We are hopeful that by this Sunday, December 17th, we will have reached our goal of 80% (or MORE!) members supporting the call to Rev. Laurie McKay. 
If you are a Care Connector, please make sure you have been in touch with your people.  Sunday is the deadline to have your forms in support of the call turned in to the office.

How do we make the way of the Lord straight?   As a directionally challenged person who is not at all very good at following Siri and her directions, how on earth will I figure out God’s way? Is there an app for making the way straight?  We see the movement here from John to Jesus… why even does the road need to be straight?  We shall see as we celebrate Joy and the coming of the Light! 

 If you get a commercial, click back and then forward again. You will be able to hear the music and the children tell the story.  However, due to technological gremlins, the recorded music is louder than the singing voices.  Notwithstanding, there have been over 100 views on YouTube within the first 24 hours.

Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Dec 17 – 25
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Those of us in the pews last Sunday felt an  extra measure of energy, gratitude  and joy, as we were led in worship through the Christmas Maze to the heart and meaning of Christmas. 
What a wonderful Advent gift to see 40 people of all ages participating in readings,  prayers, and joyful music — with actions! Our grateful thanks to all the participants for the time spent in practice, in organizing, in helping children, managing sound, adapting when necessary, and doing it all with love and smiles.  A special shout-out to the children, young people, and young-at-heart who did a wonderful job, and lifted OUR hearts with their happy enthusiasm.
As a congregation, we are blessed  to have Debby, who put  this musical service together.  Her commitment of time, energy, patience, leadership and love inspires us, and her joy in music lifts us up. 
Thank you.    ~   Barb English 

This concert is hosted by Grace Presbyterian Church on Dec 17th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students and are available at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Concert proceeds will be donated to the Calgary Food Bank.

Are you starting to think about next year?  Our Sunday Bible Study group is.  We're ready to start a whole new year with a brand new study.  We plan to ... read the Bible!  That's right - can you imagine it?  More details can be obtained by clicking the button below.
If you are interested, please contact Debby Dorcas regarding resource material.  If you would like further information please feel free to speak with Bill Judd (403-278-5904).  

The St. Andrews Men’s Group welcomed members of the Haddon AA Group on November 25. There were about 40 attendees, including 5-6 from the Haddon Group.

We will be sending our regular LinX email on December 20th, and then will be taking a ‘bit of a break’ over the holidays.  You will not receive an email on December 27th.  On January 3rd you’ll receive a ‘shorter version’ of LinX, and on January 10th we’ll be back to our regular schedule and format.  We wish you a blessed Christmas, and a happy and safe new year.  ~ Kevin, Barbara & Deb

We will be giving our Church School Leaders a little holiday break as well.  On the following Sundays, we will have activity bags at the back of the Sanctuary for ‘3 plus’ and ‘7 plus’ ages, but there will be NO Church School classes Dec 24 and Dec 31.
We will resume classes January 7.

Dec 17
Greeters:  Dan & Phyllis Duncan
Ushers:     John Cuthbertson & Rhonda Wishart
Coffee Host:   Ed & Aileen Braun
Shepherd:      Loran McVittie

Dec 24:  10:00 am
Greeters:  Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Ushers:     Hugh & Elspeth McFadzean
Coffee Host:   Linda Johnson
Shepherd:      Mark Rowe

Dec 24:  4:00 pm
Greeters:  Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Ushers:     Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001

Dec 24:  7:00 pm
Greeters:  Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Ushers:     Lauren & Matt Nolette, Shelby Cole & Daniel Cullen

Dec 31
Greeters:       Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001      
Ushers:          Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Coffee Host:  Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Shepherd:       Maureen Amos

Please consider volunteering to greet or usher at one of our upcoming Christmas Eve and New Year's services.  A sign- up sheet is in the Foyer, or you can email office@standrewscalgary.ca
or call 403-255-0001.

The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
St. Andrew's Library Changes- CLICK HERE
St. Andrew's Nursery Information - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
WINS helps us support Ukrainian Neighbours - CLICK HERE
Youth Group Fall Schedule - CLICK HERE

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Palestinian farmers residing in the West Bank are gearing up for their olive tree planting season. The farmers will handle the planting themselves. The Presbyterian Church in Canada has sponsored the planting of 261 trees in Bethlehem and Hebron between 2022 and 2023. The PCC is accepting donations for the Olive Tree Campaign and you can contribute to this campaign, which will help Palestinian farmers to replant their destroyed olive orchards.