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George & Rachel Gibson celebrate their 70th anniversary on February 10th 2015

May God continue to bless you both George & Rachel, just as you have been a blessing to one another and your friends and family. As George so aptly said: “Love conquers all, tell that to the marines.”

Articles on Same Sex Issues

The following are links to various sites dealing with the Christian Church and same sex issues. It must be pointed out that these sites may or may not reflect the views of St Andrew’s Salmon Arm and The Presbyterian Church in Canada. It is the Sessions hope that they will provide you with good information to facilitate a caring and informed discussion, lead by the Holy Spirit of God, on February 21 2015 (see calendar).

List of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominational_positions_on_homosexuality#Presbyterianism

Would Jesus Discriminate

http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence.html

The Presbyterian Church In Canada

http://presbyterian.ca/sexuality/

Scottish Dinner Jan. 24 2015

Thank you to all the wonderful people who helped to make this event such a great time of fellowship and good food. There were many highlights: The address to the Haggis, the piper and highland dancer, the singing, the readings, the food, and the people who attended. What great fun!

The ladies & the men of the Church both had luncheons this past week. Big thank you’s go out to Barb Love and Joan Jersch for organizing the ladies luncheon. A big thank you to Woldy for opening his home and feeding all the men as well. An enjoyable time was had by all.

Update on the Moderators visit

Moderator’s visit 2014

Water for Kenya; Sunday School raises $3900.

See the story here: http://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2014/11/20/youth-in-salmon-arm-bc-raise-3900-for-clean-water/

A Visit from the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada

We look forward to the visit from the Moderator Rev. Dr. Stephen Farris (and his wife Patty) this November 7th, 8th, 9th, & 1oth. We at St. Andrew’s will have the opportunity to host them twice during their visit: at our Harvest Dinner Saturday the 8th and at a coffee hour on Monday the 10th. for more info or to help out please speak to Marlene Martens or Shirley Cochrane; if you are from out of town please phone the church at 250 832-7282 and leave a message.