St. Andrew’s United Church Calgary, Alberta Sunday, August 24, 2008, 10 a.m.
The Calgary Presbytery Prayer Cycle this week focuses on Faith Formation Programs, Facilitators & Participants at all Calgary Congregations.
The World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle focuses on Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
In our prayers this week: Martha and Bob Craswell, Cliff Rowell (Lori Rowell-Zutz’s father), Marguerite Goulet and Dave Decoux. Please let the church office know (259-4080) if you, or someone you know, is ill or goes into the hospital.
St. Andrew's United Church
924 Heritage Drive S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2V 2W7
Phone: 259-4080 Fax: 640-4117
www.andychurch.org
St. Andrew's Staff:
Ministry Staff - Shannon Mang shannon@andychurch.org
- Rod Sykes rod@andychurch.org
Youth Minister - Brenda McKellar brenda@andychurch.org
Minister of Music - Karen Nell-Bennett karen@andychurch.org
Organist - Meghan Behiel meghan@andychurch.org
Office Administrator - Donna Betts donna@andychurch.org
Caretaker - Michael Dunda michael@andychurch.org
Southwood Church of God Today 1:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Southwood Church of God Tonight, Wed. & Fri. 7:00 p.m. Lower Hall
Inner Child Group Mon., Wed., Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Upper Rm.
Healing Touch Mon. 7 p.m. & Tues. 1:30 p.m. Sanctuary
Al Anon Monday 8:00 p.m. Jamie’s P.S.
Al Ateen Monday 8:00 p.m. Heritage Rm.
Tai Chi Tues. & Thurs. 9:15 a.m. Upper Hall
Best Beginning Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Upper Hall
Mama’s Orphanage Talk Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Thursday 8:00 p.m. Lower Hall
Regular Office Hours are Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and to 4 p.m.
MAMA'S ORPHANAGE PRESENTATION: Colleen McCormick will be at St. Andrew's on Wednesday August 27 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary to give a presentation about Mama's Orphanage in Busia, Kenya. Colleen and her husband, David Moore, first became involved in the Orphanage in 2001 when they lived in Kenya and have continued to support it ever since with many private donations, including from the generous people at St. Andrew's. She will give a Power Point presentation as well as talking about Mama and the children. There will be time for questions. For information you may contact Joyce Moore: 255-7890
Is it Time to Green-Up St. Andrew’s?: Are you interested in being environmentally friendly? A new group is forming at St. Andrew’s to look at ways we can decrease our environmental footprints individually, as a church and within the community. Help us name this new group. Send your group name suggestions to greeningandy123@yahoo.ca or drop them in the “Green Box” in the Narthex. We are also interested in your green tips. Please send or drop them off. Come out and join us at our next meeting, Tuesday October 14, 7 p.m. at Lynda Waddington’s.
Green Tip of the Week: Here is an easy recipe for a non-toxic household cleaner - Mix ½ cup vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 tsp. borax) with 8 cups water in a spray bottle.
Fussers: Come to church on Sunday? Want to help but only have 15 minutes to spare? Then you could be one our fussers (Anglicans call them Altar Guild). The more fussers, the fewer Sundays each have to work. If this suits you, please contact the church office or Karen Decoux at Karen.decoux@shaw.ca (403-278-5829).
Calling all knitters! Our prayer shawl ministry has been very effective and most appreciated. We need more prayer shawls to keep the ministry going. Talk to Donna or Shannon for a pattern.
Healing Pathway Phase one Workshop will be held Oct. 3-5 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe, AB. For more information or to register contact Linda Hueppelsheuser at 403-885-4887 dlhueppelsheuser@albertahighspeed.net. For more information about Naramata Centre and the Healing Pathway see www.naramatacentre.net/programs-healingpath.asp.
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. We meet in the McKenzie Room and our discussion will centre on “Three Cups of Tea”, about Greg Mortenson’s projects in Pakistan and foreign aid in general. New members welcome.
St. Andrew’s Women’s Network - All women are invited to come and gather on Wednesday, September 10th at 7 p.m. in the Narthex. Our first get-together theme is “Bloom Where You Are Planted” with Rev. Linda Hunter as our presenter. If you wish, come dressed colourfully and bring a flower of any kind.
Jan Tollefson of Add Your Light Foundation will join us on Sunday, September 21. Jan will be accompanied by Jose Riva, a valued co-worker from the Dominican Republic to bring us an update on several aspects of the work and accomplishments of Add Your Light. This is Jose’s first visit to Canada to meet with supporters of their work in the DR. There will be a “Q&A” in the McKenzie Room following the service. All are welcome to bring a bag lunch and join with the members of our Church in Society Committee to learn more about their projects in the DR. Look for the Add Your Light newsletter in the Narthex.
Jubilee Mountain Hike #2 on Sat. Aug. 30th. Updated details on Home page under Featured News / Announcements.
Announcing the second fund raiser for the new grand piano! Purchase one of the 88 keys. You can purchase a key for at least $50. One key per household but feel free to donate more than the $50 if you wish. Certificates will be handed out to acknowledge your participation in this fund raiser for the piano. We will sell keys through the summer or until all 88 keys are sold.
Garage sales are for getting rid of the things that you don't use any more, and also for coming and buying other articles that you really need! Our next garage sale is Sat. Oct. 4th, so please keep it in mind during the summer months and start putting aside all your sale items. Let's make this one the biggest ever so that we can help the church do some needed renovations.
The Western Women’s Conference 2008 is being held this year at Naramata Centre in two sessions: Sept. 26-28, and Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Keynote presenters are Christina Baldwin and Mary Jo Leddy with music by Barb Myers. You are invited to experience the Living Rhythms of our Lives! Experience the practice of gratitude, savour grace as the Spirit moves through and within us. Brochures with registration information are available in the Narthex/Lobby this morning.
For more information on events in and around the Calgary area, check out the bulletin boards located throughout the Church building. And have you looked at our website andychurch.org recently? It's being updated at least a couple of times a week.