These announcements are for the week of February 22nd, 2012. They are also ciruculated by e-mail. Please contact secretary [at] standrewsunited [dot] org if you would like to receive the weekly e-mails.

Ash Wednesday

1. Ash Wednesday is a serious day, a day of repentance. What is repentance? - saying we’re sorry for a wrong thing we have done and promising to change our ways

2. What is the symbol for Ash Wednesday? - a cross of ashes marking one’s forehead or hand

3. Why do we use ashes? Palm branches from last year's Palm Sunday are burned to create the ashes for Ash Wednesday. We remember with sorrow how the promise of Palm Sunday was broken by the death of Jesus on Good Friday. It is also a time to remember that we are humans and that whether we live or die, we are not alone. - from Celebrate the Seasons: a game for children

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Upcoming Worship Services

Feb 26 – 1st Sunday of Lent, led by Lorna McKendry

March 4 –Williamstown, worship led by Lorna McKendry Martintown, last Sunday service led by Andrea

March 7 – Wednesday, Lenten lunchtime service led by Williamstown.

April 1 – Palm Sunday

April 8 – Easter Sunday

Lenten Lunch-time Services

St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster "Gathered in the Love of God"

11:45am meditative music and 12:00 noon service starts

February 29 - leader, Rev. Ian MacMillan

Mar 7 -- Rev. Andrea Harrison

Mar 14 -- Rev. Frioud & Wilma Scott

Mar 21 -- Fr. Jacques Labelle

Mar 28 -- Rev. Stokes & Rev. Gaudet

April 4 -- Sheldon Carr

A lunch of soup and sandwiches will follow the service. The offering will be sent to the Glengarry Foodgrains Bank.

Friday, March 2nd: World Day of Prayer

This year St. Andrew's United Church, Williamstown is hosting this ecumenical event with shared participation from seven South Glengarry churches. The theme, "Let Justice Prevail" has been prepared by the women of Malaysia. The service begins at 2:00 pm, followed by a time for refreshments and fellowship. All are welcome.