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Sunday morning Bible Study at St. Andrew’s begins again on Sunday, September 19th at 9:30 a.m.
You are warmly invited to join the Sunday morning bible study group at St. Andrew’s. We will begin the season with a study of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, using a resource from “The Thoughtful Christian.”
The apostle Paul was certainly not the only missionary to the Gentiles (that is, all who are not Jews) during the time immediately following Jesus’ death (c. 30 CE), for Philip and Peter also taught, baptized, and preached to Gentiles. Paul was not even the only one who preached to the Corinthians during his ministry among them around 51 CE. Priscilla and Aquila worked alongside Paul in founding the church over the period of a year and a half; Apollos and Cephas had baptized members of the Corinthian church–in fact, more members than Paul had. Nonetheless, the Corinthian Christians sought out Paul when problems arose after he had left and possibly while he was residing in Ephesus, delivering him both an oral and a written message, to which Paul responded in a letter. This letter is known to us as 1 Corinthians, even though Paul indicates that he had already written them at least one other letter.
Our study will begin by focusing on the problems mentioned in the oral report and Paul’s advice concerning them, and then continue by discussing the problems mentioned in the Corinthians’ letter to Paul and his response concerning them. Before discussing each of the issues raised by the Corinthian Christians and Paul’s response, we will consider the culture of the city of Corinth that posed challenges to Paul’s preaching and to the Corinthians’ growth in the Christian faith. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the current significance of this letter in our community.
You don’t have to be a biblical scholar in order to join us! We enjoy learning, growing, questioning, and exploring together with a diverse group on Sunday mornings before worship. We meet in the church parlour at 9:30 a.m. Use the parking lot side door, and stop by the kitchen for a cup of coffee before making your way up to the parlour.
September Start-Up!
The lazy days of summer are drawing to a close, and St. Andrew’s is gearing up for an autumn of activity full of worship, discipleship, and ministry opportunities. Take note of the many things happening in and around St. Andrew’s in September:
- Worship time returns to 11:00 am: Sunday, September 5th
- St. Andrew’s Choir resumes: Thursday, September 9th at 7:30 pm
- Kids’ Club (grades 4-8) first meeting: Friday, September 10th at 7:15 pm
- Women’s Camp @ Christopher Lake: September 11-13th
- Church School (for children age 3 to grade8) resumes: Sunday, September 12th
- Congregational meeting regarding new position for a Youth & Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator: Sunday, September 12th following worship
- Youth Group (grades 9-12) first meeting: Sunday, September 12th at 7:00 pm
- Men’s breakfast at Peter D’s resumes: Monday, September 13th at 9 am
- Thursday Group resumes (Berry Barn excursion for first meeting): Thursday, September 16th at 1:30 pm
- “The Romantic Violin” – a concert by Michael Swan with Gillian Lyons on piano: Saturday, September 18th at 7:30 pm
- Sunday Morning Bible Study resumes (new study on 1 Corinthians): Sunday, September 19th at 9:30 am
- Scripture Readers’ Workshop: Sunday, September 19th at 12:30 pm
- Women’s Missionary Society (Hildur Hermanson Group) first meeting: Monday, September 20th at 7:30 pm
- Women’s League first meeting: Wednesday, September 22nd at 10 am
- Saskatchewan Presbyterian Youth (SPY) Weekend at Camp Christopher (for youth grade 9 to age 25): September 24-26
- Women’s Breakfast at Mulberry’s on 3rd first meeting: Saturday, September 25th at 8:30 am
Congregational Meeting – September 12, 2010
The Congregation Of St. Andrew’s is called to meet on Sunday, September 12th following the worship service.
The purpose of the meeting will be to consider a ministry description for a new part-time staff person to work at St. Andrew’s in the area of youth and children’s ministry. Before we proceed to advertise this position, we need the approval of St. Andrew’s Session and congregation, as well as the Presbytery of Northern Saskatchewan.
Copies of the draft ministry description, as prepared by a special committee of Session, will be available beginning Sunday, August 22nd. Please take time to prayerfully consider this new position, and plan to attend the congregational meeting on September 12th.
Posted on August 20, 2010 in category: AnnouncementsPWS&D: Pakistan Floods
Monsoon rains and severe flooding have washed away tens of thousands of homes and killed as many as 1,500 people in Pakistan. In some of the worst flooding ever recorded in the region, thousands have lost livelihoods and are now homeless.
In the wake of widespread damage to agricultural lands, Presbyterian World Service & Development is working with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to provide over 25,000 people (3,000 families) with food packages for two months in the province of Balochistan, one of the worst affected areas. Each package contains rice, lentils, wheat flour, cooking oil, sugar, salt, tea and spices and provides a family with the basics needed to help overcome this disaster. PWS&D is leading this $750,000 project with the support of five other members of CFGB (Canadian Baptist Ministries, Emergency Relief & Development Overseas, Mennonite Central Committee Canada, Primate’s World Relief & Development Fund and World Relief Canada) who have all contributed financial resources to make this project a reality.
You can help. Your prayerful and financial support will help PWS&D meet its financial commitment to this program, ensuring desperately needed food reaches flood victims in Pakistan. Make a donation by calling 1-800-619-7301 ext. 291, donating through your Sunday offering, mailing a cheque or donating online. Please mark all donations “Pakistan Floods.”
Posted on August 17, 2010 in category: AnnouncementsStories of Faith
Rev. Amanda is gathering stories of faith this week. You are invited to think about the people in your life who have been examples of faith for you. Who was the first person to tell you about Jesus and his love? Who do you remember as someone whose example of faith has made a difference in your life?
On Sunday, August 15th we will be welcoming some new members into our church family. They will be professing their faith for the first time or renewing their faith commitment once again. Let’s celebrate this important moment in their faith lives by telling the stories of the heroes who have shared their faith with us.
Please send a quick email to Rev. Amanda to tell her about someone who has been an example of faith for you. You can also call the church office or drop by this week so that your story can be among those shared on Sunday.
May God be with you and in you this week, as you live out your faith in word and action.
Posted on August 8, 2010 in category: Announcements