Second Sunday in Advent November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
Just had a Mom and her daughter drop off a gift for “St. Andrew’s Christmas Family”. It was a special moment.
The Mom wanted her daughter to do the delivery to the church, office with the parcel, to follow through from the initial decision to make a difference in someone’s life this Christmas, to the shopping, and to the delivery. Valuable life lessons beings taught.
While they were here, we were also remembering together when we gave out words written on Stars for the children on Epiphany Sunday. The idea was a tradition we had read about, to have a word to focus on throughout the year. This young girl’s word was ‘caring’. So today she was continuing her theme of the year, caring.
Their visit made me think of the Chinese Proverb, “Tell me, and I’ll forget, Show me, and I may remember, Involve Me, and I will understand.”
This week at St. Andrew’s holds lots in store, Saturday is the Christmas Bake Sale from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in de Renzy Hall. Food can be dropped off on Friday. Sunday is the Second Sunday in Advent. We will light the Candle of Peace. We will celebrate Communion.
On Wednesday, “Carols and Scones”, will be held at 1:30 p.m. in de Renzy Hall. It will be an afternoon of carol singing and friendship.
On Thursday, Prayer Time is held at 9 a.m. The final Euchre before Christmas is at 1 p.m.
On Friday, December 9, St Andrew’s Youth will meet at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. for Wii and Christmas Celebrations.
Christmas with Neighbours will be held on Saturday at Grace St. Andrew’s United Church, as a Fundraiser for The Fountain.
Sunday December 11 is the third Sunday of Advent. We will bring White Gifts to share with the Food Bank. A Pot Luck Lunch for the Congregation will follow the service. Bring food to share.
Blessings!
Rev. Milton Fraser
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