jean & Al Boudreau
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Palm Parade – This Sunday, children are asked to meet in the hall at 10:40 for the Palm Parade.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be accepted the week of April 24 – 28 and can be dropped off weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm on Tuesday, April 11 at St. James, Hanwell

Upcoming Easter Services:

• Maundy Thursday, April 13 – Led jointly by St. James & Saint Andrew’s:
  • 5:30 pm Pot Luck at St. James, Hanwell
  • 7:30 pm Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Good Friday, April 14:
  • 11:00 am Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Easter Morning, March 27:
  • 9:00 am Song & Prayer followed by breakfast
  • 11:00 am Easter Worship

A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 12th.  For further information, contact Jane Murray at 457-1251.

Thanks to all who have generously given refundables for the Grade 8 class trip of Omar Alkreiz. We have $248 and will make the goal of $280 due to George Street School in April. In addition, we hope to raise another $150 before the June 8-10 trip to provide spending money, two lunches and one dinner not included in the $280.

 Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance.

And Can It Be? Please join the congregation of Brunswick Street Baptist Church for a reflective candlelight worship concert for Easter on Sunday, April 9, 6:30 pm.  The church’s music ministries will take part in the service.  The offering will go to the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Center.  A reception will follow.  All welcome.

PAR – Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) allows you to give intentionally, proportionally and faithfully to the church even when you are not able to attend in person. PAR forms can be found at the back of the sanctuary, on the sapc.ca website or at the church office.  Completed forms and a void cheque, may be mailed to the church, dropped off at the church office, put in the offering plate or emailed to sapc@sapc.ca.  Please call the church office if you have any questions.

Pulpit Supply

Apr 9 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Apr 16 – Drew Speight
Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 2):

Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 9):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Paul Lawson, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Jane Murray
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Heather Labadie
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Photo Directories – available for pick up at the back of the sanctuary.

The Link – Your Copy of “The Link” will be available this Sunday at the back of the sanctuary.

College and Career Lunch – Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 at Jordan’s and Candace’s in Maugerville.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be accepted the week of April 24th to 28th between 9 am and 1 pm.

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
Shiela Watson White
Cathy Keetch
Mary Charters
Peggy MacIntosh
Ethan Stairs
Linda Pond
Mardi Cockburn
Ruth Craig
Davis Bragdon
Jacqueline Howie Cleland
Sheena Page
Doris Johnson
Nancy Nickerson
Krista Keetch
Victoria Wilson

Upcoming Easter Services:

• Palm Sunday, April 9:
  • 11:00 am Communion Service
• Maundy Thursday, April 13:
  • 5:30 pm Pot Luck at St. James, Hanwell
  • 7:30 pm Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Good Friday, April 14:
  • 11:00 am Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Easter Morning, March 27:
  • 9:00 am Song & Prayer followed by breakfast
  • 11:00 am Easter Worship

A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 12th.  For further information, contact Jane Murray.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance. If more convenient, there will be home pick-up on Saturday, April 1st. To arrange for this or an earlier pick-up of a large number call Dallas.

Lenten Recital – St. Paul’s United on April 5 from 12:10 – 12:50 pm.

On the Go at St. James Presbyterian Church – All ages are welcome!

• Every Monday and Wednesday (1-4 pm) – Seniors’ Coffee House
• Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm Tuesdays – April 4, 11
• Inter-generational (all ages) Movie Night – Friday, March 31 (7 p.m.) featuring Sing. No cost.  Refreshments provided

Feed the Hungry Buffet Supper – March 31 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The youth at Nashwaaksis United Church are hosting a fundraiser for World Hunger. Proceeds will support UN World Food Initiatives.

Pulpit Supply

April 2 – Marg Leonard
Apr 9 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Apr 16 – Drew Speight
Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (March 26):

Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Bob & Marg Leonard
Counters: Calvin Macintosh, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Bob & Marg Leonard
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 2):

Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Photo Directories – For those who had their photo taken by Universal Portraits, your complimentary copy of the directory is available for pick up at the back of the sanctuary.

 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 church office by March 26th.

 Children’s Choir – Term two has resumed weekly practices in the Fellowship Hall, meeting from 4:00 – 4:30 Friday afternoons.   All children welcome up to the end of middle school.  We sing once a month for worship services and our rehearsals include fun music related activities and the use of rhythm instruments.   For further information, please contact David or Kathie Berry.

Youth Event: The Three-Hour Film Festival – Sunday, March 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 at the church. Teams will have three hours to script, shoot and edit a video using just a smart phone. Winning team gets a prize. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

College and Career Lunch – Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you are interested by April 1.

A Time of Prayer (please take note of change of day and time) – will be held every other Wednesday morning at 10 am. Our next gathering is March 29th.  For further information, you may contact Jane Murray.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their gr 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance. If more convenient, there will be home pick-up on Saturday, April 1st. To arrange for this or an earlier pick-up of a large number call Dallas.  

Lenten Recitals – St. Paul’s United on Wednesdays 12:10 – 12:50 pm.
March 29 – Dianne Roxborough Brown and Julie Grant (Piano and Flute)
April 5 – Dr. Sharon Pond (Organ) with The Vocal Collective. Free will offering.

On the Go at St. James Presbyterian Church – All ages are welcome!

• Every Monday and Wednesday (1-4 p.m.) – Seniors’ Coffee House:  Stop by for games/cards, movie, laughs, and great conversations.  Refreshments provided.  No cost.
• Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm Tuesdays – March 28 and April 4, 11
• Inter-generational (all ages) Movie Night – Friday, March 31 (7 p.m.) featuring Sing. No cost.  Refreshments provided

Development and Peace – Caritas Canada will be screening the documentary “Open Bethlehem” on Wednesday, March 29^th at 6pm at Conserver House, 180 Saint John Street, Fredericton.  This documentary helps bring to light the impacts of the construction of the separation wall on Palestinians and on a city that is a symbol of religious and cultural diversity. It offers an intimate look by filmmaker Leila Sansour.  The film spans seven momentous years in the life of Bethlehem, revealing a city of astonishing beauty and political strife. More information, visit www.openbethlehem.org

Feed the Hungry Buffet Supper – March 31 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The youth at Nashwaaksis United Church are engaging in the 30-Hour Famine. To launch their experience they will host a fundraiser for World Hunger. Come feast with us and help us to put a dent in world hunger. $10 per adult $25 for a family. Proceeds will support UN World Food Initiatives. Advance tickets are available by calling the church office at 458-9452 or at the door that evening.