Christmas Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser

Have Teacher’s Gifts to buy?  Need a Secret Santa gift at work? Don’t know what to get that difficult person?  Do not worry, we have an opportunity for you – through our Purdy’s Chocolate Christmas Fundraiser.

Join us and participate by going on-line to
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1869720-113450
Our customer number is #74483

 

All orders must be complete by November29th.  The chocolates will be ready for pick up at the church on Sunday December 17th.

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Join us for our annual Congregational Budget Meeting following the Worship Service, this Sunday, November 19th, 2023.

2024 Proposed Budget

2023 AGM Draft Minutes

 

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IT IS OUR

176th ANNIVERSARY!!!

 

On Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, we will  be holding our Anniversary worship service, followed by a luncheon in the Great Hall.  Watch your mailboxes as an Anniversary/Thanksgiving letter has been mailed out.

The Session approved  the Anniversary/Thanksgiving offering be designated to the repairs of the eaves of the church building.  We encourage you to give generously by sending in your Anniversary/Thanksgiving offering either by mail in the envelope that was enclosed with the letter, through the PAR program or using e-transfer.  Remember when using e-transfer to: (1) send to treasurer@standrewsbrampton.ca; and (2) please include your name, address, envelope number, and indicate Anniversary Offering.

If you would like to read a bit about the history of St. Andrew’s, please click A Work of Faith, which was written by a member of our congregation for our 175th.

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24th, 2023
There will be a brief congregational meeting to approve transferring funds from the Capital Facilities Fund to cover the residual cost of planned repairs to the church eaves.
Stan Loree will be making a brief presentation on behalf of Session outlining the required repairs and the estimated funding requirements.
All withdrawals from our Flame funds require congregational approval in advance.
Please plan to attend.

1st All-Ages Games Night

Do you like playing games (board or card)?

Come out on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, at 6:30 pm and enjoy some fellowship, laughs, play a game or learn a new one at our 1st All Ages  Game Night.

We will have a number of family friendly games on site, but you are welcome to bring your favourite game as well. We’ll split up into game tables once everyone has arrived.

Light refreshments are being organized, however, you are welcome to contribute to the light refreshments.

If you are coming, please click HERE  to sign-up, let us know you are coming and if you are contributing to the light refreshments.

We are excited to see everyone and play some games.

Pam Loree, Kim Shepherd & Jessica Rhind

Are you aware:

1 That in the developing world, girls’ attendance at school is hindered because of a lack of sanitary protection and underwear during menstruation?

2. At wearing a bra in the developing world not only adds a layer of physical protection for girls but that they are also seen as more confident and therefore less likely to be victimized by males?

3. That wearing a wearing worn, ill-fitting clothing perpetuates vulnerability, low self-esteem and diminished hope so only new or gently used donated clothing is accepted for the girls and women.

The S.A.L.S.A group will be collecting donations from the listing below from now until Easter Sunday.  All clothing donations should be sized to fit girls’ ages 6 to 18 years; and made of sturdy, washable materials.   There will be a bin put on the edge of the stage each Sunday for collection.  If you are not able to get them to the church,  please contact Susan Jess at 905-846-8143.

  • New 100% Cotton Regular Underwear all sizes for girls and young women, sizes S/M/L
  • New Bras of any style, colour or size for girls and young women
  • Re-usable Sanitary Protection (Learn More)

    A delegation from St. Andrew’s will be attending their annual dinner in Stratford on April 15th and will take the items then.You can also donate money to help pay for the shipping charges, as sending these items overseas can be costly. See Pam Loree, Susan Jess or Felicity Alexander if you’d like to donate money.

PRE-LENT EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The leadership team has made the difficult decision to cancel this evening’s Pre-Lent Event.   With today’s snow and ice storm coming with the possibility of receiving a lot of snow accumulation, our members safety is our main concern.

Rev. Geoffrey M. Ross will still hold the Ash Wednesday service both in person and online.

In light of this decision, we will hold a Pancake lunch on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 following the morning service.

WE ARE STILL OPEN FOR SERVICES

We are still holding our Christmas Eve services this evening as scheduled.  Our Traditional service will be at 7:30pm – click here for this bulletin and our Candlelight and Communion service will be at 10:00 pm – click here for this bulletin.

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  May your day be filled with peace, hope, joy and love.