Announcements

Announcements November 13, 2016

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (November 13):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Ron & Helen MacKinnon-Bagnell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Dick & Jeanne Kaye Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (November 20):

Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Calvin & Peggy MacIntosh
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Drew Speight, John White
Scripture Reader: John White
Greeters: Don & Lucille McCrea
Coffee Hour: Soup Luncheon
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

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

Jr/Sr High School Event – Nov 13 at 6:30pm in the hall – Night Games

Get ready for The Great ADVENTure.  Friday, Nov 25th at 5pm. Pizza followed by activities for the children and church decorating for Advent. All are welcome!

Cookie Dough – Mission Development & Social Action Committee have cookie dough available for purchase for $10/tub.

Ten Thousand Villages Sale –  Nov 18 & Nov 19 at Wilmot United Church.

Nativity Tea – Dec. 2 from 2 – 4pm & 7 – 9pm at Nashwaaksis United Church. Enjoy many unique variations of the Nativity and celebrate the Advent season.  Admission by donation.

Memorial Tree Lighting – McAdam’s Funeral Home is pleased to host an evening of comfort and remembrance, as we pause to reflect on the season and those who have shared seasons past. The service will be held on Wed, December 7 at 7:00 pm at McAdam’s Funeral Home chapel.

Volunteering in 2017 –  Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers.   Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2017.  Opportunities include: Offering Counter, Offering Receiver, Greeter, Scripture Reader, Coffee Hour Host, Nursery Helper or Church School Teacher. If you are interested in helping in any of these areas please contact the office.  The new roster will begin in January.

Next Saturday, November 19, you are invited to gather in the Church Hall.  Our invited guest, Stephen Allen, will lead us through a time of learning. He will use material entitled “The Blanket Exercise”. Coffee and conversation will begin at 9:30 with the exercise at 10:00.  At noon lunch will be served.  All are welcome.  If you plan to attend you can let us know by signing the sheet at the back, speaking to Reverend Blaikie or by way of our web page.  If you decide at the last minute, you are still welcome as pre-registration is only intended to provide us with an estimate.  (This is a morning only event)

Stephen has been working out of our national office and is the Associate Secretary for Justice Ministry.  He will be with us for worship on next Sunday, November 20.

 

Community, Events

KAIROS Blanket Exercise

blanketexerciseThe KAIROS Blanket Exercise is a teaching tool that uses participatory popular education to raise awareness of the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. It teaches a history of Canada that most people never learn. Since its creation in 1997, it has been done hundreds of times with thousands of people of all ages and from all backgrounds, by a wide variety of groups that include Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. It is a way to open, or continue, the conversation about decolonization. The exercise is designed to deepen understanding of the denial of Indigenous peoples’ nationhood throughout Canadian history. It explores the major themes and recommendations of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP), examines how federal policies and programs impact the lives of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and identifies what Indigenous peoples and their allies are doing to bring about positive change.

Imelda Perley, elder-in-residence, Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, Faculty of Education, UNB will be with us.

When: Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Begins at 9:30 am with coffee and fellowship.
Concludes with a light lunch at noon.

Where: Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

512 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, N. B., E3C 1E1
Telephone: 455-8220

Pictures from the event have been posted.

 

Announcements

Announcements November 6, 2016

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

Offering Receivers: John Murray, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Mary Hossack
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Vickie MacLeod
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Mary Hossack
Coffee Hour: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin (Grades 6 – 12 stay for worship service)

Next Week (November 13):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Ron & Helen MacKinnon-Bagnell, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Tim Blom
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Max & Mavis Cater
Coffee Hour: Dick & Jeanne Kaye Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Please join us in the hall as we celebrate  birthdays. 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!
Jane Murray
Wanda Klingbell
Vergil Varlan
Glenn Collrin
David Dell
Reigh Eldridge
Doug Gordon
Kimberly Astle
Terri Astle
Emma Wilson
Colleen Bouchard

 Cookie Dough – Mission Development & Social Action Committee have cookie dough available for purchase for $10/tub – Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Ginger and Shortbread.

 The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Advent issue of “The Link”.  Please note, the deadline has been extended to November 6.

Jr / Sr High School Event – Night Games, Nov 13 at 6:30pm.  No overhead lights will be turned on for the duration of the event; all light will come from glow sticks, flash lights, electric lanterns etc. Hide and go seek, Sardines etc.

The Tuesday Morning Ladies Group – would like to thank all those who contributed to the recent church ‘Yard Sale’ that raised over $1300.

Time of Corporate Prayer – All are welcome to come gather in the church hall Sunday, Nov 6th (this evening) at 7 pm for a time of praise and prayer.  Questions can be directed to Jane Murray at 457-1251 (we meet every second week).

Save the Date – Join us on November 25th  for the The Great ADVENTure.

Volunteering in 2017 –  Saint Andrew’s is blessed with many volunteers.   Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2017.  Opportunities include: Offering Counter, Offering Receiver, Greeter, Scripture Reader, Coffee Hour Host, Nursery Helper, Church School Teacher or Helper. If you are interested in helping in any of these areas please contact the office.  The new roster will begin in January.

The Arthritis Society – is hosting “Ease the Pain: Seniors Take Charge of Arthritis”, on Sat, Nov 12, at the Delta.  Conference runs from 9:30 to 4 pm, lunch and refreshments included. Cost is $10.  Please see poster on bulletin board for more information.

Ten Thousand Villages Sale –  A sale of beautiful, fairly-traded gifts benefiting artisans from more than 30 developing countries. Friday, Nov 18th, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, Nov 19th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Wilmot United Church.   Admission is free.

 

Announcements

Announcements October 30, 2016

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (October 30):

Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Don & Lucille McCrea
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Sheila & Greg Black, Larry & Margo Sheppard
Scripture Reader: Eleanor Scott
Greeters: Don & Lucille McCrea
Coffee Hour: David & Leslie Dell
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (November 6):

Offering Receivers: John Murray, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Mary Hossack
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Brian Barnes, Paul Lawson, Vickie MacLeod
Scripture Reader: Calvin MacIntosh
Greeters: Mary Hossack
Coffee Hour: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Nursery: Jane Murray, Rebecca Jonah
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Fall Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Oct 28th from 6-8 pm and Saturday, Oct 29th from 9am-12 noon.  As you prepare for Fall and Winter, please set aside clothing and household goods for this fundraiser.  Monies raised will support local charities.  Donations can be dropped off weekdays between 9 am and 1 pm.

College and Career Dinner – Sunday, October 30th at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Please let Jordan or Candace know if you are interested.

Cookie Dough – Mission Development & Social Action Committee have cookie dough available for purchase for $10/tub – Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Ginger and Shortbread.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Christmas issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office by Oct 30th.

Photos – Portraits are ready for pick up in the back of the sanctuary or at the church office weekdays between 9am and 1 pm.

Aleppo Foods – The AlKreiz Family have launched their own food booth at The Cultural Market located at 28 Saunders Street (Old YMCA building), Saturdays, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

 

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