November 14, 2024
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
We are holding a short congregation meeting in the sanctuary following worship this Sunday to share the good news that we have received an offer on the Prescott Farm. Session (in consultation with the Board of Managers and those familiar with agriculture in our congregation) will be recommending acceptance. We’ll provide further details at the meeting.
Looking forward to Advent – or are you dreading the hectic busyness? We’re kicking off a four-week Advent study & discussion: Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem. Revive your wonder, rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas who offers lasting hope, heal your heartache by embracing the God who is always near you, always for you, and always in you. Lay down your endless Christmas to-do list and receive what Jesus has already done. Join us Nov 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 7 p.m. at Evangel Pentecostal.
SCRIPTURES THIS WEEK –
MESSAGE – The outcome of the U.S. presidential election will be felt beyond that nation’s borders. The issue is not whether we support the new leadership. As believers in the Family of God, we are called to actively participate in everything that goes on. We are invited to speak out. We are invited to point to God’s way, revealed in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are commanded to pray.
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
- Family of Sharon Ritchie, who will be saying farewell in a graveside service at Dresden Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- Anyone recently diagnosed with cancer who is undergoing surgery in the next weeks, followed by therapy.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
The world – Sudan, Middle East, Ukraine
Healing and strength – Becca Braithwaite, Pam Cornell, Jen Langstaff Mason, Bruce Stephens, Julie & Dan Shaw
Shut ins – Dianne Richards at Wallaceburg Retirement Residence, Jim Lusk at Oaks Wallaceburg, Lane Douglas, Ross Fuchs and Shirley Houston at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg, Aubrey Butler at home.
NEEDED!
Volunteers to switch on the livestream and advance the powerpoint slides during Sunday worship – simple to learn – training provided. See Pastor Andy.
COMING SOON
November 18 at 7 p.m. – Board of Managers meets
November 27 at 7 p.m. – Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem small group study and discussion at Evangel Pentecostal. This is a four-week study which continues Dec. 4, 11 and 18.
December 3 at 7 p.m. – Session meets
December 4 at 7 p.m. – Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem small group study and discussion at Evangel Pentecostal.
December 6 at 7 p.m. – St. Andrew’s presents A Very Gary Christmas. Honouring the memory of Gary Carroll, it’s an evening to celebrate a few of Gary’s favourite things: Christmas, music and charity. Special Performance by Resolution Quartet (an award-winning a capella group from Sarnia) with hymn sing led by Todd Lozon & Friends. Free admission but we will be accepting donations of canned goods and cash for the Dresden Food Bank.
December 7 evening – IODE Home Tour includes St. Andrew’s – Volunteers needed!
December 8 from 1-4 p.m. – IODE Home Tour continues – Volunteers needed!
December 11 at 7 p.m. – Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem small group study and discussion at Evangel Pentecostal.
December 14 – St. Andrew’s opens its doors for shelter and washrooms during the Santa Claus Parade – Volunteers needed!
December 18 at 7 p.m. – Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem small group study and discussion at Evangel Pentecostal.
December 24 at 7 p.m. – Carols and The Christmas Story
WHAT’S UP:
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- Do you NEED a key to the church? Please let Wendy or Nicole know whether it’s for sanctuary/hall or the kitchen entrance – or if you need both.
- 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.
- If you are donating an item to the live auction for this Saturday, please drop your items off on Friday evening please.
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. Send e-transfer AND order forms to st.andrewspcdresdenon@gmail.com. Next deadline November 24th.
- 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
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, Von Parking, Mark Richards, Jodi Rich, Bob Vriesema and Mike Wicks.