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December 3, 2015

NEWS FROM THE PEWSNEWS FROM THE PEWSNEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM

ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON

Sunday,

December 6

Christmas Play

Reader:

Greeters:

Leslie Moore and

Valerie Jordan

Ushers:

Susan and Lorne

Campbell

Counters:

Ross Yahiro and

Lorne Campbell

AV Operator:

Bryan Scott

Announcements:

Ministry & Personnel

Next week,

December 13

White Gift

Sunday

Reader:

Marlene Beitz

Greeters:

June Longstreet &

Luise Zander

Ushers:

Bill & Linda King

Counter:

Joe Oatman

AV Operators:

Howard Beitz and

Rob Ogger

Announcements:

Ministry & Personnel

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WORSHIP THIS WEEKENDWORSHIP THIS WEEKENDWORSHIP THIS WEEKEND Sunday, December 6, 2015

Advent 2 - Peace

“Christmas Play - Meet Me at the Manger”

REMINDER: THIS SUNDAY IS BREAD BASKET SUNDAY.

The Youth will be accepting donations for the local food bank at

Sunday’s Christmas Play Performance.

Please come out and support our youth and children at the

Christmas Play - Meet Me at the Manger

2 Performances - Saturday, December 5th at 6:30 pm - tickets

are $5 for a charity to be determined by the Youth

Or Sunday, December 6th during the service at 10:00 am

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FINANCE MINISTRY MEETING

There will be a Finance Meeting on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm

in the Fellowship Room.

2015 CHURCH BASEBALL NEWS - TOURNAMENT

The first Tournament game was yesterday. On Saturday, August 22nd, the first game will be at

8:00 am on the Middle Diamond against Mayfield, then at 9:15 am on the Far Diamond against

Heart Lake. Come out and cheer on our team at the Gellert Centre baseball fields.

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL DRESS REHEARSAL

THIS SATURDAY

The Dress Rehearsal is on Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 am and then the

performers need to be at the church at 5:45 pm for the 6:30 pm evening

performance.

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STUDY LEAVE

Rev. Grant Williams will be away on a Study leave from

Monday, November 30th to Friday, December 4th.

AN ONLINE BIBLE STUDY Rev. Jean Leckie has begun an online bible study blog. If you want to read the Bible, but find it difficult to understand on your own this is for you. Each week she

will post a brief reflection on a short passage of scripture that will help you under-

stand it and think about the message it might have for us today.

This week: If God can do anything, why does God rely on human beings to get the job done? We are not all as thoughtful and willing as Mary. Read about her in our online Bible

study: The Women Who Raised Jesus: heartlakeunited.wordpress.com Go ahead, add a

comment.

THANK YOU FROM THE FINANCE MINISTRY

Thank you to everyone who gave or will be giving a special Anniversary Offering.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE AT ST. ANDREW'S

Just a reminder that the original purpose of the mail slots at the end of the hall past

the offices was for a Christmas Card Exchange at St. Andrew’s. Save on postage

and bring your Christmas cards for Church friends to church! Also, once December

comes, don't forget to check the slots once in a while for cards addressed to you!


WHITE GIFT SUNDAY - NEXT SUNDAY

On December 13th, we invite you to bring in your gifts of food and toys for Children

for the Georgetown Toy Drive to help families in need. Please bring your gifts into the

church as you arrive for worship at 10:00 AM. We will have wagons available to place

the items in.

PRAYER VIGIL ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH - NEXT SUNDAY

This year we will be holding a special Prayer Vigil for the Christmas Season. The

Sanctuary will be open from 3 PM to 9 PM. There will be prayer, contemplative music,

sharing, signing and times of silence and reflection.

We invite you to write down your prayers, people, places, situations etc. that you

would like us to pray for. Please deposit them in the box provided or give them to Marlene Beitz,

our Coordinator.

At 7:00 PM there will be a more formal contemplative service that all are invited to participate.

SERVING THE HOMELESS

On Sunday, December 13th immediately following

worship, the Youth and some adults will be going to

serve the Homeless in Moss Park in Toronto with the

Uganda Martyrs Church.

We are looking for someone to make soup, donate

bottles of water, buns or other food items.

Also, if you have any new socks, hats, mitts, gloves, sweaters, boots, coats, blankets or

sleeping bags for adults (mostly Male) please place those by Grant’s office to take with us.

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2016

To all Ministries, Committees and Groups: Please submit your reports for the

2015 Annual Report to the office by Sunday, January 3rd, 2016.

Those with Internet can email them to [email protected]

Thank you!

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2015 Poinsettia Sale In Memoriam Donations

A Special Thank you to Jeanne Brennan for Coordinating this sale!

Colleen & Rick Armstrong In memory of Dorothy Armstrong

Norma & Keith Arthurton In memory of Our Parents

Margo Baird In memory of Ed

Tracey Bazso In memory of Grandpa David

Jean Brown In memory of loved ones

Alice Greenaway In memory of Grant Greenaway

Wilf and Jackie Gray In memory of Jack & May Hewitt

Leslie Hoyle, Bill Elgie & Family In memory of Colin & Mary Hoyle and Bob Elgie

Victoria Keay In memory of Jean & Bill Kerr and brother Tom

Rosemarie Lee In memory of Margaret & Tom Shambrook

June Longstreet In memory of her husband Lee

Lorne & Kathy MacLeod In memory of the MacLeod & Glover Families

Scott & Barb Martin & Family In memory of Evelyn Martin

Linda McKinnon In memory of my brother, parents & grandparents

Phil & Judy McClure In memory of Our Parents

Pat Moore In memory of Jim, Bill & Terry

Bruce & Barb Munro In memory of Our Parents

Ken & Norma Nokes In memory of our loved ones

The Ohashi Family In memory of Minn Ohashi

Earl & Margaret Pepper In memory of Our Parents

Marolyn Pilgrim In memory of her husband Robert

Ina Reed In memory of Jack

Florence Riehl In memory of Earl Nelson, Laura & Gordon Riehl

The Rosie Family In memory of Bob Rosie

Myrtle Rowntree In memory of her loving husband Russell, and her son

Tom

Doug, Teresa, Milton & Doris Ra-

pien In memory of Beate Rapien

Colleen Sutcliffe In memory of Herb Sutcliffe

Agnes Taylor In memory of her husband Dave

Bev & Read Whatmough In memory of Janice & Al Thachuk

The Yahiro Family In memory of Michelle Yahiro's Grandparents


ST. ANDREW’S CHOIR CANTATA - ONE SILENT NIGHT

A CHRISTMAS BALLAD OF

LOVE AND JOY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH

At 7:00 p.m.

Reserve this date - another wonderful Pepper Choplin Cantata!

Freewill Offering

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

New this fall, Leslie Hoyle has offered to lead a Children’s Junior choir. There is a sign-up

sheet for this outside of Grant’s office, or speak to Leslie if your child would like to join. Practices

will be determined after we know who will be in the choir.

FAVOURITE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS HYMNS?

Do you have a favourite advent and/or Christmas hymn that you

would like us to sing during one of the services? There is a list

outside of the sanctuary on the easel that you can sign and we

will try and fit in everyone’s requests!

REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP MEETING

There will be a planning meeting held at St. Andrew’s United Church on

Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 PM.

At this meeting we hope to have more direct conversation about how we can proceed with this

endeavor. We hope to choose some leaders for this group such as a Chairperson, secretary,

media relations, fundraiser coordinator, local arrangements etc. If you can help in any of these

capacities please let Rev. Grant Williams know.

Please inform Rev. Grant Williams if you are planning on attending this meeting, so that he will

know how many to expect.






GEORGETOWN CHORAL SOCIETY - REJOICE WITH BRASS & VOICE

Featuring the Trillium Brass Quintet

Saturday, December 5th, 2105 at 7:30 pm - THIS SATURDAY

at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church in Georgetown (11611Trafalgar Road)

Tickets are $25 for Adults, $10 for Students, Family of 4 - $50,

each additional child under 12 - $10.

Group rates are available.

Tickets available on our website www.georgetownchoral.com, from members or at several

locations around town.

GAUDEAMUS CHILDREN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL OF TREES

On Saturday, December 5th - from 1 pm to 4 pm

at Glen Williams Town Hall - THIS SATURDAY

An afternoon to welcome the Christmas season:

Enter to win a unique Christmas tree

Community Carol Sing-a-longs

Gaudeamus Choir performance 3 pm

Delicious Christmas refreshments

Handmade Christmas treasures for your home

Funds raised for “Food for Life” charity

Tickets are $15

Tickets are available at Silver Creek Café or from choir members.

www.gaudeamuschoirs.com or 416-895-2697

CREDIT VALLEY SHRINE CLUB

CHRISTMAS CAKES, SHORTBREAD COOKIES, CHERRY CAKES, PUDDINGS AND MORE

WILL BE AT THE GEORGETOWN MALL

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - December 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - December 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th

Supporting Shrine Hospitals for Children.

Joan Lovegrove can also take orders.

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITY


THE GEORGETOWN KINSMEN’S SENIOR TOUR OF LIGHTS

The Georgetown Kinsmen’s Seniors Tour of Lights hosts its annual Tour of Lights in Georgetown

on Wednesday, December 9th.

The bus tour for seniors departs from the Georgetown Walmart parking lot at 7 p.m. with

pickups beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the following locations: Mountainview Residence, Armstrong

Terrace, Cote Terrace, Hillsview Active Living Centre-Georgetown, Victoria Gardens, Kincourt,

The Sands, Royal Ascot, Sargent Court and St. Andrew’s Church.

The tour will be followed by snacks, entertainment and refreshments served at 8 p.m. at the

Georgetown Community Church (Salvation Army).

(Taken from the Independent’s article online: http://www.theifp.ca/whatson-story/6139610-

georgetown-kinsmen-seniors-tour-of-lights-set-for-dec-9/ )

THE GEORGETOWN CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

A delightful evening of Celtic tunes & traditional

Christmas Carols

On Friday, December 11th

at St. Andrew's United Church.

Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $10 and Under 12 - $5

Tickets are available from the Academy of Music

- 905-877-2770 or see Jeanne Brennan.

GEORGETOWN CHILDREN’S CHORUS - THE LOANED MANGER

Come join the 112 kids in the Georgetown Children’s Chorus as they present their Christmas musical “The Loaned Manger’….complete with costumes, sets and choreography set to lively, Christian rock music on Sunday December 13th (1pm and 4pm) at the John Elliott Theatre. In this “Wild West” Christmas story, audiences will join the kids when they shout “YeeHaw!”. Throw in some line dancing, a small town Sheriff and the Star of the Show (Baby Jesus, of course!) and everyone will have a great time.

Tickets are $20 for Adults ($15 for 18 and under).

Call Lois Fraser (905-877-4411 ext. 253) or email [email protected] for tickets.

mailto:[email protected]






THE CHILD IN OUR MIDST HOLIDAY CONCERT & FUNDRAISER

FOR THE MASSEY CENTRE

Monday, December, 14 2015

Join The Toronto United Church Council for an evening of story and song celebrating the diverse

holiday traditions of the Massey Centre community and its neighbours. The concert will feature a

talented group of artists including folk musician Nancy White and comic Martha Chaves. Funds

raised will support the Nancy Peters Massey Centre Fund, assisting pregnant and parenting

teens.

The concert will take place at Eastminster United Church (310 Danforth Ave.)

on Monday, December 14, from 7 – 8:30 pm.

We regret that the venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children/students, and $40 for families (5 people, maximum of

2 adults).

They can be purchased online at www.thechildinourmidst2015.eventbrite.com or call The Toronto

United Church Council at (905) 771-5124 for more information.

12 SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS - A CHRISTMAS JAZZ VESPERS!

Saturday, December 19th at 7:00pm

Hope United Church - 2550 Danforth Ave.

Come swing into Christmas with our first Christmas Jazz Vespers at Hope United Church on

Saturday, December 19th at 7:00pm.

Bill MacLean and Brian Stevens will be joined by Michael LaLonde on bass, Karen Henderson on

cello and George Jardine on drums as they present selections from their recent recording,

"12 Songs For Christmas".

On the concert you will hear unique interpretations of Christmas songs and carols. From ballads

to jazz waltz, gypsy swing to soulful blues; there is a song for every Christmas heart. You will also

hear the debut performance of " Candles in the Window", composed by Brian Stevens.

Admission is by free will offering. Hope to see you!

Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4C 1L2

Phone: 416-691-9682 email: [email protected]







The play is going to be performed twice - THIS Saturday evening (December 5th) for

Families and Friends and then THIS Sunday (December 6th) during the service.



OUR CHURCH VISIONOUR CHURCH VISION

Growing In Faith Together actively serving

Our God

Our Church Family

Our Community

Tuesday, December 8th

1:00 pm Coffee House

Wednesday, December 9th

7:00 pm Finance Meeting

Thursday, December 10th

10:00 am Bullseye Small Study Group

7:00 pm Choir

7:45 pm Cantata Choir Practice

Sunday, December 13th -White Gift

Sunday

10:00 am Worship

3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Prayer Vigil

7:00 pm Contemplative Worship Service

Week-at-a-Glance Thursday, December 3rd

7:00 pm Choir

7:45 pm Cantata Choir Practice

Saturday, December 5th

10:00 am Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal

6:30 pm Christmas Play (for friends and

relatives)

Sunday, December 6th -Bread Basket

Sunday

10:00 am Worship - Christmas Play

Monday, December 7th

7:00 pm Trustees Meeting

Grant’s World will return next week Grant’s World will return next week Grant’s World will return next week


Humour Corner - Thanks, Linda

The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates. However, the gates are closed, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper said, 'Well, Forrest, it is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven.' Forrest responds, 'It sure is good to be here, sir. But nobody ever told me about any entrance exam. I sure hope the test ain't too hard. Life was a big enough test as it was.' The gatekeeper continued, 'Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions. First: What two days of the week begin, with the letter T? Second: How many seconds are there in a year? Third: What is God's first name? Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter, who waves him up, and says, 'Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your an-swers.' Forrest replied, 'Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begins with the letter 'T'? Shucks, That would be Today and Tomorrow.' The gatekeeper's eyes opened wide and he exclaimed, 'Forrest, that is not what I was thinking, but you do have a point, and I guess I did not specify, so I will give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?' 'How many seconds in a year?' Now that one is harder,' replied Forrest, 'but I thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve.' Astounded, the gatekeeper said, 'Twelve? Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year? Forrest replied, 'Shucks, there's got to be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd... 'Hold it, interrupts the gatekeeper. 'I see where you are going with this, and I see your point, though that was not quite what I had in mind... but I will have to give you credit for that one, too. Let us go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God's first name'? 'Sure,' Forrest replied, it's Andy. ' 'Andy?' exclaimed the exasperated and frustrated gatekeeper. Ok, I can understand how you came up with the answers to my earlier questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God? You are going to love this ……. 'Shucks, that was the easiest one of all,' Forrest replied. I learnt it from the song, ANDY WALKS WITH ME,

ANDY TALKS WITH ME,

ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN.'

The gate keeper opened the Pearly Gates, and said: "Run, Forrest, run".

Have a Nice Day!


Christmas Craft Show - Saturday, November 14th, 2015 Thanks again to everyone involved in the Christmas Craft Show! A special thank you to the Craft

Show Committee who spent a lot of time planning and preparing to make sure the show was a

success! We raised almost $5,000.00

Thank you to

everyone who

handed out

postcards at

the mall!

And to all the people

who helped set up.


Thank you to

Carolyn, Cindy and

Ross for helping

Grant make 100

Croissant

sandwiches for the

Café. (And thanks to

Grant for doing this.)

Thank you to

Florence and her

team for taking care

of the bake sale (and

to all the people that

donated baked

goods).


Thank you to

the team

members who

took care of

the Raffle and

Silent Auction

- Joanne,

Kathy, Pat,

Jeannie,

Linda, Laura,

Linda and their

helpers and to

all the people

who donated

items!

Both areas looked

spectacular!


The squares

from the bake

table were

delicious - at

least the

several

different ones I

tried!

The silent

auction


Thank you to the ticket takers - Ken,

Lillian, Joe, Lois, Linda and the

others that helped fill in as backups.


Thank you to Karl for

being an awesome

elevator attendant

and helping people

take things to their

cars!


Thank you to the café

volunteers, the floaters,

the parking lot atten-

dants and to everyone

else involved. A

special thank you to

our youngest helper,

Calvin - “volunteer-in-

training” who did a

great job helping to sell

and serve at the café!

More photos next

week.


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:

[email protected] by Wednesday at noon.

For further information, contact our secretary,

Margaret Yahiro, or our Minister, Rev. Grant Williams,

at 905-877-4482.

Contact us: Website: www.standrewsuc.ca

Church Secretary/Office: [email protected]

Secretary Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursdays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Minister Hours: Monday - Thursday

Grant Williams: [email protected]

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.

http://www.standrewsuc.ca



http://www.standrewsuc.ca


Upcoming Advent and Christmas Services

Saturday December 5 at 6:30 PM - THIS SATURDAY

Christmas Youth Musical for family and friends

- A play with wonderful drama and singing.

Sunday December 6 at 10:00 AM - THIS SUNDAY

Advent 2: Christmas Youth Musical - A play with wonderful drama and singing.

Sunday December 13 at 10:00 AM

Advent 3: White Gift Sunday

Sunday December 13 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Prayer Vigil

Sunday December 13 at 7:00 PM

Contemplative Worship Service

A quiet, reflective service for those who have experienced a loss or had a difficult year.

Sunday December 20 at 10:00 AM

Advent 4: Christmas Sunday

Sunday December 20 at 7:00 PM

Choir Christmas Cantata - One Silent Night

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Thursday, December 24th

at 4:30 PM

Family Christmas Eve Service

A short, fun service for small children and their families, Candles, Impromptu Nativity Play

and Carols.

Thursday, December 24th at 7:30 PM

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

A traditional service with senior choir and a message to celebrate the Christmas miracle.

Sunday, December 27th

at 10:00 AM

Ugly Christmas Sweater Celebration Service

Come with your best Christmas Sweater on. There will be prizes awarded.

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