A warm welcome to all who come to worship this Sunday. Please join us after worship for refreshments and conversation.
There will be town-hall meeting today at 12:15pm with our interim moderator the Rev. Robert Royal. The purpose of the meeting is to have a discussion on the present status and future of the church as the two-year interim ministry concludes.
Today during the worship service, we will be ordaining new ruling elders. Adele Samuel, who was previously ordained as an elder, has agreed to return and serve on session. Steve Knowles has also agreed to serve on session and will be ordained this morning.
Thank you to everyone who participated in making turkey pies this past weekend. Please place your orders today.
St. Andrew’s, Aurora, is doing the outreach supper for St. Andrew’s, Sutton on Tuesday January 30th. We do these meals 4 times a year when there is a fifth Tuesday in the month. Speak to Anne Neuman if interested in helping on that day
The church building is an incredible asset that allows the church not only to worship on Sundays but to live out its purpose seven-days a week. The people who use our facilities include AA groups (3 in total), CHATS (teaching English as a second language to new immigrants), feeding programs like Martha’s Table and aurora community café, Scottish dancers, Cubs and Guides. The church has been able to develop growing relationships with some of the people who use our space. This space is a gift passed down from previous generations, but it, like any facility or home, requires care and continuous upkeep. For the past year, we are indebted to a few people who work quietly in the background to ensure that the heat is on in the winter and that the plumbing is working. However, to maintain a well-used facility like ours requires more than one or two people, it requires a team of volunteers. Thank you to the following people who have offered to participate in serving on the new and improved maintenance team: Gord Osborne, Kevin Johnston, Nigel Samuel, James Thompson, Ed Webster, and Tony Parkinson. A meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
Thank you to all who continue to serve God and neighbour by volunteering at Martha’s Table on Thursdays. Martha’s is in its 13th year and offers soups, sandwiches, refreshments and Christian hospitality to people who are in need of a meal or companionship.
The aurora community café open every Wednesday now offers lunch in addition to freshly baked goods and coffee/tea. The café is a partnership involving local churches and non-profit groups providing job-training to adults with disabilities and creating a space to bring people together in a supportive environment.
Welcoming Arms is in need of donations.
- Disposable razors (mens and womens)
- Small containers of shaving cream
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Large containers of Laundry
- Small containers of dish detergent
- Paper towels & toilet paper
- But please no hand soap
The St. Andrew’s Prayer Chain offers daily prayers for those in need of God’s help. If you would like to request our prayers for yourself or for a loved one, please call Cheryl Daddis, 905-841- 3674 or email [email protected]. Your prayer requests are a sacred trust and will be kept entirely confidential.