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November 28, 2019
NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN,
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This week,
Sun. Dec. 1st
- Cram-a-Cruiser and
Mitten Tree
Reader:
Mattie Spencer
Greeters:
Gord and Mattie
Spencer
Usher:
Susan Campbell
AV Operators:
Calvin Agla and
Alan Grundy
Counters:
Pat Moore and
Lorne Campbell
Coffee Time:
Alex MacKenzie and
Linda McKinnon
Announcements:
M&P Committee
Next week,
Sun. Dec. 8th
- Chritmas Play
Reader:
Greeters:
Laura King and
Robin Thompson
Usher:
Kathy MacLeod
AV Operators:
Bryan Scott
Counters:
Ross Yahiro and
Mike Sprague
Coffee Time:
Lois and Joe Oatman
Announcements:
M&P Committee
Service this week at St. Andrew's
December 1st, 2019
Theme: Advent 1: Hope This week in worship we begin the
journey towards Christmas with the
first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a
time of waiting and preparation for
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The word advent itself means
“arrival” or “an appearing or coming
into place.”
The Advent season lasts for four
Sundays. It begins on the fourth
Sunday before Christmas, or the
nearest Sunday to November 30.
Advent ends on Christmas Eve and
thus is not considered part of the
Christmas season. The Advent cele-
bration is both a commemoration of
Christ’s first coming and an anticipa-
tion of His second coming. As Israel
longed for their Messiah to come, so
Christians long for their Savior to
come again. And in the Christian
tradition we celebrate Christ’s birth
as a baby in a manger on Decem-
ber 25th.
On each Sunday during Advent we
also light candles in a wreath. This
week our first purple candle will be
lit, and it symbolizes the hope that
Christ brings to the world.
Also, this Sunday in the St. An-
drew’s tradition, we will be holding
our Cram a Cruiser event collecting
non-perishable food items. The Hal-
ton Police services will be on hand
to help us fill the police car, and the
staff of the Georgetown Breadbas-
ket will also be participating. New
for this year, we have reusable bags
provided by the BreadBasket. If you
were at church last Sunday, you will
have received one. If you didn’t get
one, they are available at the church
to pick up, otherwise please bring
food items in whatever method is
best for you. As well, we will be re-
ceiving donations of gift cards to
support families in need and items
for our mitten tree in the sanctuary.
We want to thank you for your gen-
erosity helping people in need.
Scripture Readings: First Scripture Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
Responsive Psalm 122
Second Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-44
Meditation:
Expectantly Waiting!
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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS There is a group of ladies that meet at the church (in the fellowship room) on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month from 9:30 - 11:30 am.
Come and join us for fellowship and refreshments.
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Friday, November 29th, 2019.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICES Christmas Choir Practices - Mondays at 6:30 pm and Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm.
(The Choir will meet at 6:30 pm on Thursdays before the Christmas Choir practice.)
Mark on your calendars: Concert date is Sunday, December 15th
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Thank you to everyone who donated Christmas Lights! Thank you also to Rick Armstrong and his team for the wonderful display of lights
outside!
THIS Sunday, December 1st, 2019 - Cram-a-Cruiser and Mitten Tree Events
Next Sunday is our Cram-a-Cruiser and Mitten Tree Events. Please fill a bag for the
Georgetown Bread Basket and bring Mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the Mitten
Tree! Coffee time will be in the gym and hot chocolate will be served as well.
Come and Join Us!
CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICES The next practice will be held on:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th from 4:00 PM
Future Practices: Saturday, November 30th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Hall/Gym
Sunday, December 1st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Hall/Gym
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 7th
Mark your calendars: Performances of
“The Great Christmas Giveaway” will be on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th during the service.
Revised
Revised
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OUTREACH MEETING ON MONDAY
There will be an Outreach meeting on Monday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship
Room.
**** YOUTH GROUP **** Any youth in grades 6 and up are welcome to attend.
The next get-togethers are: Fri. Nov. 29th - 5:30 to 9:00 pm - On the Way to Bethlehem - Live nativity in Milton Fri. Dec. 13th - 5:00 to 8:30 pm - Christmas Caroling in the Neighbourhood and party with dinner.
For more information please speak to Grant Williams
POINSETTIA MEMORIALS
This year, our “In Memory” Poinsettia Fundraiser will be run the same as last year.
We are supporting our 4th Georgetown Scouts and ordering 12 large red Poinsettias to
decorate the sanctuary. For a minimum donation of $10, you can place an “In Memory
of” notice that will be added to the News from the Pews and Announcements in the
coming weeks. The money donated will be used to pay for the Poinsettias with any
remaining money going to our General Fund.
There are Poinsettia Memorial Donation Envelopes available at the Welcome Table -
please fill it out and put it in the offering plate or hand it into the office.
Thank you for your continued support!
RIDE NEEDED
St. Andrew’s Church family,
I am in need of a ride to Orangeville on December 9th for a 4:30 p.m. appointment with an eye
specialist. It will mean that you will have to wait and it is only a consultation. Will pay for gas
and maybe a light bite to eat after. I can be reached at [email protected].
Thank you very much. Nora McClure
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ANNUAL REPORTS FOR 2019
To all Ministries, Committees and Groups:
Please submit reports for the 2019 Annual Report to the office by Sunday, December 29th, 2019.
Email them to: [email protected]
If you have questions, please contact Margaret Yahiro. Thank you!
MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB AT ST. ANDREW’S
Hello All;
The St. Andrew’s Mens’ Breakfast Club has changed in how we get
together. We used to meet at the church once a month and some people
would have to go earlier to prepare the meal. Then people would have to
clean up afterwards. We have eliminated that.
We will now be going to the Georgetown Legion once a month for their breakfast. Six of us
went this month (November) to see what it was like. We had a choice of how we wanted our two
eggs plus a choice of everything or just partial of peameal bacon, baked beans, home fries. Also
two toasted slices of three different kinds of bread. Also juice and coffee. I may have left
something out. All this for just eight bucks! We asked and they would have no problem if we had
a larger group and could put some tables together.
The next breakfast meet will be December 14th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Georgetown
Legion. The eight dollars is paid directly to them.
Best regards, Phil.
CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE
Just a reminder that the original purpose of the mail slots at the
end of the hall past the offices was for a Christmas Card Exchange
at St. Andrew’s. Save on postage and bring your Christmas cards
for Church friends to church! Also, don't forget to check the
slots once in a while for cards addressed to you!
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CHRISTMAS OUTREACH PROGRAMS This year the St. Andrew’s Outreach team will be supporting our community
in need through a variety of ways.
MITTEN TREE ON THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st
We are hoping to collect up any handmade or purchased mittens, gloves,
hats and scarves to be thrown on the Christmas tree in the worship service.
Please bring them that day. The donated items will be given to families in
need in our community.
CRAM-A-CRUISER DAY ON THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st
We will have a Halton Police Cruiser parked at the church right after worship at 11 am to fill with
nonperishable food donations. This will replace our traditional White Gift Sunday. Food items will
be then given to support the Georgetown Bread Basket. Please invite others from the wider
community to join us that day and give food items.
The following are some items that the Georgetown Bread Basket would really
like to receive:
small instant coffee large juice sugar small flour jam snack bars juice boxes baby wipes meat stew or chili personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash) small laundry detergent
SPONSOR A FAMILY / GIFT CARD MAIL BOX
In November and December we will have a mailbox available for people to
contribute gift cards to people in need. Cards to places like Grocery stores,
Chapters, iTunes, Sportchek, Best Buy etc. would be appreciated.
Deadline will be December 15th.
There is also a donation box available for supporting a family in need
as we have done in the past. If we don’t get enough to support a
family, we will donate the money to an organization that supports fami-
lies in need.
Thank you for your continued support of our Outreach projects!
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MAMMA MIA!
Thank you to Wilf Gray who organized another successful event to Mamma
Mia. The show was amazing and is sold out for its entire run. Our own Bill Elgie
was outstanding as Harry Bright and our Leslie Hoyle contributed to the choral
ensemble and production.
The cast was invited back to a pot luck dinner and about 20 of them were able
to attend. All were appreciative of St. Andrew’s hospitality. The amount and
variety of dishes was amazing and many thanks to all who brought food;
assisted with set up (especially Ross Yahiro who got everything started before
we got out of the theatre) and clean up crew. It was a fun event.
Colleen & Marie
A big Thank You also to Colleen and Marie who organized the Potluck!
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COMMUNITY
ONLINE BIBLE STUDY - by Rev. Jean Leckie
This week: Some thoughts for the first week of Advent.
Feeling a bit dreary? Let God's word give your hope a boost.
https://www.hluc.ca/bible-study2
Sometimes we all need a little hand!
Could you use some help this Christmas?
Every year the Salvation Army helps out at
Christmas with toys and food.
No child should miss out.
Applications available:
November 19th to December 13th on
Tues., Wed. & Thurs. from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
at 271 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown
Call to book an Appointment: 905-877-1374 ext. 101
Volunteering with a Purpose! Stand by Me!!
Your "Gift of Time" Changes Lives!
Volunteer Application available online at:
http://bttr.im/m3cmf
Toy Drive Donations are Needed by December 16th,
2019.
We are especially in need of gifts and gift cards for
children and youth ages 10 - 18 years.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS CHRISTMAS!
For more information contact: Kettle Coordinator: Emily Harman
at 905-877-1374 ext. 103 or [email protected]
Donations towards our Christmas Campaign can be mailed to:
The Salvation Army,
PO Box 199, Georgetown, ON L7G 4Y5
https://www.hluc.ca/bible-study2https:www.hluc.ca/bible-study2http://bttr.im/m3cmf
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With the joyous season Of Christmas upon us very soon,
THE GEORGETOWN BACH CHORALE
is pleased to present
GREAT CHORUSES FROM HANDEL'S MESSIAH AND
BACH'S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO.
The Georgetown Bach Chorale will present 15 choruses from Handel's Messiah, as well as
Part One and Six from Bach's Christmas Oratorio
on Friday, November 29 at St. Elias Ukrainian Catholic Church (10193 Heritage Rd), and Satur-
day November 30 at Christ Church Anglican (4 Elizabeth St N)
in the heart of Brampton.
This promises to be a wonderful performance complete with Baroque orchestra, choir and solo-
ists led from the harpsichord under the direction of Ron Greidanus.
Both performances begin at 8 pm, tickets $40 for general admission, students $10.
For more information please call 905-873-9909 or check www.georgetownbachchorale.com.
HALTON HILLS CLIMATE ACTION
EVENT
“We’re with Greta.”
Join Halton Hills Climate Action for the next
global climate event
Friday November 29 at noon,
beside Ethel Gardiner Public School in Georgetown South.
Sign “Fix our earth” scrolls to be delivered to Ottawa and Queen’s Park.
This rally will be just half an hour and we’ll have a warmup activity.
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Gifts with Vision - A new year of giving through Gifts with Vision has begun.
New catalogues for 2019/2020 are now available and the website is up and running. You’ll notice
some changes in the website - we’ve made ordering easier, and we’ve given you more gift card
options, just for starters.
This year’s catalogue is filled with gifts that don’t need wrapping or tags, just your love. This
Christmas, give a memorable and meaningful gift through Gifts with Vision and help change the
world!
To request a catalogue or make a gift by phone, call us at 1-844-715-7969, or e-mail us for more
information. Make your gift online anytime at https://giftswithvision.ca/
A few catalogues are available on the table across from the Church office.
Christmas Nativity Pageant - This production is a cooperative
project of Milton Area Christian Churches Working Together
Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th,
Sunday, December 1st, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
at Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton
“On the Way to Bethlehem” is an outdoor Christmas Nativity Pageant.
ADMISSION: 13 and older – $5; Children 6 to 12 – $2;
Children 5 and under – FREE
For More Information: [email protected] or phone 905-875-0839
www.onthewaytobethlehem.ca
https://giftswithvision.ca/
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Celebrate the Holiday Season
LIGHT UP THE HILLS
Ignition: 7 PM on December 1st
Acton: Sports Park, Hwy 7 from 5:30 PM
Georgetown: Dominion Gardens
from 5:30 PM
Glen Williams: Shelagh Law Parkette
from 6:00 PM.
Lights glow December 1st to January 3rd, 5 PM to 11 PM
Remember a Loved One. Purchase a Memory Ball.
Contact: Gerry Kentner at 905-877-6710
lightupthehills.com [email protected]
The Georgetown Choral Society presents
GLORIA - SONG OF ANGELS
Featuring Vivaldi's Gloria
December 7, 2019 - 7:30 pm
Georgetown Christian Reformed Church,
11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, ON
Christopher Dawes - Artistic Director
Adults: $25 ($30 at the door),
Students: $12,
Family of 4: $60,
Children under 12: $12
Group rates available for 10 or more,
Further details and tickets sales locations at goergetownchoral.ca
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JAZZ AT UNCORKED ON MAIN STREET:
On the evening of Saturday, December 7th,
Annie Elgie, along with jazz musicians from the
University of Toronto,
will be singing at Uncorked on Main Street.
She will be doing three 45 minute sets starting at 7 pm.
Come on out and enjoy some live jazz here in Georgetown.
SENIORS TOUR OF THE LIGHTS
Hosted by: The Kinsmen Club of Georgetown
Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Times: The Tour departs from the Walmart Parking lot at 7:00 PM.
The tour will be followed by snacks, entertainment and refreshments
served at 8:00 PM at the Salvation Army Church
PICK UPS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WILL BEGIN at 6:30 PM:
MOUNTAINVIEW RESIDENCE, ARMSTRONG TERRACE, COTE TERRACE, SARGENT
COURT, ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH (at the back parking lot), GALLERY BENNETT
VILLAGE, KINCOURT, THE SANDS, ROYAL ASCOTT, VICTORIA GARDENS, AMICA
For further information, please contact: ROB BLACKBURN at 416-779-2754
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OUR CHURCH VISION
Growing In Faith Together actively serving
Our God
Our Church Family
Our Community
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 1:00 pm Coffee House
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 9:30 am Guitar Group
Thursday, December 5th, 2019 10:00 am Bible Study
6:30 pm Choir
8:00 pm Christmas Concert Choir
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 6:30 pm Christmas Play
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
- Christmas Play 10:00 am Worship Service
Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, November 28th, 2019 10:00 am Bible Study
6:30 pm Choir
8:00 pm Christmas Concert Choir
Friday, November 29th, 2019 9:30 am Circle of Friends
5:30 pm Youth Group
Saturday, November 30th, 2019 4:00 pm Christmas Play Practice
Sunday, December 1st, 2019
- Mitten Tree and Cram-a-Cruiser 10:00 am Worship Service 4:00 pm Christmas Play Practice
Monday, December 2nd, 2019 6:30 pm Christmas Concert Choir 7:00 pm Outreach Committee
Humour Corner
How to Address Inmates A pastor just fresh from Bible College, was invited to speak at a chapel service in a prison.
He was very excited but being his very first time, he was very nervous as well. He thought hard how to
introduce his message. On the day he arrived at the prison, he was greeted by a large group of prisoners
waiting to hear him. As the young pastor walked and stood behind the pulpit, he said, ‘Good morning. It’s
so good to see you here!’
http://javacasa.com/humor/pastor.htm
Have a Nice Day!
http://www.rd.com/jokes/religion/http://javacasa.com/humor/pastor.htm
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Thank you to The Leaf Collectors and our Gardening Committee.
Thank you to those that collected leaves last week - I didn’t get a photo of the
workers, but I did get a photo of the bags collected. Thank you to Rick Armstrong,
Valerie Jordan, Lorne MacLeod, Bill Pennycook and Margret Vander Voet (and I
apologize if I missed anyone).
Also thank you to the Gardening committee who has kept our gardens and
entrance ways so beautiful all year!
Thank you also to Rick and his team for the Christmas Lights outside.
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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 at
noon.
For further information,
contact our secretary, or our Minister,
Rev. Grant Williams,
at 905-877-4482.
Contact us:
Address: 89 Mountainview Road South
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4T9
Phone: 905-877-4482
Website: www.standrewsuc.ca
Church Secretary/Office:
Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00 pm
Minister’s Hours:
by Appointment
Rev. Grant Williams:
STAYING CONNECTED TO ST. ANDREW'S ONLINE!
St. Andrew’s has a Facebook site at:
www.facebook.com/StAndrewsUnitedGeorgetown.
On the site you will find news about upcoming events,
pictures, videos and daily devotionals.
Please “like” our site! Check it out!
You can also follow us on twitter @SaintAndrewsUC
to read late breaking news.
Our Website at www.standrewsuc.ca includes lots of information
about St. Andrew’s programs, events and ministries.
http://www.standrewsuc.camailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.standrewsuc.ca