Author: St. Andrew's Kars

At the beginning of Advent, the five churches in Kars and Osgoode presented a Family Carol Sing and Dessert Party at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Osgoode. A musical program included a joint choir, several smaller groups and special guests.

On Dec. 8 Paige and Katelyn MacLellan once again inspired the congregation to donate toys for Toy Mountain.   We were also inspired by special guest Ava Cunningham, a grade four student at Merrickville Wolford Public School who has made and collected over 175 winter hats; these were given out at the Out of the Cold dinner to anyone who needed one. And Pat Grainger shared some pictures from her recent mission trip to Malawi.

On Nov. 30 members of the congregation and friends prepared and served dinner to 98 guests at Knox Presbyterian Church in downtown Ottawa.

Many hands made light work at the annual Tartan Bazaar and Cafe, a much-anticipated community event which raised funds for the church and other worthy causes.

The younger members of the congregation honed their bowling skills on Nov. 17 at the North Gower Bowling Lanes.

On Nov. 3 the congregation honoured the marriage of Emma Kewley (right, below) and Daryl McKinnon at coffee hour with a gift for their chosen charity.

Nov. 3 – guest preacher Donna McIlveen, guest musicians Samuel Champagne (vocalist) and Julia Watson (violinist) from Janet Hamilton’s Allegra Music School. From left: Janet, Samuel, Julia and Donna.

The congregation celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Kathryn Clarke and Chris Dixon with a lunch and presentation.

 

What a lovely way to be greeted at the door!

The Hosick Family (Phil and Caroline), pictured here with Rev. Susan Clarke, shared their musical gifts with the congregation.