June 4, 2026
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY:
It’s Lord’s Supper Sunday, an opportunity to share a sacrament as the Body of Christ, one Family under God. It’s one answer to the Lord’s prayer in John 17:21 that we may all be one. As always, only gluten-free bread will be used.
We’re holding a very brief congregation meeting in the sanctuary immediately following the final hymn. The purpose is to receive the amended 2025 income statement, which is attached to this email.
Now that the congregation has an Automated External Defibrillator and a team that’s been trained, Session has adopted an emergency plan. We pray that we never have to use it, but it’s good to be prepared. It will be posted next to the AED in the choir room.
The Dresden Ministerial has sponsored many children over the years through Compassion Canada. In addition to money, we also send personal notes. Pastor Andy is wondering if someone in the congregation is willing to write to Oliver and Leydi. Compassion provides handy “fill in the blanks” letters. We’ll have them available on Sunday to check out if you are interested.
Ryan Doom has been added to the Building Committee as one of two Session reps. We are so grateful for our volunteers.
With summer weather, outdoor worship is right around the corner.
- From the final Sunday in June to the first Sunday in September there’s Dresden Christian Concerts at 6:30 p.m. in Rotary Park, with St. Andrew’s as the rain location.
- St. Andrews goes outdoors Sunday Aug 16 at 10 a.m. at Rotary Park with our usual friends from other churches.
SCRIPTURE – Luke 22:7-30
MESSAGE – The message this week will be centred around the symbolism of the Lord’s Supper. First: being passed down via “apostolic succession” as an unbroken link back to Jesus and the 12 disciples. Jesus commanded them to “do this in remembrance of me,” which has been done throughout the ages, generation by generation. Second: this sacrament is done by churches everywhere, it’s a unifying act. Churches may have different understandings of the sacrament but we can look past that.
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
- Jordan Bergsma, who broke one of the bones in his right forearm. Healing and a smaller cast in time for his wedding on June 13.
- For Pastor Andy as one of the two Prayer Room Chaplains to the PCC’s annual General Assembly at York University from June 7-11.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- For anyone mourning the loss of loved ones
- 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, 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.
WHAT’S UP – Upcoming Events – St. Andrew’s Dresden
ELDERS ON SESSION – Elders – St. Andrew’s Dresden
BOARD COMMITTEE – Board of managers – St. Andrew’s Dresden
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES – Schedules – St. Andrew’s Dresden
WAYS OF GIVING – Giving – St. Andrew’s Dresden
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