Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 21):

Offering Receivers: Juliet & Dallas Davis, Stephen MacKay
Counters: David Dell, Roy Brostowski, Sheila & Greg Black
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Hyun Mi Cho, Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Annual Meeting (Session and Board)
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week  (February 28):

Offering Receivers: Scouts and Guides
Counters: David Dell, Margo & Larry Sheppard
Scripture Reader: Scouter
Greeters: Scouts and Guides
Coffee Hour: Murray & Carol McEachen
Nursery: Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
Church School: Angela Black, Sheila Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Wendy D’s Mardi Gras Dinner – St. James Presbyterian Church was deeply saddened by the recent death of Wendy Densmore, a beloved member of the congregation.  Just a couple of weeks before her death, while fighting cancer, she started planning a Valentine’s Feast with a Mardi Gras twist.  We want to honour Wendy and her desire to have this feast.  With a few tweaks to the date and menu, we will have a Mardi Gras dinner on Sat., Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15 and limited in number (60), and can be reserved by calling 450-4031 or emailing sjchurch@nbnet.nb.ca. Menu:  salad, Jambalaya appetizer, chicken cordon bleu with rice and carrots, cheesecake, beverages.

Our Annual Meeting will be held this Sunday (February 21) after worship.

Lunch is provided.  All are welcome!

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 February 28.

Middle/High School Board Game Night – Sunday, February 21st from 5:30 to 8:30.  We will be playing board games at the church! We will have lots of snacks – feel free to bring a friend!

College and Career Dinner – Feb 28 at 6:30. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know by Feb 27 if you are interested.

VBS Coordinator – The CE committee is looking for individuals interested in organizing Vacation Bible School this summer. If you are interested, please talk to Jordan, or any member of the CE committee.

INTRODUCING… SIDNEY MURGATROYD

Sidney Murgatroyd, Grade 11 student at Leo Hayes High school, is making his solo concert debut on Sunday afternoon, February 28th, 3:00 pm at Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.  Sidney is a gifted , multi-talented and versatile young musician who will be playing violin, viola, and saxophone at this concert featuring Classical, Jazz, and Traditional Celtic tunes.

Sidney is currently in his third season with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra with whom he has travelled extensively.  He is a member of the Fredericton Symphony Orchestra, Leo Hayes High School music programs and the Fredericton Concert and Marching Band.  He has performed with the Lintuhtine Music Academy as guest musician and has been an active member of SONA, a young, traditional teen ensemble who “wowed” audiences at many prestigious festivals last summer.

Admission to the concert is by Free Will offering with a reception to follow in the Church Hall.  Concert proceeds will go to support both Sidney’s music endeavours and instrument maintenance at the church.  Please join us for an outstanding afternoon of musical entertainment.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 14):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: David Dell, Dallas & Juliet Davis, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Zuidhof Family
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Carol & Murray McEachen
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Angela Black, Sheila Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week  (February 21):

Offering Receivers: Aron & Sarah Zuidhof
Counters: David Dell, Roy Brostowski, Sheila & Greg Black
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hour: Annual Meeting (Session and Board)
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

2016 Volunteer Roster – The roster has been revised.  If you are a volunteer, please review the roster (PDF format) for changes.  The roster is available on the church website, at the bottom of the Ministry page.

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Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting will be held Feb 21. Lunch will be provided.  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.

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2015 Income Tax Receipts are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Potluck – Join us on Saturday, February 13 at 5:30 pm in the Hall for a Meet & Greet Potluck to welcome the AlKreiz family from Syria.  Take time to read “A Family’s Story” on our blog before the dinner.

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – hosted by the Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church Council will be held Monday, February 15 at 10:00 am here at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The Women of Cuba have prepared the World Day of prayer event.  All are welcome.

Middle/High School Board Game Night – Sunday, February 21st from 5:30 to 8:30.  We will be playing board games at the church! We will have lots of snacks – feel free to bring a friend!

College and Career Dinner – Feb 28 at 6:30. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know by Feb 27 if you are interested.

VBS Coordinator – The CE committee is looking for individuals interested in organizing Vacation Bible School this summer. If you are interested, please talk to Jordan, or any member of the CE committee.

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 February 28.

Violin Concert – Feb 28 at 3:00 pm here at Saint Andrew’s church, featuring violinist Sydney Murgatroyd.

Wendy D’s Mardi Gras Dinner – St. James Presbyterian Church was deeply saddened by the recent death of Wendy Densmore, a beloved member of the congregation.  Just a couple of weeks before her death, while fighting cancer, she started planning a Valentine’s Feast with a Mardi Gras twist.  We want to honour Wendy and her desire to have this feast.  With a few tweaks to the date and menu, we will have a Mardi Gras dinner on Sat., Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m at St. James Presbyterian Church.  Tickets are $15 and limited in number (66 in all), and can be reserved by calling 450-4031 or emailing sjchurch@nbnet.nb.ca. Menu:  salad, Jambalaya appetizer, chicken cordon bleu with rice and carrots, cheesecake, beverages.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (February 7):

Offering Receivers: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie
Counters: David Dell, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Sheila Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week  (February 14):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: David Dell, Dallas & Juliet Davis, Rebecca Jonah
Scripture Reader: Zuidhof Family
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Carol & Murray McEachen
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Angela Black, Sheila Black, 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
Roy Brostowski
Christina Blom
Stewart Page

The Finance Committee of the Board of Managers has prepared the 2016 budget.  As an opportunity for members of our congregation to learn more about the process, and provide comment on the budget, we invite you to join the members of the committee at an open meeting on Wednesday, February 10th beginning at 7pm at the church.  Location will be dependent on numbers attending.  Please advise Tara in the office of your attendance – by phone – 455-8220 or email – sapc@sapc.ca.  We look forward to seeing you.

Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting will be held Feb 21. Lunch will be provided.  Copies of the Annual Report will be available at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday. Please bring your copy to the meeting.

Income Tax Receipts will be available at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.

Meet & Greet Potluck – Please join us on Saturday, February 13 at 5:30 pm in the Hall for a Meet & Greet Potluck to welcome the AlKreiz Family from Syria.  All are welcome!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Tuesday, Feb 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 at St. James Presbyterian Church.  Fill your belly with pancakes, sausages, baked beans, biscuits/rolls and gingerbread cake.  Choose from regular, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes.  Cost: By donation.

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – The Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church Council is having the World Day of Prayer Bible Study on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 10:00 am here at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The Women of Cuba have prepared the World Day of prayer event.  All are welcome and bring a friend.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 31):

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: Zuidhof Family
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Sheila Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week  (February 7):

Offering Receivers: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie
Counters: David Dell, Vickie MacLeod, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Will & Doris Johnson
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Sheila Black, Jordan & Candace Schriver

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, January 31, 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s apartment. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know by Friday, Jan 29 if you are interested.

Meet & Greet Potluck – Please join us on Friday Saturday, February 13 at 5:30 pm for a Meet & Greet Potluck to welcome the AlKreiz Family, here in the Hall at Saint Andrew’s. All are welcome!

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – The Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church Council is having the World Day of Prayer Bible Study on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 10:00AM here at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The Women of Cuba have prepared the World Day of prayer event.  All are welcome and bring a friend.

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Our 2015 financial year ended with a substantial operating deficit, although slightly less than the operating deficit of 2014.  Our congregation had 8 less donors in 2015 than in 2014 however we saw an increase in offerings over 2014.  At the recommendation of the Board of Managers, and approved by Session, the 2015 deficit will be eliminated through a transfer from the undesignated Funds of our Church.  Following this transfer only a small amount will remain as undesignated funds.  Plan to join us on February 21 for the Annual Meeting so that together we can plan for this current year and beyond.

We will meet in the Hall following worship.  Lunch will be provided. If you require childcare please contact us. The annual reports of committees and groups, together with the 2016 proposed budget will be presented at this meeting.  Please plan to attend and witness your church at work.

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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.

For the cost of a donation you can sponsor the weekly bulletin. Memorials, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Congratulations, etc. will be placed on the front cover the Sunday of your choice.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 24):

Offering Receivers: Sheila & Greg Black, Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Annette Stehouwer
Greeters: Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Coffee Hour: Zuidhof Family
Nursery: Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week  (January 31):

Offering Receivers: Max & Mavis Cater, Al & Jean Boudreau
Counters: David Dell, Al & Jean Boudreau
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Need a Volunteer
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Middle/High School Event – Snow Fun! Sunday, January 24th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the church. Dress warmly and bring a shovel (we will be building forts). There will also be hot chocolate and table games inside.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, January 31, 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s apartment. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know by Friday, Jan 29 if you are interested.

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is called for February 21 in the Hall following worship service.  Lunch will be provided. If you require childcare please contact us. The annual reports of committees and groups, together with the 2016 proposed budget will be presented at this meeting.  Please plan to attend and witness your church at work.

Annual Report – All submissions should be received by the office by Jan. 24th.

International Week of Christian Unity runs from January 18-24, 2016. The services are as follows: EVERYONE WELCOME!

• Sunday, January 24 at 4:00PM at Christian Reformed Church, with speaker Graydon Nicholas.

Alpha Campus Series at UNB – Jan 25, 6:30 to 8:30 at Marshall D’Avary Hall.  Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment.  The course will focus on anyone who is receiving a type of secondary education/student.  For more information contact tpettigrew@ivcf.ca

Lecture and Open Discussion – Jan. 26, 7pm, Rev Priscilla Geisterfer, Ph.D, will offer a lecture entitled “Finding Light in Dark Spaces–An Exploration of the Presence and Absence of Women in the Hebrew Bible”. This talk will be followed by an open discussion.