Category Archives: Announcements

Announcements February 5, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 5):

Offering Receivers: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: David Dell, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Greg & Sheila Black
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (February 12):

Offering Receivers: Andrew & Carol Ottens, Need 2 Volunteers
Counters: David Dell, Wanda Klingbell, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Stephen MacKay
Greeters: Need a Volunteer
Coffee Hour: Annual Congregational Meeting and Lunch
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 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!
Margaret Sisk-McCully
Fiona Bragdon
Tamela Collrin
Douglas Blaikie
Basil Lowery
Edith Lowery
Marlene Howie
Gordon Scott
Juliet Davis
Georgia Garnhum
Christina Blom
Stewart Page

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates, and their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City. A reminder to please bring in your donations of “return for refund” beverage containers such as water bottles, pop cans and juice boxes.  The redemption center does not accept recyclables such as milk cartons.  A drop off bin will be set up at the church on Sunday. Pick up can be arranged for large donations.  Please contact Dallas at 449-2665 or the church office. Thank you for your support.

The Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s annual meeting on February 12th.  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 12th, 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 2017. 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

 2016 Income Tax Receipts – Will be available at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.  Please pick up your receipt and help keep postage costs down.

 College and Career Lunch – February 5 from 1pm – 4pm at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville.

Yard Sale – Save the date and save your donations! The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 28th and 29th.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

Retirement of the Rev. Doug Blaikie – A reception celebrating the Ministry and Retirement of Rev. Blaikie will take place on Sunday, February 26, following the 11:00 worship service.  At that time, a gift from the congregation, in the form of a purse of money, will be presented to Doug and Holly.  If you would like to contribute to this gift, your donation may be placed in the offering plate marked “Rev. Blaikie Retirement.”  Donations may also be given to treasurer, John Astle, or mailed to the church office.  Donations are not eligible for an income tax receipt.

Camp Geddie Summer Employment Opportunities – Eleven summer staff positions are posted on the church bulletin board by the kitchen door. The positions and descriptions can be viewed at  http://campgeddie.ca/summer-2014/summer-staff/ and application forms can be downloaded at http://campgeddie.ca/files/2011/07/2017-Staff-Applications.pdf.

Valentine Tea – Feb 10 at 1:30pm at St. James Presbyterian Church.  New-to-you, baking, door prizes and a free will offering for charity.  All are welcome.

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Monday, February 13 at 10:00 am at Forest Hill United Church.  Rev. Ali Anningson will lead the Bible Study.  People of all faith denomination are welcome and please bring a friend.

 Cookie Dough – Only 7 tubs left!  Pick up some gingersnap dough before its gone in support of the Mission Development & Social Action Committee.

 

Announcements January 29, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 29):

Offering Receivers: Max & Mavis Cater, Al & Jean Boudreau
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Dallas & Juliet Davis
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (February 5):

Offering Receivers: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: David Dell, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Greg & Sheila Black
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver


The Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s annual meeting on February 12th.  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 12th, 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 2017. 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.


College and Career Lunch – January 29th at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

A Time of Prayer is held every other Sunday evening at 7 pm.  Our next gathering is Jan 29. For further information, you may contact Jane Murray at 457-1251.

Church Directory – If you did not have your photo taken and would like to order a directory, please contact the office.  The cost is $20.  Those photographed by Universal Portraits will receive a free copy.  The deadline for orders is Monday, Jan 30.  Directories will be printed in February.

Yard Sale – Save the date and save your donations! The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held April 28th and 29th.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be gratefully accepted mid-April.

Retirement of the Rev. Doug Blaikie – A reception celebrating the Ministry and Retirement of Rev. Blaikie will take place on Sunday, February 26, following the 11:00 worship service.  At that time, a gift from the congregation, in the form of a purse of money, will be presented to Doug and Holly.  If you would like to contribute to this gift, your donation may be placed in the offering plate marked “Rev. Blaikie Retirement.”  Donations may also be given to treasurer, John Astle, or mailed to the church office.  Donations are not eligible for an income tax receipt.

Camp Geddie Summer Employment Opportunities – Eleven summer staff positions are posted on the church bulletin board by the kitchen door. The positions and descriptions can be viewed at http://campgeddie.ca/summer-2014/summer-staff/ and application forms can be downloaded at http://campgeddie.ca/files/2011/07/2017-Staff-Applications.pdf.

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Monday, February 13 at 10:00 am at Forest Hill United Church.  Rev. Ali Anningson will lead the Bible Study. The Women of the Philippines have prepared the World Day of prayer event. The theme this year is “Am I Being Unfair To You?”.  People of all faith denomination are welcome and please bring a friend.

School trip for Omar Alkreiz and classmates: A deposit of $100 toward the estimated cost of $350 to $380 for Omar Alkreiz to go on the end-of-term George Street Grade 8 class trip to Quebec City was paid out of the Refugee Sponsorship Fund. The school has advised parents and Carol Doucette, of our Sponsorship Committee, that they are organizing fund raisers, including a bottle drive, to help cover trip expenses. We at Saint Andrew’s can help Omar, and possibly others, by collecting bottles and other containers on which there is a refundable deposit. Each Sunday, the Committee will arrange to have bins for these returnables situated just outside the entrance to the church hall.

 

Announcements January 22, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 22):

Offering Receivers: Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Greg & Sheila Black
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Wanda Klingbell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Annette Stehouwer
Greeters: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (January 29):

Offering Receivers: Max & Mavis Cater, Al & Jean Boudreau
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Dallas & Juliet Davis
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Youth Snow Fort Building Competition – January 22nd from 2:00 to 5:00 on the front lawn of the church. Bring your own shovel. Hot chocolate to follow.

College and Career Lunch – January 29th at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville from 1:00 to 4:00. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 12, following the worship service.  A lunch will be provided.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend as we review the past and plan for the future.

Women’s Inter-Church Council – The World Day of Prayer planning meeting will be on Monday, January 23 at 10:00am at Forest Hill United Church.  The church is wheelchair accessible at the second door from the roadway. Women of all denomination of faith are encourage to come to help plan for the World Day of Prayer which will be held on March 3. On that day please join us with 170 Countries worldwide as we pray for justice and peace.

Friday Organ Recitals – All are welcome each Friday at Christ Church Cathedral at 12:10pm to hear David Drinkell play the pipe organ in recital.  No admission, but there will be a free will offering.

 

Announcements January 15, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 15):

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

Next Week (January 22):

Offering Receivers: Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Greg & Sheila Black
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Wanda Klingbell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Annette Stehouwer
Greeters: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 12, following the worship service.  A lunch will be provided.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend as we review the past and plan for the future.

Annual Report – Please send submissions to the office by January 15, 2017.

Time of Corporate Prayer: All are welcome to come gather in the church hall at 7 pm Sunday evening for a time of praise and prayer. We meet every second week.

Youth Snow Fort Building Competition – January 22nd from 2:00 to 5:00 on the front lawn of the church. Bring your own shovel. Hot chocolate to follow.

College and Career Lunch – January 29th at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville from 1:00 to 4:00. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

Women’s Inter-Church Council – The World Day of Prayer planning meeting will be on Monday, January 23 at 10:00am at Forest Hill United Church.  Any women of all denomination of faith are encourage to come to help plan for the World Day of Prayer which will be held on March 3. On that day please join us with 170 Countries worldwide as we pray for justice and peace.

Friday Organ Recitals – All are welcome each Friday at Christ Church Cathedral at 12:10pm to hear David Drinkell play the pipe organ in recital.  No admission, but there will be a free will offering.

 

Announcements January 8, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 8):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Mary Hossack, David Charters
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Ron Bagnell & Helen McKinnon-Bagnell
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: Brad & Nancy Nickerson
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (January 15):

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

Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 12, following the worship service.  A lunch will be provided.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend as we review the past and plan for the future.

Annual Report – Please send submissions to the office by January 15, 2017.

Grief Share – Beginning Thurs, Jan 12 at 7:00 pm Brunswick Street Baptist Church is pleased to offer a 13-week video series by Christian experts on grief and recovery, combined with support group discussions for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Please call 458-8348 if you would like more information.

The Value of Wisdom Lecture Series – Tues, Jan 17 at 10:30am at Regent Hall, Shanex.  The Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau will speak to Creating a Cultural Shift on Aging in New Brunswick. This event is free and open to the public.  For further information contact Penny at 460-8546.

Cancellation Policy – Should it be necessary to cancel or postpone worship service the decision will be made no later than 9:30am. Notification of cancellations will be posted on the Welcome page of the Church website, as well as on the CBC New Brunswick Storm Centre page and recorded on our telephone answering machine.