December 18, 2025
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
Our annual Christmas Eve worship will be at 7 p.m. on the 24th. This year, we will present Nine Lessons & Carols, a century-old British tradition which tells the story of The Messiah. No sermon, just scripture and song. As usual, we will turn down the lights and rely on candlelight and powerpoint. Invite your neighbours, extended family and friends. See the Facebook post and share!
The latest edition of Living in Truth has been uploaded – check out the 55 Theses Q&A with the young lions and lionesses behind this bold statement. God’s hands are stirring up a new generation.
Speaking of which, The Underground kicks off in the new year with events in Wallaceburg and at St. Andrew’s on Friday, Feb. 20.
SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – 1 John 4:9-12
MESSAGE – We cannot prepare for eternity without the gift of the Messiah. This gift came despite our sinfulness and lack of faith. It came because of God’s love for us. Perhaps the most powerful truth is the fact that despite how needy and weak we are as humans, God sent an infant to save us. That’s testimony to God’s great power. There is more spiritual power in the infant Christ than in all of humanity.
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 the Lozon family after the peaceful passing of Bonnie on Wednesday morning at Chatham Hospice. Visitation and funeral details here.
- Thanks and glory to God for Peyton’s biopsy results, which came back negative.
- For Jewish communities everywhere – protection around them, may they remain strong and courageous (Deuteronomy 61:6)
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- The Underground teen ministry. May The Holy Spirit stir the hearts and minds of teens aged 13-18 to seek The Lord.
- Healing and strength – Becca Braithwaite, Pam Cornell, Susan Doom’s father Duanne, Jen Langstaff Mason, Andrew Neely, Kris Richards, Mark Richards, Bruce Stephens
- 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.
COMING SOON
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve carols and worship at 7 p.m.
Dec. 25-Jan. 1 – Pastor Andy is taking a vacation week
Dec. 28 – Pastor Cathi Cameron preaching
Jan. 6 – Session at 7 p.m.
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.
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), 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.
WHAT’S UP:
- 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
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 December 14th in order to receive in time for Christmas.
- 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