Welcoming New Members

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 in News

Worship this morning was a wonderful experience.

The Youth Band played for us; Jean M. sang a beautiful solo for the first time ever and we were blessed to have seven people make their Profession of Faith.

Welcome to our new members!

Some great things are happening this Sunday at St. Andrews.

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in News

We will be joyfully welcoming seven people as they make their profession of faith and become full members in the church.
The Youth Band will be performing "Talking to the Moon"  by Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Philip Lawrence, Jeff Bahsker, and Albert Wrinkler
For the first time, Jean M. will be singing a solo for us: "No Greater Love" by Ralph Carmichael. Way to go, Jean!
We will celebrate communion at the table that our Lord, Jesus, provides!
Sermon title: "Was Jesus an 'atheist' because he taught that Jesus is within you?
Wouldn't this be a great opportunity for you to invite a friend to experience what we do at St. Andrew's Hespeler?

I Support Hope Clothing

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 in News

Here is a fun new way to support the vital work of Hope Clothing in our community:

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Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 in News

Here is an introduction to a sermon series that will begin on May 15:

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A Ribbon Cutting

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Friday, May 6th, 2016 in News

Yesterday (Thursday) was Food Bank day. We had some fun cutting the ribbon on our brand new freezer.

A BIG SHOUT OUT to Nelson Aggregates & Jonas Appliances for your generosity in providing the freezer (and delivery). This will be a huge help for us to be able to continue to reach out to our community to provide much needed help.

Over 30 families in the Hespeler community are served every other week, with more new people coming each Food Bank day.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible.

Alberta Fires

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 in News

Responding to the Alberta Fires

Smoke fills the air as cars line up on a road in Fort McMurray, Alberta on Tuesday May 3, 2016 in this image provide by radio station CAOS91.1. At least half of the city of Fort McMurray in northern Alberta was under an evacuation notice Tuesday as a wildfire whipped by winds engulfed homes and sent ash raining down on residents. (CP)

Fort McMurray in northern Alberta under an evacuation notice Tuesday. Image provided by radio station CAOS91.1.

The PCC national office has heard from The Rev. Lisa Aide, minister at Faith Presbyterian Church in Fort McMurray (link to message). The people from the congregation have all made it safely out of the city, though they are scattered north and south. They are waiting to hear about the status of their homes, manse and the school where they worship.

Donations to support immediate relief and long-term rebuilding for people affected by the fires may be made to Presbyterian World Service & Development for “Alberta Fires”. Funds will be used in consultation with presbyteries and local congregations to support Presbyterian, ecumenical and other relief efforts. Watch for more updates at presbyterian.ca

Donate now

Give Online and indicate “Alberta Fires”
Call 1-800-619-7301 to donate with a credit card
Mail a cheques to PWS&D at 50 Wynford Dr. Toronto, ON M3C 1J7 Indicate the gift is for “Alberta Fires” on the cheque memo line.

Update from Faith Presbyterian Church in Fort McMurray

Thursday May 5, 2016

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, right now everyone is safely out of Fort McMurray, but we are scattered north and south of the city, so we’re giving thanks for social media which has been a wonderful tool to help people stay in contact. We at Faith church greatly appreciate all the prayers and support that we have received via email and text messages, it is wonderful to know that we are not alone during this time of trial. We know that at least two members have lost everything to the fire, and the rest of us are still waiting on news, one way or the other. So far the manse and the school that Faith worship at seem to be safe from the flames but we won’t know until were able to return home what is waiting for us.
We are also asking for prayer for all of the first responders and everyone else who is in the city trying to save what they can, for we know that it is going to be a hard and stressful battle, so please hold these brave men and women up in prayer, for they need it most of all.
Thank you once again for all of the prayers and the support that has been shown to the people of Fort McMurray, it means a lot to know that we are being lifted up in the prayers of God’s people. The next few months are going to be hard but we know with God’s help we grow stronger, for our city is strong and we know that we are not standing alone. If anyone would like to get in contact with me please feel free to contact me via Facebook.
Thank you once again for everything.
Blessings,
The Rev. Lisa Aide
Faith Presbyterian Church Fort McMurray

Prayer

We are deeply saddened by the fires of Fort McMurray. We cannot begin to imagine the stress and panic that many must be feeling as they sit helplessly watching these unfolding events. We are also mindful of the exhaustion firefighters on the front lines must be feeling. Our prayers are clearly with everyone facing these challenges. May God’s strength uphold all those seeking to cope with this tragedy and may the desperately needed rains come quickly.

The Rev. Karen Horst
Moderator, 2015 General Assembly

The Rev. & Mrs. Gentle

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 in News

For those who remember having Rev. Gentle as our minister, his widow, Margaret Gentle has passed away. Condolences can be left at Smith's Funeral Home in Burlington.

We are keeping the Gentle family in our thoughts and prayers.

Obituary for Sara "Margaret" Gentle

GENTLE, Margaret (nee Hanna) -

Passed away peacefully at Appleby Place Retirement Residence, Burlington, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the age of 95. Loving wife of the Rev. Stanley W. Gentle (deceased October 1995). Predeceased by brothers; Stanley Hanna (late Mary) and Irvin Hanna (late Jean), and sister-in-law; Betty Nancekivell. Cherished aunt of nieces; the Rev'd. Canon Marni Nancekivell (Ralph Malashevsky) of Oakville along with their daughter Amanda Malashevsky, Margaret Ann Childerhose, Heather Hanna, and Norma Jean Edgecomb. Aunt of Russell Hanna (Marilyn) and Lloyd. Margaret will also be missed by cousins and other great nieces and nephews. Margaret's long life is celebrated by extended family and her many friends from Appleby Place, Burlington East Presbyterian Church and other churches where Margaret and her late husband served in ministry. The family wishes to thank Dr. Amanda Jerome and staff from Appleby Place Retirement Residence for the excellent care that was provided to her. Private cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Burlington East Presbyterian Church, (505 Walkers Line, Burlington), on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 10:00am until the time of Service of Remembrance beginning at 11:00am, with reception to follow in the church hall. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. If desired donations in Margaret’s memory to Sleeping Children Around the World or Burlington East Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be sincerely appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333).

It’s Garage Sale time!

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Monday, April 18th, 2016 in News

Please drop by the gym on May 7th, 8:00 am - noon to find that perfect treasure.

Drop off of your donations to the garage sale can be made on Friday afternoon.

Election of Elders and Deacons

Posted by StAndrewsHespeler on Friday, April 15th, 2016 in News

On May 1, 2016, St. Andrew's Hespeler will be holding an election of deacons and elders for the congregation. We have been working hard this week to prepare packages for all the members to facilitate this process. Thanks to everyone for your help in preparing the elections. In particular I would single out for thanks to our temporary roll clerk, Joni Smith, who did her very best to make sure our roll was up to date and nobody was left out and Isabelle who was wounded in the line of duty with a paper cut!