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June 22nd, 2017
NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON
Sunday,
June 25th
Reader:
Brendan
Cunningham
Greeters:
Peggy & Jeannette
Getty
Ushers:
Earl and Margaret
Pepper
Counters:
Pat Moore and
Lorne Campbell
AV Operators:
Bryan Scott
and Howard Beitz
Announcements:
Worship
Next week,
July 2nd
Reader:
Alan Grundy
Greeters:
Peggy & Jeannette
Getty
Ushers:
Marie McMaster and
Valerie Jordan
Counters:
Ross Yahiro
AV Operators:
Ryan Wilson
Announcements:
The Minister
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Service this week at St. Andrew's
June 25th, 2017 - 10:00 am
Outreach Service
This Sunday, we look forward to our
Outreach Ministry leading us in Worship.
Also, Morag MacKenzie will be speaking
about her experiences with the Ottawa
Urban Partnership and the Inter-varsity
Christian Fellowship group.
Please join us!
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 5: 37-48
Meditation:
By Jackie Gray
“COMMUNITY TABLE” DINNER - LAST FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH
Thank you to all the volunteers and to everyone who
attended! The next one will be in September!
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COFFEE TIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
THE SUMMER!
(ONLY NEED 4 MORE WEEKS COVERED)
Are you available one Sunday in the summer? All you
need to do is supply and serve cold drinks and cookies and clean up af-
terwards! Maybe you have a favourite punch recipe you would like to make for our church fami-
ly? Or you can just serve juice or cold drinks. There is a sign-up sheet on the easel outside of the
Sanctuary. Thank you!
REV. GRANT WILLIAMS - STUDY LEAVE
Note: Please note that Rev. Grant Williams will be away from June 19th to 25th on a Study
Leave. This week’s worship service will be led by the Outreach Leadership Ministry.
For Pastoral emergencies, please contact Rev. Ross Leckie or Rev. Jean Leckie
at 905-873-9808.
WEDDING INVITATION
Hi Folks,
I’m Mitchie and my parents, Mitch Robinson and Ellen Roa, are getting married
on
Saturday, July 8th at St. Andrew’s at 2 o’clock.
It’s my mother’s DREAM WEDDING and I would like to invite you to share this
special occasion with us.
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FRESH FOOD BOX PICK-UP ON TUESDAY
The Fresh Food Box pick-up is on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
BASEBALL SCHEDULE!
Next week’s game is on June 28th at 7:00 pm against NBUC (North Bramalea
United Church at Norval. Games are held weekly on Wednesday nights. Game
time is 7pm.
Even if you don’t want to play, come out and cheer our team on!
Schedule for the next few games (all at 7:00 p.m.):
Date Location Team
June 28 Norval NBUC
(North Bramalea United Church)
July 5 Conservation Yellow Immanuel
July 12 Hornby Norval
Conservation Park Red and Yellow Diamonds are on Conservation Drive (Wanlass) just East of
Hurontario in Brampton. Hornby is at Steeles and 6th Line.
YOUTH LEADER POSITION AT ST. ANDREW’S - Deadline extended
See full details on the Bulletin Board outside of Grant’s office. Interested persons are invited to
send a letter of application and a resume to [email protected],
Attention: Pat Huckins, Chair of St. Andrew’s Ministry & Personnel Committee.
Closing date for applications has been extended to Friday, June 30, 2017.
Projected start date for the position is September 1, 2017 or sooner, to be negotiated with the
successful candidate.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS—tomorrow Friday the 23rd
There is a group of ladies that meet at the church on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month. Come and join us for fellowship and refreshments. Bring your crafts or projects or just come and socialize.
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Friday, June 23rd, from 9:30 - 11:30am.
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Invite your friends, neighbours and grandchildren!
Junior Leaders and Adult Volunteers are also needed!
Donations are gratefully accepted - box is across from the office!
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VBS 2017 SUPPLIES NEEDED
Yes, planning is already underway for this year’s Vacation
Bible School - thank you to Tracey for volunteering to
co-ordinate it again this year! Please see the beginning list
below for supplies needed.
- Big boxes (industrial size) - (e.g. refrigerator)
- Costume's (all sizes, different jobs, all sorts)
- Lights (Christmas Lights)
- Old broken cell phones, bluetooth, headsets, cameras
- Binoculars
- Toy Robots
- Globes and solar systems
- Magnifying glasses
- Flashlights
Questions -
please see Tracey Bazso
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COMMUNITY
N o r v a l U n i t e d C h u r c h
K i d s P r o g r a m
Summer Day Camps
Norval Summer Day Camp Dates - Registration is now open for Summer Day Camps at Norval United.
Pick up a registration form online at www.norvalunited.ca/summerdaycamps. We are also seeking appli-
cations for our Summer Program Director Positions, Camp Counselors and Volunteers.
Programs For children: Gr. K-6
Fantastic Fun Fridays (July 7, 14, 21, 2017)
All-Star Bazaar (July 24-28, 2017)
Create Something Great (July 31-Aug 4, 2017)
Across Canada in 5 days (August 14-18, 2017)
Eco-Friends (August 21-25, 2017)
*Subsidies available to families as needed.
WANTED: A PICNIC TABLE FOR THE CHURCH
Our picnic table behind the church is falling
apart. If anyone has a spare one or one they
are going to get rid of, please consider
donating it to the church!
Thank you!
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BEREAVEMENT SPOUSAL/PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP Find comfort and support in a caring and understanding atmosphere: - Meet people who are also coping with the death of their partner/spouse - Share experiences and explore ways to move through your grief - Find out about available community resources
2017 - Offered in Milton and Georgetown
You don't need to grieve alone.
Acclaim Health Free, for more info or to register: Contact: Melinda Brown Toll Free: 1-800-387-7127 x2320 OR Email: [email protected] www.acclaimhealth.ca
FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Are you caring for someone who has a life limiting illness? - Connect with others in similar situations - Get information about resources - Share your experiences - Learn from others
DROP IN Fourth Thursday of every month FROM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Links to Care Office, 360 Guelph St., Georgetown For more info: Contact: Melinda Brown Toll Free: 1-800-387-7127 x2320 or email: [email protected] YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Acclaim Health - Life-changing care. www.acclaimhealth.ca
MAYFIELD UNITED CHURCH
53RD ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ & SILENT AUCTION - TONIGHT
Thursday June 22nd 2017 from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Brampton Fairgrounds (12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
(Heart Lake Road & Old School Road)
Adults: $18; Children: $8
Join us for: BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato or our Famous Homemade Potato Salad, Coleslaw and Rolls,
Fresh Baked Pies, Spirit Tree Cider or Hot Beverage.
Games & Bouncy House for the Kids; Lots of Silent Auction Items & Free Enter to Win Door Prizes!
Information and Tickets Contact: 905-843-1035
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If you like strawberries - here are some events coming up:
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GEORGETOWN
OPEN DOORS AT KNOX
AND
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL
Saturday 24 June 2017 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tour the sanctuary
See and read about our history.
Learn about us as we celebrate
our 150th year of being on this corner
Join us downstairs in the hall for strawberry shortcake and beverage - $5.00 each.
RICH HILL UNITED CHURCH IN TOTTENHAM
Strawberry Supper
Saturday, June 24th from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
1249 Sideroad 10 (Corner of 10th Sideroad and 2nd Line, Tottenham)
Adults: $15; Children: $6; Preschoolers (3 and under): Free
Tickets available at the door, and take out is available.
Please join us for a delicious meal and wonderful conversation.
All are welcome!
For more information, contact Eileen at 905-880-0026 or
email church office at:[email protected]
Grant’s World - will return next week
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CALLING ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE CHURCH:
UNITED CHURCH BULLETIN COVERS SUBMISSIONS
Call for 2019 Bulletin Photos
Deadline: October 30th, 2017
Want to see your photos on United Church Bulletin Covers?
Please consider submitting them!
We especially need symbols of special Sundays and church seasons. Please continue to send us your best photos of Canadian scenery and nature.
A photo credit will be printed on the bulletin cover, and $100 will be paid for each photo used.
Please use our online submission form:
https://unitedchurch.formstack.com/forms/bulletin_submission
or send entry form and photos on CD/DVD/USB key to:
Bulletins, Communications Unit
The United Church of Canada
3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
Toronto ON M8X 2Y4
Guidelines:
For more information:
www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos
Format BRIGHT, colourful, crisp pictures. Vertical photographs preferred. Digital jpeg files
required: submit online at https://unitedchurch.formstack.com/forms/ bulletin submission or send
on CD, DVD, or USB key. Please do not e-mail photos!
Seeking images that convey church life: lighting candles hands holding hymn books, etc. that
are symbols of Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Advent, Christmas, and spe-
cial Sundays that are appropriate for communion, baptism, confirmation, and funerals that con-
vey Mission & Service and stewardship of Canadian scenes and nature
Labelling your submissions Put the photographer’s name in the file name
(e.g., HenryLee-Baptism-2.jpg, SusanSchwartz_chalice3.jpg).
Remember to label your CD/DVD/USB key. Include a typed list of all submissions, including
photographer’s name, photo location, and any helpful information (e.g., species of bird) for
each.
Please note that only chosen photographers will be contacted.
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OUR CHURCH VISION
Growing In Faith Together actively serving
Our God
Our Church Family
Our Community
Saturday, July 1st, 2017 - Canada Day
Happy 150th Birthday, Canada!
Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
10:00 am Worship
Week-at-a-Glance
Friday, June 23rd, 2017
9:30 am Circle of Friends
Sunday, June 25th, 2017
10:00 am Worship
- Led by Outreach Ministry
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
1:00 pm Coffee House
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Fresh Food Box Pick-up
Friday, June 30th, 2017
9:30 am Circle of Friends
- last meeting until September
Humour Corner
A brand new pastor came out to his first church. As usually seems to be the case, several of the
Great Old Saints waited for their new pastor to die. Consequently in four weeks he did eight
funerals. He did not have time to write his regular Sunday Sermons. So he used the sermon
from the Sunday before - 3 more times. The Council went to the Bishop complaining that this
new pastor had used the same sermon 4 times in a row. The Bishop asked what the sermon
was about. The Council couldn't remember, they scratched their heads and hemmed and hawed
- but they really couldn't remember. The Bishop said, "Let him use it one more time."
http://javacasa.com/humor/sermon.htm
Have a Nice Day!
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Vacation Photos
As in past years, if you have a vacation photo or church family photo that you
would like to share, please send it to the office.
Mattie sent this photo in: Greg and Margo had dinner at Mattie and Gord's home in
Vernon, B.C. With Mattie is also a nursing friend of Carole Howard.
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Happy Father’s Day!
Last Sunday, we celebrated Father’s Day and we also sang Happy Birthday to
Grant! (Hope you had a nice day, Grant). Did you notice the decorations in the
sanctuary? What a great collection of ties at the end of the pews! Thanks, Valerie
for decorating! The peonies this time of year are spectacular!
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Imagine flags flying on porches, lawns, garages, parks, business and
farm mailboxes - anywhere they can be seen from the street!
It will be historic!
REGISTER YOUR CANADIAN FLAGS!
The more flags the better!
Feel free to register new flags until June 30, 2017.
Don’t forget to register any Canadian flags that you already have and
make sure they are visible to the street on July 1st!
You can register your flags at:
https://haltonhillscanada150.ca/
If you don’t have internet, you can ask someone to do it for you or
call the Chamber of Commerce at 905-877-7119 or ASK MARGARET
IN THE OFFICE!
It is a really simple process. All you need is a name, postal code and
number of flags being registered.
CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 28,245 FLAGS REGISTERED!
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Don’t forget to register your flags and tell your
neighbours and friends too!
We are almost at 30,000!
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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 attach-
ment) to:
[email protected] by Wednesday at
noon.
For further information,
contact our secretary, Margaret Yahiro,
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:
Tuesday and Wednesdays: 9 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 9 am to 5 pm
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. Also posted are HD videos of the Sunday
sermons. Look under the Media tab and click on sermons.
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Summer Preaching Schedule
July 2 - Rev. Grant Williams
July 9 - Rev. Grant Williams
July 16 - Sue Cowan
July 23 - Sue Cowan
July 30 - Sue Cowan
August 6 - Rev. Sula Anne Kosacky
August 13 - Rev. Grant Williams
August 20 - Rev. Grant Williams
August 27 - Rev. Grant Williams
September 3 - Rev. Grant Williams