NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND

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1 Page 1 September NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON Sunday, September 27 Reader: Bill Elgie Greeters: Mel and Jeannie Yach Ushers: Read and Bev Whatmough Counter: Andrew Piper and Mike Sprague AV Operators: Howard Beitz and Rob Ogger Announcements: Christian Education Next week, October 4 Reader: Carole Howard Greeters: Paul and Alison Annabelle Ushers: Bert and Carolyn Burns Counter: Ross Yahiro AV Operators: Andrew Piper and James Stringer Announcements: Trustees WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND September 27, 2015 Bullseye: Aiming to Follow Jesus Series Part 2: Worshipping Together Weekly This week we will continue the new worship series called Bulleye: Aiming to follow Jesus. Part 2 is Worshipping Together Weekly. This series is based on the brand new book co-authored by Rev. Jamie Holtom and Rev Debbie Johnson of North Bramalea United Church. It is a great read and will hopefully help people in their walk with God. Grant has extra copies of the book for anyone who missed purchasing it last week and would like a copy. Scripture Reading this week: Luke 4: Sermon: Worshipping Together Weekly STAYING CONNECTED TO ST. ANDREW'S ONLINE! St. Andrew s has a Facebook site at: 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 to read late breaking news. Our Website at 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.

2 2 Page 2 PRAYER NOTE FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Our deepest sympathy to Carol Hall in the death of her sister on August 30th. Carol s sister had been battling cancer and Carol was able to spend a long time out west with her this summer. Please keep Carol and her family in your prayers. ANNUAL FALL GARAGE SALE, BAKE SALE, CAR WASH AND BBQ - LAST SATURDAY A huge thank you to everyone who baked and bought muffins for the Muffin Mania table at the Garage Sale. Once more you came through to make our sale a success and helped us meet our target. Thank you for always being there when we put out the call. The Muffin Mania Team= Florence and June Thanks again to everyone who supported this Fundraiser by donating, volunteering and/or buying! We raised over $1,400 before expenses. LIFT OFF SUNDAY THANK YOU! Thank you to the Annabelle s and Burn s families for organizing, cooking and serving the barbecue lunch last Sunday! Also, we would like to recognize and thank the Real Canadian Superstore for very generously donating the buns, hamburgers and wieners for the barbecue. MOHAWK SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE AT THE MOHAWK RACE TRACK - TOMORROW On Friday, September 25th at 6:00 p.m., there will be a fun night at the Mohawk Racetrack including their Buffet dinner ($26 per person including gratuities and taxes). All are welcome to join in. Anyone wanting a ride or wanting to car pool, please meet at the church around 5:30-5:45 pm. We will be leaving at the latest by 6:00 pm. The reservation is under "Wilf Gray". Reservation is for 6:30 pm.

3 Page 3 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer. Fun for all that children call their favourite time of year Practices have started. The next practice will be this Sunday, September 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. If you can t make it to the practice and are still interested in participating (and haven t already submitted your name) please send Stephanie Scott an to let her know so that she can get a cd to you and have an idea of numbers. Stephanie (sscott23@cogeco.ca) REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP MEETING ON MONDAY There will be a Refugee Sponsorship meeting on Monday, September 28th at 7 PM. We have people in the church who have shown some interest in finding out more information about the possibility of sponsoring a refugee family. If you are interested, please come to this planning meeting. FALL WORSHIP SERIES- BULLSEYE- AIMING TO FOLLOW JESUS For six weeks in the 10 AM worship service we will be studying the 6 Markers of the Christian Life. September 20 - Using Spiritual Practices September 27 - Worshipping Together Weekly October 3 - Discovering Authentic Community October 10 - Serving October 17 - Giving Generously October 24 - Sharing Christ BULLSEYE SMALL GROUP - STARTING NEXT THURSDAY Come and join us in a small group studying the 6 Markers of the Christian Faith starting on Thursday, October 1st at 10 AM. There is a sign up sheet available on the easel outside of the sanctuary or you can standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca.

4 2 Page 4 BOARD MEETING ON WEDNESDAY There will be a Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. BLESSING OF THE PETS - NEXT SUNDAY There will be a Blessing of the Pets Service on Sunday, October 4th at 2 p.m. See poster on page 26 for more details. ALPHA PROGRAM - STARTING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH This Year we will be offering the Alpha Program at St. Andrew s. This is a 10 week Introduction to the Christian Faith. Each week we will gather for Dinner, a video talk and small group conversation. It will be a great way to explore your faith and build community. The Alpha group will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 PM starting on October 6th. There is a sign up sheet on the easel outside of the sanctuary or you can standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca. FALL PREVENTION CLASSES Anyone interested, please sign up or the church office at standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca - with your preferred days and times and if you want it weekly or twice a week. If there is enough interest, a class will be arranged. For more information, please contact Wilf Gray. UNITED WAY HOUSE TOUR LUNCHEON We have made such an impression on the United Way committee in the past that St Andrew s has once again been asked to host the United Way House tour luncheon on November 21st. We will be asking for assistance with baking, making sandwiches, serving, decorating and parking control. Details to follow soon. Please mark November 20th and 21st on your calendars. This is not only a fundraiser for our church but an outreach to the community in supporting United Way and giving folks the opportunity to see our facility. ATTENTION: COFFEE TIME VOLUNTEERS Please pick up your new schedule from the mail slots (at the end of the hall past the offices).

5 Page 5 COMMUNITY AN EVENING WITH CARRIE SNYDER September 30th, :00 pm At the John Elliott Theatre. Tickets: $10 Carrie's book Girl Runner is the One Book, One Halton Hills title for Presented with the generous support of the Friends of the Halton Hills Public Library ZUMBA IS MOVING FROM ST. ANDREW S TO GEORGETOWN SOUTH Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm at Sacrè-Coeur Elementary School Gymnasium 34 Miller Drive, Georgetown - Starts Wednesday September 30th! On Wednesday September 30th - Grab your friends - Come make friends and join us for a FREE CLASS For more information visit Ditchtheworkoutnow.com Follow us on FB - ZUMBA Fit With Jax THE 3RD ANNUAL GIFT SPIRITUAL PRACTICES RETREAT is being held at the Scott Mission on Saturday October 3, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Presented by GIFT is a group of United Churches in Peel, Caledon, Wellington and Dufferin working together. To register call (905) and leave a message with contact information. Workshops have limited spaces available. First come, first served. Bring brown bag lunch. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Scott Mission Retreat Centre, 3852 The Grange Sideroad, Caledon Beautiful, peaceful 100 acres of rolling hills, forests and meadows. Fee: $40 for three workshops or $50 for four CHOOSE WORKSHOPS FROM THE FOLLOWING: Biblical Storytelling; Sacred Circle Dance; Drumming; Reiki; Yoga and Nutrition; Praying with Scripture; Outdoor Event; Meditation; Photography I; Photography II ACCLAIM HEALTH - BEREAVEMENT SPOUSAL/PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP - FALL HELD AT ST. ANDREW S When: Wednesday Mornings from October 14th to December 2nd from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Where: St. Andrews United Church, Georgetown FREE, for more information or to register (limited space) Contact Melinda Brown mbrown@acclaimhealth.ca or Phone: ext Acclaim Health provides comfort and support in a caring and understanding atmosphere.

6 2 Page 6 EUDAIMONDIA Presented by United Way of Halton Hills is a new music video contest! Youth from Halton Hills are asked to submit original songs that highlight a cause addressed by the United Way of Halton Hills funding priorities (check our website for info on our funding priorities). These songs can focus on mental health, poverty, hunger, people with disabilities, etc. Contestants must note the following: - Composition, both lyrics and music must be original (must not use third party or copyrighted material); Songs must reflect a cause being addressed by United Way; - Groups of up to 4 people allowed; No swearing; No nudity/sexual content; No explicit or graphic violence, weapons or branding; Contestants must be 25 or under and reside in Halton Hills; Videos must be submitted via Youtube to United Way of Halton Hills unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca) by October 9th; - Online voting (through UW Halton Hills facebook page) will take place during the week of October 12th; - 3 finalists will be declared based on the highest number of likes for the videos; Finalists must be available to perfom live on the evening of Friday, October 23rd at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown (and rehearse on evening of October 22nd); - Tickets for the Live Final Event of Eudaimonia will go on sale October 1st at the John Elliott Theatre Box Office (no charge for performers) - A panel of judges will critique the performances and declare the winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place on October 23rd; Prizes will be presented to the winners; Prizes awarded must be shared if winner consists of more than one person; - As a condition of entry of a video, the composer/singers agree that the United Way of Halton Hills can use the composition in any promotional activities undertaken by the United Way of Halton Hills. United Way of Halton Hills is committed to engaging with youth! It is our hope this contest will allow our local young residents to display their talents while helping to promote the priorities of their local United Way! Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations of silent auction items are currently being accepted! If you have any questions or require more information, please contact the United Way office at or unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca SEPTEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER - Now Available In This Issue: The Future of GSS Halton-Peel ; GSS Challenge: Reduce Emissions; Other Upcoming Events; Supporting Local Food; Side bar: Interfaith and environmental calendars

7 Page 7 REFRESH! A LEARNING EVENT WITH MOLLY PHINNEY BASKETTE Toronto Southwest Presbytery and The Centre for Church Development and Leadership REFRESH!...is a weekend of events to inspire ministry leaders in the job of leading revitalization in their congregations. MOLLY PHINNEY BASKETTE IS...the lead pastor and practitioner of church revitalization at First Church Somerville, a progressive United Church of Christ. She is the author of A Real Good Church: How our church came back from the dead, and yours can, too. SHE SHARES the practical, tested, realistic, and rooted journey of a small church s transformation as it grew and grew - becoming a vibrant, active, missional congregation. Friday, October 6 9 (light refreshments will be available) AND Saturday, October 8:30 noon Westway United Church: 8 Templar Dr, Etobicoke ON M9R 3C7 ( COST... Send a team! $50.00 for the first participant from a pastoral charge; $30.00 for the second; $15.00 for each further participant AT THE END OF THE SATURDAY SESSION Your congregational team will be asked to identify a revitalization project(s) for your pastoral charge. These projects will provide the basis for further gatherings which will support and resource your leadership. The first of these follow up events will be Saturday, November 8:30 12:30. SUPPORT & HOUSING - HALTON S THE COFFEE HOUSE SOCIAL GROUP A FUN AFTERNOON OF GAMES & ACTIVITIES Light refreshments will be provided. Every TUESDAY, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church Everyone is welcome! This space is wheelchair accessible if you need arrangements for accessibility, please contact Jennifer beforehand to make arrangements. For more information, contact Jennifer at (905) ex. 380 or jbarclay@shhalton.org Support & Housing - Halton providing excellence in supportive housing, peer support & recovery since COFFEE HOUSE Social Group PLEASE NOTE: The Coffee House is looking for small prizes (even dollar store things) to give out to the Bingo Winners every week (The Support and Housing Halton group has been supplying, but are running low). If you would like to donate, please drop it off in the box marked Coffee House at the end of the hallway past the offices.

8 2 Page 8 PREPARING FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION - OCTOBER 19, 2015 As Christians, we understand that in building up our society, we are helping to prepare the way of God s Kingdom. In Jeremiah 29:7, we are told to seek the welfare of the communities where God has placed us, while in Luke 10:28, Jesus commands us to love our neighbours as ourselves. Christians across Canada continue to live out these commands through advocacy on many issues including poverty, affordable housing, the environment, refugees. An election campaign is a wonderful opportunity both to raise public awareness of the needs and burdens endured by so many, and to influence policy decisions. Here are some suggestions regarding how we can make informed choices when we cast our ballots on October 19 th. LEARN more about the issues. ENGAGE in dialogue. Discuss the issues with your candidates on the doorstep, the phone, by letter, on social media. ATTEND All-Candidates meetings in your riding. PRAY for candidates, and for voters, that we may all be guided not by self-interest, but by genuine caring for all God s people. Resources 2015 United Church of Canada Federal Election Kit: Should the Church be involved in Politics? United Church YouTube video: What s Faith Got to Do With It? Reflections by Jim Sinclair: Ecumenical 2015 Federal Election Kit created by Canadian Council of Churches, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Church Council on Justice and Corrections, Citizens for Public Justice, KAIROS, Project Ploughshares, Women s Inter-church Council. Thank you to the Beautification Team for planting the Butterfly bushes outside of the office windows!

9 Page 9 OUR CHURCH VISION Growing In Faith Together actively serving Our God Our Church Family Our Community Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, September 24th 7:00 pm Choir Friday, September 25th 9:30 am Circle of Friends Sunday, September 27th 10:00 am Worship 3:00 pm Christmas Play Practice Monday, September 28th 7:00 pm Refugee Sponsorship Meeting Tuesday, September 29th 1:00 pm Coffee House Wednesday, September 30th 7:00 pm Board Meeting Thursday, October 1st 10:00 am Bullseye Small Study Group 7:00 pm Choir Saturday, October 3rd noon Christmas Play Practice Sunday, October 4th 10:00 am Worship 2:00 pm Blessing of the Pets 3:00 pm Christmas Play Practice Humour Corner Fishing There was a new family that had just moved into town. Their son came to Sunday School but seemed upset. His teacher asked him if anything was wrong. The boy replied no, that he was going to go fishing but his dad told him that he needed to go to church instead. The teacher was very impressed with the boy's parents and asked the boy if his father had explained to him why it was more important to go to church than to go fishing. The boy replied, "Yes he did. My dad said that he didn't have enough bait for both of us." Have a Nice Day!

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27 Page 27 Marlene Spies was our Church Administrator a few years ago. If anyone needs a ride or would like to send their best wishes to the Spies, please contact Colleen Armstrong. THIS SUNDAY!