St. Andrew's Sunday School

Sunday, December 1

It's the first Sunday of Advent!  

We will light the candle of hope and I love that this is the first one every year.  The candle of hope, flickers by itself in the wreath, starting us off on the advent journey all alone.   Sometimes that's what hope feels like, just a little flicker to get us going.  Hope can then grow as we gather together.  

This Sunday we celebrate communion and the children will return to the sanctuary after their time in their groups/classes.  We will sit together again as a church school.  If you'd prefer your child sit with your family just let us know.

We had a great time baking cookies last Saturday.  There are twenty households who will receive these treats and I encourage you to keep these church friends in your prayers this season.

The advent calendars provided by Sanctified Art are a kind of colouring countdown this year. Each day of Advent has a new word to ponder and colour with your family.  If you are art inclined, you could make a drawing, sculpture or photograph of the words too (and show them to me, pretty please!) I'm looking forward to seeing where the wondering will lead in this different activity.  

Coming Up:

Dec. 8th - Congregational Christmas Lunch after worship, with carolling to follow

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve service at 6pm- note this early time to allow for families with young children to get home at a 'reasonable' time.   

If you are not feeling hopeful right now and would like someone to talk to, please reach out.

May you find hope for the season this weekend.

Rev. Heather Paton