St. Andrew's Sunday School
Sunday, July 20
Summer Greetings!
This is my last email before I go on my summer leave. I'm so grateful to the volunteers who will be filling in for our group lessons over the next four weeks: Julie Brisson, Rebecca Jaremko Sharon Armour and their respective family members.
Last week we read the story of the Good Samaritan and helped some figurines who were frozen in ice blocks. This week, Ernie Cox will be leading worship and there may be a special guest leading songs during Children's Time. Next week Karen will be back from her time away.
Coming Up
A month of Sundaes! For the August coffee hours after worship we'll be serving ice cream! If you'd like to help serve and cleanup on a Sundae Sunday you can sign up in Grant Hall or let Karen know.
Capital Pride Festival- Aug. 23- 24 St. Andrew's has a table that weekend to spread the news that God's love includes everyone. If you'd like to come and make some buttons to give out, we'll meet at the church at 7pm on Wed. Aug. 20.
Gracefield Congregational Retreat- Sept 19-21 Registration is now open online for the St. Andrew's weekend. There are a variety of places to stay overnight and you can find descriptions at our registration link here: https://www.standrewsottawa.ca/retreat. There will be programming for all ages.
Annual Retreat — St. Andrew's Ottawa
Quiet Reflection, Study, Song, Worship, Fellowship and Fun The Gracefield congregational retreat is an opportunity for rest and reflection and a wonderful way to begin a new church year with others from St. Andrew's. It is a weekend for relaxing, with devotions and plenty of time for outdoor activities such as swimming, canoeing, and hiking. There will be much eating, laughing, and game ...
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I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing about your summer adventures when I'm back in worship on Aug. 17.
Peace to you,
Rev. Heather Paton
