We often conceive the church as being way too small. We get focused on keeping things neat, tidy and uniform within the “in” group; doing things the way “we’ve always done them.”   But the Gospel of Matthew’s will have none of it! Join us this Sunday when God’s bright light blazes in the night sky—and it’s not just conventional religious flies that are drawn to the light, but foreign magi who really know nothing about good religion. Look for diversity.  Expect surprises. Hope you can join us this weekend!

To prepare for Sunday’s worship, you can read: 
Matthew 2: 1-12

During Sunday Worship, here are activity sheets for all ages & stages:
3+   7+   Youth    Adult

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 Sunday morning (no need to register); or use the link below which will be updated Sunday morning by 9:30 am to take you to our live streamed service.

Listen to this portion of Rev Fiona's sermon here

If you get a commercial, close and then re-click the link.

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Jan 9 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)
Mon * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon - ReVision & Renewal:  6:30 pm (Zoom)
Tue - Staff Meeting:  10:00 am (Zoom)
Tue - Personnel Team:  1:00 pm (Zoom)
Tue - Finance Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Search Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Fri -     Youth Group:  7:00 pm (Upper Room)
Sun, Jan 16 * Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, Jan 16 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)

And, did you know?
- St. Andrew’s Executive Assistant dealt with 9,913 emails in 2021
- The Office responded to 1,695 ‘office emails’ in 2021
We are all so grateful to Debby Dorcas, Dolly Forcade and the other Office Staff for all they do for our Church Family!

May you be blessed with warmth in your home,
Love in your heart,
Peace in your soul,
And joy in your life.
~ St. Andrew’s Staff 

Our first night back will be Friday, January 7th 2022, and we will be starting a video series called Nooma, by Steve Bell. We meet every Friday from 7-9! We can’t wait to dive in deep and see how this video series can relate to our own lives. Once the study and discussion portion of the evening has concluded, be prepared for some big church games! Bring your running shoes and your energy as we want to hit the ground running in the New Year. Those of you 12 and up are welcome to come, and bring your friends too! The more the merrier! We meet upstairs in the upper room, so come in the back door (by the mailboxes) and make sure to wear a mask. Your leaders are so excited to see you all very soon!  If you have any questions, please email Lauren Cole at laurenrosecole4@gmail.com 

Alfred's mother, Frances Elsie MacRae, of Montague, PEI, died this week, having just reached her 93rd birthday. She was the mother of 12 children.

Dr. Smith offers insights and personal reflections on the dynamics of offering hospitality as Christians, and the importance of this spiritual practice in today’s diverse world. This series is published semi-monthly, on the 1st and 15th.

Join Ambrose virtually on Thursday, January 20 at 7:00 PM MT for the next instalment of our public lecture series, "Sabbath & Jubilee: A Biblical Theology Of Belonging."  The lecture will explore an understanding of “home” in the biblical narrative, and particularly how the incarnation is a picture of God coming “home” in a human body, and then inviting humanity to find rest, an easy yoke, and belonging in him.