Bulletin for July 15th Service at St. David's

Hymn: In Christ There is No East or West (VU 606)

Call to Worship:

Prayer of Approach:

Hymn: we Are Pilgrims on a Journey (VU 595)

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1-16
Psalm 100, page 824, refrain 2
Acts 16: 9 - 15

Hymn: We Are One (VU 402)

Theme Reflection:

Prayers of the People/Lord's Prayer:

Offering:

Offering Hymn: We Give Thee But Thine Own (VU 543)

Offering Dedication:

Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (VU 642 verses 1, 2 & 5)

Hymns For Sunday, July 1 st

JESUS YOU HAVE COME #563

WHEN WE ARE LIVING #581

WILL YOU COME AND FOLLOW ME #567

ALL THE WAY MY SAVIOR LEADS ME #635

PSALM 77 #791

DOXOLOGY #544

St. David's say farewell to Melita and Wilf

Summer Worship Service Schedule

During the month of July combined services will be held at St. David's at 9:30 a.m.
During the month of August combined services will be held at St. Mark's at 9:30 a.m.

July 1st the Worship will be lead by Lisa Rhynold.

Readings for July 1 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

2 Kings 2: 1 - 2, 6 - 14
Galatians 5: 1, 13 - 25
Psalm 77: 1 - 2, 11 - 20 Voices United # 791
Luke 9: 51 - 62

The Pelley's last Sunday at St. Mark's, June 24th

It was a sad Sunday to realize that the Pelleys were on their way out of our lives at St. Mark's in Port Hawkesbury. There were many tears all around. We wish them a very happy retirement in their new home. They have already taken reservations for those wanting to visit with them!

Celebrating our Graduates June 24th

Luke MacNeil and Jessica MacInnis assisted Rev. Pelley cutting the cake to celebrate our 2007 graduates from SAERC. Also graduating were: Jessica Bussey, Sherry Shears, Craig MacRae, Lauren Gillis, Sara Wagar, Timothy Gilis, Alex Greencorn, Kyle MacDonald and Earnest Reinberger. Congratulations to all and God bless you on the next phase of life's journey.

St. Mark's Bid the Pelleys a Fond Farewell

A large group of St. Mark's members came out to the Farewell Social June 20th which was held in the hall. Everyone enjoyed the trays of fruit, vegetable and dip as well as punch and cookies. The hit of the the evening was the chocolate fountain.

Melita and Wilf were presented with a genuine piece of Cape Breton as a momento - a cutting board made from River Denys Marble. Camille gave them a framed colour photo of their portrait that had appeared on the cover of the latest edition of the Contact. Other gifts were also received. Even though their time here with us has been short, (3 1/2 years), they have really become part of the community and we will miss their presence among us.

Hymns For Sunday, June 24, Rev. Pelley's Last Service

Here I Am Lord #509

When Jesus The Healer #358

Spirit of Gentleness #375

Let There Be Peace On Earth (printed in the bulletin)

Psalm 42 - 43, Refrain 2 #768

Doxology #541

Go In Love

St. David's Farewell to the Pelleys

Sunday, June 24 following St. David's Church service there will be a Pot Luck Dinner to say good-bye to the Pelleys.

Farewell Social for the Pelleys at St. Mark's

St. Mark's will be hosting a "farewell social" for the Pelleys on Wednesday, June 20th at 7 p.m. in the hall. We have decided on a light lunch with cheese/cracker/fruit trays, a few sweets, and of course tea, coffee and juice and the opportunity to say "THANKS".

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting, June 19

St. Mark's Congregational Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 19th.
Executive: 6:30 p.m.
Committees 7:15
Combined Board: 8:15

June 24, Food Bank Sunday

Please don't forget to bring an item(s) for the Food Bank on Sunday June 24.

Readings for June 24, 4th Sunday after Pentecost (First Nations Sunday)

1 Kings 19: 1 - 4, (5 - 7), 8 - 15a
Psalm 42 - 43 Voices United page 766 - 769
Galatians 3: 23 - 29
Luke 8: 25 - 39

Father's Day at St. Mark's

The Evans family gathered at Coffee Time at St. Mark's. "Little" Lucy who celebrated her first birthday was in the arms of Uncle Luke. Grampa Larry tried to offer visiting grandson Max some juice while his mother, Joselyn was custodian of Max's treasures. Susan Butts discussed her change in hairstyle with Grandma Lucille, Melita and Denis. (Actually it was executed by Susan's daughter Jennifer in honour of a committment after the Rely For Life exceeded it goal in raising funds for cancer research.)

St. Mark's Men's Group Breakfast, June 17

The last Men's Group breakfast meeting before the summer break was on Sunday morning June 17. Buying the new computer for the Church this spring left us without enough to spare to make our usual June contribution to the General Fund. One of our delegates to Youth Forum was unable to attend because of a conflicting commitment. Her cheque was returned uncashed.

A summer lawn mowing sign-up list was circulated. Several weeks are still open for those who are available and willing to mow (not limited to Men's Group members).

We discussed Rev. Pelley's forthcoming move. Several members offered advice and anecdotes about their various moves.

Readings for May 17 - Third After Pentecost

1 Kings 21: 1 - 10, (11 - 14), 15 - 21
Galatians 2: 15 - 21
Psalm 5: 1 - 8 (Voices United page 728 - 729
Luke 7: 36 - 8:3

St. Mark's Striders

The St. Mark's Striders would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported us and helped us in any way, we are very happy to say that our team raised a total of $2,200. for the Cancer Rely for Life.

Donation from Helping Hands

St. Mark's Helping Hands Group are donating $1,2000 to the General Fund.

Quilters' Donation

A gift of money has been received for the General Fund from the TeathymeQuilters@ St. Mark's.

How Great Thou Art #238

Love Divine #333

Walk With Me #649

May The God of Hope #424

Psalm 5 #728 ref. 2

Doxology #537

St. Mark's Celebrates 41 Years