by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
Sunday April 21st saw twenty-three people welcome Karen Pryznyk as our worship leader for the first in a four-part series she will deliver. The scripture readings are found in Mark 4:26-29 and Luke 17:20-21. Karen entitled her message “The Kingdom of God Is Within...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | Memories
Even though our congregants cannot be together to celebrate each-others birthdays, we gather in our cars and then do a birthday drive-by! Some come wearing funny hats, many come shaking bells and other noise makers, and as each car drive by, there are...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | Memories
On Sunday, April 26, 2020, the church bell at St. Andrew’s United Church rang 23 times for each of the lives lost in Nova Scotia. As we sat in our vehicles, we were reminded that each life was precious and loved. Lisa McCully, Const. Heidi Stevenson, Heather O’Brien...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | Memories
Prayer for Nova Scotia O God, we are lost. We cannot comprehend the horror, the pain, the fear. The incredible anguish and loss. We pray that those who grieve will find openings in their fear and pain to receive the comfort offered by loved ones, and others who...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | Memories
The spring of 2020 brought uncertainties, fear, and loneliness, for many due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our faithful family from St. Andrews could no longer gather for Sunday service or for fellowship. The little church with a big heart had to temporarily...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | Memories
The season was a busy one at St. Andrew’s. Through one of our members, we became involved in baking of cookies for the Magic of Christmas. A fun morning was had by all! The Magic of Christmas began originally as The Spirit of Christmas by Bob Johnson in 1983. The...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
On Monday, April 29, 2024, Kathy Coutts from the Okotoks Museum & Archives gave a power-point presentation to 35 individuals from the area as well as travelers from Nanton! Kathy spoke of the challenges of our lads during WWI, those who survived, and those...
by admin | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
by admin | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
On the Second Sunday of Easter, April 7th, ten people joined with Rev. Dr. Karen Medland who entitled her message “When Our Doubt Is Greater Than Our Faith.” We heard the scripture John 20:19-31 where Jesus declares himself to the disciples sheltered in a locked room...
by admin | Mar 22, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
On the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10th, perhaps because of the time change, nine worshippers gathered with Rev. Lee Spice as she continued the Lenten series “Facing the Cross: Finding the Holy in Hard Times.” _Using the scripture reading John 2:13-22, Lee entitled...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
The 2019 Christmas concert was celebrated with many and varied talents from our local community. Our little church was packed to the rafters and the spirit of Christmas resounded in song from the talented guests as well as a sing-along. Dainties and coffee were shared...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
The Christmas concert was celebrated with many and varied talents from our local community. Our little church was packed to the rafters and the spirit of Christmas resounded in song from the talented guests as well as a sing-along. Dainties and coffee were shared...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Rembrance Day
In Memory of Military Serving Equine Soldiers Written by Shannon and Brent Ellenton This year’s Remembrance Day (2019) honoured the many fallen soldiers as well as their trusted steeds. At this service, we honoured the Curzon family for their dedication and service to...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
In August, we look forward to when those of us with our furry family members, can bring them to St. Andrew’s United Church for a blessing. A special day indeed.
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
Our members of St. Andrew’s are great at working and celebrating together, sharing generously with each other and our community. Our little church is full of chatter on Sunday morns as we enthusiastically welcome each other to another service to follow the teachings...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
Our members of St. Andrew’s are great at working and celebrating together, sharing generously with each other and our community. Our little church is full of chatter on Sunday morns as we enthusiastically welcome each other to another service to follow the teachings...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
Always a favourite at St. Andrew’s is the Don Henry Concert which is usually held in November. Don has entertained us for many years and continues to do so with many favourite songs of yester-year.
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Memories
A gift from Parkview United Church in Vauxhall to St. Andrew’s United Church in DeWinton, Alberta Dedicating the new Bell at St. Andrew’s on a cold blistery day. Even so, all rejoiced at the beautiful sound. The Bell was a gift on the closing of Parkview United...
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Weekly News
The Pysankky Ukrainian Egg Workshops on March 23 and 24th with Dee Larock are now sold out! We are looking forward to learning the art of decorating eggs, the Ukrainian way!
by admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Weekly News
On the Second Sunday in Lent, February 25th, fourteen worshippers gathered with Julia as she continued the Lenten series “Facing the Cross: Finding the Holy in Hard Times.” Using the scripture reading Mark 8:31-38, Julia entitled the message “Save Yourself.” Jesus...
by admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Weekly News
Introducing a world where faith and community intertwine, St. Andrew’s United Church (DeWinton) welcomes you to our captivating BLOG! Discover a sanctuary of uplifting stories, insightful reflections, and meaningful connections that will nurture your soul. Dive...
by admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Weekly News
Written by Marie Wedderburn. February 11th, twenty-one people gathered for the worship service at 11 a.m. along with Mark who delivered Julia’s last reflection in her series “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus.” Mark told the story of “No Place to Lay His Head” from Mark...
by admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Weekly News
Written by P. Marie Wedderburn. January 21st saw eighteen people join with Julia as she told the story of the calling of the disciples by Jesus. In her reflection of these callings, she asked us to think about who and what we follow perhaps especially via social...
