This Week at St. Andrew's

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 by God to serve in faith, hope and love in the heart of Toronto

Wednesday June 24, 2009

This Coming Sunday

Sunday, June 28, 2009

4th Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27

Psalm 130

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Mark 5:21-43

Lay Reader

David Wishart

Greeting Elder

Heather Dalzell

Road Closures - Sunday June 28

The "Dyke March" and "PRIDE Parade" events will affect a number of streets in the downtown area this weekend. Although the PRIDE parade does not begin until 2:00 pm, there may be some roads affected. For more details, please visit the City of Toronto’s webpage:

http://www.toronto.ca/transportation/events.htm

and click on “Event Calendar.”

1) The Word on the Street from John Singh

Many of us know John Singh, who sells 'Outreach' newspapers at the corner of King and University. John also writes a brief weekly meditation that he shares with passersby. This week's devotion is the following:

We are called to treat our children, and all people, with love and respect.

It helps to remember what we were when Christ died for us.

Help me, Lord, to show respect and love to others, always mindful of the fact that each of us is created in your image. May your love shine through my life and bring praise and honour to You. Amen.

God's love changes prodigals sons into precious saints.

John Singh #25

2) A Special Goodbye to Maureen MacNeish

During last Sunday's morning service, the members of the Health Cabinet honoured the work of Maureen McNeish, who has been serving as the congregation's Parish Nurse for the past few years. Maureen will be resigning effective June 30, 2009.

We are thankful for Maureen's ministry among us and wish her God's richest blessing on her future endeavours.

3) St. Andrew's Book Club - Thursday June 25 at 7:00 pm

We are looking forward to the next gathering of the St. Andrew's Book Club, which will take place this Thursday, June 25, at 7:00 pm. The book that we will be discussing will be The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill.

All are welcome (even if you haven't completely finished the book!).

4) SAGA Picnic - Friday June 26, 2009

Please note that the location of the annual SAGA picnic has changed due to the city strike. Rather than travelling to Toronto Island, the SAGA meeting will take place at the church. Everyone is invited to gather at 6:00 pm with the picnic to begin at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.

5) Sunday Bible Study Group Last Meeting This Sunday

The Sunday morning Bible study group will be holding its last study session for the season this Sunday. The group will resume meeting on Sunday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m.

The Wednesday morning Bible study group will continue to meet through the summer at 7:30 am on Wednesday mornings.

6) Upcoming Sunday Forum - "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease" -- June 28, 2009

This Sunday -- June 28^th-- Mercedes Hughes from the Alzheimer's Society will offer a presentation on Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Sunday Forum gatherings are a monthly opportunity to learn more about a topic that engages our faith or deepens our understanding of the call of faith in our engagements with the world. The Forum gatherings begin at 12:00 pm in the Board Room, and are finished by 1:00 pm. All are welcome.

7) Organ Recitals at St. Andrew’s - Monday June 29 and Thursday July 2

St. Andrew’s Church will be the host site for two events in the Royal Canadian College of Organists Centennial Convention. Monday, June 29 at 1 p.m.: Organ recital by Craig Humber. Tickets $15/$10 students and seniors. Thursday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m.: To the Lord of the Dance: Word, movement and music with dancer Louise Moorhouse and organist Jonathan Oldengarm.

8) Special Concert - July 13, 2009 - The St. Giles Cathedral Choir

On Monday July 13, the Choir of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, will be performing a choral concert at St. Andrew's. More information to follow. All are welcome.

9) Thanks to Bev Reynolds and family

A very special thanks is extended to Bev Reynolds for hosting the 2009 Church School picnic at her house. A great time of food, swimming, conversation and celebration was enjoyed by all!

10) A SPECIAL THANKS -- Summer Nursery Help

Barbara Sargent reports that we have had a wonderful response to our request for summer nursery volunteers and every Sunday is now covered until September 6^th. A BIG thank you to all!

11) Online Donations

We are pleased to announce that donations to the Church, and to ministries such as the 'Out of the Cold' programme, can be made online. To learn more, please click on the button below!

To visit the church website, please visit www.standrewstoronto.org

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