Author: St. Andrew's Thunder Bay

February 12th promises to be a busy day with a special service followed by a coffee hour/luncheon hosted by the Evening Guild and then the important Annual Meeting. Plan to stay and be part of it!

You are welcome to honour your heritage by wearing traditional  clothing or bringing food items to share at the luncheon. If you would like to share your heritage by adding to our worship through prayer, song, or an item to decorate the sanctuary, see Rev. Joyce.

The Annual Meeting is an important and interesting look back on the previous year and an opportunity to participate in planning for the upcoming year. Time to celebrate the past and re-energize for the future!

 

It’s time for that wonderful tradition, the St. Andrew’s Annual Sleigh Ride and Pot Luck! And lots of beautiful snow is back! Join us on Sunday, Feb 26 from 4-7 pm at Gammondale Farms (426 McCluskey Dr). Apple Crisp and Ice cream is provided. Please, because of severe allergies, no seafood or nuts.
Cost: $12/person, $30 per family (parents and children)
The sign up sheet is located on the board outside the church office.

An Evening of Sports Heritage

Mark this one on your calendar!

Wednesday, January 25 – 7 pm

And here’s a peek at some highlights of coming events in the
Canada 150 Speaker Series:

March 2 – Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the United States
April 20 – Bill Blaikie, former federal and provincial representative for Elmwood – Transcona
May 4 – Elvis Gospel Concert with Daylin James

White Gift Sunday dates back to 1904 in Ohio. The wife of a Methodist minister and her two daughters came up with the idea of giving gifts wrapped in white paper at Christmas time to people in need.

Gifts are wrapped in white so that they will be anonymous. People who can only give a little will not be embarrassed. There is a Chinese tradition where all the people gave their king a gift wrapped in plain white paper so that every gift would look the same. People gave the king what they were able, and the king welcomed them all.

The White Gift shares in the spirit of Christ and the God of love at Christmas. We give gifts of love to people in need. These gifts are often nonperishable food items that are distributed to people in the community.

White Gift Sunday celebrates the stewardship of God’s love and giving at the time of year when we remember the coming of the King of Kings.

Sunday, November 27
11:00 a.m. – Advent 1, Worship with Communion
4:00 p.m. – Advent Journey: Choral Music for Advent
Thunder Bay Community Choir
Donations will be accepted in support of Hospice Northwest and ProKids.

Sunday, December 4
11:00 a.m. – Advent 2 Worship

Sunday, December 11
11:00 a.m. – Advent 3, White Gift Sunday, Youth and Family Service
12:00 p.m. – Potluck lunch

Saturday, December 17
7:00 p.m. – A Daylin James Christmas, Tickets $20.00

Sunday, December 18
11:00 a.m. – Advent 4, A Service of Lessons and Carols
4:00 p.m. – A Daylin James Christmas, Tickets $20.00

Christmas Eve
7:00 p.m. – Family Candlelight Service
10:00 p.m. – Candlelight Service with Communion

Christmas Day
11:00 a.m. – Sunday Worship
Come in your pyjamas if you like!

New Year’s Day
11:00 a.m. – Sunday Wassail Service
Enjoy hot apple cider, stories, and hymns of the season.

Saturday, November 19

1:00—4:00 p.m.

Come browse the bazaar for a great array of baking, crafts, books, Christmas decorations and more. The tea and bazaar will be open over the same period, 1-4 pm. If you are planning to round out your Christmas shopping and goodies, better plan to be there close to opening time for the best selection.

The cost of a scrumptious tea with fancy sandwiches and dainties is $5 while admission to the bazaar is free. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.