Saturday 10 October 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH 2015

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Sarah Chiasson
Lay Reader (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Mission Moment (St. M,): Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Larry & Lucille Evans
Greeters (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox, Lisa Rhynold

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

Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month. Suggested items: cereal, small juice packs, peanut butter.
We have a new email address!! Please make this change in your list of email contacts. The new address of the church office is stmarksuc@gmail.com

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather to gether in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is October 19th at 1:00 p.m.

October 18th – 11:00 a.m. – Combined Service - St. David’s 130th Anniversary Service.

Everyone is invited to share in the Service of Covenanting on October 18 at 7:30pm at Stewart United, Whycocomagh. A Service of Covenanting between the congregations of Whycocomagh East Lake Ainslie Pastoral Charge, Inverness Guysborough Presbytery, and the Reverend Rachel Campbell. 

AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH OFFICE: 
Canadian Church Calendar 2016
Cost: $6.00 (profit to go to the Mission and Service Fund, United Church of Canada)
A beautiful calendar showcasing our own traditions with inspired photographs of Anglican and United churches from across Canada.
St. David's United Church, Port Hastings is featured this year as the photo for April.

October 28th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home.

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM’ for November-December are available.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
October 18th – St. David’s Anniversary
October 25th – Larry Evans
November 1st – Julia Mac Quarrie
November 8th – Bill Charlton
November 15th – Archie Noseworthy
November 22nd – Irene Mac Isaac
November 29th – Malcolm Matheson

October 18th – 8:00 a.m. – Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting

October 20th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Executive; 7:00 p.m. Committees; 8:00 p.m. Combined Board

October 30th – 4:30 p.m. Service marking the 50th Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone and Children’s Bricks to kick off the 50th Anniversary celebrations at St. Mark’s!

FundScrip Order Sundays will be October 18th, and Delivery Sunday October 25th. Promotions for October are:
Shell                            3%   (Regular 2%)
La Vie en Rose              11% (Regular 8%)
Hudson’s Bay               5%   (Regular 3%)
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions or if you wish to join this program.

50th Anniversary! In 2016, St. Mark’s will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. 50thAnniversary weekend will be June 10th to 12th, 2016. Next meeting of Anniversary Planning Committee is October 26th at 1:30 in St. Mark’s parlour.

St. Mark’s Congregation wishes to remember those who are ill or bereaved by sending a card on behalf of the Church. If you are aware of someone who should be remembered please contact Annabel Butts 625-0741, Connie Fowlie 625-1417 or leave a message with the Church Secretary.

Ten Thousand Villages is coming to St. Mark's United Church! The Church is hosting a sale of beautiful, fairly-traded gifts benefiting artisans from more than 30 Developing countries. Ten Thousand Villages is a project of Mennonite Central Committee, the outreach arm of the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in North America. The Festival Sale will be held Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at St. Mark's United Church, Admission is free. The gifts you buy at the Ten Thousand Villages Sales will give the blessings of steady work, fair wages, and a better life for struggling families around the world. For more information call the Church at 902-625-2229. Your purchase makes a difference!
PLEASE NOTE: We need helpers for Friday at 3:30 p.m. on October 16th to help display the items in the Church Hall for the Ten Thousand Villages Sale.

Supervised After-School Parking Lot Hockey Wednesdays in October and November 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm. St. Mark's United Church parking lot. Hockey sticks available. Speak to Nan for details.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
October 18th – Susan Langley
October 25th – Arnold Mac Lean
November 1st – Wanda Radford
November 8th- Kevin Pierce
November 15 th – Dave Pringle
November 22nd – Margaret Ashford
November 29th – Margie Mac Intyre

October 18th – 11:00 a.m. – St. David’s 130th Anniversary Service. Pot Luck Dinner.

Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons

A Roast Beef Dinner with Homemade Pies on Friday, Nov. 6th from  4 to 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall. Adults $14.00 Child  $8.00  Sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards.  Take outs available
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Great Car Rally of 2015 October 23rd in support of Port Hawkesbury Food Bank. Entry forms available in church office.

Isle Madame Thanksgiving Dinner - Monday, October 12th from 4:00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Our Lady of Assumption Parish Hall, Arichat. Includes Nova Scotia turkey, vegetables, dessert, and tea or coffee. Two sittings: 4-5:15 pm and 5:15-6:30 pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. Contact: Barbara Mac Neil 902-226-1020 imacneil66@yahoo.ca or 902 226 9515 Hosted by Friends of Dam de l’Assumption.

Flea Market and Bake Sale:  Sat. Oct 31st from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  Come early for best items. Trinity United Church, Mulgrave

Christmas Bazaar December 5th at the Evergreen Senior’s Club.

Community Kitchen & Music Therapy sponsored by Mental Health Services & Public Health
October 13th, November 10th, December 8th, 2015 April 12th, May 10th, June 14th 2016.
St. Mark's United Church, 504 Bernard St. Port Hawkesbury NS
Community Kitchen from 10:30 to 1:00 Music Therapy 1:00 to 2:00 PM Come help prepare and enjoy a healthy, well balanced, budget friendly meal then listen to music therapist Tom Curry
To help us plan lunch be sure to phone (902) 867-4500 ext. 4345 
OR leave a message at (902) 625-7200 to let us know you will be attending

Mind Your Health Concerned about your mental health? Wondering what you can do to start to feel better? 
Join us for an informative 4-session health and wellness program. 
We will discuss:
Common mental health concerns & symptoms
Community resources & coping with crisis
Stress reduction & problem solving
Healthy thinking & coping strategies
St. Mark's United Church, 504 Bernard St. Port Hawkesbury NS
Wednesdays October 14, 21 and 28 and November 4
1:00 to 3:00 pm
To register or for more information, please call: 
Mary at (902) 625-7200 or Adult Outpatient Mental Health at (902) 867-4500 ext. 4345
The sessions are open to the public-19 and older. No cost to attend.

Are you a Senior 50+ or a community member who wants to help improve services, healthcare, and safety for seniors in our communities. Please join us, we need your input. Space is limited so register today. Registration is free. Early Bird prizes available to those who register before Oct. 7th. A lunch and refreshments will be provided. When: Saturday, October 24th, 2015. Where: Richmond Education Centre and Academy – 3238 Whiteside Road, Louisdale. Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 pm. *Donate a food item to support our local food banks and qualify to have your name entered for a special draw. Registration forms available at your nearest Seniors Club or by calling 902-587-2800 ext: 2. For transportation inquiries please call Tiffany at 902-587-2800 ext: 2

Is Islam a Threat to Canada? Presenter: Fazal Malik Member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the Port Hawkesbury Public Library from 1 pm to 3 pm on Wednesday, October 14. What is Islam? What is Jihad? Why do some Muslim women wear a veil? Does the Holy Qur’an promote terrorism? Am I safe with a Muslim? Why are youth influenced by radicals? Is suicide bombing part of Islam? FAZAL@LOVEFORALL.CA
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