Did you know that the Bible instructs us to provoke one another?  The Letter to the Hebrews invites us to think about how we as Christians can provoke one another to love and good deeds. We need the encouragement, support and sometimes a provoking push from fellow believers to help us act out our faith in Jesus.

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Nov 17 - Nov 24
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This week we are ‘triply’ blessed with people to thank!!    So… many, many thanks to:

• All the volunteers who helped with the Aboriginal Friendship Centre Halloween party - thank you for your help and presence
• Peter Coutts, for his presentation at the men’s breakfast club - thank you for your willingness to share your story
• Lauren Nolette and the Welcome & Connection Team for all their hard work on our mission team fair - we are grateful for your many hours of effort that made the day such a success!!

When you belong to a faith community, no job is too big or too small to make a difference in the lives of those around us.  Bless you all for your efforts to keep us better connected and woven into the neighbourhood!  ~ Deb

On Sunday, December 15th we’ll be presenting an intergenerational musical, UNCERTAIN POOR SHEPHERDS at our 10:00 am worship service.  ALL ARE WELCOME to join in the fun ~ children, youth, young adults, adults.  Contact DEBBY DORCAS at ddorcas@standrewscalgary.ca for information, music, and a practice schedule.  We welcome everyone with open hearts!!

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In addition, there will be a special cookie table with fancy cookies that you can choose from to mix and match..

You are welcome to help us prepare for the Intergenerational Musical by working with our amazing Sheri Coutts to ‘build sheep’ on Saturday, November 23 from 10:30 - 12:00 noon.  Sheri will have all the supplies ready - all you need to bring is your enthusiasm, energy, and sense of humor.  All are welcome!!!
~ Deb

Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, and 17 @ 11:00 am in the Karl English Lounge

You are invited to participate in a four-week Advent study of Celtic teachings and traditions that can transform our lives in unexpected ways that will open our hearts and our spirits to new aspects of the familiar Advent journey.  All are welcome!   ~ Geoffrey

Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, and 17,  @ 1:00 pm in the Karl English Lounge

Have you wanted to learn the ukulele, but got sidetracked? Or received one as a present in Grade 5 and it’s just been gathering dust?  Come and dust off your skills and your ukes, as we learn a few skills in a relaxed no-pressure setting. We will aim to learn a few simple Christmas carols, and if we feel ready as a group, we’ll aim to offer those songs at the 4:30 family service on Christmas Eve.  Just come and have fun in a no-pressure setting. 

Feel free to come at 12:00 with a bag lunch so we chat together before the workshop — and you may wish to come early for our Celtic Advent study, which starts at 11:00 am on the same days in the same room.

The Faith Formation Team has been organizing a gift card for each of St. Andrew’s post secondary students during both the Christmas and spring exam period for several years. We think it is important that our students know they are being thought of and supported by our congregation while they are studying. It can be a stressful time for many students. We are seeking a few individuals or families interested in supporting this worthy cause by purchasing a $25 gift card i.e., a Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s, Subway, Chapters/Indigo gift card. You would mail the gift card with a caring handwritten message to a student, whose name and address will be provided to you by the FF Team. The students are always grateful for the gift and encouragement!  If you are interested, please email Rhonda Wishart at Rhonda.wishart@icloud.com  (or phone 403-614-9924) to be provided the name and address of a student. Thank you to all past and current participants! 
~ Rhonda

This year, St. Andrew’s will have opportunities to give to those in need ~ and indeed ~  to show our love and concern for those within our own community.  As we each consider how we might participate in the upcoming ‘Season of Giving’, click the button below to read about the upcoming opportunities to brighten the lives of our neighbours.

Following our Indigenous Friendship Day, we will be collaborating with the Aboriginal Friendship Center to provide soup for 150 community members at the centre.

We need 13 ice cream buckets to transport the soup.  We have a simple soup recipe, but need a team who might make it in our kitchen ~ to be frozen and then warmed up at the centre.  We hope to make 2 batches for November and December, and then we’re hoping to provide soup once a month in the new year.  Please contact the office at 403-255-0001 or office@standrewscalgary.ca if you would enjoy preparing soup for the Aboriginal Friendship Centre.  This will happen sometime after the bazaar! 

If you have stock pots, or ladles to donate to the centre to reheat the soup, they would be most appreciated.
~ Rev. Laurie

Send them to ConnXions@StAndrewsCalgary.ca

Nov 17th: 10:00 am
Greeter: Cathy Millar
Ushers: John Cuthbertson & Rhonda Wishart
Coffee Hosts: Susan Appelhoff
Shepherd: Mark Rowe

The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
Youth Group 2024 Schedule - CLICK HERE

Aging gracefully invites us to think about transitions that may be difficult. These can include when to stop driving. The Unison Centre (formerly Kirby Centre) has prepared a useful handout that helps us ask the right questions about when it might be time to stop driving. See their handout below.
 ~ Rev. Geoffrey

The letter from the Moderator of the 2024 General Assembly, the Rev. Dr. Pat Dutcher-Walls, to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, conveys the Presbyterian Church in Canada’s deep concern for the situation in the Middle East, which continues to escalate. The letter is written out of a commitment to the protection of all people made vulnerable by violence, given the denomination’s long history of political and economic advocacy where human rights are violated or genocide is suspected. In line with previous commitments and an understanding of what faithful witness in the world today demands, The Presbyterian Church in Canada calls on the Government to commit to five different actions, urging Canada to continue to push for a permanent ceasefire.

Alberta Healthy Living Program - Calgary Zone reached out to us from the Alberta Healthy Living Program from Alberta Health Services. 
They are offering a FREE in-person The 4’P’s of Meal Planning: Cooking Demo class at South Health Campus on November 20th  from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Due to our proximity to this location and the demographic of the people we serve, they are providing us with more information on the poster you can read by clicking on the button below.