October 3, 2024
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
The news reminds us that we live in a fallen world which is controlled by Satan. However, we can find comfort in what Jesus told Peter: “I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” (Matthew 16:18). These are powerful words that we can keep in mind whenever we read the bad news or are facing yet another challenge in life.
SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – Genesis 49:29-33, Genesis 50:12-14
MESSAGE – One message in two parts.
When people die a great distance from where they were born and raised, sometimes the family goes to great lengths to return the body to their hometown for burial. That happens even if they’ve been gone for years or decades. The reason is often because it will be easier for family members to visit gravesites if ancestors are all in the same cemetery or at least the same town. Of course, this is not always the situation. Often, people leave their hometown for a reason and do not want their body to return. It’s a mixed bag. Israel fell into the first category.
The brothers feared that perhaps Joseph would turn on them after Jacob’s death. Knowing human nature, this was certainly possible. They freely acknowledged all the evil which they did. What they worried about was justice. They feared righteous retribution. Joseph, with his high status and prestige in Egypt, was certainly capable of bringing this retribution. What you intended as harm, God turned it into good.
SUNDAY WORSHIP ONLINE – 10:30 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gXgpMK6Hyd6HG2Kmcqp3A
Feel free to say hello in the chat box/message area. Share good news and prayer requests. The entire service is recorded and available immediately afterwards on YouTube.
PRAYER — Requests may be sent to the pastor, either for sharing or in confidence. If a need is not listed here it’s because the family has opted for privacy.
NEW PRAYER
For protection for Israel under attack from nations which seek its total destruction, for the people of Gaza who are homeless and suffering – God’s will be done
Relief for the people of The Sudan and an end to decades of conflict
Continued recovery for Bill Clark as he’s been moved to the Chatham stroke rehab unit. Bill is grateful for our prayers and welcomes visitors, CKHA Chatham room 318.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
Shut ins – Dianne Richards at Wallaceburg Retirement Residence, Jim Lusk at Oaks Wallaceburg, Lane Douglas and Ross Fuchs at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg, Aubrey Butler at home.
Elders on session – Mark Labadie 519-359-4842, Cindy Brewer 519-683-4113, Sheila Eves 519-683-4148, Andrew Neely 519-359-8903, Mark Richards 519-809-9175 and Julie Shaw 226-627-1953, Bob Vriesema 519-401-8056.
Board of managers – Wendy Weston (chair), Levi Bergsma, Will Brewer, Linda Malott, Jenn Mason, Nicole Neely, Von Parking, Mark Richards, Jodi Rich, Bob Vriesema and Mike Wicks.
COMING SOON:
Oct. 6 – Lord’s Supper
Oct. 7 – Board of Manager’s meeting, 7pm
Oct. 8 – Session 7 p.m.
Oct. 19 – Worship night at Dresden Community Church 7 p.m.
Nov. 2 – Roast Beef dinner and auction in the Rutherford Hall.
Nov. 3 – Dresden Ministerial presents “Transformed in His Presence” an evening of worship with Derek Drover and message from Pastor Justyn Schwindt from Bethel Wallaceburg, 7 p.m. at Dresden Christian Reformed Church.
Dec. 6 – A Very Gary Christmas, a fundraising concert at St. Andrew’s to benefit the Dresden Food Bank. Details to come. Costs of the event will be covered by a portion of a bequest to the congregation from the estate of Gary Carroll.
WHAT’S UP:
- Do you NEED a key to the church? Please let Wendy or Nicole know whether it’s for sanctuary/hall or the kitchen entrance – or if you need both.
- If you use donation envelopes, don’t throw them out if any are unused. We’re asking everyone to keep using them in 2025. They all have your donation number on them – your donation will be processed the day it’s received.
- Weekly email – Send announcements and new info to standrewspcdresden@gmail.com
- Free Community Meals – Please share this info with anyone in need: North Dresden Baptist Church – last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Dresden Christian Reformed Church – second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES – click here for link to the website
Greeters & coffee prep/Counting teams/Livestream/audio
MINISTRY LINKS
Renewal Fellowship – Pastor Andy is employed at 20% time as RF’s Executive Director. St. Andrew’s is the other 80%.
WAYS OF GIVING:
- E-transfer st.andrewspcdresdenon@gmail.com. If required by your bank, our treasurer’s name is Linda Moore. Her number is 226-627-2727. If you are asked for a security question, please contact your local bank branch.
- Bring envelope on Sunday or if you have a key, leave it in the treasurer’s mailbox.
- Mail it to the church, PO Box 93 Dresden. N0P 1M0.
- Gift Cards – You pay face value for the gift cards and the church buys them at a discount through Chatham Christian Schools. Cards will be available for pickup at the church or will be distributed in church. Gift card orders are on the website. https://standrewsdresden.ca/ under the “giving” tab. Send e-transfer AND order forms to st.andrewspcdresdenon@gmail.com. Next deadline October 27th.
- McBrayne’s Feed & Supply is offering to donate back 10 per cent of sales made using the St. Andrews account. Some items that apply are peanuts, bird feed, sunflower seed, and grains. Make sure you let them know you would like to use the St. Andrew’s account BEFORE ordering to ensure the church gets credit!
CHURCH WIFI:
Network: StAndrews
Password: StAndrews2015