NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, October 5, Scripture Readings: Luke 16: 19-31

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1 Page 1 NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, Sunday Oct 8 Reader: Nancy Heinmiller Greeters: Garnet and Linda Burt Ushers: Joan Hunter and Valerie Jordan Counters: Bruce Munro and Ross Yahiro AV Operator Howard Beitz Announcements: Trustees Next week, Sunday Oct 15 Reader: Norma Nokes Greeters: Margo Baird and Greg Howard Ushers: June Longstreet and Joanne Wardle Counters: Pat Moore and Lorne Campbell AV Operators Andrew Piper and Rob Ogger Announcements: Trustees October 5, 2017 Service this week at St. Andrew's October 8, :00 am Theme: 7 Deadly Sins / Gilligan s Island Series Part 4: Gluttony Thanksgiving This week we continue the series on the 7 Deadly Sins. For this 4th part, we focus on Gluttony. What no better week that to do this than Thanksgiving! Gluttony means overindulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items. In Christianity, it is considered a sin if the excessive desire for food causes it to be withheld from the needy. Some Christian denominations consider gluttony as one of the seven deadly sins, a misplaced or inordinate desire for food or drink. In the 7 Deadly sins, Gluttony can be a problem when we choose to overindulge ourselves in food or other material things that we have to excess. Often, we have heard of someone being a glutton when we eat too much cake or other treats. We may also know the phrase, they are a glutton for punishment. This being a sarcastic way to define someone who constantly keeps having bad things happen to them in life. Gluttons can be helped with the virtue of Self-control. Self-control is one s ability to control their intake or behaviors to a healthy balance. In Gilligan s Island, two characters could be considered Gluttons. Lovie (the Millionaire s wife,) was a glutton of too much good living. She often would be seen lazing around having people dote on her. But Gilligan could also be a glutton because so often he could be seen eating vast amounts of food to excess and have it spill all over the place. The passage of scripture this week for gluttony comes from Luke 16. The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The Rich man feasted and ate wonderful foods each day while the poor man, Lazarus, lay on the ground by his gate with sores on his body. Lazarus hoped to gain scrapes from the rich man s table. There is a great inequity in this story. Both men deserved to be fed a healthy diet. In the service, we will look at how we view the inequalities of humanity and how we as Christians can examine our faith and make a difference in providing and sharing with those in need. This week is Thanksgiving so let us all be thankful for the blessings God provides for us. Scripture Readings: Luke 16: Sermon: Part 4: Gluttony. Have you had your fill yet?

2 Page 2 News from the Pews CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICES starting next Thursday evening (October 12th) after Thanksgiving. Seeking anyone who wants to join us for special Christmas music. Choir at 7:00 pm Christmas Music Practices at 8:00 pm SAVE THE DATE!!! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH AT 7:00 PM CELEBRATING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AN EVENING OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC YOUTH GROUP **** USUALLY FRIDAYS AT 7:00 PM **** We are very excited to welcome Rev. Sula Anne Kosacky back to St. Andrew s to lead our Youth group! Open to anyone in Grade 5 or higher! TOMORROW - SKYZONE MISSISSAUGA for a glow party from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Meeting at St. Andrew s at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, October 6th) Cost is $20. A parental waiver is required. Any questions, Sula Anne at sulaanne@gmail.com. Please let Sula Anne know if you are planning to come, so that there are the right number of drivers on Friday. NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th - A SLEEPOVER AT THE CHURCH A NOTE FROM THE FINANCE MINISTRY There will be special Thanksgiving Offering envelopes in the Pews. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Thank you for your continued support!

3 News from the Pews Page 3 Bread Basket Sunday last week, October 1st Thank you to everyone who donated FOOD BANK items last Sunday! FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY 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. Thank you! NEW SIGN FOR ST. ANDREW S! Our church board approved the purchase of a new LED Electronic sign for the front of the church. Our current sign has fallen apart and has been needing to be replaced for many years. A new sign has been in the planning since the St. Andrew s Residence was built and our church renovations were done, but the funds were not available to proceed. We are now starting a fundraising appeal to help purchase the sign. The total cost of the sign will be near $33,000. In order for us to move forward with the purchase we are looking for a minimum of $5,000 in donations to be committed by September 30th. There are commitment cards for you to use to show your commitment for this project on the welcome table as you enter the church from the parking lot or you can the church office at standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca with Electronic Church Sign in the Subject and include the amount you are willing to commit towards the sign. Thank you for your commitment to St. Andrew s and for your generous support! CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICES No Practice this Sunday! Next Practice: Sunday, October 15 th at 4:30-6:00 pm Performances will be on December 9th & 10th Stephanie Scott

4 from the Pews News from the Pews Page 4 Page 4 FASHION SHOW - VOLUNTEERS & MODELS NEEDED - ALSO NEEDED ARE DOOR PRIZES AND REFRESHMENTS This year s fashion show will be on Monday, October 16th, Christina Martin is coordinating it again this year.. Volunteers and models are needed. Door Prizes and Refreshments are also needed. If you don t feel like baking, donations towards fruit, cheese and crackers would be greatly appreciated. There are sign-up sheets on the easel outside of the sanctuary or you can the church office or contact Christina if you can help out with any of these requests. BAKING FOR THE FASHION SHOW Thank you to all those who have signed up for baking. Please deliver to the church on Sunday, October 15th or the morning of October 16th no later than noon. Squares may be uncut or if you choose to cut please make them 1 " in size. Again thank you for your support. PHOTO DIRECTORIES ARE READY FOR PICK-UP The photo directories are here! You can pick it up after the service or drop into the office during office hours. Please note that only people that had their photos submitted will be receiving a copy. Please submit your name to the office if you would like a copy and didn t get your photo submitted! A big thank you to Colleen Armstrong who helped with several of the tasks that needed to be done and to Marie McMaster who along with Colleen proofed it before printing! TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR $10 - Contact Christina or the Church Office. They will be sold after church the next couple of Sundays as well. Thank you for your support of this event! Tickets ARE still available, ladies. It's always a fun girls night out. BIBLE STUDY GROUP THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 AM The Bible Study Group has started up again Thursday mornings. Everyone is welcome to attend!

5 Page 5 News from the Pews ALPHA FILM SERIES - IT S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN The Alpha Film Series has started at St. Andrew s. Alpha is an introduction to the Christian faith, but also a great way to explore the biggest questions of life. Our group will be offered on Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM starting on September 19. Each evening WILL include dinner, worship, video talk and a small group conversation. This is a brand new program, different from the previous Alpha program which was offered years ago. Please call the church office to register or fill out the form found on the welcome table. I hope you will consider joining this group and inviting others with you. If you would like to know more check out the Alpha website here. We would like your help with promoting Alpha on Social media. If you are on Facebook, twitter, or Instagram please take the time to post it on your page or a group you are in. we would like to see as many people as possible benefit from being part of this program. Here is a sample text to include in your posting along with a picture. Do you have questions about life? Who you are? Where you belong? What you believe? Who God is? If this is you, then come and try the ALPHA Film Series at St. Andrew's United Church. The film series begins on September 19 at 6:30 PM. Each night includes dinner, movie, and great conversation. Please RSVP to the church office at standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca or call

6 Page 6 News from the Pews CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 2017 Will be on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED The next planning meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room for anyone that is available to help with the planning of the Christmas Craft Show. We will soon be asking for volunteers as well. Input is always appreciated! This is our second largest Fundraiser and we need lots of support to make it a success! DONATIONS REQUESTED There will be a silent auction and raffle table during this event on November 4th and once again, we are asking for donations. Items should be new or handmade or a gift of time such as handyman work, babysitting, etc. There are personal donation forms available and a table set up for the donations in the Fellowship Room. Your donations can be dropped off now until October 29th. Please make sure a personal donation form is fully filled out for each item being donated. All donations big or small help make this fundraising event successful and we thank you in advance for your generosity. Contacts are Joanne Wardle or the church office (i.e. Margaret).

7 News from the Pews Page 7 NEW COMMUNITY UNITY REP NEEDED A new Community Unity representative is needed to represent St. Andrew s. There are usually monthly meetings and you just need to report back to us. The 2 big events are the Spring and Fall Yard Clean-up days. Thank you to Brendan Cunningham who has been our rep for the last couple of years! Please contact Grant Williams or the Church Office if you are interested in helping out with this great outreach group! COMMUNITY UNITY FALL YARD CLEAN-UP Assisting families in need, due to age, health or circumstance, with their fall yard clean-up. When: Saturday October 28th, 2017 from 8:30am to noon. Duties: General yard clean-up, minor repairs Where: Meet at the Christian Reformed Church, Trafalgar Rd. at 8:30am for assignment Bring: Garden rakes, clippers, garden gloves, other small garden tools. BBQ afterwards at St. Alban s Anglican Church (537 Main St., Glen Williams) from 11:30 1:00 In the spring of 2016, Community Unity supported 64 homeowners representing many different circumstances. We need your support for volunteers on October 28th so we can continue to make a difference in our community in Jesus name To volunteer, sign up on the Volunteer Sign Up form by October 25th To include a home in need, complete the Home Submission form by October 25th For more information, contact Heino at hclaessens@fein.ca or your church Community Unity rep. or Rev. Grant Williams. HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS WANTED On Saturday, October 28th we will be holding our annual Halloween Party at the church. We are looking for any donations of decorations you may have and not needed any longer. Many of our current decorations are worn out or broken. Suggests may include but not limited to: Skeletons, table centerpieces, pumpkin/ ghost light strings, bowls, plastic body parts, pumpkin decorations, caldrons, cardboard wall decorations etc. Please bring them in and place on the stage any time after October 16th (the Fashion Show).

8 Page 8 News from the Pews CHRISTMAS OUTREACH PROGRAMS This year, the St. Andrew s Outreach team will be supporting our community in need through a variety of ways. Personal Hygiene products give away on November 4th during our Christmas Craft Show we will be giving away high quality Aveeno products (shampoos, creams, lotions etc, ) for a donation to the Bread Basket. Mitten tree on December 3rd. We are hoping to collect up any handmade or purchased mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to be thrown on the Christmas tree in the worship service. Please bring them that day. The donated items will be given to families in need in our community. Cram-a-Cruiser day on Sunday December 3rd On Dec. 3rd at 11:00 a.m., let s fill up the police cruiser van parked outside of our church with food, gift certificates or cash donations for the Georgetown Food Basket in time for Christmas! After our Sunday service, please go to the gym for coffee and light refreshments, socializing and helping to load up the Halton Police van around 11:30 a.m. Please notify your friends, neighbours and relatives and they will be welcomed to attend the Sunday service or come at 11:00 a.m. This will replace our traditional White Gift Sunday. Gift Card Mail Box Throughout the month of December we will have a mailbox available for people to contribute gift cards to people in need. Cards for places like Grocery stores, Chapters, itunes, Sportchek, Best Buy etc. would be appreciated.

9 from the Pews News from the Pews Page 9 Page 9 COMMUNITY The St. John s United Church of Georgetown and Glen Williams Presents: THE 3RD ANNUAL INSPIRING SPACES CONCERT SERIES 2017 Artistic Director - Carolyn Maule St. John s United Church - Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds The remaining concert: Sunday, Oct. 29th at 2:00 pm - Carolyn Maule, Pianist; Tyler Brown, Pianist Tickets: $25 in advance; ($30 at the door); Students $15 Tickets: $40 in advance; ($45 at the door); Students $20 Series Ticket $75 Includes Assigned Seating. General Seating for Single Concert Tickets. 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 RAISE (THEM) UP FUNDRAISING EVENT AND 5 YEAR CELEBRATION SPECIAL GUESTS: THE AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR! Program and Dessert Wednesday, October 11, 7-9pm at Acton Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 365 Queen Street (phone: ) in support of The ESTHER SCHOOL IN ZAMBIA ( ) a school for under-resourced children that began through GEMS Girls Clubs five years ago. It s a celebration! The evening will feature the African Children s Choir composed of African children, aged 7 to 10 years old. Their ability to sing with such joy and enthusiasm is something to experience! Cost to come is free, but a freewill offering will be received towards the support of The Esther School. We call this RAISE (them) UP! Raise up the buildings, raise up the children, raise up the future. RSVP at: estherschool.org/raise-them-up

10 Page 10 News from the Pews Admission: $7.00 Location: Website: The Halton Hills Quilters' Guild Presents: CANADA, STRONG AND QUILTING! QUILT SHOW 2017 Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! Merchants' Mall -- Tea Room -- Members' Boutique -- Toonie Draw -- Challenge Quilts Friday, October 13th, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, October 14th, 10 am to 4 pm Croatian Franciscan Centre 9118 Winston Churchill Blvd (at 5th Sideroad), Norval T.I.M.E. EXERCISE PROGRAM Do you want to become more confident in your balance? Do you want to get fit and increase your energy? The Town of Halton Hills is excited to offer the T.I.M.E. (Together in Movement and Exercise) Exercise Program for individuals who live with conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injury or weakness after a hospital stay. Candidates must be able to walk 10 metres with or without a walking aid to participate in the program. What? An exercise program for people who have balance and mobility problems. Designed by physiotherapists and led by certified fitness instructors. Each class lasts 1 hour and consists of a seated warm-up, exercise stations and a cool-down. There is an optional social for 30 minutes following each class. Bring your lunch/snack and stay a while! Where? Hillsview Active Living Centre When? Mondays and Thursdays - October 12th to December 4th, :15 am to 10:15 am and 10:15 am to 10:45 am Optional social. Cost? $ HST. Generously sponsored through a grant provided by the Ontario Senior s Secretariat. Fee may be waived in accordance with the Town of Halton Hills Affordability Policy. More Info: Erin Carter - Active Living Coordinator ext or Ecarter@haltonhills.ca

11 from the Pews News from the Pews Page 11 Page 11 Mental wellness groups for mature adults. 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. SeniorTALK Join the conversation...let's talk about the challenges and rewards of growing older amongst our peers. For more information, please contact: Jenny Terwoord tel jterwoord@shhalton.org TEACH is a Peer Initiative of Support and Housing - Halton. For more information on our Peer run, no cost workshops, or for Volunteer opportunities, please contact us at , ext

12 Page 12 News from the Pews Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, October 5th, :00 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Choir OUR CHURCH VISION Growing In Faith Together actively serving Our God Our Church Family Our Community Friday, October 6th, :00 pm Youth Group to Skyzone Sunday, October 8th, Thanksgiving Sunday 10:00 am Worship Tuesday, October 10th, :00 pm Coffee House 6:30 pm Alpha Program Wednesday, October 11th, :30 am Guitar Group 7:00 pm Christmas Craft Show Meeting Thursday, October 12th, :00 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Choir 8:00 pm Christmas Music Practices Friday, October 13th, :30 am Circle of Friends 7:00 pm Youth Group Sleepover Sunday, October 15th, :00 am Worship 4:30 pm Christmas Play Practice Humour Corner Thanks Giving Thanksgiving Day was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren, observing, "The pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and fathers." "Oh, yeah?" her grandson replied, "So, why is their dad carrying that rifle?" Have a Nice Day!

13 from the Pews News from the Pews Page 13 Page 13 Grant s World This week is Thanksgiving. The fall leaves are starting to change, the dew falls softly on our homes and gardens and the air feels crisp. I love the fall and the beauty God brings with it. Over the weekend I plan to spend a fair bit of time with family and friends heading out to Cobourg and up to Pigeon Lake where my brother purchased a cottage this summer. I m hoping to see the leaves in full colours up there and maybe go for a paddle in the lake if possible. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the abundance God provides us and to the family or friends we enjoy spending time with. I pray that you all will have a blessed Thanksgiving weekend. See you on Sunday. Grant

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24 Page 24 News from the Pews 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: News from the Pews 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

25 from the Pews News from the Pews Page 25 Page 25 FALL WORSHIP SERIES 7 Deadly Sins and Gilligan s Island Worship Series Week 1: September 17: Pride (The Professor) Week 2: September 24: Anger (The Skipper) Week 3: October 1: Greed (Thurston Howell III) Week 4: October 8: Gluttony (Mrs. Lovey Howell) Week 5: October 15: Lust (Ginger) Week 6: October 22: Envy (of Ginger s Looks - Mary Ann) Week 7: October 29: Sloth - (Gilligan)

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