June 26, 2025
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
It is officially summer. Please welcome Rev. Ron Bartolo as he returns to the pulpit this Sunday while Rev. Andy takes a few weeks off. Mary Pat Elliott brings the message on July 6.
Something special on July 13. Bill & Jean McBrayne have graciously agreed to host worship in their backyard as we baptize Peyton Doom. Children are invited to wear their swimsuits. After worship, we are planning a BBQ. Let us know if you are planning to stay for lunch so we can prepare. We also need a few volunteers. See the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall entrance.
Andy will be gone from June 25-July 8. For any pastoral emergencies, please contact one of the elders – contact info below.
The Summer edition of Living in Truth is out. This is the online publication Pastor Andy publishes on behalf of The Renewal Fellowship.
SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – John 10:1-10
MESSAGE – “Life, Without Apologies” – Ron’s message will focus upon the life-affirming nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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
- Pain relief, treatment and healing for Peyton.
- Relief and healing for Dan and Julie Shaw who were hit with a virus.
- Financial stability for Knox Presbyterian Church in Wallaceburg
- Preparations for Camp U-Turn, hosted by St. Andrew’s Aug. 3-8.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- Healing and strength – Becca Braithwaite, Pam Cornell, Susan Doom’s father, Jen Langstaff Mason, Bonnie Lozon, Kris Richards, Jennifer Sayers, Bruce Stephens, Julie & Dan Shaw
- Shut ins – Dianne Richards at Wallaceburg Retirement Residence; Bonnie Lozon, Jim Lusk and Sandra Pegg at Oaks Wallaceburg; Ross Fuchs and Shirley Houston at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg; Aubrey Butler and Margaret Follows 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
Julie Shaw – 226-627-1953
Bob Vriesema – 519-401-8056
Board of managers – Wendy Weston (chair), Will Brewer, Linda Malott, Jenn Mason, Nicole Neely, Mark Richards, Jodi Rich, Bob Vriesema and Mike Wicks.
BIRTHDAYS
June 27 – Pam Cornell
Andrew Neely
June 29 – Karen Metcalfe
June 30 – Ross Fuchs
July 3 – Margaret Follows
ANNIVERSARIES
June 26 – Pam and Andy Cornell
June 28 – Darren & Christal Wills
July 3 – Bill & Marilyn Clark
COMING UP
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- June 29 – Dresden Christian Concerts kicks off its season with One-A-Chord at Rotary Park (New location) at 6:30 p.m. Message from Father Chris Pietraszko.
- July 6 – Dresden Christian Concerts with Faith Baptist (Wallaceburg) at Rotary Park (New location) at 6:30 p.m. Message from Pastor Wayne Hasson.
- July 13 – St. Andrew’s Sunday Worship at the home of Bill & Jean McBrayne, 521 Park Street.
- July 13 – Dresden Christian Concerts with The Chapelaires at Rotary Park (New location) at 6:30 p.m. Message from Pastor Gord Tetley
- Aug. 3-8 – Camp U-Turn at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The theme will be School of Rock, based on the movie: build your life on the Rock, when we are overwhelmed, go to the higher Rock. Ages 6-11. Each day 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Free lunch. $45 per child for the entire, which reduces by $5 for each additional sibling. (No one will be turned away if they can’t pay.) Each day begins in a large group: music and messages based on the theme, then they break into small groups for teaching, rotate to games, snack, craft. Afternoon large group worship/message, then afternoon fun events (water, balloons scavenger hunt etc.) Final 20 minutes is a large group gathering/reminder of the theme. Camp U-Turn is run by the same folks who will operate The Underground teen ministry at St. Andrew’s in the fall. Registration to open soon.
- Aug 11-15 – Vacation Bible School at Dawn Valley Bible Methodist Church, 961 Dawn Valley Road. Mon-Fri 0930-1130. Ages 1-14. Theme: “LEGO – building your life on Jesus.” To register, call 619-683-2093.
- Aug 18-22 – Soccer Camp 2025 for ages 6-12, presented by the Dresden and District Christian Ministerial Association, held at Dresden Community church. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. $100 (assistance available if needed.) Presented by athletesinaction.ca. Register at aia.sh/dresden. dcc@kent.net or 519-6836541 for more info.
WHAT’S UP:
- 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. The next deadline for gift card orders is June 29th.
- 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