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April 16 2015
NEWS FROM THE PEWSNEWS FROM THE PEWSNEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM
ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON
Sunday,
April 19
Reader: Andrew Piper
Greeters:
June Longstreet and
Anne Cillis
Ushers:
Graeme and Nancy
Thompson
Counter:
Joe Oatman
AV operators:
Andrew Piper and
Ryan Wilson
Coffee Time Servers:
June Longstreet and
Carol Dalbec
Announcements:
Finance Ministry
Next week,
April 26
Reader: Colleen Armstrong
Greeters:
Pat and Scott
Huckins
Ushers:
Bill and Linda King
Counter:
Pat Moore
AV operators:
Bryan Scott and
Graeme Thompson
Coffee Time Servers:
Barbara & Bruce
Munro
Announcements:
Finance Ministry
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News from the Pews is the electronic newsletter of St. Andrew's United Church, Georgetown, Ontario, produced every Thursday. If you would like to publicize an event, please send it in the body of an e-mail (not as an attachment) to: [email protected] by Wednesday NOON. For further information, contact our secretary, Margaret Yahiro, or our Minister, Rev. Grant Williams, at 905-877-4482.
WORSHIP THIS WEEKENDWORSHIP THIS WEEKENDWORSHIP THIS WEEKEND April 19, 2015
“Growing in Faith Together
- Part 2: Commitment”
This Sunday we have a special day with
the baptism of a baby, little Natalie-
Dawn Janiec, daughter of Kathy Janiec.
If anyone was in attendance at our 7
PM Christmas Eve service you will re-
call that little Natalie was the baby Je-
sus in the nativity play. It is nice to wel-
come back the Janiecs to our church as
we welcome them into the Christian
family of faith.
In Baptism, we make commitments of
faith and family. For many, a baptism is
a rite of passage and a blessing to their
family. But in reality Baptism is a wel-
coming into the body of Christ and into
the faith family. In Baptism, the congre-
gation makes promises to support and
encourage the newly baptized on their
faith journey. In baptism, the individual
makes promises to follow the teachings
of the church and to live faithfully.
The worship service this week will be
focused on the commitments we make
through baptism, marriage, relation-
ships with others, the commitment we
make to the church and the commit-
ment we make to God.
We are currently in the midst of our major
Vision and Stewardship campaign and
we are on a journey of faith as a commu-
nity of believers. A big part of being a
part of the church is around the commit-
ments we make to this congregation. For
decades people have been committing
and supporting this church through their
time, talents and financial offerings. Each
of these is vitally important to the health
and wellbeing of the church. When the
church is supported by faithful, committed
people we are stronger and more able to
live out the vision that God has planned
for us. We are more able to live out the
great commission of Christ to “go and
make disciples of all nations”.
Commitments are central to our faith and
Christ encourages us to be committed to
following God faithfully through our daily
lives as we live out our baptismal vows.
The Scripture Readings this week:
Acts 4: 23-37 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Sermon:
Commitments that Matter!
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JUST A FEW MORE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS STILL NEEDED
Teachers are needed for the Grade 3 to 5 class for May and June. Also, a teacher is needed for the youngest class Kindergarten to Grade 2 for June.
EVEN IF YOU CAN ONLY HELP OUT FOR 1 OR 2 WEEKS, PLEASE SIGN UP.
The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board outside Grant’s office or contact the Church office, Nolle Ohashi or Rosemarie Lee. Thank you!
THANK YOU FROM THE ARMSTRONGS!
To our St. Andrew’s family:
Thank you so much for your cards, messages of encouragement and most importantly for keeping us in
your prayers. After a slight set back Rick is doing much better and is looking forward to coming home
any day now. It is through an experience such as this that we realize how blessed we are to be part of
this faith community. Your support has been overwhelming.
Thank you all!
Colleen & Rick
COMMUNION SERVERS WANTED
We are currently looking for volunteers to help serve communion. Please email the church
office or sign up on the Volunteer sheet across from the office if you would like to help serve
Communion. Thank you.
Happy National Volunteer Week to all our Volunteers!
We cannot thank you enough for all the things you do to help St. Andrew’s and our community!
FINANCE MINISTRY MEETING There will be a Finance Meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm
in the Fellowship Room.
COMMUNITY UNITY YARD CLEAN UP - APRIL 25th - NEXT SATURDAY
Once again the Community Unity group will be going out to clean up yards in Georgetown on
April 25th. They are looking for volunteers to help do the yard cleaning as well as homes that
need to be cleaned up. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the community and put
our love in action. Also, being a student volunteer qualifies for Community Service Hours. If
you need our help around your home, complete one of the Home Submission Forms.
For more information please contact Greg Howard or Grant Williams.
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SPRING FEST 2015 AUCTION
THIS SATURDAY IS THE DAY!...Saturday, April 18th From noon to 3:00 pm Hope to see everyone there!
Tickets for $5.00 will be available at the door! Money from ticket sales
will be going to the St. Andrew’s Youth Programs. Thank you for your continued support,
The 2015 St. Andrew’s Auction Team
See St. Andrew’s Website for more information and list of items being
Auctioned or Raffled.
For more info or select Events and the Auction from the main web page:
http://www.standrewsuc.ca/spring-fest-community-auction/
For List of items, you can select:
List of items to be raffled and auctioned
Or the website link is:
http://www.standrewsuc.ca/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/List-of-items-to-
be-auctioned-and-raffled.pdf
The follow-up meeting will be on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room.
2015 CHURCH BASEBALL SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
This is a call to all the pro, amateur and want-be-great baseball players who are members, family and
friends of St. Andrews United Church. The 2015 Baseball season is just around the corner. This is a co-ed
league for players’ of all skills. It is a fun recreational 3 pitch format and players must be 14 yrs old
(anyone under the age of 16 requires parental consent to play). Games are held weekly on Wednesday
nights with the first game on May 13th. Game time is 7pm. To join our team please contact Jon Curran at
[email protected] or 905 873 7025.
H.O.P.E. - Hold On Pain Ends
Let us join together as a community to learn more about mental health and help each other get through recovery one step at a time. This group is about youth coming together to help other youth. Ages: 11-19 years old.
Tuesday Nights 7:30-9:30
For more information check us out on Facebook - Hold On Pain Ends and Twitter @HopeToday4ever or contact Tracey Bazso via e-mail at [email protected]! (Trained mental health adult at all meetings)
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OUTREACH NEWS
FRESH FOOD BOX OPEN HOUSE
On Tuesday, April 28th from 3PM-5PM
St. Andrew's Fresh Food Box Program will be holding an Open House.
Come and check it out.
There will be refreshments and a free draw for a small Food Box.
The Fresh Food Box comes in 3 sizes: large (family size) for $17,
medium (couple size) for $13, small (single size) for $8.There is a size to suit everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you on April 28th.
June Longstreet and Nancy Heinmiller
(Food Box Co-ordinators)
TOP TEN REASONS TO BUY A FRESH FOOD BOX
1. You will eat healthy food.
2. You will save money – food is about half the cost that it is in the grocery store.
3. You will eat fresher food- you receive it 1 day from farmer or supplier.
4. You will support local farmers.
5. You will help the environment – local farms are good for the land.
6. You will lower greenhouse gas emissions – Transportation of food from far away
increases greenhouse gas emissions.
7. You will eat new delicious fruits and vegetables that you might otherwise not ever try.
8. You support those on low incomes- Food bank users receive Fresh Food Boxes and
the greater the number sold the better deals the purchasers can get.
9. You support volunteers. Except for 2 coordinators, the entire Fresh Food box
Program in Halton is run by volunteers.
10. YOU SUPPORT ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
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COLLEGE STREET UNITED CHURCH IN TORONTO
The world famous bible scholar and Anglican Bishop John Spong will be presenting his recent work on
John's gospel Friday April 17 and 18 at College Street United Church. Church groups can attend at a
special group rate--$90 (per person for 2 days) for groups of 5 or more and with every 5 members in the
group we offer a complementary ticket for someone who is unable to afford it otherwise. This is a chance
to hear an excellent and cutting edge speaker, good adult education.
More information at: http://www.chrislevantoursinc.com/john-spong-in-toronto OPPORTUNITIES
EARTH SUNDAY GATHERING: THIS SUNDAY You are invited to celebrate Earth Sunday by gathering at Caledon Village Place (18313 Highway #10 in
Caledon Village) to learn from the wisdom of Doug White Eagle Wabski Magseke and Fran Turtle Woman
Gray – Shamanic Teacher, Traditional Native Healer, Ordained Minister with the Anglican Church
of Canada, International Facilitator, Dowser.
Sunday, April 19th, 2015 from 2 – 4 pm.
Opportunity for conversation.
Free will offering to cover expenses.
Sponsored by G.I.F.T. – ‘Growing In Faith Together’ (previously known as ‘The Central Peel Group of
United Churches’!)
For more info: Lloyd Paul 905 843-1035
SPAGHETTI SUPPER AT BALLINAFAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Saturday, April 18th from 5 to 7 pm
Continuous service with the extra goodies you might want.
Sponsored by the Ballinafad United Church
For tickets at $12, call 905-877-4072
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE CAMPAIGN - CAShh
Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills (CAShh) will be holding their annual
“GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE” campaign from April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015.
Thank you for your support of our charity!
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS STRING QUARTET Saturday, April 25th, 7:30 pm at Grace United Church - 156 Main St. N., Brampton
From string quartet literature to fiddle tunes, this group performs an eclectic mix of entertaining music to
engage and delight all audiences.Come and introduce your children or grandchildren to music that's fun,
lively and cultural (Canadian culture).
Children (12 & under) Free / Adults $20 (Includes light refreshments)
All proceeds from the concert go to support Grace United Church Refugee Sponsorship.
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SHARING ONE MODEL OF HOW CHURCHES CAN WORK TOGETHER:
"CLUSTERING" AND "COOPERATIVES - POSTPONED
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MAY 2nd, 2015 (instead of this Saturday,
April11th) because of a death.
Please join us on Saturday May 2nd, 2015, 9 a.m. to noon at Knox United Church, Caledon Village
(at the corner of highway 10 and route 124) to hear Rev. Ralph Schmidt explain the concept of United
Church "Cooperatives". This cluster model has been developed successfully in Bruce Presbytery in
Hamilton Conference and is a way for churches to continue to worship in their own building and build
relationships with neighbouring congregations. They do this by sharing ministers and utilizing lay worship
leaders. Ralph is presently one of the two leaders of this cluster. Please see their website:
www.bruceuccooperative.ca.
All are welcome: clergy, session members, stewards, board members, and any interested members from
our churches or greater community.
Bonus: Knox United Church will be serving breakfast at 8 a.m. A suggested free will offering of $5.00
would help to defray our costs and would be gratefully appreciated.
Please reply to [email protected] or leave a message at the church 519 927 3320. If you are
not sure until the day, please come, we always seem to have enough. We hope to see you on May 2nd
instead of April 11th. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused anyone.
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FOOD BANK - SUPPLIES ARE VERY LOW - CAN YOU HELP?
The Guide / Scout food drive in the fall is usually one of the main providers for the year. Sadly, last fall’s
collection was much smaller than usual. If anyone can contribute, it would be greatly appreciated. They
are in greatest need of canned meat, canned fruit, canned juice, salmon, large soup, cookies and
diapers. THANK YOU!
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Humour Corner
A kindergarten teacher was walking around observing her classroom of children while
they were drawing pictures. As she got to one girl who was working diligently, she asked
what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."
http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Religious.htm
Have a Nice Day!
GEORGETOWN CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTES - SILENT WALK
"Keeping the Meory Alive"
For the thirteenth consecutive year the committee of the Georgetown Candlelight Tributes has planned
the "Silent Walk" to honour and recognize the sacrifices and achievements of all those Veterans who
served overseas and on the home front, in the cause of "Peace AND Freedom."
This year's ceremonies will be held on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE-Day)
All people, families and friends; adults and children alike are invited to participate in this annual event car-
rying candles to be placed at the Cenotaph at Remembrance Park.
Please arrive at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 120, situated at the corner of Mill Street and Market
Street, around 6:30 p.m. in order to organize for the Silent Walk. This silent procession - so please be
quiet - will leave the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 120 at 7:00 p.m. sharp.
With the tolling/knelling of church bells emanating from Knox Presbyterian Church, the participants will
leave the Legion on Market Street turning left on Church Street and proceed toward Main Street. At Main
Street, the procession will turn left and proceed north along Main Street on the East side past Mill Street
to James Street then left on James Street to the "pavilion" at Remembrance Park. it will be encouraged
that certain walkers may wish to join the procession as it passes by "feeder streets" along the way. The
ceremony will likely take less than one hour ending about 8:00 p.m.
At the Cenotaph the walkers will place their LED candles on the base of the Cenotaph and bow their
heads in tribute to our Veterans. Having placed their candles the participants will show their tratitude by
shaking hands withall the Veterans in attendance. Following the "Silent Walk" there will be a reception at
the Legion of light refreshements thereby affording some time to solicalize with our Veterans.
For further information, contact:Barry Timileck Tel: 905-877-6198 or email: [email protected].
Please note: On the evening, additional candles will be availablel for $5.00 (free to children) at the Royal
Canadian Legion Br 120 and at the entrance to Remembrance Park.
Caution: If you hear emergency vehicle sirens during the walk - MOVE ONTO THE SIDEWALKS!
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OUR CHURCH VISIONOUR CHURCH VISION
With God’s Help we will:With God’s Help we will: develop Spiritual and personal growth through Christian faith and fellowshipdevelop Spiritual and personal growth through Christian faith and fellowship welcome and encourage new ideaswelcome and encourage new ideas encourage outreach programsencourage outreach programs offer programs for all ages and stages in lifeoffer programs for all ages and stages in life
foster personal growth and friendship through Small Groups ministriesfoster personal growth and friendship through Small Groups ministries be more visible in our communitybe more visible in our community
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 pm Finance Ministry Meeting
Thursday, April 23
6:00 pm Vision Steering Meeting
NO Choir Practice
Friday, April 24
7:00 pm Youth Group
Sunday, April 26
10:00 am Worship
Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, April 16
7:00 pm Choir Practice
Friday, April 17
6:30 pm Set up for Spring Fest
2015 Auction
Saturday, April 18
Noon Spring Fest 2015
Auction
Sunday, April 19
10:00 am Worship - Baptism
Tuesday, April 21
1:00 pm Coffee House
7:30 pm H.O.P.E. Group
Church Secretary/Office:
Secretary - Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 9 am - 1 pm
Thursdays: 9 am - 3 pm
Minister Hours:
Monday - Thursday
Grant Williams:
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GRANT’S WORLD GRANT’S WORLD GRANT’S WORLD
Last Friday was a blessed day. From 10 AM to 10 PM we held our first ever prayer vigil. I began the day
by opening the prayer vigil with a prayer and was in and out during the day. Throughout the day there
were many who came to pray, sit, play music, read or just be in the presence of God. Marlene brought
some Maple water to drink. I don’t think I have ever had a full cup of maple water straight from the tree.
This small taste of nature helped to ground us in God’s space and allow us to be open to the indwelling
of the spirit during our vigil.
Near the end of the day we held a Taize service led by Sula Anne Kosacky. This was so meaningful and
helped us be centered on the prayer concerns in our faith community. In the last hour we shared in Holy
Communion with one another. This was a most meaningful time as we focused on God.
Overall the day was wonderful and we owe a huge thanks to Marlene Beitz for being our prayer director.
This prayer vigil really helped set the tone as we continue to move through our vision and stewardship
campaign. God is at work though our church and we are blessed.
On Sunday afternoon, I had the privilege to head down to Moss Park in Toronto with some of our young
people. We served a hot meal to about 80 homeless or poor people. We served pasta, soup, buns,
salad, chips and water. The guests who received the meal were so happy to see us and we felt blessed
and humbled by the opportunity to serve in Christ’s name.
Blessings to you.
See you on Saturday at our Spring Fest Community Auction sale.
Grant
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THIS SATURDAY!
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PRAYER VIGIL
Thank you to Marlene Beitz who was the Prayer Vigil Director and Sula Anne who helped in
the planning. It was a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone else who assisted or attended
throughout the day and to the few that attended most of the day! Thanks, Bill for sharing your
photos.
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