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Announcements, Birthdays, Celebrations

Announcements February 2, 2020

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

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Coffee Hosts: Carol & Murray McEachen
Scripture Reading: Eleanor Scott
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Al & Jean Boudreau, Rose Johnston, Wanda Klingbell
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Al & Jean Boudreau

Next week’s volunteers (Feb 9):

Greeters: Doris Johnson
Coffee Hosts: Fraser Family
Scripture Reading: Tony Watson
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Greg & Sheila Black
Counters:  Calvin MacIntosh, Greg & Sheila Black

Join us in the hall after worship to celebrate February Birthdays:

Margaret Sisk-McCully
Juliet Davis
Tamela Collrin
Georgia Garnhum
Marlene Howie
Christina Blom
Gordon Scott
Stewart Page

Sunday, February 2 is PWS&D Sunday! It is a day to celebrate the ways our church is responding around the world to help lift vulnerable families out of hunger, poverty and oppression. We also pray for those who struggle for basic necessities and think about how we can help make a difference. Discover more at WeRespond.ca.

Annual Meeting – You are invited to come and join together at this year’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 9th following worship service.  Potluck lunch provided by Board and Session members.

Elder Election – The ballots have been counted and an ordination of new Elders is planned for the service on February 9th, the day when the Annual General Meeting follows the service. Seventy six (76) ballots were cast and 10 Elders will be added to the nine (9) members of Session who have terms expiring in later years.”

Outreach Initiative: “Caps” and KD

Please donate warm hats/ toques and non-perishable macaroni and cheese packages for the month of February to help people in need of warmth and comfort in the downtown core. 

Barnabas Warming Centre – Volunteers Needed

The Barnabas Warming Centre will provide a safe and welcoming environment where guests can come in out of the elements to enjoy warm beverages, light snacks, games and movies. The space, provided by Brunswick Street Baptist Church, is located behind the church at  359 George Street and will be open from 1:00 – 4:30 pm seven days a week.  Volunteers are needed to help provide a warm and welcoming environment.  A staff coordinator will be there to support the warming centre guests and volunteers. Volunteers can sign up through ConnectFredericton

World Day of Prayer Bible Study – Hosted by the Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church is having the World Day of Prayer Bible Study on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:00AM at Christ Church Parish Church.

 

Announcements, Birthdays

Announcements January 5, 2020

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

Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hosts: Volunteer Needed
Scripture Reading: Dallas Davis
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Lucille & Don McCrea, Wanda Klingbell, Rose Johnston
Counters:  Rose Carolyn Smith, Vickie MacLeod, Wanda Klingbell

Next week’s volunteers (Jan 12):

Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hosts: Ardean MacKinnon-Hayward & George Hayward
Scripture Reading: Ron Bagnell
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen
Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Mary Hossack, David Charters
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Ron Bagnell & Helen McKinnon Bagnell

Please join us in the hall as we celebrate January birthdays.

  • Murray McEachen
  • Janet Higgins
  • Carly Nickerson
  • Tess Dell
  • Cindy Howie
  • Dick Speight
  • Ardean MacKinnon Hayward
  • Dallas Davis
  • Leslee Dell

Join us on Sunday for Lunch!

The Ladies Group will be hosting soup after church this Sunday, January 5th with proceeds going to Ladies Group projects.

 

Announcements, Birthdays

Announcements October 6, 2019

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Oct 6):

Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Coffee Hosts: Choir
Scripture Reading: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: David Dell, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson

Next week’s volunteers (Oct 13):

Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hosts: Fraser Family
Scripture Reading: Eleanor Scott
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Rose Johnston, Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan, Rose Carolyn Smith
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson

The Link – Please pick up your newsletter at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.

Pulpit Supply: Oct 6, 13 & 20 – Rev Bob Jones   Oct 27 – Rev Phil Lee

 October is Meat and Mitten Month. Please bring your donations of cans of meat or fish with ring-top lids to replenish our food box. Donations of mittens, all sizes, are always welcome during cold weather.

All they asked was that we should remember the needy in their group, the very thing I have been eager to do. Galatians 2:10

Celebrating October Birthdays.  We have reason to celebrate and thank God for his beautiful gift of life.  Please join us in the hall today for cake.

Sarah Ottens
Miles Burrill
Jeanne Kaye Speight
Maggie Benoit
Isabelle Berry
Owen Burrill
Colleen Watson
Gregory Astle
Mary Jane Varlan
Carol McEachen
Margie Penney
Alex Bramble

The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Fredericton is having their Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 18 at 1:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church. Please bring your Fellowship of the Least Coin collection at the meeting. The membership fees are due of the amount of $10.00 per church. Those who are on the Executive Committee only are responsible for providing the Refreshment at the Annual General Meeting. Everyone is welcome of all Christian denominations.

 

Announcements, Birthdays

Announcements January 6, 2019

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (January 6):

Offering Receivers: Lucille & Don McCrea, Wanda Klingbell, Rose Johnston
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Vickie MacLeod, Wanda Klingbell
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Sonya Burrill, Tamela Collrin, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (January 13):

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, Tamela Collrin, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Please join us in the hall on Sunday as we celebrate January birthdays

Murray McEachen
Janet Higgins
Carly Nickerson
Tess Dell
Cindy Howie
Dick Speight
Ardean MacKinnon Hayward
Dallas Davis
Leslee Dell
Jordan Schriver

Upcoming Events at SAPC:

  • Tuesday, January 15th @11am in the kitchen, we will meet to discuss the last chapter of the Hamilton bible study for any who would like to come.
  • On Thursday, January 24th @ 6pm we will have our first Praise & Pizza evening.
  • On February 26th a new Winter Bible study will begin. The subject will be the prophet Jonah. There is nothing to buy. All materials will be supplied. The study will begin on the 26th at 11am in the kitchen and run for 4 consecutive weeks (weather permitting).  It will be a “whale of a time!”

 The Fredericton Women’s Inter-Church Council – World Day of Prayer Planning Meeting – Monday, January 14 at 10:00 am at Christ Church Parish Church. Women of all denominations of faith are encouraged to come help plan for the World Day of Prayer to be held on March 1 when we join with 170 Countries to pray for justice and peace.

Griefshare – Beginning Thurs, Jan 10 at 7:00pm 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.

Minster’s Moving Fund

As of December 30, the moving fund has $6,540 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map, our virtual moving van has reached New Brunswick, specifically Rivière-Verte, just this side of Edmundston (a distance of 1308 km out of 1600).

Announcements, Birthdays

Announcements October 7, 2018

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Oct. 7)

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson
Scripture Reader: Andrew Speight
Greeters: Lois Eldridge
Coffee Hour: Choir
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

Thank you to next week’s volunteers (Oct. 14)

Offering Receivers: Wanda Klingbell, Rose Johnston, Vergil & Mary Jane Varlan
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Rebecca Jonah, Volunteer Needed
Church School: Terri Astle, Candace & Jordan Schriver

This Sunday, Thanksgiving Sunday, the food bank donation boxes will be placed at the front of the church.  Please bring food stuffs to fill the boxes and hope that our donations bring comfort to those in need.

Celebration –  As you know, this spring the Rev. Dr. Lowery was honoured with the title “Minister Emeritus” at Knox (Harvey), St. James (Hanwell), and Saint Andrew’s (Fredericton).
We wish to hold a social gathering to celebrate and give thanks for the Lowerys’ contributions for over 55 years to Christ’s ministry in this area.
All are welcome to attend a gathering to be held at St. James (1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell) on Saturday, October 6 from 2-4 p.m.

Celebrating October Birthdays.

  • Sarah Ottens
  • Maggie Benoit
  • Jeanne Kaye Speight
  • Candace Schriver
  • Isabelle Berry
  • Owen Burrill
  • Colleen Watson
  • Gregory Astle
  • Mary Jane Varlan
  • Carol McEachen
  • Margie Penney
  • Alex Bramble
  • Miles Burrill 

Youth Event – Fooserbowl Party: Saturday October 13th from 5:30 to 7:30, all the fun of a Super Bowl party but around a foosball table. Please let Jordan know if you can come.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, October 14 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville from 6:30 to 9:30. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated, please let Jordan know if you can make it. 

Fall Indoor Yard Sale – As you prepare for Fall and Winter, please set aside clothing and household goods for this upcoming fundraiser to be held Friday, Oct 26th 6-8pm and Saturday, Oct 27th 9am-noon. 

Joyful Sound Hand Chimes Ensemble for Seniors – As part of its ACTS for Seniors programming, St. James Presbyterian Church (Hanwell) is offering an 8-week hand chimes program.
No experience necessary.  Come and learn new music skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun.  Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m. (Refreshments following class)
October 10 – November 28
No cost.
Instructor:  Arlene Pineo
Call or e-mail St. James to register.
450-4031 or sjchurch@nbnet.nb.ca

Minister’s Moving Fund

As of September 30, the moving fund has $4,675 out of an planned $8000. As shown on the map below, at a rate of $5/km, our virtual moving van has reached Villeroy, QC — a distance of 935 km out of 1600).