June 16, 2026
DEAR ST. ANDREW’S FAMILY:
If you see the welcome sign out in front of the church more often lately, it’s to allow anyone to come inside and cool off in this extreme heat while Pastor Andy is in the building. Perhaps someone might also have a need for prayer.
Continue to pray that we will be able to fill all the spots in Camp U-Turn Aug 4-7 at the Czech Hall and St. Andrew’s. $45 per child ($80 for 2, $105 for 3, day rate $15). Lunches, snacks and beverages provided.
Watch for this month’s St. Andrew’s Gospel ad in The Herald. Pray that this planting of spiritual seeds may land in fertile soil.
SCRIPTURE – Leviticus 25:1-7, 20-22, Matthew 11:28-29
MESSAGE – Israel had already been told of the need for a Sabbath day of rest. (Exodus 20:8-11). This takes it a step further into a Sabbath year of rest. (This is actually the second time the Lord has commanded them to rest in the seventh year. The first was Exodus 23:10-11. This time, there is more detail.) This would have been not only a year of Sabbath rest for the land, as stated in verse four, but also as a year of rest for the people. This called for trust and required faith. It’s one thing to trust that the Lord will provide for the seventh day of rest. Quite another to trust that the Lord would provide for an entire year.
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
- Wildfires. First, that the Lord would send plenty of rain. Second, for those fighting on the frontlines. Third, for residents and evacuees. Fourth, that the Province of Ontario would increase funding for fire prevention and suppression.
- Svenja Wilson, wife of Geoff Wilson, daughter-in-law of Beth, who passed away suddenly last week. Pray especially for their son Alex.
- Angel and Mary Lopez, leaders of the Spanish language ministry who gather at St. Andrew’s on Friday evenings. Pray for healing for Angel’s ankle, which he broke falling from during a roofing job. Pray that they will be able to connect with others in the Dresden area who seek worship in Spanish.
CONTINUE TO PRAY
- 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.
BIRTHDAYS
July 19 – Greg Griggs
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
CHURCH WIFI:
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