St. Andrew's Sunday School

Friday, November 21

Dear St. Andrew's Friends,

 I read this verse from The Message translation of the bible this morning and thought it was lovely.

 "Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life". James 1:12 

I love the language of being 'loyally in love with God' and the idea that life is a continuous reward.  Life doesn't promise ease, but I think it's reward is in the depth and richness it offers.  May you feel loyally in love with God so that you can embrace life reward this weekend. 

This Sunday is White Gift Sunday. Traditionally these gifts have been wrapped in white paper so that they can be anonymous, encouraging gifts big and small to be given without judgement.  We don't require any wrapping any more, we just ask that you give.  This year we are supporting families from W E.Gowling school with food supplies for the holidays.  The principal will be with us on Sunday to share with us about the school.  Find the White Gift wreath in Grant Hall and pick a strip of paper labeled with a gift to bring in by Dec. 14.

Advent materials for different age groups will be available at church starting this Sunday. Look for devotional booklets and activity calendars in Grant Hall. Let me know if you'd like them sent to you instead.

You can still join in on the cookie baking for the homebound event tomorrow- grades 5-12. from 7-9pm Join experienced bakers to mix, roll, cut, fill and bake. This gift of cookies brings delight to those St Andrews members who can't get out to church as often as they'd like. Come and join the fun to share the joy!  

Advent in Colour - Thurs. Dec. 4, 7-9pm. Come and explore the Advent theme 'The will to dream' as we colour a poster together. All ages welcome to this relaxing event.

Peace to you,

Rev. Heather Paton