People talk of the 20/80 rule?—where 20% of people in a group do 80% of the work. Then the 20% get weary, and start complaining about the 80% who are couch potatoes. By contrast, St. Paul often describes the church using the picture of the human body with all its very distinct and different parts—which all are needed and function together as a co-ordinated whole. It turns out that all of us are gifted; all of us have charisma! Hope you can join us this Sunday as we delve into these many gifts!

To prepare for Sunday’s worship, you can read: 
1 Corinthians 12: 1-11

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 Tim's sermon here

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

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Jan 16 * Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, Jan 16 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun, Jan 16 - Session & Finance Team Meeting:  11:30 am (Zoom)
Mon * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon - Mission Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Tue - Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Tue - Session:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Search Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Thurs - Choir; 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Sun, Jan 23 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
 

Throughout the next few weeks we will be considering the images and actions of “brightening the doorway” – our own doorways, whether those of St. Andrew’s or our homes, and the doorways of others. How appropriate, then, to revisit this article by John-Peter Smit, first published in May 2011. He writes about the Ministry of Welcome: How we do it and how we might do it better. While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions obviously affect some of the examples, the message still applies as we “brighten the doorways.”
Here's to brightly welcoming!
Lori-ann
Coordinator Growth and Care

 As he will be in class from January 11-15, please direct all pastoral care concerns to the office for those days only. We wish Dr. Geoffrey the very best in his studies on pastoral care!

If you have any questions, please email Lauren Cole at laurenrosecole4@gmail.com 

Join the Mission Team on January 26 at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom and in-person (should restrictions allow) for follow-up conversations about the Residential Schools testimonies we heard from our Indigenous elders and neighbours on October 13. 
·  How did hearing first-hand accounts about Residential Schools make you feel?
·  What do you think about the process of Reconciliation so far?
·  Where do we want to go as a congregation in the Reconciliation process?
·  How can we be better equipped to engage in the process of Reconciliation?
The Mission Team looks forward to your participation as St. Andrew's travels the Road toward Reconciliation.

AND did you know that in 2021 we had over 150 people from our faith community involved in Ministry Teamwork on a monthly basis?  Nothing is going to hold us back from moving forward with God’s work!!

Once again I send out my sincere thanks to each one of you for being there when the call goes out.  In my time as Interim Convenor I have never been let down, no matter if the job was big or small.  You are all to be congratulated on a great year for Facilities.  Much has been accomplished, and much knowledge and experience was gained.
Those of you who were called out on Monday probably realize that breaking down and storing the Nativity display took less than an hour this morning. Many hands make light (and efficient) work. On deck Monday was Alfred MacRae, Otto deNooij, Sean  Pepper, Mark Rowe, Duane Tritter and yours truly.
When a new Coordinator steps forward, there is a package of information available, which can serve as a calendar of events - a list of things to be done – who, what, where and when. I will continue on the team, but as a member, and someone else will have to call the meetings and keep the records. 
Thanks again for your support this past year,
Flemming  

This year, due to the pandemic, we are not able to hold our regular events and so the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism and Regina Council of Churches have decided to partner and hold an 8-day virtual bible study series based on the themes for Week of Prayer 2022 which will run Tuesday, January 18th- Tuesday, January 25th from 12:15-1:00pm daily over Zoom with the exception of Sunday, January 23rd which will be held at 3pm. The theme for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 is "We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him” (Matthew 2:2) and materials have been prepared by the Middle East Council of Churches based in Beirut, Lebanon. This theme is developed through a series of reflections which extend over eight days and will be the basis of the bible study. Each day will be led by a different denominational leader. Further details and registration information will be released early in January.

1) Donate household, furniture, baby and clothing items to any WIN (Women In Need) store in clearly marked boxes labeled HOUSE TO HOME PROGRAM AFGHAN REFUGEE PROGRAM.  Families have referrals to go to WIN stores to get what they need for free.  The Women in Need Society (WINS) is an award winning charity and Calgary based shopping alternative investing in the social wellbeing of community.