The Calgary Presbytery Prayer Cycle this week focuses on the Chair and Executive of Calgary Presbytery.
The World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle focuses on Czech Republic, Poland & Slovakia.

Please let the church office know (259-4080) if you, or someone you know, is ill or goes into the hospital.

This week's scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11
Next week's scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Join us for cake in the Upper Hall following today's service as we extend our best wishes to Meghan Behiel as she heads off to an exciting 2 year program in Switzerland.

The next edition of News From the Pews will come out later this month. Please share news from your committee or group at the church. Send it to Pat in the church office today. pat@andychurch.org

Donations for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank will be gladly accepted Sunday, Sept. 5. Please look for the white Food Bank box near the coat room. Food Bank donations are collected the first Sunday of every month, Communion Sunday, and someone from the Church in Society committee delivers them to the Food Bank. Thank you for your ongoing support of this important endeavour.
- Church in Society

Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to the Emergency Relief Appeal for Pakistan. Our total in just 2 weeks is $2,200 which has now been forwarded to the M&S Office in Toronto. These funds will be matched by the Federal Government. The deadline for matching funds is September 12. Emergency Relief envelopes are still available in the Lobby.

S.T.E.P.S. Program Notice - There is a whisper corner available in the Lobby today and children under 6 are welcome to play in the Nursery. S.T.E.P.S. will start up again next Sunday, Sept. 12 with registration and a welcome back lunch. Enjoy the long weekend and see you on Sept. 12th.

S.T.E.P.S. Welcome Back Lunch, Sept. 12 - Please join us for a light hotdog lunch following the service as we welcome back our children and youth.

Faith Formation Opportunities - plan to take some time to nurture your soul this Fall & Winter. As we explore new territory through our Visioning process we have these opportunities to deepen our spiritual roots (organized with McDougall United Church as part of what it may look like to function as the "regional church" that our Vision Team is working out).
Conversations that Matter
Here at St. Andrew's, 2 or 3 Sundays a month, following worship. We will start these conversations next Sunday, Sept. 12, with a question printed and placed on tables in the Upper Hall for the Hot Dog lunch, that you are invited to use with others sharing your table. Sept. 26 there will be another opportunity for conversation with our guest and good friend Jan Tollefson.
First Light
at McDougall, Wednesdays 7-9, September 15 through October 13 and November 10 through December 8. First Light is a 12-session DVD and web-based study of the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God with two of the world's leading Jesus scholars, Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, on location throughout the Galilee and Jerusalem.
Living the Questions 2
at St. Andrew's, Thursdays beginning in January. LtQ2 is a video and internet-based small group exploration of progressive Christianity.

St. Andrew's Senior Choir Rehearsals start again this Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. Come and join us for music and refreshments every Thursday.
- Karen Nell-Bennet

The Gleaners next meeting is Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lobby. Anyone interested in greening our church and our community is welcome.

Pathways September 17 - Mark your calendars! The first Pathways of the year will be led by the youth and young adults who have spent the long weekend at the church planning. The theme will be "Be the Change You Want to See in the World."

Pathways Coordinators - We are still seeking someone to take over as volunteer coordinators for Pathways. If this is something you feel called to do, we’d be happy to talk to you about it. Please get in touch with us directly or call Shannon Mang.

p.s. If we are unable to find a coordinator, we will definitely need 2 or 3 people willing to set up the Upper Hall for Pathways. This requires an hour or two the morning of Pathways.
- Geoff & Gail Weekes

Duplicate Bridge: - St. Andrew's bridge afternoons will resume in the Upper Hall on Sat. September 11th at 12:30 p.m. All interested bridge players are asked to call Vivian Campbell if they require a partner. Looking forward to seeing all of you for our first game of the season. The following game will be Oct. 9th.
- Wendy Campbell

St. Andrew's Hiking Group - the next hike will be on Saturday, September 18.
- Jim Dennis

FILL A BACKPACK FOR KIDS
Calling all extra school supplies! On Sept. 12, the S.T.E.P.S. children are hoping to fill a minimum of 6 backpacks with a variety of school supplies for children whose families might not otherwise be able to afford everything their children need for school. Please bring your donations to the collection bin located in the Lobby on Sept. 5 and 12.

Suggested School Supplies for Backpacks
Elementary Division (Grades 1-3)

• Pencils (HB)
• White Erasers
• Ruler Primary (30 cm)
• Wax Crayons
• Scissors (blunt)
• Felt Markers (8 pack)
• Pencil Box / Case
• Duotangs
• Glue Sticks
• Notebooks (interlined, blank, etc.)

Elementary Division (Grades 4-6)

• Pencils (HB)
• White Erasers
• Ruler Primary (30 cm)
• Scissors (blunt)
• Felt Markers (8 pack)
• Pencil Case
• Duotangs
• Glue Sticks
• Pencil Crayons
• Pencil Sharpener
• Ball Point Pens
• 1 x 2" Binder
• Set of dividers
• 3-hole paper, lined and/or blank

Junior / Senior High (Grades 7-12)

• 2 x 2" Binders
• 3-hole lined paper
• Pencils (HB)
• Pens
• White Erasers
• Pencil Crayons
• Pencil Case
• Glue Sticks
• Tape
• Small Scissors
• Highlighter
• Dividers
• Protractor and Compass
• Duotangs
• Coil Ring Scribbler
• Inexpensive 4-function Calculator

Other general items that can be a nice touch: Post-its, Lunch bag, comb or brush, Kleenex packs, etc.

Know Your Neighbour - our first meeting for the season will be Thurs. Sept. 9 for lunch at noon. Please bring a salad, sandwiches or dessert for the pot luck. We are having a speaker from NeighbourLink to give us some info about the programs they have in our community. KYN membership fees this year are $15. We would also like to collect $25 for our turkey dinner in December. So please bring a cheque for $40. We also will be collecting your small change to donate to the Alzheimer's coffee party which takes place in Sept. You could win a wonderful prize when you put your name on a special coffee cup.

We hope y’all come and bring your friends and neighbours, as we would love to welcome new members. This year’s program will be available Sept. 9. We gladly accept suggestions and ideas so come, enjoy great fellowship!
- Carol Douglas

Come, enjoy lunch & be inspired! Jan Tollefson, M.D. - will be updating us on the progress of the many projects she heads up through Add Your Light, a not-for-profit charity headquartered in Calgary. Jan is a truly inspirational United Church woman who has found her life's work in serving others in the developing world, particularly in the Dominican Republic.

• When: Sunday Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m.
• Where: Upper Hall
• Cost: Free Will Offering (proceeds to Add Your Light)

- Frances Park

Please be aware that someone is approaching church members in parking lots to panhandle. If you are approached, do not give him cash and please suggest that they contact the church office where they can receive meaningful help. Please let Pat in the office know if you are approached. Thank you.

The Banff Men's Conference will be Oct. 15-17 at the Banff Centre with the theme "To Seek Justice and Resist Evil: Making a Straight Path for the Lord." This year's speaker will be Brigadier - General Peter J. Holt (Ret'd). For 39 years, Brigadier General Holt has strived to be a soldier of Christ and a soldier in the military. Come hear his views and join the discussion. A broad range of workshops are planned. For more info, see Bill Miller for the conference brochure.

Wisdom's Well: Spirituality, Ethics and Faithful Living. - Parliament of the World's Religions: Reflections and Projections, a Presentation and Dialogue with Rob Hankinson. Wednesday Sept. 22, 7 - 9 p.m., Symons Valley UC. Free will offering. Register in advance or at the door 1-800-661-4956. St. Stephen's College

Dementia Education & Support - "Cognitive Changes in Older Adults" - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Lower Hall Wed. Sept. 29, 1:00 p.m. Ageing can make us subject to dementia, depression and anxiety. This presentation will look at the nature of these conditions and care for people with them. Our presenter will be Mr. Richard Alaire, a psychologist with Community Geriatric Mental Health. To register phone 403-255-0001.
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church