Page 1 August 30th, 2017 NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM ST. ANDREW S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON Sunday, Sept 3rd Bread Basket Sunday Reader: Bev Whatmough Greeters: Bert & Carolyn Burns Ushers: June Longstreet & Andrew Piper Counters: Ross Yahiro AV Operator: Bryan Scott Announcements: Christian Development Ministry Next week, Sunday Sept 10th Backpack Blessing Reader: Jackie Gray Greeters: Lorne & Susan Campbell Ushers: Peggy & Jeannette Getty Counters: Bruce Munro & Ross Yahiro AV Operators James Stringer & Ryan Wilson Announcements: Christian Development Ministry Service this week at St. Andrew's September 3rd, 2017-10:00 am This week in worship we explore how and where we see God in the world. We can see God anywhere we look when we are open to it. For some, you may see God in nature, in the woods, at home, in the eyes of someone you know, in a church sanctuary, or in the midst of a burning bush. In the scripture from Exodus 3 we see the familiar story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses witnesses the bush raging on fire and yet not being consumed. When he sees the bush burning he sees it as a sign that God is speaking to him as the leader to the Isralites. Theme: God A burning bush catches our attention for sure, but it catches our attention even more so when it does not burn up. Moses was most certainly caught off guard by this unlikely event and then chooses to follow God s call to him. In the service we will look at how God catches our attention an the ways we recognize it and choose to follow God s lead. Scripture Reading: Exodus 3: 1-15 Meditation: Finding God in Unexpected Places
Page 2 News from the Pews BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH There will be a Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH There will be An Outreach Committee Meeting on Wednsday, September 6th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. BLESSINGS OF THE BACKPACKS - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 This year we invite any children and youth to come to church with their backpacks for school to be blessed as they begin the new school year. A special prayer and blessing will be offered in the service. Join us for lunch after church RALLY SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2017 Sign up for classes, groups, programs for the new fall season. See you there! All are welcome. Bring a friend
News from the Pews Page 3 CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 2017 One Co-ordinator still needed - can you help out? Saturday, November 4th, 2017 The Christmas Craft Show is our second major fundraiser each year! We would like to thank Jeanne Brennan for co-ordinating the Vendors since we started the Craft shows and Pat Moore who has been co-ordinating the Silent Auctions! Unfortunately, Jeanne and Pat are not available to help out this year, so we need someone to coordinate the Vendors and someone to coordinate the Silent Auction/Raffles! Thank you to Joanne Wardle for volunteering to fill the Vendor Coordination position! We still need someone to fill the Silent Auction and Raffle Coordinator position (this person would request donations, determine whether they are raffle or silent auction donations, get them ready for the silent auction or raffle, etc). If anyone is willing to help out with this position even if you don t want to be the coordinator, please let us know! If you can help out or you would like more information, please contact the church office or Grant Williams.
from the Pews News from the Pews Page 44 THE SNOWBIRDS ARE COMING - AUGUST 31ST In recognition of being Canada s most patriotic town. The Canadian Snowbirds expect to fly 500 feet over the highest point of the route, providing ample opportunity for people to see them in action. The latest is that they are starting in Acton at approximately 1:45 pm and travelling east. They will do a wing salute over Dominion Gardens before proceeding to Norval. If necessary a rain date will be sometime between then and Sept 5th. Any updates will be posted on the town s website www.haltonhills.ca, facebook and twitter. 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 Friday, September 8th OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKLETS - NEW ONES Our Daily Bread Booklets are available for Sep/Oct/Nov 2017. Please find them on the table by the photocopier. A donation of $1 would be appreciated.
Page 5 News from the Pews Alpha Film Series In September, we will be offering the Alpha Film Series 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 in the Sunday bulletin. 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. https://www.alphacanada.org/ 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 prior to September 17th. or call 905-877-4482
Page 6 News from the Pews CHRISTMAS PLAY Hello Everyone, If you are interested and can t make it out please email me at sscott23@cogeco.ca and let me know. I have put out a challenge to all the kids to bring a friend to join them this year it is lots of fun and better to do things with a buddy. Hope to see you all out this Sunday. Here are our practice times for this month. Sunday, September 3 rd 4:45-5:45 pm Sunday, September 10 th Sunday, September 17 th Sunday, September 24 th 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-6:00 pm 4:30-6:00 pm Performances will be on December 9th & 10th Stephanie Scott
News from the Pews Page 7 Grant s World! This week we are nearing the end of the summer. Over the past two weeks I ve been spending time with the girls camping in the Pinary Provincial Park and going to the beach, lots. At Pinary Park, located on Lake Huron, we did over 50 km of biking in the park, watched two community shows in the amphitheater, swimming, hiking and enjoying campfires. It s been a great couple of weeks to relax and get prepared for the fall season. In the month of September, life around the church will start to get busy again. On September 10 th, we will be holding our annual backpack blessing at the front of the church. Anyone is welcome to bring in their backpacks for school or briefcases for work to be blessed. Then on September 17 th we will hold out annual Rally Sunday. Lunch will be provided after the service. Rally Sunday is a great day to get back to church and see familiar friends and make new ones. It s a great day to bring a friend too! There will be opportunities to sign up for Sunday School, as well as other groups and activities. Then on Tuesday September 19 th we will be launching the Alpha Film series. We have a team of volunteers working at promoting the series. We hope you will support it by attending the program and telling others about it through social media and word of mouth. Tomorrow there will be a special fly by of the famous Snowbirds planes from the air show. At approximately 1:45 PM they will fly over highway 7 from Acton to Norval, to say thanks to Halton Hills for being the most patriotic community in Canada! I ll be watching. I feel blessed to be part of a community that cares about our country and one another. Hope to see you this Sunday in worship! Blessings Grant
Page 8 News from the Pews COFFEE TIME VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE READY FOR PICK-UP The Coffee Time volunteer schedule from September 3rd to October 29th is now ready for pick-up. Please check the mail slots at the end of the hallway. COMMUNITY BALLINAFAD UNITED CHURCH BBQ SMOKED HAM CHOP DINNER Come and enjoy our end of summer event! BBQ Smoked Ham Chop Dinner LABOUR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 Ballinafad Community Centre, rain or shine Serving continuously from 5-7pm Take home available BBQ smoked ham chop, baked potato, corn on the cob, salad, and dessert. Free hotdogs for children under 10. lncludes fabulous Silent Auction Ticket $16 - To reserve, cail (905) 877-4072 Sponsored by Ballinafad United Church
from the Pews News from the Pews Page 9 Page 9 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, 2017 9:15 am to 10:15 am and 10:15 am to 10:45 am Optional social. Cost? $50.00 + 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. 905-877-2601 ext. 2360 or email Ecarter@haltonhills.ca Mental wellness groups for mature adults. 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. 905-299-5293 email: 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 905-693-8771, ext. 390.
Page 10 News from the Pews 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 2017 - 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: 1-800-387-7127 x2320 OR Email: mbrown@acclaimhealth.ca www.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: 1-800-387-7127 x2320 or email: mbrown@acclaimhealth.ca
from the Pews News from the Pews Page 11 Page 11 OUR CHURCH VISION Growing In Faith Together actively serving Our God Our Church Family Our Community Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, August 31st - 1:45 pm Snowbird Flypast (but watch haltonhills.ca for possible updates) Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 - Bread Basket Sunday 10:00 am Worship 4:45-5:45 pm Christmas Play Practice Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 1:00 pm Coffee House 7:00 pm Special Board Meeting Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Mtg Friday, September 8th, 2017 9:30 am Circle of Friends Sunday, September 10th, 2017 - Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday 10:00 am Worship 4:30-5:30 pm Christmas Play Practice SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER: We are looking for a person to work with our Kindergarten to Grade 5 age children. Please speak to Scott Martin if you are able to do this for: A month? A term? It is a rewarding experience working with our young people
Page 12 News from the Pews Humour Corner Timmy was a little five year old boy whose Mom loved him very much. Being a worrier, she was concerned about his walking to school when he started Kindergarten. She walked with him the first few days, but he came home one day telling her he did not want her walking him to school every day. He wanted to be like "big boys." He protested so loudly that she had to find another way to handle it. She asked her neighbor Shirley if she would surreptitiously follow her son to school at a distance, but close enough to keep a watch on him. Shirley said that, since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise so she agreed. The next school day, Shirley and her little girl set out behind Timmy as he walked to school with his friend Ronnie. This went on for a whole week. Timmy's friend noticed that this same lady was following them every day. Finally Ronnie asked Timmy, "Have you noticed that lady following us all week? Do you know her?" Timmy nonchalantly replied, "Yea, I know who she is." Ronnie asked, "Well, who is she?" "That's just Shirley Goodnest an' her little girl Marcy," Timmy said. Ronnie inquired further, "Well, why does she follow us every day like that?" "Well," Timmy explained, "every night Momma makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers cuz she worries about me so much. And in it, the prayer says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life.' So, I guess I'll just have to get used to it." Source: http://www.emmitsburg.net/humor/archives/religious/heaven_4.htm Have a Nice Day!
from the Pews News from the Pews Page 13 Page 13 TERRY FOX RUN Show your Terry Fox spirit and register for the run today. www.terryfox.org/run https://secure.terryfox.ca/registrant/eventlocationhome.aspx?eventid=212409&langpref=en- CA&LocationID=212956&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.terryfox.org%2fterry-fox-run%2f Or just show up at The Gellert Centre on Sunday. September 17th, 2017, Registration: 9:30 am Open Start: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Gellert Centre A playground, bottle water and a raffle will be provided Bicycle, Stroller, Rollerblade, and Wheelchair accessible. Dog friendly but dogs must be on-leash Route distance: 1, 2, 5 and 10 km
from the Pews News from the Pews Page 14 Page 14 STAYING CONNECTED TO ST. ANDREW'S ONLINE! St. Andrew s has a Facebook site at: www.facebook.com/standrewsunitedgeorgetown. 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 twitter @SaintAndrewsUC to read late breaking news. Our Website at www.standrewsuc.ca 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. 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 e-mail (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 905-877-4482. Address: 89 Mountainview Road South Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4T9 Phone: 905-877-4482 Website: www.standrewsuc.ca Church Secretary/Office: standrewsoffice@cogeco.ca Normal Office Hours Starting Week of Sept. 4th Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Minister s Hours by Appointment Rev. Grant Williams: standrewsminister@cogeco.ca