St. James Presbyterian Church’s Annual Salmon Dinner – Saturday, September 26, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. sittings. Take-out also available. Menu includes BBQ Atlantic salmon (BBQ chicken on request), vegetables, baked potato, juice, rolls, choice of homemade pie, tea & coffee. (Note: chicken must be requested before September 18.) Seating is limited, so tickets must be reserved in advance. To reserve tickets, please e-mail or call the church office at 450-4031. Please call in advance for take-out orders. Tickets: $18 per ticket or 2 for $35.00.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • Wanda Klingbell, Vergil & Mary Varlan
  • Next Week: Elders
• Counters:
  • David Dell, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Heather Labadie
  • Next Week: Rose Carolyn Smith, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
• Scripture Reader:
  • Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • Next Week: Dallas Davis
• Greeters:
  • Peggy & Calvin MacIntosh
  • Next Week: Max & Mavis Cater
• Coffee Hour:
  • Choir
  • Next Week: Blom Family
• Nursery:
  • Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
  • Next Week: Jane Murray, Linda Pond
• Church School:
  • Sarah Zuidhof, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
  • Next Week: Sarah Zuidhof, Teri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

“The Link” – is available at the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy and save on postage and delivery costs. Thank you

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, September 27th from 6:30 to 9:30 it’s Taco night! Please let Jordan know by Saturday the 25th if you are interested.

Jr/Sr High School Overnighter – From October 2nd at 6:30PM to October 3rd at noon. Campfire at Odell followed by fun and games all night at the church. Late night pizza and brunch will be served. Please let Jordan know if you are interested no later than Wednesday, September 30th.

Letter Writing Circle for Syrian Refugees – Sunday, Sept 27 at Noon, you are invited to join us at Forest Hill United Church. We will share a potluck lunch together, educate ourselves on the issue, and write letters to government to urge them to change their approach and welcome more refugees to Canada in this time of crisis.

Wheels to Meals Seniors Dine-Out Luncheons – will be held on Tuesdays. Socialize, enjoy a delicious meal and hear some great music! Register for the season or the day. Registration deadline is 10 am on Mondays. Doors open at 11am. Transportation and assistance are available. The cost is $7.50 a plate. To register, call Pam at 458-9482.

Fall Bridge Luncheon – Thursday, October 22, at 12 noon at Nashwaaksis United Church auditorium, 46 Main Street, Fredericton. Cost is $40 per table of four with proceeds going toward church and community initiatives. Please contact Connie at 472-4744 to reserve your table.

Refugee Sponsorship

The Session of Saint Andrew’s congregation strongly supports the sponsoring of a refugee family. About a year and a half ago a study group met for several weeks and looked at the issue of refugee sponsorship. The Mission Committee has discussed this at several meetings. At the September meeting of Session a recommendation to proceed was made. The first step is to seek a commitment of financial support. To that end we have distributed a sponsorship pledge form. In fact there are two forms with the hope that you might know someone who would also like to participate in the program. More information will be forthcoming. Copies of the form will be available at the back of the church, in The Link and on the website.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this matter.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • Jessie Sagawa, Stephen MacKay, David & Leslee Dell
  • Next Week: Wanda Klingbell, Vergil & Mary Varlan
• Counters:
  • David Dell, Drew Speight, John White, Vickie MacLeod
  • Next Week: David Dell, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Heather Labadie
• Scripture Reader:
  • Kathy MacKay
  • Next Week: Jeanne Kaye Speight
• Greeters:
  • Ruth & Hollie Craig
  • Next Week: Need Volunteers
• Coffee Hour:
  • Need a Volunteer
  • Next Week: Choir
• Nursery:
  • Cindy Cunningham & Alex Cunningham
  • Next Week: Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
• Church School:
  • Sarah Zuidhof, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
  • Next Week: Sarah Zuidhof, Teri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Church School If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group meets at 9:30 in the kitchen to enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

Church Corn Boil

Please note the change of time and venue. We will gather this Sunday, September 20 from 3 – 6pm, at the home of Aron & Sarah Zuidhof. All meals will take place on he “upper level”. Those wishing to participate in water activities may do so. Aron has a large waterslide. Rides will be available. Corn and beverages will be provided, you are welcome to bring salads, vegetables, rolls, dessert, etc.
Rain date: If rain is forecast, a decision will be made on Sat, Sept 19th to hold the event in the church hall following worship service.

Refugee Sponsorship

The Session of Saint Andrew’s congregation strongly supports the sponsoring of a refugee family. About a year and a half ago a study group met for several weeks and looked at the issue of refugee sponsorship. The Mission Committee has discussed this at several meetings. At the September meeting of Session a recommendation to proceed was made. The first step is to seek a commitment of financial support. To that end we have included a sponsorship pledge form in the bulletin. In fact there are two forms with the hope that you might know someone who would also like to participate in the program. More information will be forthcoming. Copies will also be available at the back of the church and in The Link.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this matter.

Jr/Sr High School Overnighter – From October 2nd at 6:30PM to October 3rd at noon. Campfire at Odell followed by fun and games all night at the church. Late night pizza and brunch will be served. Please let Jordan know if you are interested no later than Wednesday, September 30th.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, September 27th from 6:30 to 9:30 it’s Taco night! Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know by Saturday the 25th if you are interested.

Yoga for Pain Relief – Mondays at 4 pm, September 21st to December 14 at Shannex Parkland. Everyone is welcome but space is limited. Please register by emailing Penny at ppacey@shannex.com

“Writing Our Lives” Writers’ Group – Beginning Sept. 21 from 2 – 4 pm at Shannex Parkland. Meetings are held once a month and are free and open to the public. To RSVP please call Penny at 460-8546

Special Service of Celebration and Praise by the Chapter of the Order of St. Luke at St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Sept 20 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to share personal testimonies of miraculous healing and answers to prayers. Anointing with oil, laying on of hands, prayers for healing and Holy Communion.

St. James Presbyterian Church’s Annual Salmon Dinner – Saturday, September 26. Your choice of a 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. sitting. Take-out is also available. The menu includes BBQ Atlantic salmon (BBQ chicken on request as substitute), mixed vegetables, baked potato, juice, rolls, choice of homemade pie, and tea or coffee. (Note: chicken must be requested before September 18.) Seating is limited, so tickets must be reserved in advance. To reserve tickets, please e-mail or call the church office at 450-4031. Please call in advance for take-out orders as well (Pick-up at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets: $18 per ticket or 2 for $35.00. We hope you will be able to join us as our guest.

Fall Bridge Luncheon – Thursday, October 22, at 12 noon at Nashwaaksis United Church auditorium, 46 Main Street, Fredericton. Cost is $40 per table of four with proceeds going toward church and community initiatives. Please contact Connie at 472-4744 to reserve your table.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • Gary MacEwen, Paul Lawson, Brad & Nancy Nickerson
  • Next Week: Jessie Sagawa, Stephen MacKay, David & Leslee Dell
• Counters:
  • John Astle, Paul Lawson
  • Next Week: David Dell, Drew Speight, John White, Vickie MacLeod
• Scripture Reader:
  • Drew Speight
  • Next Week: Kathy MacKay
• Greeters:
  • Brad & Nancy Nickerson
  • Next Week: Ruth & Hollie Craig
• Coffee Hour:
  • Need a Volunteer
  • Next Week: Corn Boil
• Nursery:
  • Colleen & Tony Watson
  • Next Week: Cindy Cunningham & Alex Cunningham
• Church School:
  • Holly Blaikie, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
  • Next Week: Holly Blaikie, Teri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Worship Service returns  to 11:00 am this Sunday, September 13.

Church School resumes this Sunday, September 13.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office before September 13.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group will be resuming on September 15th at 9:30am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

Church Corn Boil – Please note the change of time and venue.  We will gather on Sunday, September 20 from 3 – 6pm, at the home of Aron & Sarah Zuidhof.  All meals will take place on he “upper level.”  Those wishing to participate in water activities may do so.  Aron has a large waterslide.  The residence is 20-25 minutes away on the banks of the beautiful St. John River.  Rides  will be available.
Rain date: If rain is forecast, a decision will be made on Sat, Sept 19th to hold the event in the church hall following worship service.

Pastoral Care Committee will meet September 13 in the Hall after worship service.  Please join us if you are interested in being part of the committee or have suggestions to offer.  For more information, contact Rose Carolyn Smith.

Girl Guides – 5th Fredericton Sparks (ages 5-6), Brownies (ages 7-8) and Guides (ages 9-11) meet at 6:15 on Wednesday evenings here at Saint Andrew’s starting Sept 16th.  New members welcome.  Registration is online at www.girlguides.ca or contact Carol Ottens for more information (carol.ottens@gmail.com).  Thank you for supporting Guiding at our church.

Scouts – Regular meeting will start on Sept. 15th for Beavers  (6 – 7 pm), Cubs  (6 – 7:30 pm) and Scouts and Venturers (6:30 – 8:30 pm).  New Members welcome!

Yoga for Pain Relief  – Mondays at 4 pm, September 21st to December 14 at Shannex Parkland.  Everyone is welcome but space is limited. Please register by emailing Penny at ppacey@shannex.com

“Writing Our Lives” Writers’ Group  – Beginning Sept. 21 from 2- 4 pm at Shannex Parkland.  Meetings are held once a month and are free and open to the public.   To RSVP please call Penny at 460-8546

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • David & Leslee Dell, Jane Murray, Humphery Akwar
  • Next Week: Gary MacEwen, Paul Lawson, Brad & Nancy Nickerson
• Counters:
  • John Astle, Brian Barnes
  • Next Week: David Dell, Mardi Cockburn, Bill Cockburn, Paul Lawson
• Scripture Reader:
  • Rose Carolyn Smith
  • Next Week: Drew Speight
• Greeters:
  • Jane Murray, Hyun Mi Cho, Doris Stairs
  • Next Week: Brad & Nancy Nickerson
• Lemonade on the Lawn:
  • Bev Bramble
  • Next Week: Need  a Volunteer for Coffee Hour
• Nursery/Supervision:
  • Annette Stehouwer, Linda Pond
  • Next Week: Colleen & Tony Watson

Nursery/Childcare – All children up to those finishing grade 3 are invited to go to the Nursery for supervision.

Please join us as we celebrate September birthdays. Whether it is a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for the 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!

Ariel Ottens
Jillian and Nolan McGraw
Stephen MacKay
Dennis van den Heuvel
Robert Howie
Jean Hood
Lois Eldridge
Owen Keetch
Kathie Berry
Julie Peterson
Rose Carolyn Smith
Will Brostowski
Kathy MacKay
Donna Jones

Worship Service returns to 11:00 am next Sunday, September 13.

Church School will resume on Sept 13.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

Tuesday Morning Ladies Group will be resuming on September 15th at 9:30 am.  We’ll meet in the kitchen and enjoy each other’s company along with a cup of coffee/tea, some lovely goodies and devotions. Please come and join us.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office before September 13.

Church Corn Boil – Sunday September 20th, 2015 Join us following the worship service for our annual fellowship corn boil!. This is a great opportunity to re-connect with all the people you missed over the summer, and to invite friends and neighbours to meet your church family.

Scout Registration Night  – Sept. 8, from 6-7:30 pm in the Church Hall.  Beaver, Cub and Scout meetings begin September 15.

Grief Share – Beginning Sept 10 at 7:00 pm, at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. A 13 week video series on grief and recovery, combined with support group discussions for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  For more information please call 458-8348.

DivorceCare – Beginning Sept 15 at 6:30 pm at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.  Helping those feeling the pain caused by marital estrangement, separation or divorce. For more information please call 458-8348

Fredericton Christian Academy – Currently accepting applications for scholarships. For more information please visit their website at fcae.ca.

“Writing Our Lives” Writers’ Group – Beginning Sept. 21 from 2- 4 pm at Shannex Parkland.  Meetings are held once a month and are free and open to the public.   To RSVP please call Penny Pacey at 460 8546

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

• Offering Receivers:
  • Wanda Klingbell, Tony & Colleen Watson
  • Next Week: David & Leslee Dell, Jane Murray, Humphery Akwar
• Counters:
  • John & Joyce Astle
  • Next Week: John Astle, Ron & Helen McKinnon-Bagnell, Brian Barnes
• Scripture Reader:
  • Margaret Sisk-McCully
  • Next Week: Rose Carolyn Smith
• Greeters:
  • Rose Johnston, Bill Palmer
  • Next Week: Jane Murray, Hyun Mi Cho, Doris Stairs
• Lemonade on the Lawn:
  • Bev Bramble
  • Next Week: Need a Volunteer
• Nursery/Supervision:
  • Stephen MacKay, Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • Next Week: TBA

Thank You – Shiela and John White thank you very much for all the prayers, good thoughts and cards she and they received during Shiela’s serious surgery and recuperation, and the many, many good wishes on their 50th wedding anniversary.  A lot of love and gratitude goes to Sarah Zuidhof for her hard work to make our anniversary so special.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, August 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 at Jordan and Candace’s apartment.  Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated.  Let Jordan know by Saturday, Aug 29th if you are interested.

Worship Service on Sept 6 will be held at 10:00 am.  In the fall, Worship Services return to 11:00 am beginning on September 13.

The Link – Preparations are underway for the Fall issue of “The Link”. Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others?  Please send submissions to the church office before September 13.

Church School will resume on Sept 13.  If you would like to be a part of our team as a storyteller or greeter please talk to Sheila or Terri.

Kings Landing Summer Service:
– September 13th @ 2:00 pm led by Cathy Scott

Grief Share – Beginning Sept 10 at 7:00 pm, at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. 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 for  more information.