Hand washing will be available as we enter the sanctuary.  Jesus commands us to love one another.  What does that mean in today’s world and how does loving others help us to get closer to the Lord?  Rev. Laurie and Rev. Peter will share 2 reflections, then lead in a simple communion to remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples.
“Maundy Thursday” comes from the latin term “mandatum” meaning “mandate” or “command”.  This is the night that Jesus gave his commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
As we are celebrating Communion at our Maundy Thursday service, there will not be a Communion service in April ~ we will celebrate Communion again May 5.

Outside the city wall stands the weeping tree.  In silence she lifts her weary arms against the darkened sky.  Under her graceful canopy there is comfort, and beneath her towering presence there is shelter from the storm.  Her roots grow deep into the hearts of all who draw near to her.  She would come to cradle Jesus, the Hope of the world.  She who was cut and fashioned by hatred and violence became a tree of life for the world.  Her arms are outstretched still.
Come and see ~ the weeping tree.
Please join Rev. Laurie, Evan Mounce, St. Andrew’s Choir, and special guest musicians Sara Far, Malcolm Lim, Sara Staples, and Laura Brandt as we present the powerful musical “The Weeping Tree” at 10:00 am Good Friday morning.

Can it be true?  Jesus is raised from the dead?  Who do you believe?  Their testimony doesn’t agree.  Like witnesses of anything, people have their own story because their experience is unique.  We hear today Mark and John’s accounts.  It makes you wonder how many stories of Jesus encounters there are.  What is yours?

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Mar 31 - Apr 7
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

On Sunday mornings, those who worship in person connect with hugs, conversation, and eye contact.  On Sunday mornings, those who worship online communicate by ‘chatting’ ~ a great way to virtually connect!  Alice Post is our ‘chat host’, and one of her most faithful participants is Chris Lindsay.
Above is an example of their communication.  Feel free to join them if you are watching our service online Sunday mornings!!
Special thanks to Alice Post for her faithful service in welcoming and engaging those who attend by Livestream.  We are grateful.  ~ Deb

Please join us anytime  9:00 am to enjoy hot cross buns, coffee and conversation together in the KE Lounge.  At 9:45 we’ll all go into the Sanctuary to spend 5-10 minutes on the hunt for chocolate Easter eggs ~ young in age and young in heart ~ one and all!!  Easter worship will begin at 10:00 am. with Rev. Laurie, Evan Mounce, St. Andrew’s Choir, and Guest Musicians Andrew Leitch, trumpet;  Heather Wootton, horn;  Taylor Matheson, soprano; and Sara Staples, mezzo.

On Good Friday, we will have child care for Grade 1 and younger in the Nursery under the supervision of Lauren Cantlon.
On Easter Sunday, we will have regular Nursery Care & Church School classes up to Grade 5.

We also extend our sympathy to Ed & Aileen’s sons Kevin and Jason, and their families.  A funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s next week and details will be shared when finalized.

For those who would like to light a candle in remembrance of someone, in celebration of something wonderful in your life, or if you would like to say a special prayer for our world, you will be invited to light a candle immediately following our Easter morning service.

For a number of years, the Faith Formation Team has been organizing a treat for each of our post secondary students during both the Christmas and spring exam period. We think it is important that St. Andrew’s students know they are being thought of and that we hold them in our prayers. We are looking for families able to assist one student by purchasing a $25 gift card i.e. a Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s, Subway, etc. You would mail the gift card with a hopeful and caring message to a student, whose name and address will be provided to you by the Faith Formation Team. All of our students are most grateful for the gift and encouragement!  If you are able to help, please connect with Rhonda Wishart at Rhonda.wishart@icloud.com  or 403-614-9924 to be provided the name and address of a student. Thank you to all past and current participants!

If you are 18+, Join us for a game night!
Bring your favourite game, we'll supply the snacks!
For more information, please TEXT Lauren Nolette
@ (403) 690-4155

On September 28 we will be holding our Indigenous Friendship Day.  This is our congregation's first foray into a major project done in collaboration with other organizations in the neighbourhood!

At the moment, we have no-one signed up to greet or usher this week on Maundy Thursday (7:00 pm) OR Good Friday (10:00 am).  Please contact the church office at 403-255-0001 if you can help.

Mar 31:  10:00 am

Greeters:  Val Hall & Donna Turnbull 
Ushers: Lauren & Matt Nolette
Coffee Host: Janet Remus & Jarrett Hoefling
Shepherd: Stephen Henrichsen

Apr 7:  10:00 am

Greeters: Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Ushers: Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Coffee Host: Opportunity available - call 403-255-0001
Shepherd: Ted Cantlon

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

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