June 12, 2025
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,
So much going on . . .
- We are blessed with a congregation of faithful, gifted and dedicated people. The challenge is how to best organize this amazing group around our work and mission. We are pleased to present a re-organization of Session and the Board. Starting immediately, the board will be organized into three committees.
- Building & property – Will Brewer (chair), Mark Labadie (Session Rep), Jodi Rich, Mike Wicks
- Finance – Nicole Neely (chair), Mark Richards (Session Rep), Will B., Wendy Weston
- Fundraising – Bob (chair), Andrew Neely (Session Rep), Mike W., Wendy W., Linda Malott
Each group takes ownership of their area of responsibility. Each will work independently and report back to joint meetings of Session and the Committees. The next gathering will be Sept. 9.
Session, which consists of the ruling elders and is chaired by the minister, has responsibility and oversight of everything that happens in the congregation. Their primary role is to oversee worship, teaching, the overall mission and use of the property. They are also the official Trustees of the Prescott Trust, which governs use of our investment funds.
Better communication is among the goals. If anyone has a suggestion or thought, take it to the chair of the appropriate group. Contact info below.
Give thanks for fresh leadership and vision.
- BBQ/Bake Sale/Yard Sale – This Saturday, June 14th during the town wide yard sales. Tables available for vendors, please see Bob or Wendy. Proceeds going to Three Oaks Cabin.
- Sundae Sunday! – Celebrate Father’s Day, right after worship this Sunday with some yummy ice cream.
SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – Exodus 18:1-12
MESSAGE – The Exodus of Israel from Egypt was such a powerful series of events that word naturally spread. Fresh from Israel’s first military victory, Moses’ father-in-law appears, bringing Moses’ wife and sons. Moses would have had a mutually trusting relationship with his father in law. Having been raised in all the wisdom and education of Egypt – a world superpower – Moses would have been an impressive figure to the leader of a nation of nomads. Midian had no pyramids, military might or great learning. They were shepherds who wandered. At the same time, Moses would have learned about the importance of family and hard work. Now, many years later, Jethro returns and new lessons are to be learned.
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
- Restraint and peace in Los Angeles
- Peter Schieman of Mt. Zion Ridgetown, a frequent visitor – no specific needs but he says hello to his friends at St. Andrew’s Dresden – may we pray for him in return
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 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 B., Wendy Weston
Fundraising – Bob Vriesema (chair – bobritav@gmail.com), Andrew Neely (Session Rep), Mike W., Wendy W., Linda Malott
BIRTHDAYS
June 15 – Dave Weston
COMING UP
- Weekly Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Bible study of Revelation. Final meeting June 18.
- 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.
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 June 29th.
- 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