St. Andrew's Session invited the Rev. Gwen Ament to preach for a call to team ministry in our congregation, and she did so on Sunday, June 15th, 2008. Following worship, the congregation met and voted in favour of calling Gwen to work with us. The Call was signed by members and adherents and presented to the Presbytery of Northern Saskatchewan on Friday, June 20th. The Presbytery approved the Call, and it has been forwarded to the Presbytery of Ottawa for their approval.

Assuming that the Ottawa Presbytery finds the Call in order at their meeting in late July, it will be placed in Gwen's hands to accept of decline. All being well, we expect to welcome our new team minister in September.

A service of induction (to install the Rev. Ament at St. Andrew's) has been tentatively scheduled by the Presbytery: Sunday, September 7th at 7:30 p.m. Mark that date in your schedule, and plan to welcome Gwen as our new team minister.

You are invited to a picnic/BBQ in celebration of the baptisms of Daniel and David Tabien, sons of Hortense Elizabeth Nsoh Tabien. The boys will be baptized on Sunday at St. Andrew's, and the family are inviting everyone to a picnic/BBQ in the park across from the church at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 15th. (If it's raining, we will move to the lower hall of the church.) There will be some food provided, but you're welcome to bring a contribution to the meal.

And... while I'm emailing... don't forget that this is the weekend that the Rev. Gwen Ament is preaching for a call to team ministry at St. Andrew's. Come to the "Come and Go Tea" from 2- 4 p.m. today (Saturday) to meet Gwen. And come to worship tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. and stay for the congregational meeting following the service. Remember to pray for Gwen and for our congregation as we discern whether Gwen is the one that God is calling to partner with us in ministry.

Don’t Forget! This Sunday (June 8th) is St. Andrew's annual church picnic. There will be games, singing, and fun for all ages.

Come to worship at 11 a.m. followed by the “picnic” in the lower hall. We will eat, sing, and then move outside for games.

You are invited to bring your own plate and potluck finger food to share. Come out and join in with your church family.