Announcements for Dec. 27, 2015 and Jan. 3, 2016

Please note that the church office will be closed Dec 24 – Jan 3. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday!

Thank you to all the volunteers of 2015! And, thank you to those who have put your name forward to volunteer in 2016. The 2016 roster will be emailed out early in the new year.

Please find the volunteer roster for the next three Sundays below:

December 27

Offering Receivers: Al & Jean Boudreau, Don & Lucille McCrea
Counters: John Astle, Al & Jean Boudreau, Brian Barnes
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Don & Lucille McCrea
Coffee Hour: Heather Labadie
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Teachers: Supervision in the Nursery

January 3

Offering Receivers: Lucille & Don McCrea, Wanda Klingbell, Roy Brostowski
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Victoria MacLeod, Roy Brostowski
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Lucille & Don McCrea
Coffee Hour: Jeanne Kaye & Dick Speight
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: (Supervision)Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

January 11

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Garry MacEwen, David Charters
Counters: Rose Carolyn Smith, Ron & Helen McKinnon-Bagnell
Scripture Reader: Ron Bagnell
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: Brad & Nancy Nickerson
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Holly Blaikie, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Announcements for December 20, 2015

Advent III

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Wanda Klingbell, Need 3 Volunteers
    • Next Week: Al & Jean Boudreau, Don & Lucille McCrea
  • Counters:
    • John Astle, Wanda Klingbell, Heather Labadie
    • Next Week: John Astle, Al & Jean Boudreau, Brian Barnes
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Drew Speight
    • Next Week: Kathy MacKay
  • Greeters:
    • Need Volunteers
    • Next Week: Don & Lucille McCrea
  • Coffee Hour:
    • Jordan Schriver & Youth
    • Next Week: Heather Labadie
  • Nursery:
    • Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
    • Next Week: Colleen and Tony Watson
  • Church School:
    • Sarah Zuidhof, Terri Astle, Jordan & Candace Schriver
    • Next Week: Supervision in Nursery

Middle/Senior High School – Advent Photo Scavenger hunt: Friday, December 18th from 7:30 to 9:00 at the Regent mall. Please let Jordan know by Thursday if you are interested.

Annual Service of Comfort and Hope – Saturday, December 19 at 7:00pm, St. James, Hanwell, will hold its annual service of comfort and hope (formerly known as the Longest Night service). This service is open to all members of the community, and we invite you to share this with others.

Volunteers Needed – We are greatly blessed with volunteers here at Saint Andrew’s. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2016. 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.

2016 Offering Envelopes can be picked up at the back of the sanctuary. If you are not on our list and you would like to receive offering envelopes please contact the church office.

Christmas Eve at Saint Andrew’s – Family service will be held at 5:00 pm. The Candlelight Communion service will begin at 7:00 pm.

Are you on the PAR (preauthorized) program and wonder how to increase your donation? It’s as easy as e-mailing (sapc@sapc.ca) or submitting a sealed note to the church office requesting that your monthly offering be increased, and by what amount.

Donations to be included in the income tax receipt for 2015 must be received no later than December 31st, or postmarked by that date.

Candlelight Service – This Sunday, December 20 at 6:30 the music ministry of Brunswick Street Baptist Church presents the annual Candlelight Service featuring musicians from both our traditional and contemporary services. Special musical guest is Dorothy Bzrezicki, concert harp. The offering goes to the work of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters. All are welcome.

Grief Service – On Tuesday, December 22 at 6:30 pm those who are feeling grief over the loss of loved one, recently or years ago, are invited to attend the Service of Comfort and Hope at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. This simple reflective service of carols, readings and prayer will be followed by a reception. All are welcome.

Announcements for December 13, 2015

Advent III

Thank you to this week’s volunteers:

  • Offering Receivers:
    • Garry MacEwen, Brian Barnes, Roy Brostowski
    • Next Week: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell
  • Counters:
    • John Astle, Margo & Larry Shepherd
    • Next Week: John Astle, Wanda Klingbell, Heather Labadie
  • Scripture Reader:
    • Rose Carolyn Smith
    • Next Week: Drew Speight
  • Greeters:
    • Need Volunteers
    • Next Week: Al & Arlene MacDonald
  • Coffee Hour:
    • Doris Barrie, Ardean MacKinnon
    • Next Week: Jordan Schriver & Youth
  • Nursery:
    • Sonya & Jeremy Burrill
    • Next Week: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
  • Church School:
    • Sheila Black, Terri Astle
    • Next Week: Sarah Zuidhof, Terri Astle

Book Launch – Saturday, December 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the church hall. Join author Carol McEachen for the launch of her new book “The Howards: an immigrants’ story”

The Mission Tree at the back of the sanctuary is decorated with envelopes. Some are marked with the term “Benevolent Fund”. Any donations received are used throughout the year to assist with those who need help on an occasional and short term basis. There are also “trees” with the names, sizes, and ages of a local family in need of assistance. This provides an opportunity for choosing and purchasing an appropriate gift. Also on the tree is information on the “Buy a Night” campaign in support of the local community shelters. The Missions Committee thought it best to provide choices for giving and appreciate your concern and support. In addition to the foregoing we continue our weekly support for the Fredericton Food Bank with donation boxes located at all three entrances.

Middle/Senior High School – Advent Photo Scavenger hunt: Friday, December 18th from 6:00 to 8:30 at the Regent mall. Please let Jordan know by Thursday if you are interested.

Volunteers Needed – We are greatly blessed with volunteers here at Saint Andrew’s. Please consider joining this dedicated group by adding your name to the volunteer roster for 2016. 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.

2016 Offering Envelopes are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary today. If you are not on our list and you would like to receive offering envelopes please contact the church office.

Annual Service of Comfort and Hope – Saturday, December 19 at 7:00pm, St. James, Hanwell, will hold its annual service of comfort and hope (formerly known as the Longest Night service). This service is open to all members of the community, and we invite you to share this with others.

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