ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22ND 2015

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Lay Reader (St. M.): Dave Chapman

(St. D.): Maxine Smith

Lenten Triad (St. M.): Heather Brander, Rebecca Roussey

(St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Jim & Sarah Chiasson

Greeters (St. D.): Maxine Smith

Collectors (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis

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, Jane at St. Mark’s

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

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

Note of Thanks

To everyone who has supported us following the death of Nan's mother, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Gowing, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. 

Nan & Bruce 

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is March 16th at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays in Lent, 10:00 a.m. Half hour Scripture, Song & Silence, St. David's, Port Hastings Note: No Service at St. David’s for this week only. Service at the Nursing Home.

Worship centre at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home Feb 25th

February 25^th - 10:30 a.m. Service at Nursing Home Everyone welcome.

April 2nd, Maundy Thursday Potluck supper and Table Communion, 6:00 p.m. St. David's Port Hastings

April 3rd Good Friday worship 11:00 a.m. St. Mark's Port Hawkesbury

April 5th Easter Sunrise St. David's 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at Port Hastings Firehall

April 5th Easter Sacrament of Communion St. Mark's 9:30 a.m.; St. David's 11:00 a.m.

Copies of The Upper Room for March- April are available.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Welcomes You! Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us!

There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.

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

FundScrip Order Sunday for February will be February 22^nd. The February Promotions are as follows:

la Vie en Rose/                              11% ( Regular 8% )

la Vie en Rose Aqua

Roots/                                          14% (Regular 10% )

Roots Home/Roots Kids

The Gap/Old Navy/                        7% ( Regular 5% )

Banana Republic

Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions about the program or if you wish to join the program.

Lay Readers:

March 1^st – Jim Chiasson

March 8^th – Brenda Mac Innis

March 15^th – Jean Mac Pherson

March 22^nd – Vida Hood

March 29^th – Connie Fowlie

Please Note: Triennial Visit of presbytery Pastoral Care and Oversight Committee Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s 

What is a Presbytery Oversight Visit?

Oversight visits are part of the Presbytery’s ministry to the Pastoral Charges within its bounds. It is the Presbytery’s responsibility to keep in touch with all Pastoral Charges, supporting in times of

struggle and celebrating and encouraging achievements.

February 22^nd – 7:00 p.m. - Annual Congregational Meeting.

February 24^th – Senior’s Lunch at St. Mark’s. Cancelled! Will be re-scheduled at a later date.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

March 1^st – Malcolm Parsons

March 8^th – Margaret Ashford

March 15^th –Alicia Vink

March 22^nd – Kenzie Mac Lean

March 29^th – Kevin Pierce

St. David’s UCW Have placed a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens & children’s scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.

Church Hall Cleaners for February are Irene Wheaton & Beryl Mac Donald.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trivia Night:  The Port Hastings Historical Society will host trivia night on Saturday February 28th and March 28th at 7pm in the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall.  Admission is $5 person (teams of 4). Categories include general trivia, sports, entertainment and more.  Prizes for the top team.  Proceeds support the Port Hastings Museum.