May 15, 2025
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
Bible study changed location this week – we’re back at St. Andrew’s for the final six weeks of our discussion on Revelation. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join the conversation at any point in the journey.
SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – Exodus 16
MESSAGE – Israel finally put Pharaoh behind them. They were delivered to an oasis called Elim, but they were not to stay for very long. God has a tendency not to allow us to rest in one place if there is a risk of us getting too comfortable. The people of Israel were not showing great faith, so the Lord pushed them back on the road. You guessed it: even more challenges were to come. This is all necessary. Because we have short memories we neglect to give God the glory or we refuse to follow The Lord’s specific instructions. Israel forgot what God did and they started complaining all over again. We need constant discipline, reminders, lessons and training. It is an ongoing, never-ceasing truth of the human condition.
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 Peyton Doom: accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and healing from a skin growth – and for peace, patience and understanding for her and her parents.
- For Ron Mason as he takes new meds for atrial fibrillation, then possible surgery.
- Thanks that Jen Langstaff Mason’s treatments have concluded – she is feeling better, travelling and working.
- For Bruce Stephens next scan on June 12 – pray for no new tumours and the existing ones not to be growing.
- Continued healing for Kris Richards from surgery
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- Local families who are grieving the loss of loved ones recently
- Search for brother and sister (ages 4-6) in rural Nova Scotia who have been missing since May 2.
- Healing and strength – Becca Braithwaite, Pam Cornell, Susan Doom’s father, Bonnie Lozon, Jennifer Sayers, 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.
COMING UP
- Weekly Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Bible study of Revelation at St. Andrew’s starting May 14-June 18.
- June 10 – joint meeting of Session and Board of Managers committees at 7 p.m. See invitation sent to each board member.
- June 14 – Church BBQ/Yard Sale/Bake Sale. Let the Fundraising committee (Bob, Andrew or Mike) know if you can help in any way.
- June 15 – Sundae Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day. After morning worship in Rutherford Hall. Volunteers wanted, see sign up sheet.
- July 13 – regular worship will take place at the home of Bill & Jean McBrayne for a special baptism service for Peyton Doom. More details to come. Rain date July 20.
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 May 25th.
- 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