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Epiphany 4: Brightening the Doorway - Love That Never Gives Up - Dr. GeoffreyThis week we continue in our Epiphany series, asking how we can find the love that never gives up. Although recognizing different spiritual gifts was a first step, Paul showed the prideful and quarrelsome Corinthians “a still more excellent way” to become aware of God. At the heart of this beautiful and poetical scripture is a simple and powerful message: this “more excellent way” is to ground ourselves in the love that God shows us in Jesus Christ. That is the love that never gives up.
To prepare for this week’s service, you can read 1 Corinthians 1:1-13 - but we suggest that you start with 1 Corinthians 12: 31b. During Sunday Worship, here are activity sheets for all ages & stages: |
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Further RefleXions on the first believers after PentecostListen to this portion of Rev Tim's sermon here If you get a commercial, close and then re-click the link. |
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Our Work Continues* denotes that ALL are invited to participate Sun, Jan 30 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am |
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BIBLE BUDDIES CONTINUES! Our next Bible Buddies class will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022. You can email the church office at: office@standrewscalgary.ca to get the link to join at any time. We look forward to seeing you on the first and third Sunday mornings of every month, |
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Revisiting Residential Schools - The Road Towards ReconciliationA reminder that our Revisiting Residential Schools event is happening TONIGHT at 7 p.m. both by Zoom and in person. The Zoom link is found below. Here is the Zoom link for the event: |
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Why should we care?In his sermon on October 17, Rev. Dr. Tim referenced some of Wallace Alexson's testimony about his experience at a Residential School. We have also provided you with a useful backgrounder for the event tonite. It can be read by clicking the button below: |
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Please join us for Youth Group Friday night, Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm.We will continue to make sure everyone is healthy by following all protocols. Come one, come all!!! ~ Lauren, Matt, & David |
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Place orders January 26 - February 6, 2022To Order, Contact: Pick up orders February 12, 2022 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Trinity Hall Limited quantities. Place orders early to avoid disappointment |
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Christmas Pudding JarsIf you enjoyed one of our Christmas puddings or caramel sauce this year and would like to recycle your jars the Ladies Guild would be happy to do that for you.You can leave your jars and screw rings at the church or call Pam (403)271-6468. |
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The Good StuffIn the middle of yet another wave of the pandemic, sometimes it's hard to remember The Good Stuff. Here is a post from the Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda that reminds us that The Good Stuff is there - we just have to pay attention. Perhaps this will inspire a new tradition in your family! |
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Music ~ good for the soul ~ and the marriage!!!A couple of weeks ago, Dr. Geoffrey and his wife Joan helped lead music as part of our Praise Team. Geoffrey said that in all the years they’ve been married, in all the choirs they’ve sung in together, this was the first time they had ever sung standing ‘side-by-side’. |
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Hospitality – The Ministry of WelcomeThroughout 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.” |
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The Wider Community |
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“After all the trouble I’ve caused, why are you helping me?”Unforgiving cold weather takes a terrible toll. Last year, on one of the coldest nights of the year, a troubled member of our community came to our door, freezing and distraught. Click here to read more on how we can help through the work of the Mustard Seed. |
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Afghan refugee families are being settled in Calgary and they are needing support.2) Donate $25 gift certificates for the Canadian Superstore as there is a constant need for immediate support in purchasing groceries. These will be distributed to families as needed. Please bring any gift certificates to St. Andrew’s Church Office identified for Afghan refugees. Please contact Lynn Judd if you have questions 403-278-5904. |
