Welcome to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
CELEBRATING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND SAVIOUR FOR 86 YEARS!
Faith doesn't get us out of trouble,
Faith gets us through it.
Welcome to St. Andrew's, Owen Sound. Thank you for visiting our website! We hope that you find things of interest. You will certainly discover that we are a busy church where every age group has a place and can be involved in the life of the church. There are church services and canoe trips, youth groups and Bible studies, rummage sales and meals. As you wander through these pages you will see that there is a lot going on but you will also notice how all of it is motivated by our love of God and love of our neighbour. Please enjoy the pictures and information about the activities and programs that make us who we are. We look forward to the day when you visit us in person so we may extend a special welcome to you!
To learn more about us click on the pages at the left
Church Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon
&
Tuesdays to Thursdays 1-4 p.m.
519-376-7886
WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERIM MINISTER
Rev. Ian Johnston was officially installed as our interim minister for one year, beginning September 1st, 2011. To read more about Rev. Ian Johnston, click here.
For the latest update from the Search Committee - Dec. 4th,
click here
"LEADING WITH CARE"
St. Andrew's is a "Leading With Care" congregation ensuring a climate of safety for children, youth and vulnerable adults. To read more about the "Leading With Care" Policy of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, click here.
COMING EVENTS
Annual Reports are due on Friday, February 3rd.
Send by e mail, if possible, to
general@standrewsowensound.org
Chocolate Lovers Delight Night
Friday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Do you like chocolate? Really like chocolate? Have you ever wondered how chocolate was grown? Where? What makes good chocolate? Don Armstrong is a chocolatier and will speak on the wonders of chocolate. Come and taste one of the many chocolate desserts - yummy, scrumptious, delicious!
Cost is by donation.
Lupercalia Concert
Saturday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Andrew's Sanctuary
Composer, performer and conductor, Richard Mascall, will share his compositions with the help of the Georgian Bay Youth Symphony and the spectacular Youth Theatre Coalition Showcase Singers.
LENT AT ST. ANDREW'S
Pancake Supper - Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 5:30 p.m.
Lenten Lunches
Join us for our half hour Wednesday Lenten services at 12 noon, beginning Wed. Feb. 22nd with guest speakers from a variety of denominations. Soup is served afterwards. Bring your own sandwich. The theme this year is: "The Spirit of Christ to Mercy". The cnetral Scripture will be based on the Gospel message of Luke 4:18-19.
Ash Wednesday - Feb. 22nd - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
Feb. 29th - Anointed to Give Mercy
Mar. 7th - Anointed to Preach Good News to the Poor
Mar. 14th - Anointed to Heal the Broken-Hearted
Mar. 21st - Anointed to Preach Deliverance to Captives
Mar. 28th - Anointed to Recover Sight for the Blind
Apr. 4th - Anointed to Free the Oppressed
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G - God's
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O - Only
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S - Son
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P - Promising
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E - Eternal
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L - Life
