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Coming Up @ St. Andrew's
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Worship @ 10:30am
Rev. Jim Christie is guest preacher
Soup & Sandwich (auditorium) @ 11:45am
Governance meeting (chapel) @ 11:45am
Renaissance Voices (sanctuary) @ 6pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Rental - Good Evening Group (lounge) @ 7pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Heather Kozak (auditorium) @ 7pm
Service Team (chapel) @ 7pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Rental - Golden Chords (auditorium) @ 7pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Basement Bookstore 10-5pm
Handbell Choir (lounge) @ 6:30pm
Senior choir (sanctuary) @ 8pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Bible Study (lounge) @ 9:15am
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Worship @ 10:30am
Rev. Don Johnson is guest preacher
Circle of Care (lounge) @ 11:45am
Rental - Women of Note rehearsal (sanctuary) @ 2pm
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 Volunteers are always needed at St. Andrew's, whether it is to help as a greeter or make coffee on Sunday mornings, baptisms, communions, fundraisers, outreach, etc. If you are are interested in helping out, send us an email and let us know. |
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New & Important Announcements
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The Memory Tree
Be part of the Memory Tree Tradition at St. Andrew’s this Advent season. For those who are not familiar with the Memory Tree, memorial lights are sold at a cost of $10 per light per person. You can purchase as many lights as you like, one light per name, and you can also buy multiple lights for one person. Names of those remembered will be permanently recorded in our Memory Book in the back of the church. Plan to come to a special gathering on December 16, 2018 for an informal reception in the Lounge (255 Oak St. entrance) from 4:00 to 5:00pm. As darkness falls at 5:00pm, the Memory Tree on the Oak Street side of the church will be lit up and will stay continuously lit through the Advent and Christmas season until the New Year. This is very heart-warming to all of us who participate and remember, but it also warms the grounds of St. Andrew’s and the neighbourhood. Most proceeds from the Memory Tree are donated to Jocelyn House Palliative Care Home. Forms are due by Monday, December 10, 2018 to have the names of your loved ones printed in the 2018 Memory Book. You will find forms in the Narthex, the church office or on our website. |
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2019 Guatemala Trip
After much consideration and prayerful thought the Senior Youth Group has decided to postpone their trip to Guatemala until March 2020. The current political climate has resulted in an increase in crime and elevated concerns about travel safety. We remain committed to our friends and the students we support in Guatemala and we will continue to fund-raise for the trip and for our scholarship program.
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ABC Annual Potluck
Anna Blair Circle is hosting a potluck dinner at St Andrew's River Heights United Church in the Lounge on Monday, November 26 at 6pm. No need to RSVP. If you would like to attend, please bring a potluck dish to add to the dinner table. Christmas will be in the air!
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Holiday Craft Show
A new fundraising event for St. Andrew’s! Join us for a Holiday Craft Show on December 8, 10-3PM. Choose gifts from a variety of great vendors, Sunset Gourmet, Tiber River, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Purses Etc, ZenEclectic Jewelry, to name a few. If you have something you’d like to sell, tables are still available. Contact Alexis at 204-489-4308 or Lyla at 204-488-7425. Mark the date on your calendars to stop by and get some great gifts.
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Wreaths & Swags
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Senior Youth will once again be selling wreaths and swags door to door in the neighbourhood. Watch for our sweet smiling faces. Thank you for helping to support our Scholarship Fund.
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Christmas Eve Bulletin
If any interest groups are having a church related event that is happening in 2019 and you would like to include a blurb or an ad in our Christmas Eve bulletin, please send the announcement to the church office by Wednesday, December 12. Christmas Eve brings in lots of newcomers so its a great opportunity to advertise church events!
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2018 Annual Report
It’s nearing that time of year again! For anyone that would like to get a head start, the due date for the 2018 Annual Reports will be Monday, January 7, 2019. You can see last year’s Annual Report on our website. |
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Circle of Care Meeting
All visitors and facilitators in "The Circle of Care" are invited to a meeting following worship on November 25, 2018 in the lounge. There will be refreshments after church in the lounge, and the meeting will be from 11:45 - 12:30pm.
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Cookie Walk
Save the Date! Spread the News! Tell Your Friends! "The Cookie Walk" Bake Sale and Boutique will take place at St. Andrew's River Heights United Church in the Auditorium on Saturday December 1, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This sale features fancy, fresh baked Christmas cookies that are delicious and beautiful. Upon arriving at the sale, you will pay for an empty box and will then proceed on the cookie walk through the auditorium choosing your favorites among large trays laden with fancy decorated holiday cookies. When the box is full it will be tied with ribbon and voila - your holiday baking is "in the box". The Boutique will feature beautifully presented cello wrapped gifts of cookies, fudge, and a variety of other items perfect for hostess and teacher gifts, gift draws and stocking stuffers. Prices range from $2.00 to $20.00. Everyone welcome!
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Basement Bookstore
Come to the 7th anniversary sale of the Basement Bookstore. What can you buy for $7.00? Will you select 7 books? You may find in the Basement Bookstore, 3rd Degree, On the 5th day, 7th Heaven, A Thousand Farewells, Three Sisters, Three Queens, The First Man in Rome, or The 2 1/2 Pillars of Wisdom. On Thursday, December 6, come and celebrate. Buy books for yourself, your friends and/or your family. Do your Christmas shopping. See you December 6!
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Youth Sleepover at "Just a Warm Sleep" (1JustCity)
Drop off at Oak Table (109 Pulford Street), 6-8 pm and 8:00 am pick up at Oak Table the next morning. This is an opportunity for youth to understand community solutions to poverty and experiencing sleeping overnight in an emergency warming centre. Registration is $50.00 and youth are encouraged to raise funds for "Just A Warm Sleep" where people can come in out of the cold and stay overnight at Oak Table (sleep on a mat). See Rev. Karen Lumley for more information or email tessablaikie@icloud.com to register.
Meet Me at the Bell Tower - 7th Anniversary
There will be 7 Traditional Teachings on Friday, November 23 at 6:00pm. Meet at the church at 5:15pm so we can leave right at 5:30pm. If you need a ride or you are willing to drive, please let us know. Sign-up sheet in the narthex.
Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals from Nairobi, Kenya (lion, giraffe, zebra, elephant, hippo or dragon) are available for order and delivery before Christmas. These are hand-crocheted from new wool and new pillow fibre in unique designs, these machine-washable stuffed toys are made by single mothers or women living with HIV. Your donation of $25 per toy buys a little hope for them and their families. Rev. Peter Denton mentioned these toys when he was a guest preacher one Sunday. Sign up to order your toys at the back of the church or contact Rev. Karen Lumley.
Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors Charity Shopping Event on Saturday, November 17 from 7-10:30 pm. Tickets are $5.00 each. A percentage of the proceeds are returned to 1JustCity. Come and shop or simply buy a ticket to support our United Church Community Ministries. Tickets available in the narthex on Sunday morning or from Karen during the week.
November Outreach
November is Christmas Gift Store collections for 1JustCity/St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry toy drive for Christmas. Donate a new unopened toys, games, stuffed animals, books, craft supplies or whatever a child would be excited to open on Christmas morning! New, unworn winter wear for all ages can also be donated. Donations of gift wrapping supplies, tape, bags etc are also welcome. If you want to volunteer, contact Josh Ward at minister@stmatthewsmaryland.ca.
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Renaissance Voices
Join Renaissance Voices in "Sing Joyfully", the chamber choir’s annual Advent concert, November 30 and December 1 at Young United Church. Under the direction of Dr. Janet Brenneman, this uplifting seasonal program includes works by favourite Renaissance composers William Byrd, Orlando di Lasso, and Hans Leo Hassler as well as contemporary motets from composers Hugo Distler and William Matthias. Singer and composer Jesse Krause will present the world premier of his vibrant and glorious Maginifcat. This year the choir welcomes special guest organist Lottie Ens Braun who will perform masterworks of J. S. Bach, Johannes Brahms and Canadian composer Denis Bédard. As always, the concert will take place in our warm candle lit atmosphere in cabaret style seating, with mulled wine and hot apple cider ready to welcome you into the holiday season. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Concert at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Available from McNally Robinson Grant Park and from choir members.
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