You've likely heard us speaking at St. Andrew's about Station 20 West, or maybe you've heard mention of Station 20 West in the local media. The Outreach Committee at St. Andrew's has been encouraging members of our congregation to give financial support to this innercity project to provide a co-operative good food store for the core neighbourhoods of Saskatoon.

In fact, the committee provided some envelopes with the Station 20 West logo and some coin collection boxes for you to fill up and return to the church for this project. We will be presenting these gifts on Sunday, November 30th, along with our regular offerings for the work of the church.

Let this blog be a reminder that if you were considering making a donation to Station 20 West, this Sunday would be a good time to do that.

But perhaps you want to know a little more about the project... Check out the Station 20 West website, and watch the new 13 minute video update.

The Women's League of St. Andrew's invite one and all to their annual Christmas Tea & Bake Sale. It will take place on Saturday, November 29 from 2:00-4:00 PM.

For only $3.00, you will enjoy a home-made dessert, as well as coffee or tea. The bake table also includes many tempting delights prepared by the women and others from St. Andrew's. And if you're looking for other miscellaneous treasures, the St. Andrew's Youth Group will be selling "white elephant" items, as well as 2009 calendars from the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Come for the pie! Come for the prices! Come for the Presbyterian fellowship! It will be a lovely afternoon, and we would love to see you at St. Andrew's in the lower hall.

You are invited to begin the season of Advent with a special worship service at St. Andrew’s. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 26th for "God with us: The Gift of Presence." The worship will include readings, singing, prayer, and communion, as we celebrate God’s coming to be with us in Jesus.

We will meet in the lower hall for a simple meal of soup and sandwiches at 6 p.m. You don't need to bring anything because the meal will be provided. After supper, we will move upstairs for the worship service which will begin at 6:30 p.m.

You may also want to mark your calendar today with these upcoming Advent and Christmas worship opportunities:

• Wed. Nov. 26th - Supper @ 6:00 p.m., Worship @ 6:30 p.m.
• Sun. Nov. 30th - First Sunday of Advent, 11:00 a.m.
• Sun. Dec. 7th - Second Sunday of Advent & Communion, 11:00 a.m.
• Sun. Dec. 14th - Third Sunday of Advent & Welcoming New Members, 11:00 a.m.
• Wed. Dec. 17th - Supper @ 6:00 p.m., Worship: "A Light in the Darkness" @ 6:30 p.m.
• Sun. Dec. 21st - Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas Pageant, 11:00 a.m.
• Wed. Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Worship @ 7:00 p.m.
  

We hope that you will join us in worship this Advent and Christmas. May you experience the hope, peace, joy, and love of the season.

ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME to attend the Women's Breakfast on Saturday, Nov 22nd from 9:00-11:00 AM at Mulberry's on Third Avenue (124, 3rd Ave N, corner of 23rd St). This is the first time we will be at Mulberry's, so come along and help us try Mulberry's good food and hospitality.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (grade 9 to age 25) are invited to an exciting Synod Youth Committee event on Saturday, Nov 22nd from 2:00-8:00 PM at St. Andrew’s. “Enough Stuff: Christmas Without the Crap” will include an opportunity to watch the short film “The Story of Stuff” and learn how to be a conscious consumer and make Christmas amazing without all the “stuff”. We will also have a scavenger hunt, sing some carols, worship, and eat pizza!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME to attend a potluck supper and program here at St. Andrew's on Sunday, Nov 23rd to meet and hear Rev. Ian Shaw and Linda Shaw, who have recently returned from Guyana. The program begins at 4:00 PM followed by the potluck supper at 5:30 PM. Come and hear about the Shaws’ experience working in Guyana the past three years. In order to be environmentally friendly, please bring your own plate, cup and cutlery along with your food contribution.

Please join us for a workshop on "Planned Giving" on Saturday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Herb Gale, Associate Secretary for Planned Giving for the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be conducting the workshop. Come and discover:

• What planned giving is and how it is a win-win for both you and the church.
• How to tap into the abundance of God's grace to grow your church.
• How to use tax-efficient strategies to maximize your gifts to your church.
• How some planned gifts can actually grow your own current income.
• How your congregation can find new money for new, creative ministries.

"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back." - Luke 6:38

The St. Andrew's Youth Group invites one and all to our Hallowe'en Coffee House. It will be a fun evening of dance, music, and comedy, with some spooky moments and plenty of goodies to eat!

This is one way that the youth group raises funds to attend national youth conferences, and it's always a great evening of entertainment for everyone. We do not sell tickets, but your donations are welcome.

Wear a costume when you come, and take part in the costume contest.

Where and when will this wonderful evening be happening?
In the lower hall at St. Andrew's on Sunday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

See you there!