ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH 2014

ST MARK’S

UNITED CHURCH

Mission Statement:

St. Mark’s United Church accepts and welcomes all people as we grow in acceptance, learn, love, and share our Christian faith in God’s love. We will celebrate God’s presence and advance

God’s purpose within our local community and the global village by applying Christ’s teachings to our daily lives.

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Greeters & Collectors: Andy Palmer, Malcolm Matheson

Lay Reader: Clark Brander

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s

Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s,

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

During July & August the Secretary’s office hours are Thursday & Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.

They are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.

Summer Services:

August – Services will be at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at St. David’s. 5^th Sunday, August 31^st will be at 11:00 a.m. Potluck lunch to follow.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

FUNDSCRIP  WILL RESUME AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER.

St. Mark’s Lay Readers

August 17^th – Irene Mac Isaac

August 24^th – Malcolm Matheson

August 31^st – Karen Mac Kinnon

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

9^th Annual Quilt & Craft Show and Sale at St. David’s Church in Port Hastings from Thursday, Aug. 7^th to Aug. 14^th – 10 am. -  4 pm daily. It is hosted by The Strait Area Quilters & The Ocean Waves Quilt Society of Cape Breton.  Fantastic assortment of crafts and quilts available.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh Tuesday @ 7:30pm

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Presented by the Port Hastings Historical Society Admission $8.00, Children $4.00 (under 5 free), Family rate available Season pass $40.00 Free Tea & Oatcakes

August 12:
Howie MacDonald - Fiddle
Donna Marie DeWolfe - Fiddle
Mac Morin - Piano

August 19:
Kenneth MacKenzie - Fiddle/Pipes
Calum MacKenzie - Fiddle/Piano
Cullin MacInnis - Fiddle/Stepdance
Ronald MacKenzie - Vocals
Jenny Cluett – Dance

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Soprano Krista Norman and the Cape Breton Chamber Ensemble August 23rd, 2:00pm at Notre Dame de L'Assomption/Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, N.S. With Special Guests:  Rosemary McLean- organist, Jocelyn Boudreau- vocalist, Rev. Callistus Abazie and Friends, choir. Donations at the Door. Proceeds go to Friends of Notre Dame de l'Assomption. Supper to follow at the Parish Hall - Lasagna and Caesar Salad with Dessert $12. for tickets or information call Anita 226-9515 or Lori 226-2109