NEWS FROM THE PEWS. Service this week at St. Andrew's May 20th, Theme: Pentecost

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1 Page 1 NEWS FROM THE PEWS May 17th, 2018 NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON Sunday May 20 Pentecost Communion Reader: Bev Whatmough Greeters: Ralph Challice and Ginny Morecroft Ushers: Anne Cillis and Gail Bancroft AV Operators: Bryan Scott and James Stringer Counters: Ross Yahiro Announcements: Membership Next week, Sunday May 27 Reader: Greg Howard Greeters: Greg Howard and Margo Baird Ushers: Bert and Carolyn Burns AV Operators: Ryan Wilson and Bryan Scott Counters: Ross Yahiro and Pat Moore Announcements: Membership Service this week at St. Andrew's May 20th, 2018 This coming Sunday, Christians across the world will celebrate Pentecost. In fact, not all Christians recognize this holiday (holy day). But it is generally honoured in liturgical churches (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, United, Presbyterian, etc.), in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, and in many other Protestant churches as well. Theme: Pentecost Pentecost is not as well-known or as popular as Christmas and Easter but it is significant to the church. In many ways, Pentecost is the birthday of the church. it s the beginning point of ministry after the resurrection of Jesus. Pentecost is a holiday on which we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus. Before the events of the first Pentecost, which came a few weeks after Jesus death and resurrection, there were followers of Jesus, but no movement that could be meaningfully called the church. Thus, from an historical point of view, Pentecost is the day on which the church was started. This is also true from a spiritual perspective. It is through the spirit that the church is born. Thus, Pentecost is the church s birthday. The English word Pentecost is a transliteration of the Greek word pentekostos, which means fifty. It comes from the ancient Christian expression pentekoste hemera, which means fiftieth day. So Pentecost happens fifty days after Easter. In the service we will celebrate the coming of the Spirit with some colourful symbols waved around and through the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We hope you will join us this week! Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: The Call of the Spirit!

2 Page 2 COMMUNITY TABLE DINNER AND CLOTHING GIVEAWAY TOMORROW - WE NEED YOUR HELP! EVEN IF YOU CAN T HELP, PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR SUPPER! - FRIDAY, MAY 18TH AT 6:00 PM Tomorrow, the Outreach team is offering another free Community Supper. These dinners are being offered on the third Friday of each month. They are open to anyone who is hungry, lonely, would like to connect with others or just wants to have a night out. All are welcome! We hope to see everyone there! The clothing room will also be open. YOUTH GROUP SPRING 2018 SCHEDULE Open to anyone in Grade 5 or higher! Bring a friend! TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 18th: 5:30 PM - 9:30 pm - Community Supper Help and Camp Fire (Location TBD) FRIDAY, MAY 25th: No Meeting FRIDAY, JUNE 1st: 6:30 PM 8:30 PM - High Ropes Course or outdoor sports FRIDAY, JUNE 8th and FRIDAY, JUNE 15th: No Meetings SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd: 9 am to 8 pm - Canada s Wonderland (Cost TBD) Questions or more info, please contact Rev. Grant Williams. ONE CHURCH WORSHIP NIGHT - HALTON HILLS On Saturday, May 19th at 6:30 pm. Come and join our Church Community for a Night of Praise and Worship. John 17: United as One Knox on Main - Georgetown

3 Page 3 FRESH FOOD BOX PICK-UP ON TUESDAY The Fresh Food Box pick-up is on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 60th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE There will be a 60th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm In the Fellowship Room. FINANCE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY There will be a Finance meeting on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. St. Andrew's Baseball Team - BASEBALL HAS STARTED This week, we will be playing on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM against Norval United Church at the Conservation Park Yellow Diamond which is on Conservation Drive (Wanlass) just East of Hurontario in Brampton. Everyone is welcome to come and cheer us on! CIRCLE OF FRIENDS There is a group of ladies that meet at the church (in the fellowship room) on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month from 9:30-11:30 am. Come and join us for fellowship and refreshments. Our next meeting is next Friday May 25th, 2018.

4 c Page 4 MEN S BREAKFAST CLUB ON SATURDAY MAY 26th, 2018 The next men's breakfast will be on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. This will be the last one before the Temagami retreat and the summer holidays. All you can eat for just $5 bucks. Good food and conversation. Please see Phil McClure for tickets. DIGITAL SIGN CLEAN-UP TASKS Hello all; The new sign looks great and is working well. I think that people in the community are starting to see what is going on at our church. Now that spring is here we can get on with the clean up from the construction of the sign. It is messy at the front of the church and does not look very good. We want it to look attractive to go with the sign. I am looking for some people to do several tasks. This would be just a one time thing, not a continual job. The first task would be to put back together a small section of the interlock sidewalk. This should be relatively easy to do. The second task would be to rake up the dirt and stones from the grass. Fill in the holes of the trenching and around the foundation of the new sign. There is a third thing to do and that is the removal of the foundation of the old sign. Several of us has tossed around several ideas. Either to completely remove or just chop it down below grade. Both have merits but we are not sure yet. We would like to keep it as low cost as possible. Any suggestions are welcome. If you can help with any one of these tasks, please talk to Phil McClure. Thanks! OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKLETS - FOR APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2018 ARE STILL AVAILABLE Our Daily Bread Booklets for April/May/June 2018 are still available. Please find them on the table by the photocopier. A donation of $1 would be appreciated.

5 Page 5 WANTED - AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) OPERATORS FOR SUNDAY AND SPECIAL SERVICES We are looking for a few more people to help out with the A/V (Audio/Video) role in the Sunday Service and periodically special services (the people at the back!). It s an easy way for High School students to add to their volunteer hours. Training will be provided! If you can use a mouse, you can do the Video portion and if you can push a button and slide levers back and forth, you can do the Audio portion! If interested, please contact the office or Bryan Scott! Thank you! RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE St. Andrew s United Church reaches out to the Community in many different ways. Effective immediately we have space available for rent. Please contact our Church Office to inquire about Rental Space for your Group, Organization or Personal Needs. i.e. Reception, Workshop, Birthday Party, Anniversary Party, Dinner, Meeting etc. We have a fully equipped, certified Kitchen able to handle any type of event, with a Hall capacity of 120 with tables and chairs or 170 with chairs only. We offer competitive rates and a variety of rental space options. We may have what you are looking for. Give us a call for Rental Rates and Availability. FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY FOR SUNDAY SERVICES If you would like to place flowers on the altar table for a Sunday service, in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion or "just because", please write your name on the schedule that is on the bulletin board across from the office and/or /phone Valerie Jordan jordanheirs@yahoo.com or phone or contact the church office.

6 Page 6 VACATION BIBLE CAMP (VBC) 2018 July 30th to August 3rd, 2018 Now accepting registrations online for campers and junior leaders at: If you would like to help out or would like more information, please contact Tracey Bazso or Christina Martin who are co-coordinating this year s VBC. VBC 2018 SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR DECORATING Yes, planning is already underway for this year s Vacation Bible Camp - thank you to Tracey Bazso and Christina Martin for volunteering to co-ordinate this year! Decoration Supplies (Needed now): Brown craft paper Decoration Supplies: Please bring in a couple of weeks before VBS (i.e. the middle of July): Please make sure your name is on your items so that we can return them. Rafts/tubes Life-jackets Paddles Christmas trees/trees Logs Wood pallets Lanterns Tents Blue tarps Questions - please see Tracey Bazso. Thank you for your support!

7 Page 7 60TH ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Please take time to look at the history display in the library. If you can identify some of the past members in the pictures please do so. Tickets are available for the concert from the office, after each Sunday service as well as from the planning team members: Colleen, Laura, Robin, Fran, Ginny, Alison, Marie, Leslie, Nora, Valerie. This is one of our first events celebrating our 60th anniversary this year. Don't miss it. Stay tuned for upcoming events and be sure to mark November 24th on your calendars as we will be having a party!! On November 25th there will be a special anniversary service. Details to follow in the coming weeks. SPRING CONCERT CELEBRATING ST. ANDREW S 60 YEARS HALTON HILLS CONCERT BAND Performing At ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH 89 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown NEXT Saturday, May 26th 7:00 P.M. Price $10.00 includes refreshments. Children under 12 FREE. Music for all ages! Meet the band. Invite your friends and join us for a fun evening.

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10 c Page 10 COMMUNITY ST. JOHN S UNITED CHURCH OF GEORGETOWN AND GLEN WILLIAMS PRESENTS: The Royal Wedding and English breakfast Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at 6:00 AM St. John s United Church, 11 Guelph St., Georgetown Watch the wedding on the big screen in the Georgetown sanctuary and then retire to the Celebration Hall for a delicious English breakfast. Tickets are $20. Tickets can be purchased at the church office on 11 Guelph St., Georgetown by calling ANNOUNCING A GREAT ECOFILM LINE-UP. Mark your 2018 calendars for these screenings: Halton Hills EcoFilm Fest John Elliott Theatre at 7:00 p.m. (earlier time) 1. Wednesday, May 23, International Day for Biological Diversity - Bikes vs. Cars 2. Repeated: Call of the Forest - Sunday, June 3, 2018 World Environment Day - Trinity United Church, Acton See On Screen Five EcoFilm Screenings take place in the winter/spring months at the John Elliott Theatre Tickets are $10./Adults, $5./Students, available at the Georgetown Library, at or by calling the Box Office at Halton Hills / P.O.W.E.R. EcoFilm Fest SPARROW LAKE CAMP (SINCE 1912) A sleep away camp for children ages 6 to 16 Located just 20 minutes north of Orillia. More information on their website:

11 Page 11 BECOME SUICIDE ALERT Suicide alertness is for everyone Learn four basic steps to recognize persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them with suicide helping resources. This three-hour training can help you make a difference. Why come to safetalk? Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided leaving people more alone and at greater risk. SafeTALK training prepares you to help by using TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to identify and engage people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them with further help and care. Who should attend safetalk? SafeTALK is for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide: front line workers, clergy, volunteers, parents, youth, teachers and law enforcement. Anyone, who wants to be a suicide alert helper! SafeTALK is brief, affordable and internationally recognized. Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 William s Mill 515 Main Street, Glen Williams 7:00pm 10:00pm $10.00 per person Spaces limited Please Gail at dcnhalton@bellnet.ca to secure your spot.

12 c Page 12 The St. John's United Church of Georgetown and Glen Williams Presents: THE 4TH ANNUAL INSPIRING SPACES CONCERT SERIES, 2018 Artistic Director: Carolyn Maule 2) Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 pm - Inspiring Tango - Payadora Tango Ensemble Tickets - $30 in advance ($35 at the door) Students $15 General Seating for Single Concert Tickets St. John s United Church, 11 Guelph Street, Georgetown Doors open 30 minutes before concert time. Following each concert, please join us for a reception with the artists. Tickets available at ticketscene.ca or from our church office by calling AT LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY CHILDREN'S GARDEN OF THE SENSES - OLDER ADULTS GARDEN HERBS PROGRAM NORVAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - OLDER ADULTS GARDEN HERBS PROGRAM We are pleased to offer the Older Adults Garden Herbs Program this year at the Lucy Maud Montgomery Children's Garden of the Senses (Garden) in Norval. We have created a brand new and awesome website, where you can find out more about our Garden and the Older Adults Garden Program. Website: Bookings can now be made through the website. The Garden is a fun-filled interactive sensory garden for children, as well as for people of all ages and abilities, which allows them to regain contact with nature through the use of the human senses. The Garden is therapeutic, inclusive and diverse, accommodating those with special needs. Research has shown that the physical environment, such as a sensory garden where one interacts with nature through sensory experiences, plays an important role in promoting an individual's health and well-being. In our Older Adult Garden Herbs Program, participants explore the sensory gardens including the woodland and waterfall gardens and the edible garden, engage in a lively discussion about the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery while enjoying some light refreshments under our beautiful gazebo, and pot up a herb plant to take home. In the edible garden, we explore a selection of herbs, talking about how herbs can be used, grown and harvested. As well there is the option to add to the program a horticultural therapy activity of your choice, e.g. scented sachets, fresh herbal tea, dried tea bouquets, herbal foot balms, herbal sock baths, herb sock stuffed Santa/ snowman, or edible terrariums. An activity can be custom designed for you. The Older Adult Garden Herbs Program runs from June to September in the Garden. You can us at info@gardenofthesenses.com

13 Page 13 CANCER ASSISTANCE SERVICES OF HALTON HILLS CAShh VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Can you spare an hour a week? or A day a month? Volunteers needed for: Transportation Drivers, Board and Committee Members, Campaign Volunteers (clerical work, team captains, walkers and canvassers) Come and be a part of something special! Together we can make a difference in our community! Please call: Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills CAShh DRIVERS NEEDED Have time on your hands??? Looking to fill a day or two, here and there? Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills is in need of drivers to take our clients to and from hospital and medical appointments. Come and drive for CAShh at your convenience. Our drivers are reimbursed on a monthly basis at the rate of $0.48 per kilometer. If you can spare some time, please call our office at ACCLAIM HEALTH IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Friendly Visiting Volunteers This is the easiest, most fun way to volunteer - no kidding! Simply meet once a week with an isolated senior. Chat over coffee, share some conversation and, wow - you've made a big difference in that seniors' life. Apply Now More Information Memory Visiting Volunteers Make someone's day! We'll give you the tools you need to effectively engage a person with dementia in their own home. There are lots of interesting activities you can do together. By helping the person with dementia and giving their family a short break each week, you're achieving double the impact! Apply Now More Information

14 from the Pews Page 14 Page 14 May 1, 2018 Dear United Church family, Something special is happening at the 43RD GENERAL COUNCIL this year, and you and your congregation are invited! The opening worship service is being held on Sunday, July 22, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. We are inviting visitors from across Canada to join us for worship, with a special invitation to the churches in and nearby Oshawa, Ontario. Please consider relocating your worship service that morning and join General Council commissioners, visitors, and international and ecumenical guests in Oshawa. Imagine how wonderful it would be to sing and pray with up to 2,000 people! This General Council is being co-hosted by All Native Circle and Bay of Quinte Conferences. This unique collaboration will be reflected throughout the week and will be beautifully embodied in our opening celebrations. If you are unable to attend the opening worship in person, consider following along online with the livestream from GC43 on the United Church YouTube channel. Let s celebrate God s presence together! You are also invited to another new feature for GC43 called the Festival of Faith. All day Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, there will be events, concerts, displays, workshops, artisans, and fun as we celebrate the wonderful faith and diversity of our church. The mass opening worship service on Sunday morning is just one feature of the weekend. The 43rd General Council is being held on the campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) located at 2000 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, Ontario, from Saturday, July 21, through Friday, July 27. We hope you will be able to join us in person or online for some or all of this exciting week. And we trust that you will be holding all of the commissioners in prayer throughout the week as we seek to discern and respond to God s call to the church at this time. May God continue to bless you and your faith community as you carry out the mission and ministry of Christ where you are among your neighbours. Peace and grace to you, Jordan Cantwell Moderator/Modératrice The United Church of Canada/L Église Unie du Canada

15 Page 15 OUR CHURCH VISION Growing In Faith Together actively serving Our God Our Church Family Our Community Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, May 17th, :00 pm Choir Practice Friday, May 18th, :30 pm Youth Group 6:00 pm Community Table Dinner Sunday, May 20th, Pentecost 10:00 am Worship - Communion Tuesday, May 22nd, :00 pm Coffee House 2:00-6:00 pm Fresh Food Box Pick-up 7:00 pm 60th Anniversary Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 23rd, :30 am Guitar Group 7:00 pm Finance Meeting Thursday, May 24th, :00 pm Choir Practice Friday, May 25th, 2018 NO Youth Group Meeting 9:30 am Circle of Friends Saturday, May 26th, :30 am Men s Breakfast Club 7:00 pm 60th Anniversary Event: Halton Hills Concert Band Sunday, May 27th, :00 am Worship - Communion Humour Corner In Case of Experiencing Sudden Pentecost Symptoms: If you suddenly find yourself caught in an indoor tornado and your scalp on fire, it might be...pentecost. Know what to do: Notify the front desk. Fight the urge to stop, drop and roll - You ain't puttin; this Fiyah out! Make disciples of all nations! Have a Nice Day!

16 from the Pews Page 16 Page 16 Grant s World Last weekend we said good bye to a faithful Church member. Etheleen Martin passed away on March 24th and her service was last Saturday. It was a wonderful tribute to a life well lived. The church was packed, and we celebrated through readings, music, prayers and stories by her family. After the service many gathered at the Senior s centre for refreshments. Saturday was a special celebration for me. It was the fourth parent in a family that I have officiated over my time at St. Andrew s. First Joe and Maria Horvath, then Charlie Martin and finally Etheleen. Etheleen s son, Grant Mitchell and Heidi Horvath are married to each other. Through this union I have gotten to know the Horvaths and the Martins at St. Andrew s. On Monday, I gathered with the family for the interment of Etheleen s ashes in the Dixon s corner cemetery, Caledon. Now Etheleen and her first husband George are reunited again in death. Just a few meters away Charlie and his first wife Maria are reunited again also. The circle of life has been completed, and may God continue to watch over them in death. As a minister it is an honour to be invited and included in the family circle in such times of sickness and grief. It has been nice to get to know these folks over the years and I will miss them greatly. I feel incredibly blessed by God to walk the journey of life with the Horvath and the Martin/ Mitchell families. On Friday, we will be holding our monthly free Community Table Supper. If you are looking for something to do, feeling like you want to be entertained or simply share a meal with others then come and join us Friday at 6 pm. There will be live entertainment. Also, downstairs the clothing room will be open if you are in need of any clothing. Volunteers are always needed so if you can help come and join us that day. On Saturday night, there will be a special One Worship service happening at Knox Presbyterian church. many of the churches in Georgetown will be joining up to worship together. The service will be held at 6:30 PM. This will be a fun and active service. We hope you will consider attending. Blessings, Grant

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18 from the Pews Page 18 Page 18 United Church Women (UCW) Disbanding Service Sunday, April 15, 2018 Sadly, on Sunday, April 15th, 2018, the United Church Women's (UCW) group was formally disbanded at St. Andrew's. Thank you to Barbara Munro and Jean Brown for speaking about the UCW during this special service. Please enjoy the slide show that was shown during the service showing some of the highlights of the UCW - select the following link:

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22 from the Pews Page 22 Page 22 Some of the photos from years gone by: Celebrating the UCW 25th Anniversary - June 8, 1987 Past Presidents: Jeanette Crimes Margo McVittie Joyce Challenger Clara Wodhams Betty Pickup Ann Jones Laverne Ryder Florence Baker Bea Maier Missing: Heather Bosman Winnie Behie

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25 Page 25 Celebrating the UCW 50th Anniversary

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27 Page 27 Thank you to all the women at St. Andrew's that have been involved with UCW throughout the years!

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29 Page 29 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. Contact us: 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 (not as an attachment) to: standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca by Wednesday at noon. For further information, contact our secretary, Margaret Yahiro, or our Minister, Rev. Grant Williams, at Address: 89 Mountainview Road South Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4T9 Phone: Website: Church Secretary/Office: standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Minister s Hours: Mondays to Thursdays Other times by Appointment Rev. Grant Williams: standrewsminister@cogeco.ca