We reflect on three Biblical conversations about God’s choices and our choices.

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Feb 16 - 23
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

So many of us head out into a cold, blustery day with our coats zippered up, scarves around our necks, toques on our heads, and waterproof boots on our feet ~ and ‘hit the day running’!
Because we are a community of people who pay attention to others around us, we are VERY aware that this is not the case for many.
During the month of February, the Men’s Group are gathering up St. Andrew’s donations of warm weather clothing, blankets, and other requested items - and delivering them downtown to the Aboriginal Friendship Centre.  Last week they filled Terry Basaraba’s entire SUV, and the first delivery was made.  As you can see from the smile on Crystal’s face, these donations are WARMLY received. 
Crystal sees every day how these items make a difference in the lives of the people who come into the Centre.
 Thank you, St. Andrew’s!! 
 ~ Deb

If you would like to participate in this event on Sunday, February 23, please sign up in the church Foyer or call 403.255.0001
before end of day Friday, February 14th.
  You can indicate whether you are willing to host, be a guest, or EITHER.   That will help the planners match people up!!   Consider joining in on a fun night, and maybe even meeting some new people!!!

5940 BLACKFOOT TRAIL SE CALGARY
You are invited to join members of the Wellness Team for a buffet lunch on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:30 am.
COST : SENIORS $ 20 .00  ADULTS $25.00
If you are interested in joining us, please sign the sheet in the Foyer or email Alice Williams at alicemwilliams@shaw.ca
This is a very popular lunch venue, so to ensure adequate seating, we will have to book.  We ask that you please sign up no later than Friday, February 21.  We hope you will consider joining us for some good food, good conversation, and the opportunity to meet some new friends.
~ Alice Williams

If you like to sing, please consider coming to our Bring a Friend to Choir Night (all are welcome and you can just bring yourself along!) at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 20th. Join members of our choir and get a sense of how we spend our Thursday evenings: participate in a warm-up, sing some hymns, have some treats, and work on an anthem that we will share together on Sunday February 23rd during the Musical Offering. We will have a special guest joining us as well to sing This Little Light of Mine. Hope to see you there!

Join the Rainbow Team for a night of Rainbow Rock Painting and treats on Friday, February 21, 7-8:30pm.  All ages and stages of creativity are encouraged to join us for a fun night together!  Our rocks will be displayed in the front foyer as a sign of welcome to all.  Questions/RSVP to rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, March 9 following our morning worship service.  Everyone is encouraged to attend as we celebrate the past year & make plans for the coming year.

Saturday March 15, 2025 from 5:30 – 8 pm in the Karl English Lounge.
Children get a night (150 minutes) in at the church including dinner and lots of fun, games and activities. Children from grades 1-6 are welcome to come dressed up or wear green!
Children are encouraged to bring a friend.
Parents & Grandparents get a night (150 minutes) to themselves too (think date night, dinner with friends, shopping).
Cost: Free!
Registration closes Wednesday, March 12, 2025. 
Please sign up through the church office at  office@standrewscalgary.ca or call 403-255-0001

The Ladies Guild Annual Soup and Samosa Sale  is coming soon - March 22/25 . Just what you need on these chilly days!  Watch upcoming LinX for details.

Every week at Side by Side, our dementia care program, we like to have music playing in the background when people arrive and throughout the day. Music helps us to connect with each other.  Unfortunately, our old CD player has become unreliable and is in need of replacement.  If you have one collecting dust and want to donate it, please contact Audrey Cole or Judie Coleman.  Thank you!
We could also use calming instrumental CDs,
or, in other words, 'music with no vocals.'  Thanks again! 
~ Judie

We hope YOU enjoy the day with your family and friends!

Feb 16th: 10:00 am
Greeter: Linda Humphreys
Ushers: Pat Tritter & Duane Tritter
Coffee Hosts: Linda Johnson/ Men’s Group
Shepherd: Duane Tritter
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Lauren Nolette

Brown Bagging 4 Calgary's Kids  - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
Youth Group 2025 Schedule - CLICK HERE

February / March ConnXions - CLICK HERE

Even if you don’t think of yourself as a caregiver, you might find it interesting to take this ONLINE QUIZ to find out whether you are. You just pop in on neighbours to make sure they are okay, pick up groceries for an aging parent or grandparent, or have children with special needs and medical appointments. Voilà, you are a caregiver.
If you are a caregiver, giving of yourself takes a toll on you. If you were a car, you would need to put gas in your tank to keep on going.
We sponsored a workshop at the church last Saturday, attended by 40 people, at which facilitator Karen Cuthbertson shared tips about how to take care of yourself as a care giver. In case you missed that presentation, the Alberta Caregivers website lists many programs, often at no cost, that will help you refuel  if you are running on fumes. If you are a caregiver, please take care of yourself—call a friend, a family member, or a member of the ministry team if you would like to chat.   ~ Geoffrey

The Presbytery of Calgary-Macleod supports 13 congregations in southern Alberta and seeks to encourage healthy congregations and healthy ministers.  Every minister (Rev. Laurie) and one elder (Lynn Judd) from each congregation are members of presbytery.
Recently, Presbytery has committed to engage more intentionally with congregations. This questionnaire from Presbytery is intended to ‘check in’ on how we are doing as a congregation and to get our advice on what presbytery could do to assist us.  The hope is that information gathered will help them to see any overall themes within the congregations in the Presbytery, and, through comparison with results from two years ago, see whether Presbytery is improving in the support it provides. As the Presbytery Representative from St. Andrews, I encourage everyone to respond to the questions as you are able.  The deadline is February 28th.  
~  Lynn Judd, Rep Elder

Witness the powerful one-hour documentary film "Return to the Falls," exploring the legacy of Residential Schools and the journey towards reconciliation.  Special Guests Elder Betty Ross, Residential School Survivor and respected community leader, will share her story and insights in a panel discussion/Q&A ~ along with the film maker.
You won't be alone.  Rev. Laurie is going.  See you there or make a plan to carpool from the church.  Talk to Rev. Laurie if you are interested.