April 3 Induction Service
10:30am In-Person Worship Service
We are open for in-person worship in our sanctuary. A video of our service will be posted Sunday afternoons. Visit us on YouTube to see the latest videos from our worship services, or watch the service on our website below.
YouTube Channel address:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QbnWLrMO6zMU54Dkj1zyQ
Sunday June 4
Online
Service
St. Andrew's Port Credit Worship Service for Sunday, September 1, 2024.
St. Andrew's Port Credit Worship Service for Sunday, August 25, 2024.
St. Andrew's Port Credit Worship Service for Sunday, August 18, 2024.
St. Andrew's Port Credit Worship Service on Sunday, August 11, 2024
Presbyterian Connection Newsletter -
Issue Summer 2024
2024 PCC Wall Calendar
Our Daily Bread
What's Happening at
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SUMMER
EDITION
SPRING IS HERE!
A Prayer for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
God of truth, mercy and peace,
God of life and of reconciliation,
we mourn the suffering and murder of your people
and we pray a just peace
and reconciliation for the people of Palestine and Israel
who have endured the burden of violence and conflict for so long.
Console those who grieve,
heal the injured,
comfort those who are alone and afraid,
protect those who held hostage, and
restrain those who would cause more violence
or act cynically for political gain and power.
Let wisdom settle on your churches
and on the governments and leaders of this world
so that justice is sought,
reconciliation found,
peace established and
security provided for all.
In the name of Jesus we pray.
Amen.
PWS&D provides humanitarian response to assist with shelter, food, livelihoods, emergency health, psychosocial and mental health support, as well as cash assistance to allow people to purchase the goods they require.
Donations made to PWS&D are eligible to be matched by the Government of Canada through the Humanitarian Coalition's Gaza Emergency appeal. Donations made between October 7 and November 12 will be matched, up to a total of $10 million.
Through our membership in Canadian Foodgrains Bank, PWS&D is part of the Humanitarian Coalition's Gaza Humanitarian Emergency appeal.
SPOTLIGHT ON INTERNATIONAL MISSION
Presbyterian World Service & Development
Current Responses
Stories of PWS&D’s Life-Changing Impact
St. Andrew’s supports Presbyterian World Service & Development
and Presbyterian Sharing by contributing a portion of weekly givings received.
You can allocate a portion of your givings to go to Missions by indicating your request
in the “message” field of the online donation form >
We thank you for your generosity.
At Samuel House, a ministry of the Reformed Church in Romania, vulnerable children receive nutritious food and homework tutoring so that their potential can be realized in a caring Christian environment. Responding to God’s call, Csilla Bertalan first opened the doors in June 2003 to welcome underprivileged children living in difficult circumstances. Csilla is grateful to God and partners for their support in transforming so many young lives. She shares, “I am grateful that the PCC has been standing beside us in this mission. Thank you!” Gifts to Presbyterians Sharing have been supporting Samuel House since 2014.
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL MISSION
The Compass Food Bank
The Compass is a food bank and outreach centre located and serving Mississauga South. It was established by partnering Christian churches in the Clarkson-Lorne Park-Port Credit area. As a member church, St. Andrew’s donates financially, collects food for donation, and participates in other ways to support the work of the Compass.
The Compass provides a safe and welcoming place for people to come to for help. The Compass offers immediate assistance with food, then works with clients offering practical and spiritual support to the challenges that often come along with a low income.
The Compass has now moved to its new location at 427 Lakeshore Road E., Mississauga.
FOOD DONATION:
MOST NEEDED ITEMS
Evangel Hall Mission
The Compass Food Bank
MOST NEEDED ITEMS – Spread the Word!
Evangel Hall Mission is a community service agency that was founded in 1913 by the Presbyterian Church in Canada. For over a century, it has supported individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, and social isolation in Toronto. Evangel Hall is a safe haven where people living with mental and physical health challenges, fighting addictions, and fleeing abuse can take a rest from their burdens and access supports. The Mission’s services address the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of well-being and are available to anyone in need of support.
St. Andrew’s supports the work of the Mission with monthly donations of sandwiches, baked goods, fruit, personal and feminine hygiene products, socks and new or gently used clothing.
DONATIONS:
MOST NEEDED ITEMS
Evangel Hall Sandwich Delivery
Next Drop-off Date:
Thursday, September 12 at St. Andrew's Stavebank door
8:30am - 9:30am.
In addition to sandwiches, we deliver donations of fresh fruit, baked goods, toiletries, and new or gently used clothing.
On the second Thursday of every month, we deliver loaves of sandwiches to Evangel Hall Mission in Toronto. Participation is easy! All you have to do is:
1. Get a loaf of bread or two from the grocery store, make it into sandwiches, and wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap or put it into an individual sandwich baggie.
(Don’t cut the sandwiches,
and no peanut butter, please!)
2. Put the wrapped sandwiches
into the bag the bread came in.
3. Reattach the bag clip, and label
the bag with the type of sandwiches
you’ve put inside.
4. Drop your loaves of sandwiches off
at our Stavebank door between 8:30am - 9:30am on the Thursday of our delivery.
That’s it! Your sandwiches will provide much needed nourishment to some of Toronto’s most vulnerable people.
PRAYERS
Prayers and Support for Ukraine
ACT Alliance Statement on Ukraine
Loving God,
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all those suffering or afraid,
that you will be close to them and protect them.
We pray for world leaders,
for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.
We pray for the world
that in this moment of crisis,
we may reach out in solidarity
to our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways
so that peace and justice
become a reality for the people of Ukraine
and for all the world.
Amen.
Daily Prayers
Friday, September 6
We pray for the farm and kitchen staff at Crieff Hills who are working hard to harvest and preserve the summer’s bounty.
Saturday, September 7
We pray for the Committee on Church Doctrine as they meet in person. May their work help the church think about contemporary issues from a Christ-centered perspective.
Sunday, September 8
We give thanks for teachers at Francisco Coll School in Guatemala who equip students with skills and knowledge that will help them succeed in furthering their education.
Monday, September 9
Dear Lord Almighty, we pray for those who work to build relationships that are broken in our communities. Continue to hold our leaders from the World Council of Churches and the Canadian Council of Churches in your care as you guide those working for peace and unity.
Tuesday, September 10
We pray for search committees in vacant congregations as they discern who God is calling for them to invite to be their new minister.
Wednesday, September 11
We pray for Samuel House, a ministry of the Reformed Church in Romania, and Csilla Bertalan, Director, as they serve underprivileged children in Romania.
Thursday, September 12
We pray for Edmonton Urban Native Ministries, which runs a drop-in centre out of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and the people it serves.
Friday, September 13
We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Brandon.
Saturday, September 14
We pray for sessions as they help the members and adherents of their congregations grow in faith and participate in the ministry of Christ locally and around the world.
DAILY DEVOTIONALS and ARTICLES
Links to Our Daily Bread Ministries Canada