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ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Ontario M5J 1W9 -- 416-593-5600 www.standrewstoronto.org The people of St. Andrew's are called to serve in faith, hope and love in the heart of Toronto. |
Wednesday September 17, 2008
Please note that the Gardiner Expressway -- from the Don Valley Parkway to the Humber River -- will be closed this weekend for fall maintenance. Plan a few extra minutes to get to church!
Click here to read David Olenic's contribution to 'Faces of Faith'.
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At A Quick Glance (details below)
1) Funeral Services for Patricia Baird and Eleanor Copeland
2) "Wine, Cheeses and Jesus" - Thursday, September 18
3) Art Exhibits by congregational members - Thursday September 18
4) SAGA Event at the Chinese Lantern Festival - Saturday September 20
5) Annual Fall Barbecue -- September 21, 2008
6) The Canadian Society of Presbyterian History - September 27, 2008
7) Out of the Cold Planning Meeting - Monday, September 29, 2008
8) "The Art of Prayer" -- the 2008 Fall Supper Seminars
9) Faces of Faith - David Olenic
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This Coming Sunday Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, September 21, 2008 Exodus 16: 2-15 Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20: 1-16
Greeting Elder: Fiona Smith Reader: Pamela Bolton
The Catechism This Week…
Question 12 - What do we believe when we say, “I believe in God, the Father almighty”?
Earlier this summer, we began a weekly journey through a recent catechism produced by the Church Doctrine Committee of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The present section concerns the various phrases and assertions in the Apostles' Creed, which is sometimes viewed as a concise summary of the substance of the Christian faith.
Please remember, when reading the catechism, that it is best experienced by contemplating the question before moving too quickly to consider the suggested response. How would you answer this question?
The Catechism's response to Question 12 Believing is more than agreeing that there is a Supreme Being. In believing we trust in and commit ourselves to the God who is declared in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and revealed in Jesus Christ. The Creed affirms that God is the Father and that God is almighty. |
1) Funeral Services for Patricia Baird and Eleanor Copeland
Last weekend, our congregation lost two beloved friends. Eleanor Copeland and Patricia Baird, both of whom had been active members of our community for many years, passed from this life into the presence of God.
The memorial service for Patricia Baird will take place on Monday, September 22 at 2 pm, with a reception to follow.
The memorial service for Eleanor Copeland will take place on Saturday, October 4 at 2 pm, with a reception to follow.
Both of these services will take place at St. Andrew's Church.
2) "Wine, Cheeses and Jesus" - Thursday, September 18
Everyone is welcome to join WCJ on Thursday, September 18 at 7 pm in the second floor meeting room with wine, soft drinks, cheese, fellowship and laughter as Lori Ann shares her China adventure as an ESL teacher for a Christian charity, Amity. We look forward to a lovely evening of conversation about China and about Lori Ann's experiences.
3) Art Exhibits by congregational members
St. Andrew's is blessed to have a number of gifted artists in our congregation. Over the next few weeks, some of them will be participating in and exhibiting their work at art shows in the downtown area.
Carol Westcott has an ongoing exhibit at The Rectory Cafe and Gallery, on the Toronto Island, entitled "Urban Oasis", from September 1 to 28. For those of you who have never been to the Rectory Cafe, it is a lovely spot, just a ferry ride away!
Hanneke Van Der Sluys and Harry Quinn will be participating in the 8th Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibit at the Church House at The Cathedral of St. James from 5-7 pm on Thursday, September 18. Following the art show, you are welcome to join a group who will be walking back to St. Andrew's for the Wine, Cheeses and Jesus meeting.
If you are an artist and would like to share information about upcoming events, please let the church office know.
4) SAGA Event at the Chinese Lantern Festival - Saturday, September 20, 2008
Everyone is invited to join the SAGA group for an outing to the Chinese Lantern Festival at Ontario Place. Please meet at the Emily Street entrance at St. Andrew’s Church at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors. We will go by car; please call Robert Sheng at 416-269-7828 if you are going, and to let him know if you need a ride or can provide a ride.
5) Annual Fall Barbecue -- September 21, 2008
The annual fall barbecue will take place following the service on Sunday, September 21, 2008. All are welcome!
6) The Canadian Society of Presbyterian History
The society will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Knox College, 59 St. George St. Olive Anstice, of St. Andrew’s, will present a talk titled Rosalind Goforth, A Missionary’s Wife at 2:00 p.m. Please see the poster in the Great Hall for more information.
7) Out of the Cold Planning Meeting - Monday, September 29, 2008
We will soon be starting the 2008-2009 season of the Monday evening 'Out of the Cold' dinner programme. A special planning meeting for the season is going to be held on Monday, September 29 so that we can effectively review our plans and designate responsibilities for the upcoming year. We will be meeting from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
A light dinner will be provided, so please indicate to the church office your intention to attend this planning event. The church office can be reached by phone at 416-593-5600 or by email at info@standrewstoronto.org
8) "The Art of Prayer" -- the 2008 Fall Supper Seminars
This fall, please plan to join us for the 2008 Fall Supper Seminars, which will explore "The Art of Prayer: Responding to Icons as Christian Theology". For more information about these events and about our guest speaker, Richard Schneider, please click here.
9) Faces of Faith - David Olenic
David Olenic is an elder, a member of the Tuesday morning "Out of the Cold" breakfast crew, and a dedicated participant on the congregation's Boarding Homes team. Please click here to read David's contribution to the 'Faces of Faith'.