For pastoral emergencies, contact Rev. Michael Conrad, 861-2493 or 876-2963 or Rev. Judie Lafford (Associate Priest) 446–0229. For other matters, contact the wardens: Linda Strachan, 876-0292, or Lloyd Miller, 876-8508.

The Monday evening Bible Study Fellowship Group will resume meetings on January 4th and 18th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, and the Tuesday Group on January 5th and 19th, 2:00pm - 3:30pm. The Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes will be the focus of our study. Let us begin another new year studying a Book which speaks so directly to our hearts and minds about the real meaning and purpose of life and living! Make it your top priority New Year’s resolution.

Prayer Group meets Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 - 11:30. All are welcome.

A NOTE FROM THE CHOIR: We are currently learning the music of the Sewanee service (the music to be used in the Celebration 2010 service). The first music we are learning is the Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy), followed by the Gloria and the Sanctus and Benedictus. When we are familiar enough with this music, it will be gradually introduced into the Eucharist service. The various selections will also be played on the piano or organ before the service each Sunday.

PLEASE NOTE; The next study of Marcus Borg’s book,"The Heart of Christianity" will be on Thursday afternoon, the 26th of November at 2 pm rather than on the regular Tuesday date. Rev. Mike will be away that Tuesday attending a meeting of Regional Deans.

Exploring the Heart of Christianity: On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, Rev. Mike Conrad invites you to join in a study of the book, The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. Borg is a contemporary biblical scholar who encourages us to be open to an emerging paradigm for Christianity in the 21st century. Our study will open some new possibilities and provides material for some great discussions.

JANUARY 2010 MINISTRIES THAT ARE NEEDED: Someone to volunteer to do our weekly bulletin. Also, new choir members are welcome. Anyone willing to do any one of these ministries, please contact Rev. Mike, Rev. Judie or the Wardens, Linda and Lloyd. Thank you.

The Ways & Means would like to thank each and everyone for your support for all our events in 2009 for our 90th Anniversary celebrations which consisted of dinners, luncheons, card socials & variety show. Our Turkey Supper completed the events for 2009. The total raised for our turkey supper was $1,782.79. Committee: Linda Strachan, Nichole Chenell, Darlene Martell & Tom Richardson. "Thanks to all!"

Merry Christmas! greetings should soon start arriving in our mailboxes. Please remember to save the postage stamps for the Canadian Bible Society project of the ACW. Remember that there should be 1/4 inch of envelope around the stamps; feel free to submit a large portion of the envelope if you haven’t time to trim it. We don’t mind trimming to the 1/4 inch border. Thank you.

Trinity United Church is holding it’s 1st Annual Christmas House Tour and Afternoon Tea, Saturday, Dec. 5th from 1-4pm. Presold tickets are $10, deadline Dec. 2. There is a poster at the back of the church for more information. For tickets call Cindy at 876-0161.

White Gift Sunday will be on Dec. 6th and donations will go to support the Feed Nova Scotia Turkey Fund.

Our Third Annual "Christmas Wish List" will go to support Phoenix Youth from ages 16-24 years. Donations of new clothing, knitted or crocheted hats & mitts, bus tickets, movie tickets, Tim Horton tickets, toiletries, and home-baked cookies are some of the suggested items. Deadline is Dec. 13th.

FUTURISTIC REVIEW: We are conducting a review of the total ministry in our parish. All parishioners are invited to participate by putting forward your comments, suggestions and recommendations. Any comment or suggestion, big or small, will be appreciated. Comments may be provided verbally, in writing or by e-mail. Also, a suggestion box has been placed at the back of the church.

Hall/Kitchen Renovations: Of the $30,000 fundraising goal for the past two years expenditures, over $15,000 has been raised so far. Thank you for your continued support for this much needed project.

90th Anniversary Celebrations

The kerosene oil heater you see on the Chancel steps was used to heat the porch of the old St. Andrew’s Church on Fraser’s Rd. and was donated by the Gilkie Family . The church was erected and used from 1905 to 1956. Perched on top is Miss Ruth Gilkie’s choir hat, which she was never seen without in her many years with St. Andrew’s Choir.

The updated history of St. Andrew’s Church has now been completed and can be viewed on our web site.

Some other events to come:

Updated church history of St. Luke’s

Nov. 30(St. Andrew’s Day) Monday Evening: A service to complete our 90th Anniversary celebrations. It is hoped that the anniversary quilt will be completed by this time.

St. Andrew’s Ladies Group is still collecting items for the Mission to Seafarers Shoebox Campaign. Following is a list of what we no longer need: disposable razors, pens, deodorant and playing cards. The items we are really short on are: shampoo, shaving cream, envelopes, notepaper, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mitts/gloves, socks, scarves, and hats.

All donations are greatly appreciated. We will be packing the shoeboxes on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:30am in the church. Anyone who would like to come and help us that day will be welcome. Many hands make light work. Please speak to Wendy at 443-4630 if you have any questions.

The year 2010 is fast approaching and our Diocese is preparing to celebrate 300 years of continuous Anglican worship. Along with special events and a mass service scheduled for June at the Exhibition Park, the 2010 Committee is selling commemorative pins as part of this celebration. The pins are available for $3.00 each and there is a sign up board at the back of the church for anyone who is interested in buying one. There is a sample pin attached to the board. Please sign your name and phone number on the board. The pins have to be paid for in advance so the money will be collected prior to ordering them. Any questions please contact Wendy at 443-4630.

The Weekly Bulletin, Cycles of Prayer and Rector’s Report are now available on our Parish Web Site (http://blthanglicans.ca) , under the "Parishioners Section". To access this information along with Council Minutes, Monthly Financial Statements and Annual Reports, you will need the username (blthparish) and password (876mmlj).

Anyone who would like Offering Envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door or contact Tom Richardson, 876-2165.

PWRDF: There are inmemorium cards for the Primates Fund on the table at the back of the church. They are self explanatory and a worthwhile way of remembering friends or relatives as this fund assists people around the world.

The Sacred Heart Food Bank is in need of the following items: Peanut butter, jam, canned fruit, canned meat, soda crackers, tea, coffee, pancake mix, syrup, juice, ready made pudding and cookies.(no baby food please) Thank you for your continued support.

Anyone having a change in their address or telephone number, please contact Tom Richardson 876-2165.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: If you would like the name/s of loved ones written in the Book of Remembrance on the anniversary of their death, please call Tim Edwards at 876-7785. If possible, to ensure correct spelling, please give Tim the names in writing a week or two before the anniversary.

Anyone wishing to put a notice in the bulletin, please contact Judy Sanford 876-2080 (email: sanfof@eastlink.ca). I would appreciate having notices by Wednesday evenings please. Thank you.

CYCLES OF PRAYER

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for Wau - (Sudan), The Rt.

Revd. Henry Cuir Riak.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

Yarmouth & Tusket, NS: Rev. Douglas Chard

Retired Clergy & Widows of South Shore Region.

Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly: St. John the Baptist, Wemindji.

Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

- Veterans and Active Military Personnel.

- The wisdom of retired Clergy.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Diocese of Montreal - Bishop Barry Clarke

Nov. 24-25 - Meeting of the Regional Deans

Nov. 25-26 - Bishop’s Advisory Council

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Dave & Edith Bolivar, David & Gwen Bourque, Gladys Boutilier, Harold & Marion Boutilier, Morley & Doreen Boutilier, Wendy Boutilier; and their families.

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Barb, Liz, Marshal, Sue.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Stephen Giza, Archbishop George Frederick Kingston, Grey Malcolm Beswick, Francis Giffin, Deborah Elaine Fancy, Wayne Dickson. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."