Weekly bulletin

February 6, 2025

DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY,

As more surprising news comes from the White House, we continue to shake our heads.  What’s next? And what’s a Canadian follower of Christ to do? Proverbs 3:5-6 advises us to Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do and he will show you which path to take.” These could be our guiding words in the days, weeks and years ahead.    

SCRIPTURE THIS WEEK – Exodus 3:1-6

MESSAGE –  There’s a lot we can learn from this encounter: God can appear in the ordinary, God is not subject to laws of science, we are invited to embrace the mystery and the miracle, God calls our names and God’s presence is Holy ground. When the Holy Spirit shows up, it’s powerful. And in those times and places – with God in us – the ground around us will be holy. Not because of us, but because of who is in us. We become the body of Christ and continue the work Christ started. 

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 and UPDATES 

  • Jen Langstaff Mason, who is the midst of 10 days of radiation, prayer for endurance and against side effects
  • Bonnie Lozon’s surgery has been rescheduled to Feb. 18 to allow healing from her cold – she is feeling much better.  
  • Pray for kids who are bullied.
  • The Underground teen ministry – preparations are underway with launch in Dresden coming soon
  • Those who are struggling to accept and deal with health conditions and diagnoses.
  • For God’s hands to work despite political turbulence and uncertainty. 

CONTINUE TO PRAY

The world – Gaza, Sudan, Middle East, Ukraine

Healing and strength – Becca Braithwaite, Pam Cornell, Bonnie Lozon, Julie & Dan Shaw, Bruce Stephens

Shut ins – Dianne Richards at Wallaceburg Retirement Residence, Jim Lusk at Oaks Wallaceburg, Ross Fuchs and Shirley Houston at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg,  Aubrey Butler 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, Von Parking, Mark Richards, Jodi Rich, Bob Vriesema and Mike Wicks.

 

COMING UP

  • Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. until March 7 , it’s The Prophecy Course, an encouraging time of discussion and study at St. Andrew’s. Drop in at any point, it’s fine if you’ve missed a week or two.
  • Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. we host the Presbytery of Essex Kent. Dinner is being catered by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary but we still need help setting up and with cleanup. See Pastor Andy. 
  • Feb. 25 – congregation meeting to hear investment proposals for Prescott Trust. Three different investment professionals will be presenting their investment options in an information session for everyone to attend to ask any questions. (Please see attached investment policy for St. Andrews)
  • March 4 – Session
  • Lenten lunches – March 29, April 2, 9, 16 – new location this year: Dresden Christian Reformed Church. Takeout available.
  • April 9 – St. Andrew’s is asked to prepare and donate soup or chili for 50 for this week’s Lenten Lunch. See Pastor Andy if you can help out. 

 

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. If you require more, please let Nicole know and she will supply you with some.
  • 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. Gift Card Orders are due by February 23rd.
  • 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