Ministering
through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al
Fougere
Lay
Reader: Susan Langley
Greeter: Arnold
Mac Lean
Collectors: Susan
Fox
OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday
& 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 October 17th at 1:00 p.m.
"Gifts
with Vision" catalogues have arrived and are on the table in the
church entry.
About
Gifts with Vision
The
United Church of Canada developed this giving catalogue Gifts with
Vision in response to member requests to be able to give gifts to
relatives, friends, and loved ones that are in direct support of the
church's Mission & Service partners across Canada and around
the world.
If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people's lives!
Gift funding raised for partners through the catalogue will be over and above the regular member-supported, stable core funding that these partners receive.
Everyone will find something in Gifts with Vision worth sharing with the special people in their lives. Gifts are available in a range of dollar amounts, as well as for many areas of need (hunger, shelter, education, health, safety, mobility, and more).
If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people's lives!
Gift funding raised for partners through the catalogue will be over and above the regular member-supported, stable core funding that these partners receive.
Everyone will find something in Gifts with Vision worth sharing with the special people in their lives. Gifts are available in a range of dollar amounts, as well as for many areas of need (hunger, shelter, education, health, safety, mobility, and more).
Study
documents for Remit 1: Three Council Model have been circulated in
September. Information meeting on this remit at St. David's
on October 19th at 10:00 a.m. Remit 1 will be voted on by
your church board at their next meeting.
FALL
Youth Forum 2016 will be in Debert, NS. November 11-13th at the
Debert Hospitality Centre – 130 Ventura Dr, Debert, NS B0M 1G0
Cost: $150 (remember to talk to you church, minister, youth group
leader or presbytery to ask for sponsorship) More information and
registration can be found at www.youthforum.ca
Presbytery
Warrant to Covenant service, between Rev. Karen Ross and River and
Lakeside Pastoral Charge will be held on October 16 at 7pm, with the
preacher Rev. Alicia Cox, at Forbes United Church, River Denys.
Food
Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Copies
of the “UPPER ROOM” for November-December are available.
October
26th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.
Deadline
for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay
Readers
October
23rd – Arnold Mac Lean
October
30th – Wanda Radford
November
6th – Kevin Pierce
November
13th – Dave Pringle
November
20th – Arnold Mac Lean
November
27th – Margie Mac Intyre
Hall
Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons
PASTORAL
AIRS.... St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday,
November 27th, 7 p.m., lunch following. Free will offering with
proceeds for our local Food Bank. Musicians to include, Kinnon and
Betty Beaton, The Gaelic Choir, Joe MacMaster, Siblings Two, John
Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Roy MacKinnon.
St.
David's U.C.W. is planning another day trip for 2017. We will be
attending the Royal International Tattoo, in Halifax, on July
6th, 2017. We will be travelling to and from Halifax by Strait Area
Transit, leaving that morning, arriving in Halifax for lunch,
attending the Tattoo at the Metro Centre that afternoon, supper
afterwards, then heading for home. We can accomodate 25 people. All
participants are responsible for his/her ticket to the Tattoo,
his/her lunch/supper and other additional costs. The U.C.W will
provide the bus at no additional charge. Interested participants must
register with Margie MacIntyre 902.625.1361 and pay for
your seat for the Tattoo, by the DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 1ST,
2016. There can be no refunds for your ticket(s). The outing is for
adults who would enjoy a day out, so book early to avoid
disappointment. Would make a great Christmas gift.
Friday,
Nov. 4th, a Roast Beef Dinner from 4 to 6 pm. at the Port
Hastings Fire Hall sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Take
outs available.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay
Readers
October
23rd – Clark Brander
October
30th – Judy Castle
November
6th – Wayne Simpson
November
13th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
November
20th – David Chapman
November
27th – Jim Chiasson
FundScrip
Order Date is October 23rd and Delivery Dates are October
16th and 30th.
The
October Promotions are as follows:
Irving
Oil
3% ( Regular 2% )
Giant
Tiger
5% ( Regular 3% )
Cabela’s
7% ( Regular 4% )
If
you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please
contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson
at 902-625-3838.
St.
Mark’s Annual Christmas Tea and Sale on December 2nd.
PLEASE
NOTE – There will not be a Congregational Board meeting in October.
The next meeting will be November 22nd.
October
18th – 7:00 p.m. – St. Mark’s Worship Committee will meet.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Choir
practice for anyone interested in being part of the Memorial Hymn
Sing at St. Joseph's Church on Sun., Nov. 6 at 2PM. Practice
is Tues., Oct 18 at 6:30 in the Church. All are welcome.
Donate
your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association.
Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds
of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family
arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account to
purchase clothing items.
Bake
Sale and Flea Market: Saturday, October 22nd: 9:00
a.m. - 12 noon. Trinity United Church Hall, MacLeod St.
Mulgrave. Door prizes to be won. Come early for best
items.
Breakfast
at Port Hastings Fire Hall on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from
8:00-11:00 a.m. Adults $8.00/Children $5.00. Hosted by Port Hastings
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Newcomers Event
As
part of the NSCC Open House we are extending a warm welcome to
all newcomers in the area and celebrating immigration. Please join
NSCC on October 18 from 6-8pm for a relaxed
evening of food, friendship and fun. Good will offering at the
door for the NSCC Student Food Bank. For more information
call 902-625-2380.
