Healing comes from surprising places.  For the Israelites in the desert, looking at a snake is the antidote to snake bites.   Could it be that our healing is found in the very thing that causes us suffering?  Vulnerability.  Confession.  Humility.  God can use our weakness and confusion to bring grace, faith, and compassion for ourselves and others.

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Mar 10 - 17
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

We are blessed at St. Andrew’s to have many ‘behind the scenes’ people who help those in our faith community feel cared for and supported.  One such person is Kathy Slimmon, who sends out birthday cards to those 80 and over; as well as Sympathy, Get Well, and Thinking of You cards (on behalf of the Ladies’ Guild). We are grateful for her dedication, and we KNOW those who receive the cards are too.  We get phone calls saying how much it meant to receive a card in the mail.  It does indeed take a village!  Thank you Kathy!!  ~  Deb

As soon as you have stretched your legs and had a bit of a break, please rejoin us in the Sanctuary for our Annual Congregational Meeting.  We will be looking back on 2023 and looking forward to 2024.
Lilwen Henrichsen will be in the nursery for children/youth who would like to join her during the annual meeting time.  She’ll have a few coloring sheets and worksheets for older children ~ and the younger children will have fun with the nursery toys - and just playing together.
Copies of the 2023 Annual Report and Addendum of financial information can be picked up in the Foyer prior to the meeting if you don’t have your copies yet.
They are also available on our website if you CLICK HERE

For those who cannot attend in person, the following Zoom link will be available at 11:00 am Sunday morning.   If you are joining by Zoom, please join us at 11:00 so that you can be greeted by Kevin & Barbara MacFarlane, who will provide an explanation about how you can participate in the meeting ‘virtually’.  We expect the meeting to start in the Sanctuary around 11:15, so it would be helpful to you to have a few minutes together online before the meeting starts.

Zoom link to Annual Congregational Meeting - 11:15 am (Sign in anytime after 11:00)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85074860179?pwd=Y2hiejRUWlpSdS9xV0h2Z056VWFJQT09

Meeting ID: 850 7486 0179
Passcode: 147291

OR Dial by your location
+1 780 666 0144 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
Meeting ID: 850 7486 0179
Passcode: 147291

Easter bookmarks are available on the Welcome Desk if you didn’t receive one last week.  Easter is a special time at St. Andrew’s ~ we will be providing opportunities to worship through rituals, music, and the Easter message.  Please join us for ALL the services you can.  You’ll be glad you did!  So will  we!!

If you are Grade 9 and up, you are invited to join other Presbyterian youth in Calgary on March 8th at 7:00 pm here at St. Andrew’s.  This will be an information and ‘get-to-know-you night’ for our upcoming Youth Conference now called UPLIFT!  PLEASE COME TO THE BACK DOOR - the meeting will be held in the Upper Room.  If you are curious and not sure if this is the event for you, please come and find out - it may be just what you need this summer!  For more information, please contact Lauren Nolette at laurenrosecole4@gmail.com

On Sunday March 17th the Scouts group will be in the Karl English Lounge following morning worship to give you the opportunity to purchase either sweet popcorn, savoury popcorn - or BOTH!!!   They appreciated the support we provided to them last year, and we are happy to help support them this year too!!

Hamburger soup:     $10 ( 1 L and 2 buns)
Cream of Carrot Soup:     $10 (vegetarian, 1L and 2 buns)
Soup orders will be accepted until end of day today. 
Payment :    e-transfer to ladiesguild@standrewscalgary.ca ( no security question), cheque to St. Andrews Ladies Guild, or cash
Place orders with margaret.bates@shaw.ca or (403)259-2580 or pamlivingstone@shaw.ca or (403)271-6468
Orders can be picked up in the lower hall on Saturday March 16 from 9:30-10:30 am

Reminder to sign up children who are in grades 1 - 6 signed up for our next TAKE 150 on March 16th at 5:30 pm.  Registration closes Wednesday, March 13th. 

Please send them to ConnXions@standrewscalgary.ca

Family Ministry has secured our group campsite at Sandy McNabb Campground in Sheep River Provincial Park
(21 km west of Turner Valley) for August 23-25. 
Camping capacity is limited to 10 RV sites with power, and 5 tent sites.  Some tents may have to double up on an RV site. 
Fees to camp are $100 for the weekend and payment is required to secure your spot.  E-transfer, cheque or cash is accepted.  Please contact Craig Murray at murraycraigjohn@gmail.com.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for all campers and day visitors.  Passes need to be purchased in advance here: https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass 
Please note all campers and visitors are responsible for their own food and drinks. We encourage day visitors on Saturday and for Sunday morning worship.  Please RSVP to Craig Murray.
Craig, Inge, Lucy & Stephanie

Ministry of Welcome… Sometimes you just want snail mail
We want people who are visitors, or who are new to our faith family to feel welcome and to know they are important to us.
If you have a few minutes during the week to write a ‘welcome to St. Andrew’s’ card, please call the church office and let us know (403.255.0001).  We will provide the names and addresses of the people who should receive a card, a box of cards, and our thanks for your help.

Mar 10:  10:00 am
Greeter: Daisy Dai
Ushers:  Linda Humphreys / Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Coffee Host: Linda Johnson
Shepherd: Noel White 

Mar 17:  10:00 am
Greeter: Daisy Dai
Ushers: Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Coffee Host: Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Shepherd: Roger Cole

2023 St. Andrew's Annual Report - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
St. Andrew's Nursery Information - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
Youth Group 2024 Schedule - CLICK HERE

Students will compete in classical and musical theatre categories Friday March 8th and Saturday March 9th between 10:00am-7:00pm each day. Admission is free and classes are open to the public ~ so drop in and support some up-and-coming vocal talent from Calgary.
There will be an awards concert on Sunday evening at 7:00pm where winners will perform their winning selections. Admission for this concert is by donation.