St. Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Sunday, April 14, 2019; Palm Sunday

Please join us this Sunday, Palm Sunday as we begin Holy Week.

The scripture readings for Sunday are:

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Luke 19:28-40
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Philippians 2:5-11

The message is: Palming off the Palms

If you have any questions or comments about the scripture readings or message please contact Rev. Scott McAndless at smcandless@standrewshespeler.ca

All children, friends, grandchildren, neighbours are invited to join Joni Smith in the foyer at 9:45 am, just prior to the beginning of the service so that we can parade into the church together.

The Thursday Night Supper & Social Gala dinner event is also on Sunday evening, 5:00 pm and there are still a few tickets left. The menu includes ham and turkey & all the fixings. This year the ticket price of $15.00/person includes dessert as well.

Friday, 5 April 2019

Keeping Up-to-Date

Easter Flowers: if you would like to order a flower to be placed in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday orders/payment are due on Sunday. This helps us to decorate the sanctuary for Easter. Once the Easter service is over, you may take your flower home to enjoy. Order forms are available at church

The Thursday Night Supper & Social Gala Dinner event (the one fundraiser which enables TNSS to continue serving) is on Sunday, April 14th. Tickets are on sale now, but you better hurry, this dinner always sells out. On the menu: ham & turkey with all the fixings.

Saturday, May 4, 8:00 am - noon: the Athalie Read Group Annual Garage Sale. Donations of your not wanted treasures are appreciated, please no electronics or clothing. Drop off of items can be made to the church on Friday, May 3 from 2:00 - 7:00 pm.

Sunday, May 5th, following the service our Holy Sherlocks Sunday School class will be holding their annual Bake Sale to support a mission project. Stay tuned for details on the mission project, this class is in the process of choosing who they would like to help. Any donations of baked goods, peanut free, are always appreciated.

Wednesday, 3 April 2019

Sunday, April 7, 2019

The scripture readings for this week are:

First reading

Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm

Psalm 126

Second reading

Philippians 3:4b-14

Gospel

John 12:1-8

The message this week is: One perfect afternoon

If you have any questions or comments about the scripture readings or the message please feel free to contact Rev. Scott McAndless at smcandless@standrewshespeler.ca

Explorations in Music will be held in the Fellowship Room following worship for JK – Grade 6 children to participate in. Everyone is welcome to come in the see what goes on in these interesting and fun classes.

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

The scripture readings for Sunday, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, are:

First reading
- Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm
- Psalm 32
Second reading
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Gospel
- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

The message is: “While I kept silence”

If you have any questions or comments about the scripture readings or message please feel free to contact Rev. Scott McAndless at smcandless@standrewshespeler.ca.

Special music given in praise by our Adult Choir with soloist Randy Vermaas. We also welcome the University of Waterloo Gamelan Ensemble to our worship service and Explorations in Music. For more information about the Gamelan Ensemble you can go to this link: https://uwaterloo.ca/music/events/uw-balinese-gamelan-ensemble

Explorations in Music will meet in the sanctuary this week, following worship.

And finally, order forms for flowers for Easter are now available.