April 5, 2026
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY:
As we approach the end of Holy Week, I pray that you have had an opportunity to reflect deeper on the profound, holy mystery – that the Creator of the Universe would put on human flesh and live among us, then die for our many sins. All we have to do to receive the fruits of this gift is believe and declare Christ as Lord. That’s it. Of course, we don’t rest on that. We are invited to do as the author of the Epistle of James urges: “don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says” – James 1:22.
The most important thing we can do in this life is spread this Word. Ask God to provide an opportunity to witness. Pray earnestly that God will cause you to shine and that someone will notice this and comment, opening the door for the opportunity to reveal the source of this peace/strength/joy.
SCRIPTURE: John 20:1-23
MESSAGE: The Lord could have gone anywhere, but He chose His disciples, the persecuted church, operating behind locked doors. The Lord appears and breathes powerful life. God does not abandon His church. The Lord showed up on the day of Resurrection. He has shown up at many times and places over human history. And He shows up today.
SUNDAY WORSHIP IN PERSON – 10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY WORSHIP ONLINE – watch live or check out past services on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gXgpMK6Hyd6HG2Kmcqp3A
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/UPDATES
- Thanks for changes to Bruce Stephens’ meds which have helped with pain and provided new energy.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- Strength for anyone who is beginning treatment for addiction
- For teens attending Underground, especially those who are unsaved; may they be willing to submit their lives to Christ.
- For the homeless/unhoused – protection from the cold, help for addictions and mental health, actual structures in which to reside.
- May the words in our Gospel ads in the Coffee Times and The Herald be like seeds of faith planted in the hearts and minds of readers.
- Healing and strength – Francis and Joan Allaert, Becca Braithwaite, Bill Clark, Pam Cornell, Susan Doom’s father Duanne, Jen Langstaff Mason, Andrew Neely, Kris Richards, Mark Richards, Bruce Stephens, Sandra Whitson, Brian Wilson’s mom Violet Wilson.
- Shut ins – Dianne Richards at Wallaceburg Retirement Residence; Jim Lusk and Sandra Pegg at Oaks Wallaceburg; Ross Fuchs at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg; Margaret Follows at home.
- From Alpha Canada – Thank you for committing to pray for Lambton Kent Composite School.
WHAT’S UP
- April 3 at 8:30 a.m. – Good Friday Cross Walk starting at Rotary Park followed by worship at 10 a.m. at Evangel
- April 7 at 7 p.m. – Session meets
- April 8 at 9 a.m. – St. Andrew’s hosts the monthly ministerial meeting
- April 8 at 2 p.m. Heather Club meets in Rutherford Hall. All ladies welcome.
- April 8 at 7 p.m. – Bible study resumes at Evangel
- May 29-31, Anchored – the Underground Retreat at St. Luke’s Bay. For teens 13-18. Registration is open. Cost will be $65 per person. Not every family can afford this, so if you are able to sponsor a teen, you may be changing someone’s life forever. See Pastor Andy.
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
Bob Vriesema – 519-401-8056
Board Committees
Building – Will Brewer (chair – brewerwill@mcbraynes.com), Mark Labadie (Session Rep), Jodi Rich, Mike Wicks
Finance – Nicole Neely (chair – nikandneely@gmail.com), Mark Richards (Session Rep), Bob V (Session Co-Rep), Will Brewer, Wendy Weston
Fundraising – Bob Vriesema (chair – bobritav@gmail.com), Andrew Neely (Session Rep), Mike Wicks, Wendy Weston, Linda Malott, Jen Mason, Jodi Rich.
GOOD TO KNOW:
- The Community Closet at North Dresden Baptist Church is asking for donations of personal grooming and toiletry items. Unlike most thrift stores, everything is free. Drop donations off at NDBC Tuesdays 11-3, Thursdays 11-3, Fridays 4-8, the 3rd Saturday of the month 10-Noon or at St. Andrew’s on Sunday and we will deliver them for you.
- 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 for 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%. Check out the new online publication Living in Truth.
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 April 26.
- 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