St Andrew’s Church Groups
God’s church is the people and our congregation strives to be warm and friendly community of faith, welcoming to all. There are many groups and individuals within the church woking to share God’s good news for our world.
Sunday School
Choir: This talented group under the direction of Terry Duncan are always very happy to welcome new voices to join them. Please speak to Terry, contact the church office or your elder for more information. In fact you could also just show up at 7:30 p.m. for choir practice on Thursday nights and have some fun, laughter and fellowship .
Nursery is currently operating only when there are little people who wish to come and play while Mommy and Daddy enjoy an hour of worship. Please speak to the duty greeter if you would like to assist in the nursery or if you have need of this service.
Fellowship – Do you like to see the smiles on the little children as they reach for a cookie? Then join the fellowship group. This well loved group looks after the coffee and snacks that are served after the church service on Sundays. This is a very rewarding role as the children big and small, young and old praise your cooking and even your ability to make juice, coffee and tea. Cookies, juice, coffee and tea are supplied so you do not have to bake unless you want to. Please contact Geppy Walton at the church 613-831-1256 or your elder for more information or if you would like to join this group.
Sound Crew – they are a small group of people who operate the sound board during church services of all kinds. No experience required as all volunteers are cheerfully trained and welcomed. These people enhance our services by ensuring all the messages, songs, announcements and messages can be heard. They also tape the services for our at home worshipers. For more information please contact Clint Gaebel.
Greeters – There is a great opportunity to meet and greet new and old worshipers as they arrive for church. If you like make people feel welcome and add a little joy to their day please speak with the office, your elder or the greeters at the door.
Bell Choir – Do you like the sound of the hand bells? Would you like to learn how to ring the bells? If you do please contact Pam Kendall at home or call the church .
The ladies Fellowship group is for all the ladies of the congregation both young and not so young. This is a monthly event under the leadership of Anita Wong and hosted each month by a different lady of the congregation. This is a relaxing evening that is known to be enjoyed by all. For more information please contact Anita Wong or your elder.
The Board of Managers look after the physical well being of our church and grounds as well as rentals. Jim MacKelvie is the chair of this group. The board serves a term and every year people are needed to fill in vacancies. This very busy group of people also appreciate the support and talents of members of the congregation in completing tasks like cleaning, painting, spring and fall cleanups and preparation for the new seasons.
Youth Group – this is a social group for children Grade 5 and up that meet once a month in a Christian environment to have fun. This wonderful group of youth also supports St Andrew’s events like the Christmas tea by making items for the bake table. All age appropriate children are welcome to come and can bring a friend. For more information please contact Kim Allard, Marlene McCarville or Rev Kendall.