The youth are collecting new and clean gently used winter coats and blankets. These items will be distributed through local organizations to the less fortunate and homeless in our community. Please consider donating and depositing your items in the box in the entryway. We are seeking coats and blankets in sizes for children and adults. Thank you for your generosity and sharing of Christ’s love this winter season. The last day for donations is December 8th.
St. Andrew American Red Cross Blood Drive (12.2.2024)
The American Red Cross is asking all leaders to fill every time slot on the upcoming drives since Hurricane Helene caused drives to be canceled and more blood to be needed when supplies were already low. Our next drive is Monday, December 2, 12:30-6:00 pm. Please see Jen Metz to sign up or go to www.redcrossblood.org to sign up. Jen will be in the lobby most Sunday’s 9:30 – 9:40 and then from 10:35-10:50, but feel free to call or text Jen to set up your time. Remember evening appointments will fill up quickly so if you need an evening time contact her soon.
Thanksgiving Dinner (11.24.24)
The Fellowship Committee is asking for donations of desserts and precooked spiral hams for our Thanksgiving Meal on Sunday, November 24. Please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the parlor.
See’s Candy (11.17.24)
Presbyterian Women will be selling See’s candy for Christmas delivery. Please see the brochure/order form in the parlor or contact Jen Metz. Orders and money are due by Sunday, November 17th.
Christmas Bazaar (11.8 & 11.9)
Please mark your calendar now for our annual Christmas Bazaar! It is scheduled for Friday evening, Nov. 8 (6:00-8:00pm) and Saturday, Nov. 9 (8:00am-2:00pm).
There, you will find a variety of handmade crafts, as well as lots of gift and thrift items for sale. In the baked goods department, you’ll find tasty candies, cookies, and other baked goods, and our kitchen staff will make made-to-order food items for you to enjoy before, during, or after you shop! Oh yes! And don’t forget to bring your camera along (and maybe even your pet!) to take pictures with Santa on Saturday!
Operation Christmas Child (10.13-11.3)
Shoeboxes for your Operation Christmas Child donation are ready to go. They have information about how to pack a box. And they have info on how to make your $10 donation to cover the cost of transportation and support the Greatest Journey program. In addition, PetSmart donated stuffed animals to us last year to share with children. Please take one for your box if you’d like. Thanks to the Youth who wrapped them so that the little stuffies fit better in the GO boxes. We have 125 boxes we can use to share the love of Jesus with children around the world. Please prayerfully consider sending one or two boxes to children who will be blessed by the message of love in your gift. Through your generosity, they may come to salvation through the love of Jesus. Boxes are due on November 3rd. A cart will be set out to collect them next week. If you need more information, please call Mo Theriault
Harvest Party/Trunk or Treat (10.27.24)
It is that time of year to get into your costumes and head over to the church, Sunday, October 27, 6-7:30 for a great evening of fun, games, spooky house and of course Trunk or Treat. This is such a great event for everyone of all ages to participate.
* Kids: Come dressed up in your Halloween Costume and enjoy getting lots of candy from our Trunk or Treat that will be held in the parking lot. Come inside and enjoy lots of games, crafts, and refreshments. Please sign up if you plan on attending. Invite your friends—the more the merrier.
* Adults: Join in on the fun and hand out candy from your vehicles to all the kids passing through. Feel free to dress up and to decorate your car if you want to. Please sign up if you plan on participating in the Trunk or Treat event. The more people participate, the more fun it is for the kids. Feel free to donate some candy if you cannot donate a trunk. Please leave your candy in the office on the back counter. Thank you!
*Anyone brave?? Go downstairs as the Youth Group will be hosting a spooky area. There are 2 levels of spookiness, one not so scary and one a bit more scary. Take your choice as to which area (s) you want to visit. The Youth Group does an amazing job of transforming the whole downstairs into a haunted area.
* Please sign up if you would like to be a part of the Trunk or Treat, handing out candy from your vehicle. * Sign up if you plan on attending the Harvest Party. Invite your friends!
Pastor Appreciation Day/Coffee Hour (10.27.24)
Please join us for delicious food and fellowship from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. At this time, Pastor Mark will be recognized by the congregation.
12th Annual Lobster Fest (10.12.24)
12th Annual Fall Lobster Fest Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:00 – 7:00pm
Come out for a dine-in experience or take-out.
Harvest Hoedown (10.5.24)
The sign-up sheet for volunteer jobs at the Scarecrow Making Booth is on the shelf in the Narthex. Please sign up for a job and time slot that works for you! Volunteers from last year’s Hoedown, you did such a great job. Please mark this year’s Hoedown on your calendar now because we need you on October 5, 2024. This fund raiser for the Williamsport Food Pantry is a success because of the time you volunteer that day. All are welcome to come and help
Scarecrow Making (9.22.24)
We will put the Premade scarecrows together on Sunday, September 29, 5:00 pm. Please come out to prepare for the October Hoedown.
Sunday School Bowling Party (9.21.24)
Everyone is invited to our Bowling Party on Saturday, September 21, 4:00 p.m. at the Southside Bowling Alley on Virginia Avenue. We will have the opportunity to bowl a few games either Duck Pin, (bumpers are available) or Ten pin. An afternoon of bowling may make us hungry, so feel free to join us at Cici’s Pizza for dinner after our bowling party.