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Search Team for a New Lead Minister
The HR Committee is happy to announce that Session has approved the following participants for our Search Team for a New Lead Minister:
Gladys Abdoud-Alcheikh
John Cammarata
Stephen Eadie
James Ingram-Smith
Simon Orie
Linda Paterson
Pauline Rennie-Tomlinson
Paul Spencer
Margie Warren
The Search Team has had their first meeting on December 4th, so off to a good start. Thanks to all who have agreed to serve on the team.
2025 Offering Envelopes now Available
The box Offering Envelopes for 2025 are now available in the church office. Please pick up during office hours, Mon to Fri 10 am to 4 pm or on Sunday mornings.
Holiday Concert Thank You
Thank you to St. Andrew's members and community for making the December 2nd Holiday Concert with musical guests the Waterloo Regional Police Service Concert Band a success. The Concert supported the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, comprised of nearly 30 Canadian Christian denominations, whose mission is to end world hunger. The proceeds from the Concert were $2,578.10 with over one third of the donations received via St. Andrew's website. All of these donations make a difference in assisting the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to end global hunger. A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this Holiday Concert successful.
Thank You for Social Endowment Support
Thank you for your generous support of the emergency request for the Social Endowment Fund over the last three weeks. Gift cards totaling $1,275 were purchased and will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families receiving them over Christmas and early in the new year. With gratitude and wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a happy 2025!
St. Andrew’s 2024 Christmas Market a Success
St Andrew's annual Christmas Market was a resounding success with over 70 amazing volunteers who devoted their time and energy in such a wonderful way to connect with our community. We heard nothing but good things and how it was such fun and a special way to start the season. A huge thanks go to all the fabulous volunteers including office staff and the custodial team. And thank you to you - the wonderful congregation. Without you there would be no Market. I'm sure you are wondering so for your interest the Market generated $10,700.00!! Merry Christmas to you all and may God's blessings be with you.
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR CO-INTERIM MODERATORS, REV. IAN AND REV. JEFF
If you wish to communicate with them, please use their respective emails:
i.gray@standrewskw.com
j.crawford@standrewskw.com
Rev. Ian will have office hours in the church Tuesday from noon to 2pm. Please book an appointment through the office.
Gift Cards for Christmas Giving
Christmas is coming. Simplify your gift giving and support the Women's Association at the same time. When you purchase a gift card you receive the full value of the card and the W.A. earns a small rebate from the retailer. Gift cards from a wide range of stores are available. Lists of cards and order forms are available in the office or at the gift card table during Coffee Hour.
Room Rentals at St. Andrew’s
Do you or someone you know have an idea for an event? Or maybe your group or business needs a place to meet every week? St. Andrew’s historic building has many rooms available to rent at low-cost which can fulfil many different needs, including a gym and commercial kitchen! For more information or to rent a room, please contact the office or visit standrewskw.com/room-rentals
Job Opportunity - Camp K Director
We regret to announce that Elena Amariucai has decided to pursue her teaching career so will not be returning next summer as Camp Director. Elena has a long history with Camp K so a huge thank you for all her work with the camp over the years! So we are posting to fill this vacancy. The full position description is on our website at standrewkw.com/employment. Interested applicants please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to human.resources@standrewskw.com.
Opportunities to Give & Serve
St. Andrew’s 2024 Christmas Fundraiser
Our campaign goal for 2024 is $40,000. Donations play an important role to help sustain our missions and ministries. 10% of all donations received will go to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region to help the many who suffer from food insecurity. Contributions can be made by cheque dropping it off to the office or to the donation box on Sunday, or online at standrewskw.com/donate. Please indicate that your donation is for the “2024 Christmas Appeal.” Your generosity is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your support.
Box of Sox
Let’s fill our Box of Sox again this year! You can help to keep many feet warm, dry and healthy this winter by filling our box with new pairs of socks. Unhealthy feet cause medical ailments, which significantly impedes the ability to access food, shelter, and other social resources. The box will be in the sanctuary by the Christmas Tree. The socks will be distributed to vulnerable people at Ray of Hope.
PWS&D Gifts of Change
As we move through Advent, many of us are looking for gift ideas that show our love for the recipient, and for everyone in our World. Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D) offers many wonderful projects - in emergency response, food security, education, climate adaptation, agriculture, etc - to which we can contribute funds as a gift for others, or ourselves. You can give to a very specific project (see online or the brochure available at the church for examples) or for them to use for the greatest need. During coffee hour now through Dec 22, see Mary Corry at the PWS&D Gifts table in the Elizabeth Room. You can give directly through the PWS&D website, though the church office or St. Andrew’s website (clearly mark your envelope, cheque or e-transfer “PWSD general” or “PWS&D with the project number”). There are some greeting cards available at coffee hour, if you like.
Carpools Needed for Sunday Mornings
We have two members of the congregation that need a ride to and from church on Sundays. They live in the Stanley Park area. If you can give them a ride, please contact Garry Grant at 519 746 8315.
Car Needed for a Family New to Kitchener
Do you have a car you could or would sell at a reduced price? We have a family of 5 from the church that is in need of a cheap or donated car to assist them in their daily lives and settling into a new life in Kitchener. If interested, please contact Garry Grant at gnygrant@rogers.com or telephone at 519 746 8315.
Marillac Place
Want to help and be part of a beautiful and important mission? Marillac Place has been providing a safe haven for pregnant and parenting women in need for over 30 years. Their mission is to provide shelter, education, counselling, and life skills development to help women break the cycle of poverty and dare to dream that transformation is possible.
Marillac Place is in need of volunteers who can assist mothers with childminding while they receive crucial training and therapeutic services. They are also looking for volunteers who can help mothers develop valuable skills such as cooking and financial literacy. To learn more and apply, visit marillacplace.ca.
Thrift Shop
The St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop is always accepting new volunteers to work in the Thrift Shop between Tuesdays - Thursdays. Please note that we are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm - 4pm. Find out more here.
Team Outreach (formerly Missions)
Food Not Bombs
Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer movement that creates hot vegan soups and vegetarian meals that are distributed on Saturdays to hungry people at Kitchener City Hall. St. Andrew’s and St. Peter’s supports FNB by collecting 750 ml plastic yogurt containers which are filled with the meals. These containers are needed on a continual basis! You can help by bringing your clean yogurt containers to the church office. For more information and to sign up to volunteer with them see the following link: https://linktr.ee/foodnotbombskw
Mighty Mite Cans
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Mite Cans this fall. It's not too late to make your donation by the end of December. Bring your mite can or cheque to the church office or send an e-transfer to accounting@standrewskw.com. You will support our local community partners who are working with local people that are homeless, hungry and who need health supports. Please designate your donation as "Mite Can" for the money to go to the correct account. We realize there are many requests for donations at this time and that you may already support our partners. Give as you are able. Thank you and bless you for your generosity!
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
PWS&D Looking to learn about the ongoing work Presbyterian World Service and Development and their partners are doing around the world? Do you want to see the impact of the work your PWS&D donations support on people’s lives? The PWS&D website is a great source of information. Check out this link: https://www.standrewskw.com/international-missions
Meetings Notes & Ministry News
For a list of all weekly, monthly or special meetings, please visit the Church Central Calendar here: https://standrewskw.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=month