What a wonderful start to Holy Week—the enthusiasm of the parade of palm branches and experiencing the musical contribution of the Children’s Choir
…followed by the uneasiness of what is to come.
Are we prepared for the lows of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday before emerging to the joy of Easter?
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Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Paul Lawson, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Jane Murray
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Heather Labadie
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Offering Receivers: Colleen & Tony Watson, Need 2 Volunteers
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Drew Speight, Heather Labadie
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Doris Stairs, Jane Murray
Coffee Hour: Jean & Al Boudreau
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Palm Parade – This Sunday, children are asked to meet in the hall at 10:40 for the Palm Parade.
Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon. During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser. Donations will be accepted the week of April 24 – 28 and can be dropped off weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm on Tuesday, April 11 at St. James, Hanwell
Upcoming Easter Services:
- Maundy Thursday, April 13 – Led jointly by St. James & Saint Andrew’s:
- 5:30 pm Pot Luck at St. James, Hanwell
- 7:30 pm Service at St. James, Hanwell
- Good Friday, April 14:
- 11:00 am Service at St. James, Hanwell
- Easter Morning, March 27:
- 9:00 am Song & Prayer followed by breakfast
- 11:00 am Easter Worship
A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 12th. For further information, contact Jane Murray at 457-1251.
Thanks to all who have generously given refundables for the Grade 8 class trip of Omar Alkreiz. We have $248 and will make the goal of $280 due to George Street School in April. In addition, we hope to raise another $150 before the June 8-10 trip to provide spending money, two lunches and one dinner not included in the $280.
Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance.
And Can It Be? Please join the congregation of Brunswick Street Baptist Church for a reflective candlelight worship concert for Easter on Sunday, April 9, 6:30 pm. The church’s music ministries will take part in the service. The offering will go to the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Center. A reception will follow. All welcome.
PAR – Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) allows you to give intentionally, proportionally and faithfully to the church even when you are not able to attend in person. PAR forms can be found at the back of the sanctuary, on the sapc.ca website or at the church office. Completed forms and a void cheque, may be mailed to the church, dropped off at the church office, put in the offering plate or emailed to sapc@sapc.ca. Please call the church office if you have any questions.
Apr 9 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Apr 16 – Drew Speight
Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones
As is our custom, we celebrated the birthdays of all those born in the month of April on the first Sunday of the month. A few of the celebrants are pictured below.
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The Presbyterian Atlantic Youth Synod (PAYS) will be hosting its annual Spring PAYS event from May 20 to May 22, 2017 at Miramichi Valley Bible Camp.
Open to all Presbyterian Youth and their friends, Grade 7 and up.
For more information, contact Rev. Glen Sampson at (506) 546-4645 or gsampson3@gmail.com
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Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Paul Lawson, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Jane Murray
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Heather Labadie
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Photo Directories – available for pick up at the back of the sanctuary.
The Link – Your Copy of “The Link” will be available this Sunday at the back of the sanctuary.
College and Career Lunch – Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 at Jordan’s and Candace’s in Maugerville.
Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon. During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser. Donations will be accepted the week of April 24th to 28th between 9 am and 1 pm.
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!
Mary Hossack
Heather Rutherford
Susan Currie
Rose Johnston
Shiela Watson White
Cathy Keetch
Mary Charters
Peggy MacIntosh
Ethan Stairs
Linda Pond
Mardi Cockburn
Ruth Craig
Davis Bragdon
Jacqueline Howie Cleland
Sheena Page
Doris Johnson
Nancy Nickerson
Krista Keetch
Victoria Wilson
A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 12th. For further information, contact Jane Murray.
Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance. If more convenient, there will be home pick-up on Saturday, April 1st. To arrange for this or an earlier pick-up of a large number call Dallas.
Lenten Recital – St. Paul’s United on April 5 from 12:10 – 12:50 pm.
Feed the Hungry Buffet Supper – March 31 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The youth at Nashwaaksis United Church are hosting a fundraiser for World Hunger. Proceeds will support UN World Food Initiatives.
April 2 – Marg Leonard
Apr 9 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Apr 16 – Drew Speight
Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones
