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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
LinX Email for January 4, 2023
January 8, 2023 - “Was Jesus ever Spanked?”

January 8, 2023 - “Was Jesus ever Spanked?”

Rev. Peter

  What do we know about Jesus’ life as a toddler, child, a teenager? Very little! Did he carry water for his mother or sweep up after his father in the carpenter’s shop?  Was Jesus ever spanked?  
How we answer these questions can tell us a lot about how we understand Jesus’ nature.

For more infomation visit:

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CLICK HERE FOR LINKS TO LIVESTREAM, BIBLE PASSAGES, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY SHEETS AND WORKSHEETS
New Years RefleXions by Rev. Geoffrey  on how we can "recalibrate ourselves" with the metaphor of light in the season of Epiphany

New Years RefleXions by Rev. Geoffrey on how we can "recalibrate ourselves" with the metaphor of light in the season of Epiphany

If you get a commercial, click back and then forward again

For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/9UOXwmMLLwo?t=1989

CLICK HERE to hear Rev. Geoffrey share how we can have a fresh start in the New Year from a faith perspective
Our Work Continues

Our Work Continues

Weekly Meetings & Worship:  Jan 8 - 15
PLUS a LINK to our MONTHLY Calendar!

For more infomation visit:

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CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Thanks to our inspiring anonymous couple and to all who responded to their challenge!

Thanks to our inspiring anonymous couple and to all who responded to their challenge!

Praise the Lord! St. Andrew's rose to the challenge!

Extra December donations exceeded the $25,000 (max limit) matching donation from our anonymous donor couple who encouraged others to join them in giving thanks to God through this special donation. Thanks to all of you for being inspired to meet this challenge!  We also offer our sincere gratitude to that generous anonymous couple!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

On Sunday, January 15th we will be ordaining six new elders here at St. Andrew’s:  Judy Bridgemohan, Sheri Coutts, Desiree Henrichsen, Lauren Nolette, Stephanie Werle and Derek Wilkinson.  We are excited to see how God will use the leadership gifts of these new elders in our congregational life together, both within our walls and as we weave ourselves into our neighbourhood.
On that day we will also be recognizing the dedicated service of our nine retiring elders: Ed Braun, Elaine Cantlon, Bill Judd, Sheila Kirkland, Kevin MacFarlane, Hugh McFadzean, David Platt, Janet Ridsdale, and Annette Shaw.  We are so grateful to these elders for their willingness to help us move into the new ‘rotation model’ for Session.  We give thanks for their years of faithful service, and look forward to their continuation of service in new and meaningful ways.
Please mark January 15th in your calendar as an important day in the life of our congregation, and plan to attend.
~ Rev. Peter and Debby Dorcas, Clerk of Session

Side by Side - Online

Side by Side - Online

Online moves from Monday to Thursday, starting January 12, 2023

SIDE BY SIDE - WINTER 2023
IN-PERSON:  
The in-person Side by Side program takes place in the Karl English Lounge on Wednesdays from 9:45 am to 2:15 pm.
ONLINE:  
Starting in January 2023, the Side by Side Online program meets on Zoom on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
CONTACT:
Anyone wanting to take part, either in-person on Wednesdays or online on Thursdays, can contact Alice Post at sidebyside@standrewscalgary.ca, or call the office at 403-255-0001 to request a call back. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.standrewscalgary.ca/growth-and-care/ministries-of-care--49/pages/side-by-side

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ABOUT THIS MINISTRY
Happy new year to you all!

Happy new year to you all!

We are so excited to be starting up youth group again, however, we will not be meeting this Friday (January 6).  Youth group will resume next Friday the 13th at 7 PM in the Upper Room! Come ready to share about your Christmas holiday and get ready to kick off the new year. We’re so sorry we won’t be seeing you this week,
but we look forward to seeing you next week!
~ Lauren and Matt

Meal Train - You Can Help!

Meal Train - You Can Help!

Our Care Share team responds to individual needs identified by ministerial staff, elders, office staff and the congregation by providing short term support in crisis situations.  If you or someone you know in the congregation would benefit from a meal or short term support in crisis situations requiring food preparation, and/or other specific needs that can be met by a volunteer, please contact Joan Rowe.  If you would like to volunteer to prepare an occasional meal or be available for other needs, please contact Joan and she will add you to the Meal Train email volunteer list.  The 'Meal Train (www.mealtrain.com)' is an online hub that creates an easy way for a coordinator to let volunteers know when meals or individual needs are identified for someone in our faith family. Meals might mean meal gift cards, take out meals, or something homemade.  For more information about Care Share Ministries or to volunteer in this ministry, please contact Joan Rowe, Coordinator at mjrrowe@telus.net

GREETERS/USHERS/COFFEE CAPTAINS

GREETERS/USHERS/COFFEE CAPTAINS

Please consider welcoming people by greeting, ushering, or making coffee on Sunday mornings.  The sign-up sheets can be found in the foyer. ~ Deb

A message of thanks from Dr. Jean Morris

A message of thanks from Dr. Jean Morris

Dear Debby,  Please extend my sincere thanks to the Session and congregation of St. Andrew’s for the generous retirement gift that I received.  It was an unexpected pleasure to receive the gift certificates for Golf Town and Marriott Hotels.  I will not only enjoy the opportunity of selecting new golf gear and imagining where we will stay on our next vacation, but then I will get to use them!  I appreciate your generosity and kindness so much.  I can also take the not so subtle hint that it is time for me to play and rest.  As I said, on November 27 in the service, St. Andrew’s has always had a special place in my heart.  Not only are you the first congregation to extend a call to me, but Matthew and I have been blessed by many relationships with the people of St. Andrew’s. Thank you for the wonderful gifts! May God continue to bless your ministry.
Jean

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

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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