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Coming Up @ St. Andrew's
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
Advent IV - Worship @ 10:30am
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Services:
Family Service @ 6:30pm
Communion @ 9:15pm
Lessons & Carols @ 10pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Merry Christmas!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26
Boxing Day
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27
Basement Bookstore 10-5pm
Office Closed today
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28
Office Closed today
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
Carolling Worship @ 10:30am
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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 Reminders
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Sunday School
Those who are participating in the Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve should arrive by 5:45pm. We will be doing a quick practice before the service starts at 6:30pm
On Sunday, December 30, there will be no Sunday School. There will be packages available at the back of the church for any children present in the service. On Sunday, January 6, there will be an open session.
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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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Holiday Office Closure
The office will be closed from December 24—28, 31 and January 4. The office will be open on Jan 2 & 3. Emails and voicemails will be monitored during this time. There will be a newsletter that goes out on Jan 3, so have any announcements into the church office by noon on Jan 2. If you have any pastoral concerns during this time, contact Rev. Karen Lumley on her cell @ 204-250-5073.
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Pulpit Exchange
On Sunday, January 13, Rev. Karen Lumley will be doing a Pulpit Exchange with Westworth. She will go preach at Westworth United Church and Rev. Lorraine McKenzie Shepherd will be preaching here at St. Andrew's. It is part of our partnering with Westworth and an opportunity for the congregation to meet Lorraine and Westworth to meet Karen.
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Laurie Johnston
A memorial service will be held for Laurie Johnston in the spring. If anyone would like to send condolences to the family, please go online to Passages Winnipeg and leave a message for Laurie's nephew, Michael, and niece, Margo.
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Family Service "Soon a Child Will Come" @ 6:30pm
Sacrament of Communion @ 9:15 - 9:30pm
Lessons & Carols w/ St. Andrew's Senior Choir @ 10pm
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St. Andrew’s will be hosting another Quiz Night on Saturday, February 16 @ 7pm. Get your team of 4-6 people organized early! Single entries are welcome and encouraged—we will add you to another team or create a new team. Tickets are $20 per person including snacks and beverages, with wine and beer available to purchase for $5. Tickets will be available to purchase from the Narthex on Sunday mornings starting Sunday, January 6 and from the church office starting on Monday, January 7. Enjoy a night out with friends on a cold winter evening. (If you would like to give tickets as a stocking stuffer, please contact the office by Wednesday, December 19.)
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Bridge Luncheon
Save the Date! St. Andrew's River Heights United Church is hosting their Annual Bridge Luncheon on Monday, April 29 at 11:45 - 3:15 in the St. Andrew's Auditorium. Get four of your favorite bridge players together and watch for ticket info in the new year. $60 per table.
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Canadian Tire Money
Reminder! We are still collecting Canadian Tire money which we use to purchase church necessities on occasion. A labelled box for collection can be found in the Narthex.
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Thank you
The final meeting of Winnipeg Presbytery was held at the United Church in Meadowood on December 11. We want to give a special shout out to all of you who have acted as Presbytery Reps over the course of the history of Presbytery. We give a special acknowledgement to the 4 reps who have served St. Andrew's for the past number of years - Peter Brehaut (lead rep), Rita Swan (longest serving rep), Vinnie Ashton, Heather Mian and Linda Paul (Member-at-large). Your faithful attendance at all the meetings has not gone unnoticed. Thank you very much for your dedication.
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Spare Change Sunday
The last Sunday of every month is Spare Change Sunday. Our spare change will go to 1JustCity-Oak Table. They have found a supplier who will provide underwear for $2.00 per pair. Let's see how many we can provide!
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Give a Toonie
December is a time of giving! Giving just one toonie supplies a soup and sandwich for someone in need. A toonie tube is at the back of the church for anyone who wants to give. The money goes to Oak Table -1JustCity .
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Fort Garry United Church
The Longest Night Service on Friday, December 21, 7:00 pm @ Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Road. A service of Remembering! Feeling sad or lonely at this time of the year? You are not alone. In this service of remembrance, we will turn to God, the source of hope and healing while naming our losses.
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Harrow United Church
Monday morning Yoga with Jane Carroll at Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Avenue. The winter session will run from January 7th to March 18th (no class on February 18th, Louis Riel Day). The full fee for this 10 week course is $60 and the drop-in fee is $7. Hope to see you there.
A Longest Night / Blue Christmas service will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 19 at Harrow United Church. This is a peaceful, contemplative time for anyone who needs comfort at this time of year. You are invited to join us for an evening of candlelight, scripture, music and silence. All are welcome.
Information on Care-giving - Presented by Kelsie Dueck, Program Coordinator, Care-giving with Confidence. The Community Health and Well-being Program will take place at Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave. at 1:30, Wednesday, January 9, 2019. All are welcome, especially those over 55. Entrance is free. Refreshments provided.
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