NEWS FROM THE PEWS. Father s Day. Service this week at St. Andrew's June 18th, :00 am

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1 Page 1 June 15th, 2017 NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, Sunday, June 18th Reader: Marie McMaster Greeters: Ginny Morecroft and Ralph Challice Usher: Margret VanderVoet Counters: Bruce Munro and Ross Yahiro AV Operators: Ryan Wilson and James Stringer Announcements: Worship Next week, 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 Service this week at St. Andrew's June 18th, :00 am Father s Day This week we celebrate Father s Day. It s a day to give thanks to God for the gift of fathers to us. In the scriptures, we can see many biblical fathers who have been influential to the story of God. Our first scripture from Genesis 18, begins with Abraham, who was called to be the father of a great nation, the people of Israel. Abraham at an advanced age in his life was called by God to lead the people. Abraham and his wife Sarah were the parents to many nations historically. In the gospel reading from Luke 15, we look at the story of the Prodigal son. It is the father who lovingly welcomes the wayward son home after desolate living. The father in this parable represents God, the father who offers unconditional love to all of us. On Father s Day we think about what our father s did for us. We give thanks to the father s in our lives and to those men who have had an influence on our life journey. In the service, we will explore the ways that fathers are a gift to us. Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 Proverbs 4:1-7 Luke 15: Sermon: The Gift of Fathers

2 Page 2 PRAYER NOTE FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Ohashi, a long time member of St. Andrew s. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11th at Credit Valley Hospital. We offer our prayers and deepest sympathy to his son, Glenn, his daughter-in-law, Nolle and his grandsons, Mark and Adam. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, on Friday July 7 at 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday July 8 at 11:00 a.m. at J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. In memory, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation or the Lions Foundation (Guide dogs) would be appreciated. The obituary can be found at: -start May God surround the Ohashi family with his love and peace. REV. GRANT WILLIAMS - STUDY LEAVE Note: Please note that Rev. Grant Williams will be away from June 19th to 25th on a Study Leave. Next week s worship service will be led by the Outreach Leadership Team. For Pastoral emergencies, please contact Rev. Ross Leckie or Rev. Jean Leckie at COFFEE TIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER! (ONLY 3 WEEKS ARE COVERED SO FAR) Are you available one Sunday in the summer? All you need to do is supply and serve cold drinks and cookies and clean up afterwards! Maybe you have a favourite punch recipe you would like to make for our church family? Or you can just serve juice or cold drinks. There is a sign-up sheet on the easel outside of the Sanctuary. Thank you! OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKLETS - NEW ONES Our Daily Bread Booklets are available for Jun/Jul/Aug Please find them on the table by the photocopier. A donation of $1 would be appreciated.

3 Page 3 BASEBALL SCHEDULE! Next week s game is on June 21st at 7:00 pm against Home 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 21 Norval Home June 28 Norval NBUC (North Bramalea United Church) July 5 Conservation Yellow Immanuel 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 standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca, Attention: Pat Huckins, Chair of St. Andrew s Ministry & Personnel Committee. Closing date for applications has been extended to Friday, June 30, Projected start date for the position is September 1, 2017 or sooner, to be negotiated with the successful candidate. HOMELESS MINISTRY - WE ARE NOT COLLECTING FOR THE SUMMER Thank you to everyone who has been donating clothing and toiletries for the homeless. Unfortunately, we have run out of space to store things, so we are stopping the collecting over the summer. COMMUNITY TABLE DINNER - TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH Please come and join us for dinner and the fun! Thank you for your support!

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5 Page 5 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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7 Page 7 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! 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 We are also seeking applications 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 easily available to families as needed.

8 from the Pews Page 8 Page 8 ECUMENICAL CAMPUS MINISTRY IN GUELPH On Tuesday, June 20th, there is an ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for the Ecumenical Campus Ministry (ECM) at the University of Guelph. It is at 3:30 pm at the Raithby House. This is an important opportunity to learn about the vision, progress, and directions of ECM, and contribute to the life of this important faith community representing the Anglican, Presbyterian, and United Church on campus. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. 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 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: x2320 OR mbrown@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: x2320 or mbrown@acclaimhealth.ca YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Acclaim Health - Life-changing care. MAYFIELD UNITED CHURCH 53RD ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ & SILENT AUCTION 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:

9 Page 9 s If you like strawberries - here are some events coming up: ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH IN BRAMPTON Strawberry Buffet Supper Tuesday, June 20th, Main Street South, Brampton (opposite City Hall) 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Live Music provided by Sound Junction Adults: $15; Children (12 & Under): $5; Preschoolers: Free Tickets NOT available at the door. Tickets are available at the Church office (you can call the office at to reserve) 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 or church office at:info@tottenhamrichhill.com

10 from the Pews Page 10 Page 10 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: 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 For more information: Guidelines: Format BRIGHT, colourful, crisp pictures. Vertical photographs preferred. Digital jpeg files required: submit online at bulletin submission or send on CD, DVD, or USB key. Please do not 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 special Sundays that are appropriate for communion, baptism, confirmation, and funerals that convey 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.

11 Page 11 Week-at-a-Glance OUR CHURCH VISION Growing In Faith Together actively serving Our God Our Church Family Our Community Friday, June 16th, :30 pm Youth group will help at dinner 6:00 pm Community Table Dinner - Everyone is welcome to attend! Sunday, June 18th, Father s Day 10:00 am Worship 1:30 pm Youth tubing down the Credit River - contact Grant if interested Tuesday, June 20th, :00 pm Coffee House Friday, June 23rd, :30 am Circle of Friends Sunday, June 25th, :00 am Worship - Led by Outreach Ministry Humour Corner Under Five A little child in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat, the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear: "Don't pay for me Daddy, I'm under five." Have a Nice Day!

12 from the Pews Page 12 Page 12 Grant s World This past week has been a busy one for me. Over the weekend I was in Temagami with the men s club relaxing and enjoying the company of other men in the congregation. Graeme Thompson once again hosted us on Island 198 where he and his wife Nancy own and stay for the summer months. I believe that this year was one of the best years for weather ever up there. It was warm, mostly dry and no wind the entire weekend. Some of us even went swimming in the lake, although it was a little chilly at only 62 degrees F! Over the weekend we celebrated Canada 150 through some wonderful cuisine. A team of men spent weeks planning and testing various foods and beverages to be sure they would meet the mark of the high standards the men have for the retreat. We ate foods from each province and territory of Canada including meals like; Ontario Pork ribs, Alberta beef steaks, Atlanta Salmon, Saskatoon Berry pie, Poutine from Quebec, Jiggs beef and cabbage dinner from Newfoundland and much, much more. We even had a wine and cheese party to sample beverages, cheese and crackers from all areas of the country. Yes, we enjoyed eating but the black flies and mosquitos also enjoyed sampling us too! Blessings, Grant

13 Page 13 Lent/Easter Time Puzzle The Sunday School spent a few weeks putting together this puzzle and discussing it. (I understand Annie is excellent at putting together puzzles!) Thank you to Linda McKinnon for teaching during this timeframe.

14 from the Pews Page 14 Page 14 GARAGE SALE, BAKE SALE, CAR WASH AND BBQ We had another successful Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Car Wash and BBQ on May 13th. Thank you to all the volunteers, to all the people who donated items and to everyone who attended and supported this event!

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22 from the Pews Page Don t forget to register your flags! 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, 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: If you don t have internet, you can ask someone to do it for you or call the Chamber of Commerce at It is a really simple process. All you need is a name, postal code and number of flags being registered. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 18,767 FLAGS REGISTERED!

23 Page 23 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. 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 Contact us: Address: 89 Mountainview Road South Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4T9 Phone: Website: Church Secretary/Office: standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca Margaret s Office Hours next week: Tuesday, June 27th: noon to 4 pm Thursday, June 22nd: 9 am to 5 pm Rev. Grant Williams: standrewsminister@cogeco.ca

24 from the Pews Page 24 Page 24 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

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