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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
LinX Email for December 28, 2022
January 1, 2023 - Epiphany - Called to Light

January 1, 2023 - Epiphany - Called to Light

Rev. Geoffrey

  The wise ones were called by the light of a star to come and worship the newborn child. We, too, are called to follow the light, and to let our own light shine for others and for God.
As a new year begins, we consider once again what it means to follow Jesus, the Light of the World. 

For more infomation visit:

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CLICK HERE FOR LINKS TO LIVESTREAM, BIBLE PASSAGES, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY SHEETS AND WORKSHEETS
Christmas Eve RefleXions by Ken Gire on the birth of Jesus - from Mary's perspective

Christmas Eve RefleXions by Ken Gire on the birth of Jesus - from Mary's perspective

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For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/PbAziQdx6Fo?t=2404

CLICK HERE to hear Rev. Peter share the unique perspective that Christian writer, Ken Gire provides
Christmas Morning RefleXions by Rev. Peter on "Extraordinary" emanating from the ordinary

Christmas Morning RefleXions by Rev. Peter on "Extraordinary" emanating from the ordinary

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For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/AIs6wsvmMHk?t=1586

RefleXions by Rev. Peter on just how insignificant the events of Christmas were AT THAT MOMENT!
Welcome to Six Future Elders for the Session!

Welcome to Six Future Elders for the Session!

We are pleased to let you know that we have six members who will be joining the Session in January:
Judy Bridgemohan, Sheri Coutts, Desiree Henrichson, Lauren Nolette, Stephanie Werle and Derek Wilkinson. 
You, the congregation,  have affirmed them as having the gifts for leadership. On behalf of all of us, we thank each of these future elders for their willingness to serve in this important role. 
On Sunday January 15th we will be ordaining these people to the office of elder during the morning worship service. As well we will be marking the service of nine elders who are retiring in order for us to move into the new "rotation model" for the Session. These nine elders deserve our great expression of thanks for their selfless service over many years. Indeed we have been blessed.
Please mark January 15th in your calendar as an important day in the life of our congregation, and plan to attend. 
~ Rev. Peter

Our Work Continues

Our Work Continues

Weekly Meetings & Worship:  Jan 1 - 8
PLUS a LINK to our MONTHLY Calendar!

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Where words fail, music speaks

Where words fail, music speaks

Music has always been important to many of us at St. Andrew’s.  And this Christmas we were blessed with MUCH music.  At the 4:00 Family service the children played musical instruments and sang their hearts out;  at the 7:00 pm Candle Lighting service the choir and musical guests provided such meaningful music; and on Sunday morning Evan, Laura and Elliott provided musical leadership at our Christmas morning 10:00 am service.  We are so grateful to everyone who worked so hard to let ‘music speak’ to the hearts of those who attended our Christmas services.  ~ Deb

For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/AIs6wsvmMHk?t=492

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ELLIOT PLAY AT THE CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE - MUSIC DEFINITELY RUNS THROUGH THE VEINS OF THIS FAMILY!
CHURCH SCHOOL UPDATE

CHURCH SCHOOL UPDATE

There will be no church school on January 1st.  We will have children’s activity packages that can be picked up as children enter the Sanctuary that they can work on, focusing on the same scripture readings that the minister will be focusing on, and we will welcome children back to regular church school on JANUARY 8, 2023.

Year end is fast approaching!

Year end is fast approaching!

The Gratitude and Generosity Team wishes to remind you that all donations need to be into the church office by December 31st if you wish to be eligible for a 2022 charitable tax receipt.  Your donations may be made online by clicking on the button below, via e-transfer to treasurer@standrewscalgary.ca or by cheque sent to or hand delivered to the church office.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.standrewscalgary.ca/give

Click on this button and then click DONATE NOW in the middle of the graphic
We've been Challenged!

We've been Challenged!

Click on the links below:

Click on the links below:

Bible Study "Simply Jesus"
– resumes Jan 8, 2023 (Sundays at 11:15 am) - CLICK HERE
GriefShare starting again Jan 31, 2023 - CLICK HERE
December / January ConnXions - CLICK HERE

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Open:    Dec 28 - 30 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Closed:  Mon, Jan 2

May 2023 bring you health and happiness!!

Here is how you can help:

Here is how you can help:

Donations for Ukrainian Families

Donations for Ukrainian Families

You can help too!

I recently donated several items to a refugee family of 4 from Ukraine: a girl aged 3 and boy aged 6. They arrived at their host home with just a donated queen size mattress and nothing else.  ~ Jari-Lynn Eckert 

For more infomation visit:

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CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF NEEDS AND HOW TO ARRANGE PICKUP
Dying to Know - Living with Advanced Illness - Winter Seminars

Dying to Know - Living with Advanced Illness - Winter Seminars

Hospice Calgary offers free, online seminars where people can discuss the importance of talking to children about advanced illness, traditions and funeral customs that may be unfamiliar, and finding peace in uncertainty.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dying-to-know-events-797779

ALL THREE SESSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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