July 17, 2025
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
Thanks to all in the church family who attended our special outdoor baptism worship last Sunday, graciously hosted by Bill & Jean McBrayne. It was a great honour to hear Peyton Doom’s heartfelt testimony as she was welcomed as a fully baptized member of the church. In addition to our appreciation to Bill & Jean we thank Tim Brewer at the BBQ, Bob Vriesema for directing traffic, Cindy Brewer behind the scenes and everyone who contributed food. (Apology if we left anyone out.)
If you are looking for a powerful book, check out Knowing God by J.I. Packer. Pastor Andy just read this during his vacation time. It was on his reading list for several years. Do you have a book you’ve recently read and would like to share? Let us know.
SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – Exodus 19:1-8
MESSAGE – We’ve been spending several months working our way through the book of Exodus. It describes the journey of God’s people from captivity in Egypt to the Promised Land. It has been an uphill climb and a winding road in every sense of those words. The people of Israel, under the human leadership of Moses and under the direction and empowerment of God, are being transformed from a collection of 12 tribes into a nation of chosen people. At this point in their journey they have arrived at a significant stop: Mt. Sinai, the mountain of God.
Have you ever had a “mountaintop experience” in which you feel God’s presence or receive a dose of enlightenment? It might happen during prayer, during worship, during a small group gathering. It could also take place in nature or while driving down the highway. The location does not matter. What’s important is that the Spirit of God has touched you. You are inspired. You experience peace. Perhaps your life has been changed.
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
- Depending on your perspective, this has been either the summer of tragedy (death and destruction) or the summer of discontent (division and economic uncertainty. May God’s hands bring peace and direction.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- Healing and strength – Becca Braithwaite, Pam Cornell, Susan Doom’s father, Jen Langstaff Mason, Bonnie Lozon, Kris Richards, Jennifer Sayers, Bruce Stephens, 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.
WHAT’S UP
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- July 20 – Dresden Christian Concerts with music and message from The Klassens at Rotary Park at 6:30 p.m. Rain location St. Andrew’s.
- Aug. 3 – No worship this Sunday
- Aug. 3-8 – Camp U-Turn at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The theme will be School of Rock, based on the movie: build your life on the Rock, when we are overwhelmed, go to the higher Rock. Ages 6-11. Each day 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Free lunch. $45 per child for the entire, which reduces by $5 for each additional sibling. (No one will be turned away if they can’t pay.) Each day begins in a large group: music and messages based on the theme, then they break into small groups for teaching, rotate to games, snack, craft. Afternoon large group worship/message, then afternoon fun events (water, balloons scavenger hunt etc.) Final 20 minutes is a large group gathering/reminder of the theme. Camp U-Turn is run by the same folks who will operate The Underground teen ministry at St. Andrew’s in the fall. Register online – see link above.
- Aug 11-15 – Vacation Bible School at Dawn Valley Bible Methodist Church, 961 Dawn Valley Road. Mon-Fri 0930-1130. Ages 1-14. Theme: “LEGO – building your life on Jesus.” To register, call 619-683-2093.
- Aug. 17 – Worship at Rotary Park with Evangel Pentecostal and North Dresden Baptist
- Aug 18-22 – Soccer Camp 2025 for ages 6-12, presented by the Dresden and District Christian Ministerial Association, held at Dresden Community church. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. $100 (assistance available if needed.) Presented by athletesinaction.ca. Register at aia.sh/dresden. dcc@kent.net or 519-6836541 for more info.
USEFUL INFO:
- 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. (Not offered July & August, Continues in September)
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 July 27th.
- 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:
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