COLLECTION ENVELOPES
    Lots of children and adults ask:
                         Q: "what are my givings used for?                 
                                 A: "At Grace-St. Andrew's United Church, we offer several opportunities for  giving:"  
      1.  Mission and Service fund: this money goes to special outreach and mission projects around  the world and in Canada - its one way of proclaiming God's love to others.
      2.  Local Church: these gifts help support ministry and outreach in our own community. Your   gifts help maintain our buildings and provide ministry support to pastoral care, worship,  Christian education and adult faith groups.
       3. Building Fund: our buildings need up keep and updating to continue to meet congregational  and community needs.
       4. Benevolent Fund: You can designate givings to this fund by making a note on your envelope. This helps local people and transients in times of financial crisis.

     Q: "how much should I give?"
     A: "Grace-St.  Andrew's United Church is in a time of transition.  Our budget needs are higher than  they were several years ago.  At present our congregation is having trouble meeting those needs  financially.  If even 100 givers could increase their givings by about $3/day ($21 / week) we could meet our budget by year end!  We know that some cannot contribute more than what they are doing.  Please think about increasing your givings to help support our church's growth and new life!

     Other opportunities for giving:
     We are still in need of one more CD player for the Grades 4 and 5 class. (We have already purchased  three players).  If you have some Canadian Tire money to spare, please put it in the box at the back of the church and hopefully we will have our last piece of equipment before Sunday School begins!