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Lenten Study-Week 3

Matthew 14:22-33

Did you know  that don’t be afraid is the most frequently repeated command in the whole bible?  Something we need to remind ourselves in our worrying & frantic world.    N.T. Wright, Lent for Everyone

Week 3: What does it mean to be Kingdom people
Sunday: Read Psalm 95
Monday: Read Matthew 14, focus on Matthew 14:22-33
Tuesday: Read Matthew 15:1-20, focus on Matthew 15:1-9
Wednesday: Read Matthew 15:21-38, focus on Matthew 15:21-28
Thursday: Read Matthew 16, focus on Matthew 16:21-28
Friday: Read Matthew 17, focus on Matthew 17:14-20
Saturday: Read Matthew 18, focus on Matthew 18:21-35

Announcements, Breaking News

Notice regarding COVID-19

Jesus told his disciples, “where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” and indeed we will gather together for worship in Christ’s presence, however, the Saint Andrew’s Session has decided that until further notice we will follow the practices below:

The greeter will be at the back of the church to greet with a nod, smile and to direct people to the stacks of bulletins and location of collection plates. Offerings can be placed in the plates either on entering or on retiring from the sanctuary.

As you enter, we encourage you to find a seat, taking into account not tradition, but rather experts’ recommendations regarding “social distancing”.

For those on PAR there will be no need to collect an “offering card”, as we will receive our gifts as a retiring offering, thus further limiting interaction.

There will be no coffee hour following worship

We appreciate your understanding during these unique times and will continue to hold our community, country, and indeed all God’s children, in prayer.

Announcements

Announcements March 15, 2019

While we will gather together for worship in Christ’s presence on March 15, the Saint Andrew’s Session has decided that until further notice we will adapt our practices. See sapc.ca/2020/03/14/not for details.

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

Greeters: Wanda Klingbell
Coffee Hosts: Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, David & Leslee Dell
Counters:  David Dell, Wanda Klingbell

Next week’s volunteers (Mar 22):

Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hosts: David & Leslee Dell
Scripture Reading: Drew Speight
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, David & Leslee Dell
Counters:  David Dell, Bill Cockburn, Brian Barnes

Ramada Luncheon:  Our annual March luncheon at the Courtyard at the Ramada is March 15.  Plan to come enjoy a lunch out with others from the congregation.  The buffet costs $18.99 (about $22 including tax but not the tip) or order from the menu.  Please let Mary Charters know by Sunday, March 8 if you will be able to attend so the a reservation can be made so we may sit together. 

Easter Tree Outreach Initiative for March

The outreach initiative leading up to Easter will be creating Blessing Bags for the homeless which will be distributed to the Barnabas warming centre. Blessing Bags are Ziploc bags filled with useful necessities and a few treats. Pick up Easter eggs from the tree at the back of the church from March 8th and bring back the eggs and the listed item in plastic bags to place under the tree by March 29th. Thanks for your generous support.

Book Study “Lent for Everyone” Small Group will meet each Tuesday at noon ( 12:10-12:50.) You can participate in the group discussion without having the book.  Sheila Black can provide you with the daily readings.

Don’t forget to Pray…Luke 18:1.  Saint Andrew’s Sanctuary will be open each Tuesday of Lent from 9am-1pm.  Feel free to drop in and pray for our church family, our Session & Board of Managers and the person God is preparing to lead us into our future.
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

 

Fredericton, NB