Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Vida Hood
(St. D.): Margaret Ashford
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.) Larry and Sherille MacKeigan
Greeter (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Collectors (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley MacLeod
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 in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is Monday February 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Lenten Prayer, half hour Tuesday mornings during Lent starting February 16th.10:00 am at St. Mark's
"This We Believe" study group, Wednesday evenings for 5 weeks, starting February 17th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. St. David's . Refresher or Preparation for Adult Baptism/Confirmation. Everyone welcome.
Prayer for Christian Unity: February 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Ecumenical Pilgrimage Prayer Service beginning at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, walking together to St. Mark's United Church and then St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Prayer, song and scripture. Prayers for our community and world at each intersection. Strait Area Transit will provide transportation for those needing it. Hospitality and fellowship to follow at St. Joseph's. If weather inclement, will be held at St. Joseph's. All welcome. Dress warmly and bring a light to carry.
Rev. Conrad Edwards, Nan Corrigan D.M. and Freda Fifield
February 14th --1st Sunday in Lent, Mission and Service Sunday
February 21st – Sacrament of Communion
March 20th – Palm/Passion Sunday
March 24th – Maundy Thursday, Potluck and Table Communion
March 25th – Good Friday
March 27th – Easter Sunday, Sacrament of Communion
The UPPER ROOM for March-April are available.
Intermediates at Conference (IAC) and Youth Forum (YF) are each a place of community and a place of faith where United Church youth, between the ages of Gr. 7 – Gr. 9 (IAC) and Grace 10 and age 19(YF), meet from across the Maritimes. The Gaspe, and Bermuda. It takes place during the Annual Meeting of Maritime Conference, which is a gathering of representatives who make decisions and set policies for the United Church of Canada.
IAC and YF meet as two separate groups. Each group creates an inclusive, diverse and safe community of over a hundred youth in the name of Christ. Each provides a place for youth to explore their faith and to learn more about the United Church of Canada while sharing in music, worship and fun in a spirit-filled community. For further information and an application form please contact Nan.
GENERAL FUND: In loving memory of KEITH EMBREE from Archie and Elaine Noseworthy
ST. MARK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Feb. 21st – Denis Bernard
Feb. 28th – Sarah Chiasson
FundScrip Order Sunday is February 21st and Delivery Sundays are February 14th and 28th. February Promotions are:
la Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8%)
(includes la Vie en Rose Aqua)
WaySpa 12% ( Regular 10%)
Payless Shoes 10% ( Regular 8%)
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
February 21st – 8:00 a.m.; Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. – St. Mark’s Annual Congregational Meeting. No Congregational Board Meeting this month.
Mark these 50th Anniversary dates on your calendar (and share them widely with family and friends):
Feb. 29th LEAP DAY OF FUN! – 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall. Bring your own Board Games and Cards and friends to form a table or team.
May 15 50th Anniversary Memorial Hymn Sing
50th Anniversary Jubilee Weekend June 10th to 12th
June 10 Evening of Music with Coro Cantabile
June 11 Decoration Day Worship at South Brook Cemetery
Renewal of Marriage Vows for couples married at St. Mark's
June 12 Service of Celebration of 50 Years with guest Preacher, Rev. Catherine Stuart Banquet in St. Mark's Hall
Details of other planned events will be shared as they are finalized.
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Feb. 21st – Maxine Smith
Feb. 28th – Malcolm Parsons
Hall Cleaners for February are Margie MacIntyre, Beryl MacLeod
WINTERLUDE 2016 Saturday, March 5th
A) Looking for a team of 4 ONLY people, to participate in our Indoor Floor Curling Tournament, Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, 9- 12 Noon. Must have a team of at least one adult (can be all adults) and participants must be age 12 and up. Prize draws and lots of fun and fellowship! Teams can consist of members of the church family, and/or friends and neighbours. Anyone at all! Please bring indoor footwear.B) Ground Hockey in St. Mark's church, parking lot, 9-12 Noon. This activity is for all ages! Sticks provided or bring your own. Prize draws and lots of fun and fellowship! LUNCH PROVIDED AT 12 NOON IN CHURCH HALL I will need to know numbers for both events by FEBRUARY 28th, so that planning can begin for the meal. Please contact, Margie MacIntyre 902. 625. 1361 or email mydogcaper@hotmail.com
Sunday, March 6th * Children accompanied by parent or guardian
A) Coasting on MacIntyre's hill, MacIntyre Mountain, 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Helmets required.
B) Snowshoeing on the trails on the top of MacIntyre Mountain. Park your car at the top on MacIntyre Mountain and snowshoe along the trails. Get the snowshoes there or bring your own.
C) X Country Skiing on the top of MacIntyre Mountain. Bring your own skis for this activity. Any cancellation will be on 101.5 CIGO-FM (The Hawk) HOT SUPPER TO FOLLOW AT ST. DAVID'S CHURCH HALL Again, we will need to know numbers in order to plan for the meal. Please contact, Margie MacIntyre 902. 625. 1361 or email mydogcaper@hotmail.com
On Saturday, March 12th the Whycocomagh East Lake Ainslie Pastoral Charge will host another session of "Wild WELA Worship". This will be our winter snowshoeing edition as our contribution to the Inverness-Guysborough Presbytery's Winterlude program. We will be snowshoeing on a groomed trail overlooking the beautiful village of Whycocomagh joining together for a short devotional on the trail, then heading back to Cameron Hall for complimentary hot chocolate and cookies sponsored by the UCW. Meet at the Cameron Hall in Whycocomagh at 1 p.m. in order to leave as a group on our snowshoe adventure. Back at Cameron Hall around 2:30 p.m. for hot chocolate and cookies. Also, we will be hosting a cake silent auction in the hall that day from 2:30 p.m. till 3:30 p.m. with all proceeds going to the WHY Group? Youth Group. All are welcome. For more information contact Rev. Rachel Campbell at 902-756-2762.
February is time for the annual door to door residential canvass for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Every 7 minutes a Canadian dies from heart disease or stroke according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation literature. Please welcome those willing to take on the responsibility of canvassing to help raise funds for life saving research.
