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A Garden Tea Party

Blair Banks — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:47:00 +0000

A Garden Tea Party is being held Sunday, June 24th from 12 noon to 3pm, at 29 Foxfire Chase, Uxbridge, to raise funds for the drilling of 2 wells in Malawi, Africa, through Presbyterian World Service and Development. Food, Music, Silent Auction, Guest speaker: Dr. Lorna Adams from “Doctors without Borders.”
Tickets $20.00 -Tax receipts available
Call 905-852-6262 for more information.

Water Well/Capital Campaign

Blair Banks — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:42:09 +0000

With the arrival of spring, we will be raising money for the two African wells, as well as starting work on the manse roof, and the exterior of the church. The first part of the capital work will be replacing the manse roof, which has been completed.
Our fundraising campaign, which was passed by the congregation, at the February annual meeting, for the wells and capital projects is underway. More information will be forth coming as the campaign and mission committees set their plans in motion. Our goal is raise $54,000.00, with $15,000.00 designated for the African wells.
Our goal is ambitious. The two parts of the campaign are important, if we are to continue the work of maintaining our historic church home and providing a reliable source of secure, safe drinking water, to those who lack this basic necessity of life that we all take for granted.
Please give prayerful support to making this another successful initiative of St. Andrews-Chalmers Church.
John McCutcheon, Betsy Convery

African Water Well Coin Box Collection

Blair Banks — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:41:27 +0000

Collections may still be given. If you are donating a cheque please obtain a special Water Well Project envelope by the Sanctuary door. Fill in the information.
Put your cheque in the envelope and place the envelope on the collection plate.

Family Sunday/Mother’s Day – May 13 at 8:30am

Blair Banks — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:38:55 +0000

We welcome everybody (especially Mother’s) into our Christian family. We begin with a breakfast at 8:30am (prepared and served by men of the church.) This is a good time to invite all your family to join us for fellowship and worship. Please add your name to the sign up list in the hall if you are planning to attend.
One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your mighty deeds. Psalm 145:4

Francisco Coll School

Blair Banks — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:37:57 +0000

Every year St. Andrew’s Chalmers provides funding support for Francisco Coll School. They have sent us a letter giving news of this year’s accomplishments. It is posted on the Church Events bulletin board for you to read.

Ladies Association

Blair Banks — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:33:55 +0000

Calling all ladies Save your Loonies
May is here. And your dimes.
It’s our favorite Because it is
Time of year. Plant Auction Time!
The Ladies Meeting will be on Tues, May 15th at 7:30pm in St. Andrews Hall. The Ladies are asked to bring plants from your garden or house plants. There has been a request for house plants as well. The Ladies Association will match the money raised at the auction and then donate the money to the African Well Fund. So Ladies, bring your plants and join the fun. Will Daring Darlene out bid Bidding Betty? Come and find out. Support a great cause, get some lovely plants and have a lot of fun.

General Assembly

Blair Banks — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:54:26 +0000

The planning team for this year’s General Assembly to be held in Oshawa ON from Sunday, June 3rd to Thursday, June 7th requires volunteers in the following areas:
• One of the Wednesday evening activities will require a congregation to provide approximately 50 Box Lunches for commissioners who will be participating in the trip to the observatory.
• Volunteers to participate in a Massed Choir for worship. There will be two rehearsals – May 27th and June 3rd, time and location to be determined. The Music Director at Melville Presbyterian Church is heading this up.
• Golf Tournament – The golf tournament takes place on May 17th at 1 p.m. at Whispering Ridge Golf Course. It is a shotgun start. Cost of the tournament is $150/person and this includes the cost of the golf, a cart, dinner and a $52 tax receipt. Each congregation is encouraged to enter at least one team. The planning team still requires:
• 15 more sponsors for a hole at $100 / hole
• Donation of prizes
• Volunteer Drivers – Drivers with vans or vehicles able to accommodate several pieces of luggage are required to pick people up at the train station in Oshawa and take them to the university on Saturday or Sunday (June 2 or 3) and/or to take people from the university to the train station on Thursday, June 7th.
Up to and including Easter Sunday, please leave your name in the office and it will be forwarded to the appropriate member of the planning team. After Easter, please speak to Anne Phillips.

Evangel Hall Donations

Blair Banks — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:14:19 +0000

For the next few months we will be collecting personal hygiene products to help our inner city mission, Evangel Hall, through the winter. Items such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, hand sanitizer and any other items for cleanliness would be greatly appreciated. A basket has been placed at the back of the sanctuary for your contributions. Any monetary donations would also help our efforts. Please speak to Blair or Kathy Banks.

Fundraising for General Assembly

Blair Banks — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:56:06 +0000

On June 3, 2012, the Presbytery of Pickering will be hosting the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Since we are part of this Presbytery, we are actively involved.

Check back for more details.

PCCWeb Daily Devotionals

Blair Banks — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:23:57 +0000

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