Who loves winter?
Winter photos are starting to come in!
It’s Winter!
Okay Shutterbugs. There's lots of opportunities for winter photos now! Please send me your favourite winter photos; snowmen making, nature, family playing in the snow, sitting by the fire! Or whatever your favourite part of winter is (maybe even Florida!)
Please send photos to me by e-mail; [email protected] or lend me a hard copy. The photos will be used in various areas throughout the church and on our website and facebook page.
Thanks,
Joni
A look at our Family Advent Service, December 15, 2013
We had a wonderful service on Sunday;
followed by a celebration lunch (thank you, Soulidified, for organizing the lunch!); Cake Sunday (to celebrate October - December birthdays), cookie decorating and a special visitor!
The St. Andrew's Stars did an amazing job with the Christmas Pageant. Her is the full movie:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?feature=edit_ok&list=PLT4jGp_hivC2H_AKUEqUZGgQCBh_SEkPy
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Gift Cards?
Hello Everyone,
Your Share the Warmth Committee has been busy planning events and fundraising ideas so that we are able to raise the funds needed for our new heating system. We have tried to be very careful that we aren't always asking you for your hard earned money. We think we may have found a great fundraising idea that really won't cost you anything other than your participation and support.
We are going to launch a new program, using the company FundScrip. Basically this means that we will ask that you buy gift cards. Do you buy gas and groceries? Perhaps you could purchase gift cards and use them at the grocery store? There are several of the most popular companies offering gift cards. We were disappointed that we couldn't get this program up and running in time for Christmas. Early in the new year we will be offering information sessions and will start to take orders for the gift cards. In the mean time, if you would like to purchase gift cards on line, for Christmas, as a supporter of St. Andrew's, you have time to do so. Please be aware that if you use credit cards to pay for your purchase St. Andrew's will be charged a 1.99% fee.
Here is the link: https://www.fundscrip.com/Sign-Up.aspx?IID=NBMRV3
If you need any help, I would be happy to help out.
On behalf of the Share the Warmth Committee; Donald, Cynthia, Carol, Matt, Scott, Steve and Nancy,
Joni
A look at our float in the Hespeler Santa Claus Parade!
Thank you, everyone, for all of your help!
Come cheer for our float!
Wow! It has been a beehive of activity creating the float this year! How many people do you think have helped or are about to help with this year's entry in the Hespeler Santa Claus parade? I estimate upwards of 50, maybe even more. Thank you to EVERYONE who has made it possible, especially Family Night people who dedicated their annual Christmas Dinner to building the float.
Here's a few pictures, but to really see the finished product come out to cheer us on.
We're number 34 and the parade starts at noon, tomorrow, December 7th!
A Message from the Minister:
Once again next year I would like to preach a series of sermons in response to the question, themes and ideas put forward by the people in the congregation. During the month of December I am collecting your suggestions for what I should preach on. Once these suggestions have been collected, I will put them to a vote by the congregation during the month of January. The sermons will be preached during the four weeks before the beginning of Lent in 2014. Please give me your ideas for a sermon by responding to this post, by putting it in a box at the church or by email. (Please only one suggestion per person.)
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Once again next year I would like to preach a series of sermons in response to the question, themes and ideas put forward by the people in the congregation. During the month of December I am collecting your suggestions for what I should preach on. Once these suggestions have been collected, I will put them to a vote by the congregation during the month of January. The sermons will be preached during the four weeks before the beginning of Lent in 2014. Please give me your ideas for a sermon by responding to this post, by putting it in a box at the church or by email. (Please only one suggestion per person.)
Gold? Silver?
January 16, 2014, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the foyer,
St. Andrew's Hespeler
This is a reminder of the Gold Party on Thurs., January 16th, sponsored by the Athalie Read Group. Gather all your unwanted gold and silver jewellery, flatware, watches, etc. and drop in to the Church foyer between 5 and 8 pm. You will have your items appraised and you are free to accept or reject the offer. If you accept, you will be paid in cash. You keep the money and the Athalie Read group will get a commission from the company which will be donated to Share the Warmth campaign.
Please RSVP to Betty Clarke at [email protected] or 519-658-9574. We look forward to seeing you for this fun event. If you are unable to attend, a member from our group would be happy to pick up any items you wish to sell. We will get an appraisal and call you.
Two beautiful musical selections …
This past Sunday, November 3rd, Soulidified, St. Andrew's Youth Group led our worship service. Below are two of the musical selections that our youth sang for us.
The first hymn, Teach Us to Pray, is a beautiful hymn that can inspire all of us.
The second piece was written by one of our young members. It will open your eyes to what our young people deal with in their lives, and how they deal with their problems.
