The Bridge Club
We have now been together for over 7 year of fellowship. The purpose of
our group is to provide an opportunity for people of common interests to
get together on a regular basis and play a friendly game of bridge. Our
players are of varying skills and experience. As we do not award prizes,
the reality is that how well you score isn't as important as how much you
enjoy the socializing. It is a wonderful way to make new friends. All
are Welcome!
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The Decor Committee
The Decor Committee keeps the Sanctuary and
Christian Education Hall looking delightful. The Decor coincides with
the seasons and Holidays. Whether you are remembering a loved one, a
special anniversaryor just want to express thanksgiving or love, flowers
are a nice touch. Decorate our sanctuary with flowers
on your day for remembering.
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Library Committee
The objective of the library is to provide books,
chiefly pertaining to religion, but other books as well, at the
discretion of the library committee. Both children's and adult's books
are provided as resource material to support the Sunday school and all
church groups.
We have over 2000 books plus audio and
video tapes.
Link to the Book Room of the Presbyterian Church of Canada
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Mission and Outreach
Under a mandate from the Session, the purpose of
this committee is to involve the whole congregation in mission:
- by encouraging support for the
Mission work of the Presbyterian Church at
large;
- by responding to needs within the local
community;
- by evaluating financial appeals and suggesting
appropriate action;
- by sponsorship of refugees as the occasion
arises.
Through Presbyterian World Service &
Development, the congregation contributes to world and disaster relief.
Through the Presbyterian Mission, Evangel Hall, we assist those in need
in Toronto
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Through the Teeswater Presbyterian Cropshare
project, St. Andrews has supported the
Canadian Foodgrains Bank. By contributing to a cropshare program
donations are multiplied significantly.
For several years the congregation organized a BBQ
for the immediate church district as an important outreach to the
community.
The congregation is encouraged to participate in
the Canada Day Parade.
Members of the congregation have helped a
neighbourhood shelter for mothers and children.
St. Andrew's members regularly contribute food
items for the Food Bank in our neighbouring Presbyterian Church - St.
David's
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The Prayer Chain
The prayer Chain consists of three teams of people
who pray for the needs and concerns of the congregation and their loved
ones.
If you have a concern or a reason for giving thanks
that you'd like to share with the congregation and have included in our
prayers, prayer request cards are available on the table in the
Narthex. It will be included
in the Pastoral Prayers the following week.
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Pastoral Care Team
The Pastoral Care Team is entrusted with the task of
providing an extra degree of care and contact for the people in our
congregation who are in special need. The work of the team supplements
the work of the elders and the Pastor as we seek to "Shepherd our
Flock". The work of the team primarily involves visiting with those in
hospital or those who are shut-in and do not have the opportunity to
enjoy fellowship on a regular basis with the congregation.
The team meets most months for training, encouragement, discussion of
needs and prayer.
We covet your support as we continue this important
ministry. Please contact any member of the team if you know of anyone
in the congregation who may need this extra measure of support.
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Presbyterian Women
Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Women of St.
Andrew’s generously support the work of the local and national church.
The congregation’s records show that women have always taken an active
part in caring for those in need, supporting Missions, and helping with
the upkeep of the buildings. The Women’s group traces its roots to 1856
when ‘The Female Juvenile Association’ was formed to raise funds to
educate orphan girls in India.
Over the years the Women’s groups have operated under
several different names. In 1860, the group was known as Scotch Church
Ladies Association, in 1875 it became St. Andrew’s Ladies Association,
and in 1888 the Ladies Missionary Association of St. Andrew’s
Scarborough. In 1914 they affiliated with the newly formed Women’s
Missionary Society (WMS) and continued under that name until 1969 when
‘after careful study’ the WMS and the W.A. merged, using the present
name PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN.
Currently, there are two groups with a membership of
44 women. One group meets in the evening on the second Monday of each
month, and the other on the fourth Tuesday, in the afternoon. Twice a
year, in May and November, the groups meet together enjoying the
fellowship of a pot luck supper and a special programme.
The groups maintain an active interest in the WMS,
supporting it financially and keeping informed of Missionary activities.
Representatives from St. Andrew’s participate in Presbyterial, Synodical
and Council Meetings.
Besides meeting once a month, the women frequently
cater to weddings and banquets, enlisting help from others in the
congregation.
Programmes are arranged and guest speakers invited to
cover a wide range of topics and the meetings are always open to anyone
wishing to attend. Men are welcome too!
For further information, phone the church
office at (416) 438-4100.
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Men's Breakfast Group The
men of the church have organized breakfasts on Saturday mornings in the
fall, winter and spring months. A wide range of speakers and topics are
discussed. Watch the news page for the next meeting.
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Progressive Education
Team (P.E.T.)
The Progressive Education Team works with Duncan. and
Cynthia Cameron to oversee various education-related ministries and
activities of the church. These include Sunday school, Youth Group,
Bible studies, congregational breakfasts, after-church mixers, the
Crieff Hills retreat, and
the library.
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Worship Committee
The Worship Committee is a Committee of the Session
of St. Andrew’s. Our responsibility is to make recommendations to the
Session concerning its areas of Worship and to carry out the Session’s
instructions regarding those areas.
The mandate of the Committee is to
explore and implement ways to enhance Worship at St. Andrew’s. This is
accomplished by:
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Involving members of the congregation
during Worship.
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Being a creative resource to the
minister.
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Planning and/or assisting special
services (a delegated responsibility of the session)
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Prayerfully considering the needs of
the congregation regarding Worship, prayers and praise, and
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Praying for the Worship at St. Andrew’s
The Committee is comprised of the
Minister, Director of Music, Session Representative and three to five
members of the Congregation. Members are asked for a two-year
commitment. The Committee meets on a monthly or as-required basis.
The Worship Committee would like to hear
from anyone with ideas regarding our Worship at St. Andrew’s. Comments
and/or suggestion can be left at the office or given to any member of
the Committee.
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Robbie Burns Dinner
While the growth of the community of St. Andrew's
has been intertwined heavily with the growth of Scarborough, it is
important not to forget that St. Andrew's began as a Scottish Church.
One of the more common ways of celebrating one's Scottish origins is by
having a Robbie Burns supper, named for the
legendary Scottish poet who lived from 1759 to 1796.
The suppers began at St. Andrew's in 1970. The evening is complete with
a meal of roast beef, Scottish
music and dancing and of course haggis is "piped in"! Sponsored by
the Board of Managers the supper
has helped with the funding of many worthwhile projects.
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