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The Session and congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Saskatoon, Sask., held a special Welcome Back BBQ, while also celebrating the ministry of the Rev. Roberto DeSandoli, who was inducted as minister five years ago, and his wife, Heather. The event was held in conjunction with the Outreach and Christian Education committees and included a bouncy castle, which the Rev. Roberto had an opportunity to enjoy. Pictured (above left) are Heather and the Rev. Roberto DeSandoli receiving a “Bunny Hug” as a gift, and Jan Rodda, clerk. The cake was created by Sonya Wood, a member of St. Andrew’s.
On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2023, the Rev. Jim MacDonald was ordained and inducted into St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Markham, Ont. As the presiding moderator of the Presbytery of Oak Ridges, the Rev. Joan Masterton led the worship and the overall ordination/induction service. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Robert Hayashi and the Charge was given by the Rev. Robert Royal. There were many other participants taking part in this special service. PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTINE SAMUEL
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Stratford, Ont., recognized the Canadian citizenship of Alex, Lucy and Jin Lee. They are pictured here holding wooden replicas of the Canadian maple leaf crafted by church elder Cam Fraser (sec- ond to left). The Rev. Mark Wolfe is pictured on the far right.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in
Stratford, Ont., marked the retire-
ment of Earl Clark, who has been
our much-loved, award-winning
church organist and Music Director
for more than 63 years. Gord Allgeier, our new organist and Music Director at St. Andrew’s, is pictured here (above right) with the Rev. Mark Wolfe and three elders: David MacKenzie, Ivan Buchan and Judy Buchan.
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church in New Glasgow,
N.S., celebrated their
204th anniversary on
October 22. Guest minis-
ter the Rev. Barb Fother-
ingham and St. Andrew’s
minister the Rev. Dr. Joon
Ki Kim are pictured cut-
ting the anniversary
cake. Pictured here are the bakers for the Fall Fair that took place at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont.