News & Events

Once again three churches of Ancaster are gathering to create a wonderful learning environment for local children. At Knights of North Castle VBS, children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they go on a quest in search of the King’s Armor. They will become Knights and discover how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives. Our VBS is for children that have completed SK to grade 6. The cost is $30 per child. Join us at St. John’s Parish Hall, 37 Halson St. Ancaster on July 4 – 8 from 9:00am – 12:00pm.

Please share with family, friends and neighbors. We are also in need of volunteers for group leaders and assistants, to supervise the smaller groups of children on their adventure.

To register, volunteer, or to find out more about Knights of North Castle, visit the VBS website HERE

Ancaster VBS Team
St. Andrew’s – Anne Yee Hibbs, Jenn Pooni, and Sandra Thompson
St John’s – Donna Ellis
Marshall Memorial – Heather Fran

To Print a registration form click HERE
For Poster to print and share with family and friends click HERE

St. Andrew’s continues to worship both in-person and online this Sunday, May 15. If you would like to join us in-person Sundays at 10:30am you can find our updated worship guidelines HERE.

Online worship will is now a recording of our in-person service, which will be posted here on Sunday afternoons between 3:00 and 4:00pm. Please sure to subscribe to our new St. Andrew’s YouTube channel HERE.

Online Service

5^th Sunday of Easter

Prelude: “For All You’ve Done,” “Your Grace is Enough”

Call to Worship – Psalm 147:1-11

Song: “This is Amazing Grace”

Opening Prayers

Song: “The Sound of Adoration”

Family Time: “The Holy Spirit Opens and Closes Doors”

Ministry of Music: “The Compassion Hymn”

New Testament: Acts 16:6-14

Gospel Reading: John 15:26-16:4

Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”

Message: “The Leading of the Spirit”

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Closing Prayers

Hymn: “Breathe on Me Breath of God” #389

Blessing

News & Announcements

• • Spring Bible Study: Rev. Read would like to know how many might be interested in a short 4-week Bible Study that would run in person on Wednesdays from May 25 to June 15. A group could meet at either 1:00pm in the afternoon, or at 7:00pm in the evening. We would be looking at the resurrection stories from the Gospels, and exploring the question, “How do we experience Jesus today?” If you would like to participate, please contact the church office by Wednesday May 18 (standrewsancaster@gmail.com or 905-648-6028) with the time or times you can attend.
  • “Nearly New White Elephant Sale” – June 11, 9:00am: The Mission Team will be holding a “Nearly New White Elephant Sale” on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 beginning at 9am.  Donations would be appreciated!  No clothes or text books!  For more information contact the church office.
  • For  more St. Andrew’s news and information sign up for our weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s standrewsancaster@gmail.com.

St. Andrew’s continues to worship both in-person and online this Sunday, May 8. If you would like to join us in-person Sundays at 10:30am you can find our updated worship guidelines HERE.

Online worship will now be a recording of our in-person service, which will be posted here on Sunday afternoons. Please sure to subscribe to our new St. Andrew’s YouTube channel HERE.

Online Service

4^th Sunday After Easter & Mother’s Day

Call to Worship – Psalm 139:1-2, 7-8, 13-18

Hymn: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #371

Opening Prayers

Family Time: “The Holy Spirit Sends Us”

New Testament: Acts 11:19-26; 13:1-3

Gospel Reading: John 14:12-21

Hymn: “Spirit of Gentleness” #399

Message: “The Acts of the Spirit”

Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” #375

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Closing Prayers

Hymn: “For the Beauty of the Earth” #434

Blessing

News & Announcements

• • Spring Bible Study: Rev. Read would like to know how many might be interested in a short 4-week Bible Study that would run in person on Wednesdays from May 25 to June 15. A group could meet at either 1:00pm in the afternoon, or at 7:00pm in the evening. We would be looking at the resurrection stories from the Gospels, and exploring the question, “How do we experience Jesus today?” If you would like to participate, please contact the church office by Wednesday May 18 (standrewsancaster@gmail.com or 905-648-6028) with the time or times you can attend.
  • Memorial Service for Jean Nevin: Jean Nevin passed away on April 23 and has been laid to rest in the St. Andrew’s cemetery. There will be a memorial service for Jean in the St. Andrew’s sanctuary at 2:00pm on Sunday May 15, and a reception to follow. You can find Jean’s obituary HERE.
  • “Nearly New White Elephant Sale” – June 11, 9:00am: The Mission Team will be holding a “Nearly New White Elephant Sale” on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 beginning at 9am.  Donations would be appreciated!  No clothes or text books!  For more information contact the church office.
  • For  more St. Andrew’s news and information sign up for our weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s standrewsancaster@gmail.com.

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Easter Sunday. This week we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and look at what it means for us today.

Today’s Question

“When was a time you were given a second chance?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Apr 17, 2022

Family Worship Video

Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Apr 17, 2022

Online Family Worship for April 24 and May 1

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday April 10 This week we celebrate Palm Sunday and walk with Jesus as he leaves the Last Supper to go and give his life for his friends.

Today’s Question

“What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Apr 10, 2022

Family Worship Video

Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Apr 10, 2021

This Sunday April 3 St. Andrew’s continues to worship in-person and online. If you would like to join us in-person you can find our updated worship guidelines HERE.

Family Worship & Learning: “Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life” Premiers at 8:30am

You can find all of the Big God Project learning resources HERE

Online Worship – Premiers at 10:30am

5th Sunday in Lent – Order of Service

Call to Worship – Psalm 86:8-13

Opening Prayer

Song: “Because of Your Love”

Gospel – John 14:1-14

Message – “Eyes on the Road”

Song: “Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me”

Closing Prayers

Blessing

News & Announcements

• • Responding the Crisis in Ukraine: The invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis. Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) working with partners in the region to provide food, shelter and other aid to those displaced by the war. You find out more and donate here: https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2022/02/28/ukraine-crisis/
  • Textile Recycling Drive: We will be holding our Spring Textile Drive on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 9am – Noon.  Donations include clothes, towels, curtains, linens, bedding (NO PILLOWS) socks, underwear, shoes, purses, and belts.  For more information please call the church office.
  • Purse Project Network: Our Mission Team is collecting items to fill purses for the Purse Project Network in time for Mother’s Day. The organization is called Home Suite Hope, based in Oakville. Their aim is to break the cycle of poverty for single parents and their children through programs that provide financial and practical support. Suggested items for donation are:
    Hair care products (no larger than 400 mL)
    • Shampoo/conditioner
    • Hairspray
    • Brush

    Personal Hygiene

    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
    • Deodorant
    • Body wash
    • Feminine hygiene products (purse-sized)

    Pampering items

    • Makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara)
    • Nail polish
    • Gum/candy/chocolate
    • Hand lotion
    • Jewelry (no pierced earrings)
    • Facial cleansing masks
    • Hair accessories

    Please bring your donations to the church building by April 10.

  • For  more St. Andrew’s news and information sign up for our weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s standrewsancaster@gmail.com.

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday April 3. This week we spend more time with Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper in John 14.

Today’s Question

“What is something you might use to find your way?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Apr 3, 2022

Family Worship Video

Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Apr 3, 2022

This Sunday March 27 St. Andrew’s continues to worship in-person and online. If you would like to join us in-person you can find our updated worship guidelines HERE.

Family Worship & Learning: “Jesus Serves” Premiers at 8:30am

You can find all of the Big God Project learning resources HERE

Online Worship – Premiers at 10:30am

4th Sunday in Lent – Order of Service

Call to Worship – Psalm 86:1-7

Opening Prayer

Song: “10,000 Reasons”

New Testament – 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

Gospel – John 13:1-17

Message – “Freedom to Serve”

Song: “In Christ Alone”

Closing Prayers

Blessing

News & Announcements

• • Responding the Crisis in Ukraine: The invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis. Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) working with partners in the region to provide food, shelter and other aid to those displaced by the war. You find out more and donate here: https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2022/02/28/ukraine-crisis/
  • Textile Recycling Drive: We will be holding our Spring Textile Drive on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 9am – Noon.  Donations include clothes, towels, curtains, linens, bedding (NO PILLOWS) socks, underwear, shoes, purses, and belts.  For more information please call the church office.
  • Purse Project Network: Our Mission Team is collecting items to fill purses for the Purse Project Network in time for Mother’s Day. The organization is called Home Suite Hope, based in Oakville. Their aim is to break the cycle of poverty for single parents and their children through programs that provide financial and practical support. Suggested items for donation are:
    Hair care products (no larger than 400 mL)
    • Shampoo/conditioner
    • Hairspray
    • Brush

    Personal Hygiene

    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
    • Deodorant
    • Body wash
    • Feminine hygiene products (purse-sized)

    Pampering items

    • Makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara)
    • Nail polish
    • Gum/candy/chocolate
    • Hand lotion
    • Jewelry (no pierced earrings)
    • Facial cleansing masks
    • Hair accessories

    Please bring your donations to the church building by April 10.

  • For  more St. Andrew’s news and information sign up for our weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s standrewsancaster@gmail.com.