What's happening!

This Week at St. Andrew's UC

What's happening at St. Andrew's Church this week?

This is a picture of the sun rising over the earth from space.

Sunday, February 23, 2025

This Sunday, we welcome Rev. Sheila Macgregor who is leading us in worship

and

Mary McGoldrick as our music director and will be joined by guest cellist, Danuta Wyant

Scripture Lessons

Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Joseph welcomes his brothers

Luke 15:11-32 -- The Prodigal Son

THE MESSAGE: “FAMILY ESTRANGEMENT”
This week we look at ways we might end family estrangement by exploring two stories from the scriptures: the story of Joseph who was betrayed by his brothers, and Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Attention all Cooks!

High school student Sam Robinson is a volunteer at the food bank in Goderich and he's come up with a wonderful idea - but he needs our help! Sam would like to create a cookbook for the clients of the foodbank with tips and tricks on how to use usual items they find in the foodbank, create healthy meals, stretch their food budget and reduce food waste.

Some of the foods that are available in food banks are:

canned foods such as vegetables, fruits, fish and meats;
pasta and sauce;
beans (both dry and canned);
soups;
fresh fruits and vegetables (in season) as well as potatoes, onions and carrots year round.

Sam is hoping to have the book completed in late March and will have a book launch at that time. The book will be sold for $20.00 - $25.00 and for every book sold, a copy will be provided to local food bank clients at no cost.

We'll keep you updated on pre-orders and other information about book sales.

Huron County’s economic department Supporting Local Youth Program (SLYP) was so impressed with Sam's idea and plan that they awarded him a grant to make a cookbook a reality! But now he needs help from the community fill the pages.

Would you be willing to share a recipe or two with Sam? We all have recipes that we love, are simple and healthy and don't require a lot of ingredients. you know, that yummy Friday night casserole or Sunday dessert!

This is a photograph of a recipe book, a whisk and eggs.

Sharing is super simple! Simply click on the link below and fill in your recipe!

Click here to add your recipe

If you would rather fill out the recipe by hand, download this form, write out your recipe and bring it to church on Sunday and we'll get it to Sam.

DONATIONS TO HELP WITH WILDFIRES IN CALIFORNIA

Donations to help those suffering such a devastating loss in California may be made by marking your envelope “Help with Wildfires in California.” The donations will be forwarded through the United Church of Canada to the Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response specially designated as "Help with wildfires in California.”

Join our new Bible Study Half Truths. God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say, starting at St. Andrew's United Church on Friday, January 24th at 10:00 a.m.

Using the video talks by Adam Hamilton, we will compare some common Christian sayings with the wisdom found in scripture. This is a five-week DVD based study which is open to all who like to have fun while learning new things. No previous knowledge of the Bible required.

Please be sure to register by connecting with Reverend Sheila at [email protected] since this helps Sheila to know how many handouts to print and also provides contact information if we have to cancel the session due to inclement weather. (Please remember the small g between Sheila and Macgregor!) Or phone 519 854 6522.

Come to one or come to all sessions - you are most welcome!

This is an image of the book Half Truths: God Helps Those who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say.

IT DIDN'T START ON OCTOBER 7th

Ever wonder how the problems in Israel-Palestine began or had trouble making sense of it all? This series is a good introduction. Starting January 21st to March 18th, 2025: A series of 9 illustrated online talks that trace Zionist / Israeli efforts to take the land of historic Palestine, dispossess the Palestinian inhabitants, and deny them fundamental human rights and self determination.

Each session is 60 minutes followed by 30 minutes of Q/A and discussion. The talks are introductory and non-academic and are suitable for anyone who wants to learn more. No prior knowledge of the history of Palestine / Israel is necessary.

The Sessions:

1. The Birth of Zionism (until 1919)

2. The British Mandate (1919 – 1947)

3. The Nakba (1948 – 49)

4. The Aftermath, Exile, Identity, Resistance (1949 – 1966)

5. The Naksa, Occupation, Recognition, Resistance, Camp David (1967 – 1979)

6. The Lebanon War, Exile, Occupation, Intifada, Declaration of Independence (1980 – 1989)

7. Hamas, Intifada, Madrid, Oslo, Second Intifada (1989 – 2005)

8. Gaza Wars, March of Return, Unified Uprising, and Normalization (2006 – 2023)

9. October 7, 2023, and Beyond (2023 – 2025)

January 21 - March 18, 2025 Tuesdays at 4pm (pacific)/7pm (eastern)