June 23, 2026
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY:
Worship will be poolside this Sunday in the backyard of Bill & Jean McBrayne, 521 Park Street in Dresden. Lunch to follow. Burgers/hotdogs and beverages will be supplied. Potluck salads, munchies or desserts. Bring lawn chairs and wear your swimsuit! We are so grateful for the McBrayne’s hospitality.
If the weather isn’t good, we’ll just change location and do worship, BBQ and potluck at church. We’ll make the call Sunday morning – we will send an email either way to confirm.
As announced last Sunday, our beloved Children’s Educator Sarah Sonneveld has resigned so she can spend more time with family. It’s understandable. (Pastor Andy wrote her a glowing letter of reference.) In her resignation, Sarah wrote: “Watching the children grow over the past three years has been absolutely amazing, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me this experience.” We are sorry to see her go and wish her all the best. The job has been posted on Indeed.com and on local social media and on our website.
SCRIPTURE – Isaiah 53:2-3, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Corinthians 1:17
MESSAGE – Can you think of something that appears weak but is actually powerful? There’s a saying I love: “Things are not what they appear.” Put another way, “Looks can be deceiving.” The Lord Jesus was unremarkable and fit in with the crowd. Even when he began his teaching (which was unbelievably powerful) and performed his miracles (which no one could deny) many still looked for reasons to dismiss Him, because He didn’t fit with what they were expecting. Same can be said about authentic followers of Christ today. Go with it! It’s part of God’s plan.
SUNDAY WORSHIP IN PERSON – 10:30 a.m. poolside at the home of Bill & Jean McBrayne, 521 Park Street, Dresden
SUNDAY WORSHIP ONLINE – watch 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
- Give thanks for rain in Southern Ontario.
- Pray for rain in Northern Ontario – dry conditions have added fuel to the 200 uncontrolled wildfires still burning.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- Healing and strength – Francis and Joan Allaert, Bill Clark, Pam Cornell, Susan Doom’s father Duanne, Jen Langstaff Mason, Andrew Neely, Kris Richards, Mark Richards, Dale Sayers, Sandra Whitson.
- 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.
SPECIAL NOTE
Due to minimum order requirements, the next gift card order will not be placed until September.
To be included in this order:
- Cheque payments: Please submit your order by Sunday, September 27.
- E-transfer payments: Please submit your order by Monday, September 28.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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