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We are seekers of God, who joyfully encourage growth in the Christian faith.
June 2014
Table of Contents
Calendar Inside Front Cover
Rebekah’s Writin’ 1–2
News from the Pews 3
Special Congregational Meeting 4
Announcements 5
Senior Ladies’ May Tea 6
May Day Away 7
GRACE Notes/Cairn Work Weekend 8
Lunch with the Minister 8
Time, Talent, Treasure 9
Under Construction!!! 10
‘Inside’ Memories 11
WMS Report 12
Prayer Circle 13
Birthdays 14
Passages 15
Financial Report 16
Here Comes the Son 17
Vacation Bible School Back Cover
This month…
St. Andrew′s Presbyterian Church 44 Church St. E, Brampton ON, L6V 1G3
905-451-1723 www.standrewsbrampton.ca
“The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your
God with all your heart, soul, strength, and
mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbors
as much as you love yourself.’” Luke 10:27
Rosemary prepares to lead worship at
the Day Away at Crieff …page 6
GRACE Group members get together for a
movie and dinner at East Side Marios …page 7
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905-451-1723
Church Office Ext. 0
Open Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Service Times and Location Ext. 50
Lead Minister Ext. 22
The Rev. Geoff Ross Cell: 647-524-1870
Associate Minister Ext. 24
The Rev. Rebekah Mitchell Cell: 647-969-5456
Minister Emeritus Ext. 0
The Rev. Rosemary Doran
Music Director/Organist Ext. 0
Shelagh Tyreman [email protected]
Senior and Junior Choirs, Leap of Faith Band
Office Administrator Ext. 0
Debbie Peacock
Church Officer Ext. 0
Henry Ettinger
Church Ministries
Food Bank Ext. 55
Food Bank Committee Chair
Gord Warren [email protected]
Sunday School Ext. 28
Superintendent [email protected]
Colleen Peyer Cell: 905-601-4868
Urdu Ministry [email protected]
Minister
The Rev. Babar Allahditta Cell: 647-779-8281
Service Manager Khalid Gill Cell: 647-624-1156
Leaving a Legacy
Time seems to be going to at an
alarmingly fast rate these days.
Everyone tells me “just wait until
you’re older.” But honestly, I
can’t imagine it getting faster. It seems to me that just
yesterday we were celebrating Mother’s Day, but as I
write this, Father’s Day is just around the corner.
Good bye May, hello June.
I have to say, I am blessed with exceedingly good
parents. Celebrating each of them on their respective
holidays, is a joy to me. My parents poured a whole
lot of goodness into me as they raised me; they taught
me the love of stories, the love of music, that a dog
makes a great companion, that the only way to have a
friend is to be a friend. And most importantly, they
taught me that God sent His only Son to lay down
His life in sacrifice so that I might be forgiven and
made new. They taught me that life in a community
of faith is fun, encouraging and will give you more
blessings than you can count.
Maybe it’s because time is passing so quickly these
days that I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of
legacy. My folks have left me a great legacy – and I
am grateful that they are not finished building that
legacy yet!
Whether we have children or not, all of us are
building a legacy, in our interactions with each other
and with those we come across each day in the world
outside our walls, in the choices we make each day –
the choice to speak kind words or harsh words, the
choice to use the gifts we have been given in order to
bless others, the choice to be generous with our time
and our treasures. As individuals and as a community
of faith, we are building a legacy.
We have to ask ourselves what we want that legacy to
be. The time will continue to go quickly and if we
don’t figure out how to use it well, it will be gone in
the blink of an eye.
(continued on page 2)
Rev. Rebekah Mitchell
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Church Contacts
Clerk of Session
Molly Harvey
Christian Education Committee
Stan Loree
Envelope Secretary
Bea Embling
Fellowship Committee Henry Peyer
Food Bank Committee
Gord Warren
Helping Hands
Anna Eitner
Jo-Ann Urquhart
Mission Committee
Jessica Rhind
Newsletter Editor
Elizabeth Giesbrecht
Personnel Committee
Ian Jess
Prayer Circle
Sandra Jackson
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Florence Martin
Property Committee
Robert Wightman
SALSA Women’s Group
Pam Loree
Stewardship Committee
Treasurer
May Maltby
Usher Co-ordinator
Michelle Tedder
Visiting Committee
Mary McLean
Web Team
Women’s Missionary Society
Anna Eitner
Worship Committee
Jake Steringa
As we come up to the celebration of Father’s Day, think about the
legacy your father has passed on to you. What was good about it?
What was not-so-good? What would you change? And then ask
yourself what your legacy will be. What do you hope to pass on to
the next generation, to your friends, to your neighbors, to those
who you may never know by name, but will inherit the world you
leave behind?
As The Message translation of the Bible puts
it, “We pray that you’ll live well for the
Master, making him proud of you as you
work hard in his orchard. As you learn more
and more how God works, you will learn how
to do your work. We pray that you’ll have the
strength to stick it out over the long haul –
not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength
God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills
over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to
take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us.”
Colossians 1:10-12 MSG.
INSIDE ST. ANDREW’S
PUBLISHED MONTHLY (except August) to inform our church community about activities within this congregation and the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and to provide inspiration to our readers.
Submissions can be made by email to [email protected], left in the newsletter slot either on the office door or in the Great Hall or may be given to any newsletter committee member listed below.
Newsletter Committee:
Felicity Alexander, Elizabeth Giesbrecht, Rebekah Mitchell
Bill Robinson, June Young
Additional Contributors This Month:
Kathi Deschene, Rosemary Doran, Bea Embling, Molly Harvey, Sue Haw,
May Maltby,Colleen Peyer, Geoff Ross, Anne Russell, Gord Warren
Deadline for submissions for the June issue is
Sunday, June 22, 2014
This newsletter and St. Andrew’s
office printing are done by:
10 Gillingham Dr. Suite 116
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At the beginning of May, Sarah Jess the daughter
of Susan and Ian Jess went for a vacation in Abu
Dhabi, UAE. She was only away for a week and a
half but after a long flight she wasted no time and
managed to stay very busy seeing all the sights. The
highlights of her trip included a tour of the local
mosque, a desert safari trip, which included sand
dune riding, sand surfing and a camel ride. She also
visited Dubai, where she toured the biggest mall in
the world, saw Palm Island and had dinner in the
lounge at the top of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building
in the world. Overall, it was a really great
experience and the people and the culture were very
unique and made for a very memorable vacation.
On Sunday, May 4, Molly and Mike Harvey and
Molly’s brother Mac Mackay, who lives in Halifax,
attended Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford. They
had been invited to attend the 170th Anniversary
Sunday service and celebration lunch. Molly and
Mac’s father was the minister there from 1950-61.
They were pleased to meet one of their former
elementary school teachers, a cub leader and some
of their contemporaries who still worship at Knox.
The lovely buffet lunch was organized by a friend
of Felicity Alexander’s who attends Knox.
If you haven’t already read it, have a look at the
article on page 23 in the May 2014 Presbyterian
Record. It is written by Mary Beth McLean, Mary
McLean’s daughter-in-law. In it, Mary Beth tells us
what life was like as a missionary wife and mother.
It will surely make you smile.
The Rev. Rebekah’s comment on walking into the
cinema for the movie Heaven is for Real was that it
was like being in church. The seats were filled with
members of St. Andrew’s. (see story on page 8)
Congratulations to Asif Arthur and Nazia Asif on
the birth of their daughter Sheryl on April 16. Sheryl
was baptized on Mother’s Day (photo above).
Diana Corredato just returned from her annual trip
to the Netherlands to see her family. She received a
warm welcome from her parents, who live in
Vlissingen (Flushing in English) – a beautiful, old
harbour city located in the province of Zeeland.
Zeeland is a group of islands close to Belgium.
While in Flushing, she attended church services
with her parents in the Great St. Jacob Church. This
newly-renovated, historic church (1308) belongs to
the Protestant Church Community formerly known
as the Reformed Church. She also enjoyed riding
her bike along the old cobblestone roads and the top
of the dikes and sand dunes or going for walks
along the beach.
If you have a sharp eye, you may have seen the
photo of Erik Lopez, son of Melanie and Gabriel
Lopez and grandson of Bonnie and Andy Bunkis,
in the Brampton Guardian on May 9, but since the
photo’s caption was incorrect, at least one church
mouse was very confused until the correction
appeared in the following edition. Erik was shown
dancing at the Hansa Haus Kinderfest with the
Weiss Blauen Bayern Juniors, who performed at St.
Andrew’s Taste of the World event in 2011.
Please share your news with our church family.
You can e-mail your information to
contact any member of the newsletter team
whose names are listed on page 2.
News
from
the
Pews
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Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 15 at 12 noon in the Sanctuary to consider this motion:
“Moved that the members of the congregation of St.
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Brampton endorse
the decision of the Session to adopt the Term Service
Model for eldership as presented, which has been set
out by the Presbyterian Church in Canada.”
Session Update: Following a year-long process of
discernment, research, and preparation by Session
Advisory Group and presentations in March, April
and May, Session decided at its meeting on May 26
to adopt the Term Service Model for the Session.
Congregational approval of Session’s action is
required before we can notify Presbytery of our
desire to make this change.
What is Session?
It is a court of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and is made up of a Teaching Elder (the Minister, who acts as Moderator and is accountable to Presbytery) and Ruling Elders (who historically have served on the Session for life.
Session is accountable to the higher courts of the
Church and is responsible for the spiritual, pastoral
and all other governance of the congregation. It is
responsible for the leadership to the congregation
on all spiritual and temporal matters; for
supervision and oversight of all congregational
activities; all matters relating to membership;
oversight of all Committees of Session (Pastoral
Care, Worship, Christian Education, Stewardship,
Mission, Property).
What is Term Service for Session?
Since 1997, when the model was approved by
General Assembly, almost one-third of Presbyterian
Church in Canada congregations have adopted it.
With Term Service for Session, Elders are still
ordained for life, and will now be elected to serve
on Session for a six-year term. Every two years we
will elect one-third of the Session Elders. Initially
we will have one-third Session Elders serve two-
year terms, one-third Session Elders serve four-year
terms and we will elect one-third new Elders. With
the constant renewal of our Session, we hope to see
new leaders emerge who will bring new gifts and
ideas to allow us to fulfill our mandate. All other
elders will be Supporting Elders.
Other Transitions
With this shift, we will also have a smaller Session.
Pastoral care will be administered through a new
Congregational Care Ministry. You will hear more
about this new ministry and the role of Supporting
Elders in the months to come.
Questions?
Please direct your questions to your Elder or one of
the ministers AND please attend this important
meeting after church on June 15. We believe that
this much needed change will help us to live up to
God’s commission to us as a congregation.
Sunday, June 8
at Eldorado Park
This year we will join with Grace United and Christ
Church Anglican congregations. A service of
worship will be shared among the leadership of the
three congregations (Rebekah will be representing
St. Andrew’s) at the park at 10:30 am.
Lunch will be served at about noon.
Please remember to bring lawn chairs, blankets to
sit on, a food dish to share (pot luck), and any other
picnic gear that you deem necessary (Sunscreen! A
hat! Sunglasses! Your smile!!).
As it is Pentecost, a regular worship service, including
communion, will be held at St. Andrew’s at 10:30 am
that Sunday. Those preferring this service are
encouraged to travel to the park after worship.
PLEASE NOTE: there will NOT be a 9:00 am
service of communion on June 8.
New Members Classes
The Rev. Geoff Ross will be starting
classes for those interested in
becoming members of St. Andrew’s. We will be
receiving New Members on Sunday, June 22. Those interested should speak to the Rev. Geoff
Ross or fill out the Friendship Pad, including contact
information.
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Blessing of Animals Service Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 pm
Bring your pets, and bring your friends who have
pets, to the lawn on the west side of the sanctuary to
celebrate the joy of God’s creation. “And God said,
“Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every
kind: cattle and creeping things... and the wild
animals of the earth of every kind...And God saw
that it was good.” Genesis 1:24-26
Strawberry Social
& Talent Show
Wednesday, June 18
Strawberry shortcake will be served at 6:30 pm
followed by the world-leading talent show
Tickets are $5.00 and will be available after
worship in the Great Hall as well as at the door
If you would like to share your talent, please sign up on the sheet posted under the clock in the Great Hall, or contact the church office at 905-451-1723 ext. 0.
Eid-e-Pentecost Gospel Singing Competition
Friday, June 6 at 6:00 pm
St. Andrew’s Urdu Ministry will be hosting a gospel singing competition and dinner on June 6 at St. Andrew’s. All are welcome. Please see the poster in the Great Hall for further information.
Wanted
Are you deft with sound? We have need of your skills. We are looking for operators for our new sound board. If you are interested, speak to Robert Wightman.
Creation
Neighbourhood Park Clean-up
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to noon
All Ages, Medium Work
Tree Planting
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to noon
All Ages, Medium Work
St. Andrew’s Garden Planting
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to noon
All Ages, Medium Work
St. Andrew’s Courtyard Landscaping
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
All Ages, Hard Work
Community
“Royal Tea” – St. Andrew’s/Love Brampton site
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
All Ages, Medium Work
Serving at Knight’s Table
Saturday, June 7, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Adults, Medium Work
Summer Family Reading Bags
Sunday, June 1
All Ages, Light Work
St. Andrew’s Clean-up (Interior)
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to noon
All Ages, Medium Work
Congregation
St. Andrew’s Food Bank Food Drive
Sunday, June 1
All Ages, Light Work
Love Brampton Clothing Drive
Sunday, June 1
All Ages, Light Work
Rebuilding St. Elias Orthodox Church
Sunday, June 1
All Ages, Light Work
faith in ACT!ON grace@WORK
Saturday Service Projects
Saturday, June 7
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Senior Ladies’ May Tea
On Saturday, May 3, at 11:30 am, our annual May
Tea for the ‘over-80’ ladies was held. In attendance
were eighteen ladies from the congregation plus
Valerie Warren’s mother, Dawn Lowe’s daughter,
Felicity Alexander (who drove Frances Dishart) and
Mark and Maggie Nichol. The Rev. Geoff Ross, the
Rev. Rosemary Doran and the Rev. Rebekah
Mitchell were all in attendance as well.
The ladies had a wonderful time socializing with
each other and being treated to a lovely tea time of
sandwiches, scones, various cookies, and two types
of trifle. Leftovers were sent home with any who
were willing to take them.
Thank you to Colleen Peyer for providing the food,
Maggie Nichol for helping in the kitchen and youth
servers: Devon, Petra, Marcus, Makai, and Liam.
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May Day Away
On May 22, members of the congregation made the
trek out to Crieff Hills Community for the May Day
Away. The day is planned as a sort of mini-spiritual
retreat. Our theme this year was focusing on Pentecost
and those involved with the events of that day.
The day began with worship, led by the Rev.
Rosemary Doran, which focussed us on the idea of
the birth of the church.
The Rev. Geoff Ross then made a presentation about
how we understand the event of Pentecost and how it
affected the people who were present for it. The
group was split into three smaller groups and given
questions for discussion. After some time to work out
the answers to the questions, the whole group
reconvened and shared their thoughts and insights.
Lunch was served in the dining hall at Crieff, and
everyone enjoyed the fresh cornbread, chicken
meatballs and Dutch apple spice-cake.
In the afternoon, the Rev. Rebekah Mitchell made a
presentation about the legacy of the Apostles, called
“Beyond the Room: Reflections on What It Means to
be the Church.” Rebekah shared some videos from the
Clergy Tour of Israel which she and Geoff took during
Advent 2013, including some singing their group did
at the site of “the Upper Room,” the place where
Pentecost took place. Again the group was split into
three, given questions and time to discuss them. When
the group reconvened to share their insights, a lively
discussion on what it means to be the church today and
what it may mean in the future ensued.
After a short break, the Rev. Rosemary Doran led a
communion service to end the day.
All who attended found it an interesting and helpful
experience.
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GRACE Notes by Sue Haw
On Sunday, May 4, fifty
people from our GRACE
Groups attended the movie
Heaven Is For Real,
followed by dinner at East
Side Mario’s.
The movie recalls the true
story of Colton Burpo, a
four year old boy from
Imperial, Nebraska, who
almost dies during
emergency surgery for a burst appendix. Colton has
an ‘out of body’ experience in which he says he
goes to heaven. While in heaven, Colton meets
Jesus, who has ‘markers’ on His hands and feet
where He was nailed to the cross.
Colton also meets his great-grandfather, Pop, and his
miscarried sister while he is there. Though Pop died
before Colton was born, Colton is able to identify
him through a picture of him at aged 29, explaining,
“Everyone is young in heaven and they don’t wear
glasses.” As for Colton’s miscarried sister, who
Colton had never heard about before, he says, “She
doesn’t have a name because you (and dad) never
named her.” His comment on how we portray angels
here on earth: “They don’t look like that.”
The movie is based on the book Heaven Is For
Real, written by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent. As
GRACE Group participants, we enjoyed a thought-
provoking, Bible-confirming movie. The event was
a wonderful experience, which confirmed our hope
and faith in life after death.
GRACE Groups... a safe place where all are welcome
to explore and confirm God’s promises to us!
Work Weekend
If you own a cottage, you are familiar with the spring
ritual of opening it up for another season. During the
weekend of May 24-26, the staff at Cairn Camp were
delighted to have many volunteers lend a hand with
preparing the site for the coming summer.
St. Andrew’s was well represented with twelve
participants of varying ages: Bill, Thomas and
Victoria Dewar, Stan and Alex Loree, Peter and Chris
Shepherd, Victoria Leigh and Ryleigh Taylor, Richard
McMechan, Mark Giesbrecht and Ken Jackson.
They hammered and painted, cleared brush, repaired a
foundation and dug a drainage trench – Alex had
some awesome blisters to show off after that feat!
Thomas reports that he also did a ‘safety check’ on the
trampoline. By the end of the weekend, the site was
well on the way to being ready for campers.
Going to camp is a wonderful way to celebrate
summer. Many children from St. Andrew’s have
experienced the joy and wonder of time spent during
the summer at Cairn! If you are looking for more
information go to www.ilovecamp.org or call 705-
767-3300. St. Andrew’s covers half the fees for first
time campers!
Lunch with the Minister
In April, the Lunch with the Minister group
discussed “Favourite Hymns”. They named some of
their favourites and shared stories about the
background of a number of hymns. Some of those
who were present have relatives who have helped
create our hymns. Each time the hymn book is
redone, there are old favourites which get dropped,
or modernizing of words; many find it difficult to
have their favourite hymns changed.
A few other interesting facts which were noted:
“Be Still O My Soul” was once a censored
hymn
“When He Cometh” was sung by immigrants
coming to Canada from Europe in steerage on
the ships in the early 20th century
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Want to partake in PAR?
As summer nears, it’s a good time to remind
everyone about our church’s participation in PAR
(Pre-Authorized Remittance), a program which
allows you to support St. Andrew’s ministries
through an automatic, monthly withdrawal from
your bank account.
The summer months traditionally see a significant
decline in weekly givings, as many people are on
holiday away from Brampton or don’t attend church
as much during July and August. Naturally, then,
fewer cash- and cheque-filled envelopes find their
way onto offering plates.
In the summer, our expenses don’t stop.
For more detailed information on PAR check the
brochure which was enclosed with your statement
or pick up a brochure in the racks in the Great Hall,
at the back of the sanctuary or on the tables in the
balcony.
Commonly asked questions about PAR…
How does the PAR program work?
Individuals must complete an authorization form
indicating the amount and direction of the monthly
payment and provide a void cheque to the
designated contact person (Bea Embling) or the
church office.
Can anyone participate in the PAR program?
To participate, you need to have a credit union or
bank account and must ensure there are sufficient
funds to cover the monthly deduction.
Can I change or stop my deduction?
What happens if I change banks/bank accounts?
Any changes can be made by notifying the program
administrator (Bea) early in the month in which the
change is to take effect.
If on the program, how do I make offerings for
special appeals or on special occasions, like
Easter and Christmas?
You may still use offering envelopes or a plain
envelope, indicating your name and/or envelope #,
for any extra donations you would like to make.
What are the advantages of the PAR program?
a) Your contributions will be made regularly
even if you are away.
b) You will not have to write a cheque or find
cash each week before you come to church.
c) The church will receive your contributions
consistently, just as we receive all the bills
consistently.
d) It saves time and work for those who count
and register the offerings.
Will I have anything to put in the offering plate
during the worship service?
Yes. PAR offering cards (shown below) are available.
Individuals on PAR can place a card on the offering
plate to represent their gift to God. The ministers
acknowledge both gifts on the offering plates and gifts
given through PAR in the offertory prayer.
Will I still receive an income tax receipt?
Yes. Tax receipts are issued in the normal manner.
Are there any costs to using the PAR program?
There is an administrative cost to the congregation,
but the benefits of increased givings outweigh this
minimal fee.
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Thanks to everyone who placed an order for
Macgregors Meat and Seafood. Our profit was
$1,139 for the General Fund. It looks like it will
be a good summer for barbecuing.
Under Construction!!!
On Sunday, May 25 we hosted a
Youth Presbytery event!
Our theme was…yes you guessed it…
Under Construction!
Our Church is under construction!
Our Youth Group is under construction!
We are all under construction in God’s house!
The whole group!
Rebekah led our worship with readings by Leon and
Victoria. We moved to the Great Hall for a dinner of
build-your-own-tacos. We challenged everyone to
build a bridge at their table with Lego. Fun in faith
was enjoyed by all!
We will continue to host future events with our sisters
and brothers from other congregations!
Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us in our
faith building event! You made it possible!
Richard, Stan, Pam, Colin, June, James and Colleen.
Our next event will be a pool party!
Watch for more details to come!
Our intrepid youth
graduates, Alex and Petra,
led us in a fabulous set of
musical numbers with
Nathan on guitar!
Lucy and Andrine, visitors
from Malton, who came to
build a new friendship
with us!
We invited all Junior and Senior Youths to come and build with us!
Faith – Friendship – Self-esteem – Integrity – Community
Victoria builds a bridge to the
next table of friends! 10
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‘Inside’ Memories Reviewing activities of the congregation
in five year intervals
Five Years Ago – June 2009
the Rev. Rosemary Doran tells a story about
how her grandson Justin knows she is close by
when he sees her “juicy” (his reading of her
licence plate) car; she then describes ways we
know God is near, from Jesus’ talk with
Nicodemus
St. Andrew’s is in a story in the Presbyterian
Record, “How Does Our Garden Grow?” about
the Natural Church Development Program
Dorothy and Bill Wood, and Jim and Judith
Anderson receive Brampton Citizen Awards,
and Bruce Carruthers is inducted into the
Brampton Sports Hall of Fame
Al Kelly writes about The Shack conference
those attending Crieff Day Away experience a
spirituality centre led by Colleen Wood
eighty people attend the April healing service
Emma Duncan tells the WMS about studying
at Knox College through online courses; the
WMS hosts the spring Presbyterial
Colleen Wood leads a study for the SALSA
group about how to share faith with children
2-page article by the Rev. Wes Denyer on his
thoughts on interacting with other faiths
Ten Years Ago – June 2004
the Rev. Wes Denyer recounts the story of
blind Bartimaeus, how he cries out to Jesus in
the hopes of improving his life, and how we
can all identify with his situation
Gerry and Rosemary Doran attend the
Presbyterian College, Montreal convocation
on the 50th anniversary of Gerry’s graduation
Paul McLean receives his Doctor of Theology
from Knox College
Stan Loree, Robert Orrom, Tom Campbell,
Richard Duncan and Henry Peyer are ordained
as elders
WMS – Maureen Kelly recounts her trip to India
reports on youth-led worship for Mother’s Day,
choir’s “Christ: The Gift of Life” concert, and
congregational dinner at Mr. Greek
update on repairs to the church foundation and
a description of upcoming kitchen renovation
Fifteen Years Ago – June 1999
the Rev. Dr. Arnold Bethune writes of how
welcomed he felt during his time at St. Andrew’s
Bruce Carruthers is honoured with a life-time
membership in the Brampton Board of Trade
Elizabeth Giesbrecht joins newsletter team
Maureen Kelly is appointed Chair of the
International Ministries Advisory Committee
of the Presbyterian Church in Canada
twenty-three youth lead Mother’s Day service
Anne King describes the church secretaries
retreat at Crieff Hills
Ken Jackson writes about his experience
welcoming Kosovo refugees to Canada
Twenty Years Ago – June 1994
the Rev. Graeme Duncan uses several quotes
about the warm days of June and taking time
to ponder God’s love
Rick Baird is awarded the Governor General’s
Canada 125 medal
proceeds from ballroom dancing used to buy a
wheelchair for youth group’s 1991 Guyanese host
$154 raised for Canadian Cancer Society
multicultural coffee fellowship has displays
and traditional foods from thirteen countries
WMS study is “Tired Feet”, using foot
ailments as analogies to weaknesses in life
Women’s Association remind congregation to
support food bank during the summer
report on Live the Vision – helping to build
new churches
sound system is installed in sanctuary
Twenty-five Years Ago – June 1989
Graeme talks about the approaching long, hot
days of summer, including the anecdote of a
minister’s sermon during a heat wave: “If this
heat doesn’t make you reflect on your sins,
nothing I can say will.”
reports on WMS 75th anniversary event and
renovations to the education wing
Thirty Years Ago – June 1984
Graeme’s message includes the advice, “When
angry, count to 10 before you speak; if very
angry, count to 100.”
Women’s Association visits Cullen Gardens
bio of St. Andrew’s oldest member, Annie
Kennedy, who is 105
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St. Andrew’s-Pringle
Women’s
Missionary
Society
May 2014
On Tuesday evening, May 6, Kathi DesChene and
Dorothy Monk presided over the monthly WMS
meeting.
Kathi welcomed members and guests and
opened with a prayer and roll call – a WMS
memory – some recent and some distant.
Dorothy conducted the program of brief reports
on some of the charities and missions supported by
this group. Felicity Alexander told us about Armagh,
a not-for-profit organization located in Mississauga,
which provides housing and support for women who
have left abusive relationships. Joyce Wagg
informed us about Change Her World Ministry,
which is committed to removing the barriers world-
wide, which hinder and prevent girls from attending
school and being educated, and women from
achieving health, wellness and economic stability.
Kim Shepherd advised us that Cairn Family Camps
follow the example set by Jesus Christ to build
community in which everyone is safe and welcome.
Dorothy explained that Evangel Hall Mission,
located in Toronto, offers social and recreational
opportunities and life skills development for
disadvantaged youth in the neighbourhood. Ann
Dash completed our study by reporting on the Rev.
Dr. Paul McLean (son of Mary McLean), Missionary
and Bible Translation Advisor of The Presbyterian
Church in Canada and his multicultural, multilingual
mission work in Taiwan.
The studies concluded with the collection of
offerings, Prayer of Dedication, Hymn #826, “The
Day You Gave Us, Lord, Has Ended”, a reading from
1 Peter 4:8-10 and prayer led by Rosemary Doran.
A lively discussion was conducted by Sandra
Jackson with regard to fundraising plans for this
year. A committee was formed to review ideas and
to report to membership at the next meeting.
The evening concluded with the Mizpah
benediction and the sharing of tea, goodies and
fresh ideas.
WMS 100th Anniversary
Celebration
Five members of the St. Andrew’s-Pringle WMS
group – Kathi DesChene, Mary McLean, Kim
Shepherd, Rosemary Doran and Colleen Wood
(Editor of Glad Tidings) – attended a celebration of
the 100th anniversary of the national Women’s
Missionary Society, held in Toronto on May 15.
Colleen Wood is not in the photograph as she was
the photographer.
This group was founded in 1914 and has been a key
player in the sending out of missionaries overseas
and across Canada, as well as in Education for
Mission. With 350 guests present – including a few
brave men! – the conversation and laughter were
non-stop. It was a great opportunity to see familiar
faces – it was a good thing we were all wearing
name tags! – and make new acquaintances.
Rosemary brought greetings on behalf of the Past
Presidents. Pauline Brown, who served for many
years in India, spoke for the former missionaries.
Other speakers included the Moderator of the
General Assembly, the President of the Atlantic
Mission Society and the United Church Women. All
of us enjoyed the lunch, the company, the program
and the opportunity to be a part of yet another
significant moment in the history of the WMS.
***********
A group of women from across Canada reflected
on their personal journey with the Women’s
Missionary Society, and Kim Shepherd is one of
the contributors. The article is in the May/June
issue of the WMS magazine Glad Tidings.
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Filling What Is Empty
Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be
exalted in the earth. (NIV)
Having had a postcard sent to me a few years ago, I chose to keep it on my computer desk where
it sits to remind me to be still and recognize that I am in the presence of God, in accordance with
today’s verse.
This postcard has a picture of a wooden dock that reaches out over the quiet waters of a lake. On
the dock are placed four empty Algonquin chairs, two small empty tables, and some planters.
Though this card represents the stillness of a quiet place where we could be alone with God, it
nevertheless gives me a feeling that these chairs need people in them, and the tables need to be
filled with books or plates of fruit, to make the picture come alive.
I feel that the scene as it stands depicts a certain sense of loneliness.
Though we all need time to be still and know God, we also need to have companions with whom
to share our time. It is especially important to be together when our souls need to reach out to the
Father to give Him praise for everything we have; to Jesus to give Him thanks for saving us to
eternal life; and to the Holy Spirit to ask for strength for today and for what lies ahead.
In other words, chairs weren’t built to be empty, tables to stand alone, docks just to extend over
water, or lakes just to be admired. God gave them all to us to be filled and to be used. We need
each other, and together in fellowship with others, we will all be filled with His Spirit.
Isaiah 45:18 – For this is what the Lord says — he who created the heavens, he is God; he who
fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be
inhabited — he says: “I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (NIV)
Prayer: We come together this day to praise You, Father; to thank You, Jesus, for the
forgiveness of our sin; and to ask You, Holy Spirit, to fill us with strength for today and for
tomorrow. Amen.
Anne Russell
St. Andrew’s Prayer Circle
St. Andrew’s Prayer Circle members offer prayers for those who are experiencing an illness or loss, or going through difficult times.
To submit a prayer request call:
the church office, 905-451-1723 ext. 0
or email
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Isabella Campbell
2
Neil Howlett
Ted Rzepka
3
Lorette Burry
Vicki Kastner
Sarah Loree
Gina Nobrega
Mark Prechner
Nichole Rosenberg
Kristi Szolomicki
4
5
6
7
John Bakkeren
Simpson Ross
Soordeen Sukhu
8
9
Richard Aleong
Norman K. Young
10 Andrew Midgley-
Brown
11
Victoria Dewar
12
Betty Moore
13
George Burrows
14
Catherine
Mangaroff
Heather Marshall
15
Darlene Draper
Bob Hylands
16
Geoff Ross
17
Valerie Warren
18 Heather Reppen
Petra Woods
19
Julian Mangaroff
Trista Warwick
20
Quinn Campbell
Anwar Kamal
Fred Swackhamer
21
Michelle Aleong
Aaron Challis
William Dewar
Rebecca
Lachhman
22
Luke Smith
23
Susan Gallant
24
Kayan Edwards
Shirley Johnston
Brent Thomas
25
26
Jessie Bannerman
Dean Dunlop
27
Shirley Kellam
28 Derek Dawson
29
Mark Bhim
Alvin Kelly
Nola Roopchan
30
Muriel Allen
Merv McBride
David Young
JULY 1
JULY 2
Marjorie Copeland
Victoria Goodman
Nadia Kamal
JULY 3 & 4
JULY 5
Denise Sanella
If you know of someone whose name should be on this list, please call Debbie Peacock in the church office at 905-451-1723 ext. 0 or any member of the newsletter committee.
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PASSAG ES
Have you visited our website lately? www.standrewsbrampton.ca
Congratulations
to those celebrating
special anniversaries
67 years Mary & Bill Ramsay
66 years Ruth & Fred Swackhamer
65 years Maud & Kenneth Rowntree
63 years Evelyn & Charles Green
45 years Pauline & Brian Campbell
20 years Nalini & Irwin Raj
Baptisms
Jack Gregory James Bush, son of
Alicia (Lynn) & Jason Bush
Jaxon Steven Carter Kriston, son of
Alicia Dawn Madill Spencer & Jordan Kriston
Oliver Norman McLeod, son of
Victoria Leigh & Alexander Rhodes McLeod
Sheryl Rachael Munir, daughter of
Nazia Asif & Asif Arthur
Cataleya Savanna Portuondo, daughter of
Patricia (Sorrentino) & Jason Portuondo
Do you know your Bible?
Whose name means “father of a great
multitude”?
a) Abraham
b) Isaac
c) Moses
d) Noah
Answer: Genesis 17:5
Who wrote, “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall
not want”?
a) Abel
b) David
c) Isaiah
d) Solomon
Answer:Psalm 23:1
In Sympathy Condolences are extended to The Tegzes family on the death of Joszef’s mother, Magdonla, in Romania
Called to be with the Lord
Shirley Hazzard
Raymond Osborne
Condolences and prayers are offered
to their families and friends
Shortfall Pie Chart
Jan - May 26, 2014 Jan - May 26, 2013
Contributions
Offerings 117,833.88 135,841.89
Other Revenue 19,130.60 22,954.57
Total Contributions 136,964.48 158,796.46
Expense
Communications 3,319.02 1,870.90
Education 2,599.34 1,655.67
Fellowship 676.19 1,597.99
Mission 857.03 5,164.27
Personnel 119,612.53 116,276.44
Property 60,174.85 29,465.82
Stewardship 11,878.72 10,378.06
Worship 3,485.94 1,744.73
Total Expense 202,603.62 168,153.88
Net General Surplus (Deficit) (65,639.14) (9,357.42)
14,746.82 17,833.00
PWS&D* 1,936.32 2,492.50 (8,508.24) (9,445.39)
Presbyterian Sharing donations*
Food Bank (net)*
* NOTE: Presbyterian Sharing, PWS&D and Food Bank are not included in the comparative statement.
Food Bank is shown as net (contributions less expenses).
Church Finances
Contributions & Expenses ComparativeMay 26, 2014
Thank you for your consideration and all that you contribute now with your time, talents and treasures.
As of May 26, we have a deficit in general funds
of $65,639.14.
Your contributions to Weekly Offering funds
ministries such as the monthly newsletter, coffee
after church every Sunday, salaries, heating the
building, to name a few items.
Please remember during the summer that
expenses continue; we pray for your
consideration during vacations.
At the 2014 budget meeting in November, it was
passed that Presbyterian Sharing contribution
will not be topped up from general funds.
Purpose of this chart is to show in a graphic form the shortfall of contributions to expenses as of May 26, 2014
136,964
-65,639
Contributions
Deficit
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Here Comes the Son
On Wednesday, May 14, about forty people gathered
in the Great Hall for our All Ages Event. The evening
had been planned as an outdoor BBQ and activities,
but as the volunteers readied dinner, it began to pour
outside! The rain plan was put into effect, and a great
time was had by everyone as they stayed warm and
dry inside the church. The BBQ dinner was served in
the Great Hall and followed up with indoor activities.
Groups rotated from making the “Here Comes the
Son” sidewalk-chalk banners which are on display in
our sanctuary, to playing a large-scale game of
scrabble, and having a scavenger hunt in the
sanctuary.
The evening came to a close with a camp song sing-
out in the Great Hall, lead by Petra Woods and a
number of Cairn counsellors and campers. Thanks
for a great final event of the season, friends!
Vacation Bible School for kids aged 5-11
Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22 9:00 am – noon
Plus: on Sunday, August 24, we’ll take over the worship service to share all we have learned with the rest of our St. Andrew’s family.
Cost: $10 per kid or $20 per family (scholarships available for families in need)
What we need: adults and teen volunteers to help decorate at the beginning of the week or clean up after
service on Sunday, run one of our great activity centres or provide snacks during the week... talk to Rebekah today about how you can help!
kids to sign up and take part – call the office at 905 451-1723 ext. 0 to register
