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July 6th, 2017
NEWS FROM THE PEWS NEWS AND INSPIRATION FROM
ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, ON
Sunday,
July 9th
Reader:
Gail Bancroft
Greeters:
Brian and Nancy
Heinmiller
Ushers:
Gail Bancroft and
Andrew Piper
Counters:
Ross Yahiro and
Lorne Campbell
AV Operators:
Andrew Piper
Announcements:
The Minister
Next week,
July 16th
Reader:
Susan Quirk
Greeters:
Joanne Wardle and
Bev Barrett
Ushers:
Alan Grundy and
Anne Cillis
Counters:
Andrew Piper and
Mike Sprague
AV Operators:
Bryan Scott
Announcements and
leading worship:
Sue Cowan
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Service this week at St. Andrew's
July 9th, 2017 - 10:00 am
Healing Rest
This Sunday we are looking at the
importance of rest and relaxation.
Who’s doesn’t need more rest? We
live in a culture that increasingly
demands more of us. More activities
to do, more experiences to make,
more work to do so we can afford
the luxuries of life. However, so
often we get caught up with the
hustle and bustle of life that we
neglect to consider what God has to
offer us. From the moment we wake
up we are on the go until our head
crashes against the pillow.
God encourages us to slow down
and ponder our lives. Jesus says in
Matthew 11: 28 “Come to me, all
you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.” In our
routines of life, do we take time to
be with God? Do we search for
meaning in life that does not involve
paying something for it?
Living the Christian life requires
nothing of a monetary value. Most
of all God wants our time to be in a
relationship with him. In the gospel
from Matthew Jesus offers to take
the burdens from our lives and give
us rest. What more can we ask for?
When we are struggling with
stresses, Jesus will help carry that
load and allow us to live freely from
it. Next time you are feeling heavy
laden consider what Jesus offers
us. Matthew 11:28-30 says this,
28 “Come to me, all you who are
weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you
and learn from me, for I am gentle
and humble in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls. 30 For my
yoke is easy and my burden is
light.”
In the service on Sunday we will
look at how to look towards God
and find the rest Jesus offers us.
Scripture Readings:
Matthew 11: 25-30
Meditation:
Finding Rest with God
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COFFEE TIME VOLUNTEERS - Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered
to cover the “coffee” time over the summer!
REMINDER:
George Ohashi Visitation and Funeral Service: Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, on Friday July 7 at 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday July 8 at 11:00 a.m. at J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place.
In memory, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation or the Lions Foundation (Guide dogs) would be appreciated.
We offer our prayers and deepest sympathy to his son, Glenn, his daughter-in-law, Nolle and his grandsons, Mark and Adam as well as to Glenn’s brother. Gerald and his wife, Cathy.
The obituary can be found at:
http://jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2184/George-Ohashi/obituary.html#tribute-start
May God surround the Ohashi family with his love and peace.
WEDDING INVITATION
Hi Folks,
I’m Mitchie and my parents, Mitch Robinson and Ellen Roa, are getting married
THIS
Saturday, July 8th at St. Andrew’s at 2 o’clock.
It’s my mother’s DREAM WEDDING and I would like to invite you to share this
special occasion with us.
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BASEBALL SCHEDULE!
Next week’s game is on July 12th at 7:00 pm against Norval United Church at
Hornby. Games are held weekly on Wednesday nights. Game time is 7pm.
Even if you don’t want to play, come out and cheer our team on!
Schedule for the next few games (all at 7:00 p.m.):
Date Location Team
July 12 Hornby Norval U.C.
July 19 Norval Heart Lake U.C.
July 26 Conservation Yellow Huttonville U.C.
Conservation Park Red and Yellow Diamonds are on Conservation Drive (Wanlass) just East of
Hurontario in Brampton. Hornby is at Steeles and 6th Line.
OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKLETS
Our Daily Bread Booklets are available for Jun/Jul/Aug 2017. Please find them
on the table by the photocopier. A donation of $1 would be appreciated.
YOUTH LEADER POSITION AT ST. ANDREW’S - Deadline extended
See full details on the Bulletin Board outside of Grant’s office.
Interested persons are invited to send a letter of application and a resume to
Attention: Pat Huckins, Chair of St. Andrew’s Ministry & Personnel Committee.
Closing date for applications has been extended to Monday, July 31, 2017.
Projected start date for the position is September 1, 2017 or sooner, to be negotiated with the
successful candidate
If you know of someone who might be interested, please let them know! More information
will be available on our website shortly!
A PICNIC TABLE FOR THE CHURCH
Thank you to the Sprague Family for offering to
pay for a new picnic table!
Thank you!
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 2017
Co-ordinators needed!
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
The Christmas Craft Show is our second major fundraiser each
year! We would like to thank Jeanne Brennan for
co-ordinating the Vendors since we started the Craft shows
and Pat Moore who has been co-ordinating the Silent
Auctions!
Unfortunately, Jeanne and Pat are not available to help out this
year, so we need someone to coordinate the Vendors and
someone to coordinate the Silent Auction/Raffles! If
anyone can help out or you would like more information,
please contact the church office or Grant Williams.
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VBS 2017 REGISTRATION OPEN
Join us from Tuesday, August 8th to Friday, August 11th from 9:00 am to noon for children
aged 4 to 10. We are also looking for Junior Leaders and Adult volunteers! It is a fun
time - please invite your neighbours, grandchildren, friends and relatives!
Registration forms are at the end of the hallway with the display.
VBS 2017 SUPPLIES NEEDED - please see page 7
VBS DONATIONS
Donations to help offset the costs of VBS are gratefully accepted. There is a donation box
located across from the office.
Thank You!
VBS PLANNING MEETING MONDAY
The next planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 10th at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship
Room. Anyone interested in helping is invited to attend!
Questions - please see Tracey Bazso
*** VBS COOKIES DONATIONS ***
Hi Everyone,
It is time for the VBS snack team (Ross and Pat) to start the menu planning. If you are planning
on doing some summer baking, we (and I know I speak for the kids as well), would be very
appreciative if you could make an extra dozen or so of nut free cookies and freeze them until
Sunday August 6. If possible, could you please sign the VBS Cookie Donation sheet or email
Ross with the number of cookies you will be donating. If you can’t bring them to Church that day,
just e-mail me or call, and I can come to your place to pick them up. Any questions, please
contact Ross Yahiro. Thank you as always for your continued support,
Ross and Pat
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Invite your friends, neighbours and grandchildren!
Junior Leaders and Adult Volunteers are also needed!
Donations are gratefully accepted - box is across from the office!
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VBS 2017 SUPPLIES NEEDED
Thank you to Tracey for volunteering to co-ordinate it again this year! Please
see the beginning list below for supplies needed.
- Big boxes (industrial size) - (e.g. refrigerator)
- Costume's (all sizes, different jobs, all sorts)
- Lights (Christmas Lights)
- Old broken cell phones, bluetooth, headsets, cameras
- Binoculars
- Toy Robots
- Globes and solar systems
- Magnifying glasses
- Flashlights
Questions -
please see Tracey Bazso
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Cancelled - July 10-14 - August camp is still on
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COMMUNITY
N O R V A L U N I T E D C H U R C H
K i d s P r o g r a m - Summer Day Camps Norval Summer Day Camp Dates - Registration is now open for Summer Day Camps at Norval United.
Pick up a registration form online at www.norvalunited.ca/summerdaycamps. We are also seeking appli-
cations for our Summer Program Director Positions, Camp Counselors and Volunteers.
Programs For children: Gr. K-6
Fantastic Fun Fridays (July 7, 14, 21, 2017)
All-Star Bazaar (July 24-28, 2017)
Create Something Great (July 31-Aug 4, 2017)
Across Canada in 5 days (August 14-18, 2017)
Eco-Friends (August 21-25, 2017)
*Subsidies available to families as needed.
BEREAVEMENT SPOUSAL/PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP Find comfort and support in a caring and understanding atmosphere: - Meet people who are also coping with the death of their partner/spouse - Share experiences and explore ways to move through your grief - Find out about available community resources
2017 - Offered in Milton and Georgetown
You don't need to grieve alone.
Acclaim Health Free, for more info or to register: Contact: Melinda Brown Toll Free: 1-800-387-7127 x2320 OR Email: [email protected] www.acclaimhealth.ca
FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Are you caring for someone who has a life limiting illness? - Connect with others in similar situations - Get information about resources - Share your experiences - Learn from others
DROP IN Fourth Thursday of every month FROM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Links to Care Office, 360 Guelph St., Georgetown For more info: Contact: Melinda Brown Toll Free: 1-800-387-7127 x2320 or email: [email protected] YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Acclaim Health - Life-changing care. www.acclaimhealth.ca
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OUR CHURCH VISION
Growing In Faith Together actively serving
Our God
Our Church Family
Our Community
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
1:00 pm Coffee House
Sunday, July 16th, 2017
10:00 am Worship - Sue Cowan is
preaching
Week-at-a-Glance
Sunday, July 9th, 2017
10:00 am Worship
Monday, July 10th, 2017
1:00 pm VBS Planning meeting
Humour Corner A young pastor was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter from his
mother he just got that morning. As he opened it a twenty dollar bill fell out. He thought:
"Thanks, mom, I could use that right about now." As he finished his meal he noticed a
beggar outside on the sidewalk leaning against the light post. He thought: "That fella could
probably use the $20 more than I."
So he crossed out the names on the envelope and put the $20 in the envelope and wrote across
the top in large letters. "PERSEVERE!" So as not to make a scene, he put the envelope under
his arm and dropped it as he walked past the man. The man picked it up and read the message
and smiled. The next day, while the pastor was eating his lunch, the same man tapped him on
the shoulder and handed him a big wad of bills. Surprised the young pastor asked him what that
was for? The man replied, this is your half of the winnings. "PERSEVERE" came in first in the
fourth race at the track yesterday, and he paid 30 to 1.
http://javacasa.com/humor/sermon.htm
Have a Nice Day!
Grant’s World
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This week has been a busy one of celebrations. Last weekend we celebrated Canada’s 150
birthday. I was amazed to see the amount of people showing their patriotism around me. Halton
Hills had more flags that any other community across the country! We are the most patriotic town
(unofficially) with more than 57,000 flags registered. What a great idea to challenge our residents
to this.
All around the country side were festivals, parades and fireworks. It was one of the best Canada
Day’s I’ve ever celebrated in my life. I feel proud to be a Canadian.
On Saturday, we have two other celebrations happening this week. At 11 AM at the Jones’
Funeral home we will celebrate the life of George Ohashi. George has been a member of
St. Andrew’s for about 10 years. After many years of challenges in his health, George has gone
home to be with the lord and with his life partner Minn. We offer our prayers and condolences to
his son Glenn and his wife Nolle and their two boys Mark and Adam, also his son Gerald and his
wife Cathy.
At 2 PM at St. Andrew’s we will be celebrating the marriage of Mitch Robinson and Ellen Roa.
Mitch is the son of Gord Robinson. Mitch and Ellen, along with their son Mitchel, have been
coming to St. Andrew’s for about a year weekly. We wish them congratulations as they begin
their new life together as a family. Anyone at St. Andrew’s is welcome to attend their wedding
ceremony.
Hope to see you all this weekend,
Blessings,
Grant
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Thank you to the Outreach Ministry for leading us in Worship on
June 25th!
On Sunday, June 25th, the Outreach Ministry lead the service! It was nice to see
everyone available participating! Thank you Jackie, Joanne, Brendan, Kristin and
Tracey!
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We look forward to your next Outreach service!
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Taken from the Independent: “By July 1, the exact number of flags flying proudly in Halton Hills
in time for Canada Day was 57,073. Statistically, Halton Hills has an average of two flags per
household — beating Thorold.“ So unofficially, we are the most Patriotic town!
This was taken from the Halton Hills Website! https://haltonhillscanada150.ca/
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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 attach-
ment) 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:
Address: 89 Mountainview Road South Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 4T9
Phone: 905-877-4482
Website: www.standrewsuc.ca
Church Secretary/Office:
SUMMER Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Next Thursday, July 13: afternoon only
Minister’s Hours by Appointment
Rev. Grant Williams:
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.
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Summer Preaching Schedule
July 2 - Rev. Grant Williams
July 9 - Rev. Grant Williams
July 16 - Sue Cowan
July 23 - Sue Cowan
July 30 - Sue Cowan
August 6 - Rev. Sula Anne Kosacky
August 13 - Rev. Grant Williams
August 20 - Rev. Grant Williams
August 27 - Rev. Grant Williams
September 3 - Rev. Grant Williams
VACATION
Note: Rev. Grant Williams will be away on Vacation from July 14th
to July 30th. Sue Cowan will be leading the services in July.
For pastoral emergencies during Grant’s vacation, please contact
Sue Cowan at 416-655-1609.