Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:
Leader:
Lay Reader (St. M.): Sarah Chiasson
(St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Denis Bernard, Earl West
Greeters (St. D.): Bruce Oliver
Collectors (St. D.): James Mac Fadyen, Ashley Mac Leod
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
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is May 18th at 1:00 p.m.
Copies of “The Upper Room” for May-June are available.
Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month. Food Bank donations received today.
Deadline for Bulletin information is Thursday at noon.
Nan will be away for Continuing Education (National Gathering of the Diakonia UCC and Music and the Arts in Worship, Emmanuel College Continuing Education) from April 26th to May 9th. Worship leadership on April 26th provided by Sue Betuik; May 3rd by Lorna MacRury. Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges is providing pastoral care.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are looking for additional volunteers to assist Gladys Knight with the counting of the collection on Sundays. It is usually done following the church Service and requires approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
If you can assist Gladys, please call her at 902-625-2707.
Many Thanks Clark Brander, Chair Trustees & Finance.
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.
May 12th 7:00 p.m.--Rescheduled Presbytery Triennial Visit (Pastoral Care and Oversight) 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. The United Church of Canada is set up so that there is support and encouragement for all Pastoral Charges and all ministry personnel in its care. One way this is done is through regular Presbytery Oversight Visits. In this presbytery, these visits are to happen every 3 years (triennial). Everyone welcome to attend this meeting.
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip FundScrip Delivery Sunday will be April 26th, 2015.
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions.
June 14th – 11:00 a.m. St. Mark’s Anniversary Service. Joint Service
50th Anniversary!
In 2016, St. Mark’s will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary—want to be part of the planning for this special year? Signup sheet in the entry to the church or contact the church office.
Lay Readers:
May 3rd – Larry Evans May 10th – Julia Mac Quarrie
May 17th – Archie Noseworthy May 24th – Connie Fowlie
May 31st – Malcolm Matheson
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
May 3rd – Bob Downard May 10th – Julia Mac Kinnon
May 17th – Dave Pringle May 24th – Mary Jess Mac Donald
May 31st – Malcolm Parsons
St. David’s UCW would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who donated new or gently used women’s items for the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Hall Cleaners for April are Heather Graham and Grace Pilgrim
May 11th – 7:00 p.m. St David’s Session Meeting
Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 30th from 8:30-12 noon.
June 7th – St. David’s Official Board Meeting following Worship.
June 14th – 11:00 a.m. St. Mark’s Anniversary Service. Joint Service NO Service at St. David’s.
Anyone wanting to book St. David’s Church Hall is asked to contact Catherine Mac Lean at 902-625-0891.
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Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Trinity United Church, Mulgrave from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Eat in, Take out or Delivery. $12.00 adults. For tickets call Sadie at 902-747-2695.
Community Kitchen Group sponsored by GASHA Mental Health Services. Come help prepare and enjoy a healthy, well balanced, budget friendly meal at St. Mark’s United Church on May 12th & June 9th from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Phone (802)867-4500ext. 4345 to pre-register. Transportation can be arranged. Please advise of any food allergies.
Relay For Life – The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2015 Strait Area Relay for Life at the Tamarac Education Centre on Saturday, May 30th from noon until midnight. Cancer survivors are invited to participate in the Canada Cancer Society’s free Survivor Dinner and victory lap on the day of the Relay. To sign up please contact Denise Chiasson denisemuise@hotmail.com 902-631-3751 or Donna Georgee.george@ns.sympatico.ca 902-625-3505. To keep up-to-date you can find us on Facebook by searching Strait Area Relay for Life.
Motown Memories with the Inverness County Singers and the Young County Singers on Sat., May 9th at 7:30p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, Port Hawkesbury; Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh on Thurs., May 7th at 7:30 p.m. and Thurs., May 14th at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Mabou. at 7:30 p.m. Director: Laurel Browne, Accompanist: Lawrence Cameron, Band: Neil Campbell, Bass, Neil Mac Quarrie, Drums
Job Opportunity: Vacation Bible School Coordinator
The United Church of Canada Inverness-Guysborough Presbytery is seeking a coordinator for a Vacation Bible School program during the summer of 2015. You will coordinate five week-long day camps in different locations in our the area (Guysborough, Port Hawkesbury, Margaree, Whycocomagh, Baddeck). This position includes three weeks for preparation. For further information on job profile, please consult the Contact Online or bulletin board.
Apply to: Christian Life and Growth Committee
c/o Alison Etter
PO Box 156
Baddeck NS B0E 1B0
email: alison.etter@bellaliant.net Deadline for Applications is April 30
