Author Archives: Laurie Watt

12 Jan
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Shop to care and share

Doesn’t it seem that $20 doesn’t go very far in the grocery store these days? All too often, a trip to the grocery store is $35 or $50. Whether it’s supply chain issues, poor harvests, the cost of transport – ...

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09 Jan
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When the darkness and the waters seem overwhelming

Nothing - not the dark, bone-chilling days, not the loneliness of lockdowns, not the worries 2022 will bring - can separate us from God's sustaining love.

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02 Jan
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God’s light and love are ours

The simple nativity scenes, the carols, the decorations and lights — it’s tempting to put them away now that Christmas has passed and we’re taking (or have taken) down the tree. But the miracle still remains: God loves humankind so ...

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30 Dec
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The work of Christmas begins

God with us. That’s the miracle of Christmas – but now that the gifts have been opened, what do we do? We walk and work alongside God. That we are not alone is incredibly encouraging. We begin our work by ...

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25 Dec
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Christmas brings us the light and warmth of God’s love

Marking the birth of our Saviour, Jesus, Christmas brings us the light and warmth of God’s love. Just imagine the depth of love that inspired God to have his Son take on human form and join us on a human ...

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23 Dec
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Joining in feeding others

A little thing – a granola bar, a little box of cereal, a box of macaroni and cheese – those small everyday items can make a big difference. St. Andrew’s is helping stock a Little Pantry – a place where ...

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19 Dec
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Lighting up our world with Love

This week, we lit the fourth Advent candle: Love. Even in these dark, uncertain times of the pandemic – the smallest gesture can have the biggest impact: The arrival of unexpected baked treats. The card in the mail (that took ...

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16 Dec
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Art for the Heart inspires

What can you do with paper and glue? That’s what our art guild, Art for the Heart, explored this fall.   The group of creative explorers met via Zoom. Their brainstorming and their exploration of what they could create, say ...

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12 Dec
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Staying healthy, staying safe

At St. Andrew’s, we take your health and safety seriously. Starting in January, we will require all who join us for in-person worship provide proof of double vaccination for anyone age 12 or over. Bring your paper receipts or show ...

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12 Dec
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Sharing the warmth, experiencing the joy

This third Sunday in Advent was special for us at St. Andrew’s: It was our annual Mitten Tree Sunday. It’s a time to think of others and have fun sharing – and throwing the mittens, scarves and hats at our ...

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