This  Week’s Volunteers (Dec 1):

Greeters: Rose Johnston
Coffee Hosts: Fraser Family
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Sunday School: Sonya Burrill, David Fraser
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Carol Ottens, Drew Speight, Greg & Sheila Black

Pulpit Supply: November 24th & December – Rev. Bob Jones

Please join us during coffee hour to celebrate December birthdays.

Ella Bragdon
Joy Howie
Muriel Aiken
Joshua Fraser
Bill Watson
Angel Collrin
David Berry
Magenta Watson
Avery Collrin
Nick Gaudet
Melanie Storey
Ron Bagnell

November is Scarves and Snacks Month – Please bring your donations on Sunday.

“The Christmas Story” – Come out to a concert that everyone can enjoy—Directed by Helen McKinnon-Bagnell & accompanied by Lynn Mills,  Lintuhtine Music Academy of Oromocto Choirs present their annual (25 + years) with special guests – David Berry on piano / organ and Mary Hawkes – narrator. Sunday, December 1 at 7:00 pm here at Saint Andrew’s Church. Monetary ($) donation at the door with proceeds going to the Food Banks.

Worship at Saint Andrew’s – Whether you want to serve on a committee, volunteer your talents for special tasks, or just have a say in the future direction of worship at Saint Andrew’s, the Worship Committee would like to hear from you. We invite you to join us on Monday, December 2, from 6:00-7:00 pm for an open meeting in the Church Hall. Those passionate about the format of worship, lay participation in services, greeting, music, after service fellowship, advertising, social media, tech support, and much more will find something of interest in what we do. Contact Stephen MacKay if you have any questions.

The Good News of Joy to the World-Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, Chapters 1 & 2.  Sunday, Dec 1, 8 & 15 at 9:30-10:30 and/or Tuesday, Dec 3, 10 & 17 at 10:45-11:45.

Elder Election Ballots – Please pick up your elder election ballot at the back on the sanctuary on Sunday.  All ballots must be returned by December 15.

2020 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary.

Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an Old Fashioned Community Carol Sing (Traditional Christmas Carols) on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm with Special Guests, Lintuhtine Ensemble and Ron and Helen McKinnon-Bagnell.  A Free Will Offering at the door will be donated to the Fredericton Emergency Shelters.

This week’s volunteers (Nov 17):

Greeters: Hollie Craig, Dallas Davis
Coffee Hosts: David & Leslie Dell
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Vickie MacLeod, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Rose Johnston
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson

Next Week’s Volunteers (Nov 24):

Greeters: Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hosts: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Scripture Reading: Will Hyslop, President of the Society of St. Andrew
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Helen & Ron Bagnell

Pulpit Supply: November 17th and 24th – Rev. Bob Jones

The Link – Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the latest newsletter at the back of the sanctuary.

November is Scarves and Snacks Month. Please bring your donations on Sunday.
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

Outreach Committee Meeting – Monday, November 25 at 7pm.  All are welcome!

The youth room needs some updating. If anyone has a hammock chair or something similar please see Bill Watson

Retirement – November 24^th, after worship, please come to the Church Hall to celebrate the retirement of Ralph Graves—who has been more than a custodian to us for 25 yrs.  He will be greatly missed.  Best Wishes only!

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The Good News of Joy to the World—Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, Chapters 1 & 2:

• Sunday, November 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15 at 9:30-10:30 and/or
• Tuesday, Nov 26, Dec 3, 10 & 17 at 10:45-11:45.

Copies of the study are available at the back of the sanctuary or online at https://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/good-news-joy-bible-study.pdf

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Session has decided to hold an Election of Elders and a letter with envelope and ballot will be mailed out within the next few weeks. It would be appreciated if those members not willing to serve as an Elder would notify Dallas Davis requesting that their name be excluded from the ballot.

On November 24th, the Sunday before the Feast of Saint Andrew, we follow our tradition by welcoming members of the Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew to participate in the service. The procedure is for the Society piper, Sandy Gordon, to pipe Society members into the sanctuary and for the Society President, Will Hyslop, to do at least one of the scripture readings.

Great ADVENTure – November 29^th at 5pm.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Nov 10):

Greeters: Doris Stairs and Rose Johnston
Coffee Hosts: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Scripture Reading: Helen McKinnon Bagnell
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: Wanda Klingbell, Juliet Davis, Bob & Marg Leonard
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Jean & Al Boudreau

Next week’s volunteers (Nov 17):

Greeters: Hollie Craig
Coffee Hosts: David & Leslie Dell
Scripture Reading: Rose Carolyn Smith
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Offering Receivers: Vickie MacLeod, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Rose Johnston
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Vickie MacLeod, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson

Pulpit Supply: Nov 10 – Rev. Lee; Nov 17 – Rev. Jones

The Link – Please send material for the Advent Link to the office by Nov 10th.

Christian Education – Church school for Grade 8 – Grade 12 will start on Nov 10

The youth room needs some updating. If anyone has a hammock chair or something similar please see Bill Watson at 459-7798

Thank you to everyone who supported the Yard Sale we realized $1000.75 that will go to church projects.

Session has decided to hold an Election of Elders and a letter with envelope and ballot list will be sent out within the next several weeks.

The Good News of Joy to the World – Four part Advent Bible Study based on the Gospel According to Luke, chapters 1 & 2.
Sunday, November 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15 at 9:30-10:30 and/or
Tuesday, Nov 26, Dec 3, 10 & 17 at 10:45-11:45.  In the church kitchen (or another relevant space at Saint Andrew’s if the kitchen is in use.
Free of charge from www.united-church.ca/worship-theme/advent-unwrapped.ca

Winter Parking Restrictions – Watch for parking restriction signs and follow city by-laws to avoid ticketing.

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (Nov 3):

Greeters: Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hosts: Volunteer Needed
Scripture Reading: Volunteer Needed
Nursery: Volunteers Needed
Offering Receivers: Jean & Al Boudreau, Volunteers Needed
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Jean & Al Boudreau

Next week’s volunteers (Nov 10):

Greeters: Volunteer Needed
Coffee Hosts: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Scripture Reading: Volunteer Needed
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Offering Receivers: Volunteers Needed
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Larry & Margo Sheppard

Pulpit Supply: Nov 3 – Rev. Lowery; Nov 10 – Rev. Lee; Nov 17 Rev. Jones

Join us for cake in the hall after worship to celebrate November birthdays:

Wanda Klingbell
Vergil Varlan
Glenn Collrin
David Dell
Kimberly Astle
Terri Astle
Emma Wilson
Colleen Bouchard

The Link – Please send material for the Advent Link to the office by Nov 10th.

Scholarship Fund – Jacqueline Howie-Cleland, a very active contributor to church life at Saint Andrew’s, is attending the Vancouver School of Theology. Contributions to the fund should be marked “Scholarship Fund”. 

Christian Education – Mon, Nov 4th a group of church members passionate about ensuring our christian education programs remain at Saint Andrew’s will be meeting from 6:00-7:00 pm in the parlour. All those who are interested in discovering the vision of how we should serve our young people are invited to attend, even if you can’t commit to volunteering. For questions, comments or to RSVP, please contact Sonya Burrill sonya.burrill@gmail.com or 455-6774.

Winter Parking Restrictions – Watch for parking restriction signs and follow city by-laws to avoid ticketing.