In our passages this Sunday, John prays for the people of Ephesus and Jesus raises his hands to bless the disciples promising them the power of the Holy Spirit… To know someone is praying for you... Is a wonderful thing… it turns worry into hope and fear into strength.  The Prayers of the People are the gift given to us by God through Jesus and the Holy Spirit - How blessed are we when we know their power!

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events:  May 21 - 28
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We are so grateful for our very own Debby Dorcas and her willingness to let God use her to bless us all.  Her beautiful rendition of “Hand to Hold” accompanied by an intergenerational slide presentation was truly a gift to the congregation.  Never in a million years would Debby try to exalt herself or draw attention to herself, so this is our little way of lifting her up and saying thank you for a job done beyond well.  The whole service was so touching and uplifting. The way it came together could only point to the fact that God is holding our hand.  
~  Dolly Forcade

The Facilities Team would like to recognize and thank the following persons who came out and helped out at St. Andrew’s annual Spring clean-up on Saturday May 13th  - Judy Bridgemohan,  Brad Chalmers, Elizabeth Dolan, Otto de Nooij, Don Koch, Alfred MacRae, Tom McIntyre, Flemming Nielsen, Sean Pepper, David Townsend, Duane Tritter, Pat Tritter, and Brent Werle. Thank you as well to Dave Reed from the Haddon group who came out to help us paint. Special thanks to Otto de Nooij for bringing some very delicious pecan tarts for the coffee break!
God gave us a beautiful morning for our labours and we were able to accomplish much together. Together we got to cross the following tasks from our to–do list:  sweep the parking lot, beautify the gardens, repair steps, paint the steps, sidewalk and garbage enclosure, turn water on and put out hose reels, wash the foyer windows inside and outside, trim several trees, and move loose gravel.  It was a wonderful morning of fellowship and light work.
Good job everyone!   ~  Don Koch

We are looking for people to ‘take a turn’ creating a message on our chalkboard in the KE Lounge.  Please speak with Debby or Dolly in the church office (403-255-0001) if you would like to be part of our ‘artistic rotation’.

If anyone is interested in learning more about becoming a member here at St. Andrew’s, please let the church office know (office@standrewscalgary.ca or 403-255-0001).  Rev. Peter will be holding 2 classes (rescheduled due to his recent fall and injury).  New dates:  May 24 and May 31 at 7:00 pm in the Karl English Lounge.  A reception for new members will be held during worship on June 4th.

Your cards, phone calls, offers of food and other help were very much appreciated - we will always remember your kindness.
Hank, John, Margaret, and Sylvia and families

Greeters, Ushers and Coffee Captains are urgently needed.  Please sign up in the foyer or call the office (403) 255-0001

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Family Camping Trip - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
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It’s safe to say that most of us have run up against a healthcare hurdle lately.  From a long search for a family doctor, to hours and hours in a hospital emergency room.  Can you imagine how poverty and homelessness add to those obstacles, those feelings of hopelessness when you’re hurting and in need of help?