Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Jean Mac Pherson
(St. D.): Susan Langley
Mission Moment (St. M.):
Greeters & Collectors (St. M): Jean Wilson, Brenda Mac Eachern
Greeter (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox, Amy MacKillop
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’sWednesday 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
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Sept.-Oct. are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is October 16th at 1:00 p.m.
"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury at 7:00 p.m. We join with churches and communities across Canada as they raise their voices in song and help make sure our entire human family is well-fed. An ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger.
The Food Bank is in need of plastic grocery bags and egg cartons.
Study for Remit 6: Study sessions for Remit 6: Study 1 will be held on Monday, October 30th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. (Remit Background & Education); 2nd Study Session on Wednesday, November 15th at St. David's at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 16th at St. Mark's at 7:00 p.m. (Identity and Equity). Note that there are 2 different studies, each offered twice. You choose which location and time works for you. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these 2 sessions is most convenient.
Copies of “The Upper Room” for Nov.-Dec. are available.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:October 22nd – Combined Service St. David’s Anniversary
October 29th –Vida Hood
November 5th – Reader from Legion
November 12th – Sarah Chiasson
November 19th – Larry Evans
November 26th – Julia Mac Quarrie
The FundScrip October Order Date is Sunday October 22nd and the Delivery Dates are Sunday October 15th and 29th.
The Promotions for October are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon.ca 4% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
Oct. 17th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Executive; 7:30 p.m. - Committees; 8:00 p.m. - Combined Board
October 25th – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.
December 1, 2017 – St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:Oct. 22nd – Arnold Mac Lean
Oct. 29th – Wanda Radford
November 5th – Kevin Pierce
November 12th – Dave Pringle
November 19th – Marie Mac Kinnon
November 26th – Margie Mac Intyre
October 22nd – St. David’s Anniversary Service. There will be a pot luck lunch after the service. A main course dish would be appreciated as dessert will be provided.
Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons
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HURRICANE RELIEF As a result of the devastation, from a series of hurricanes that ravaged the Caribbean, there is much hunger, thirst, poverty and great personal loss. We are called to be the Church ,to offer assistance to these communities. Please give generously ,up to and including, Sunday, October 29th, by way of a 'special offering',as follows: A) By Cheque... Payable to St. David's United Church. On the memo line, on the cheque, please write,'Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Please place your cheque in a plain white envelope, and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.
B). By cash.... Place your donation in a plain white envelope and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes.' Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.
Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.
Wilderness Walk, Wednesday, October 18th or Thursday, October 19th ( rain date). We will be hiking the Skyline Trail, enjoying the Fall colours. Departing St. David's parking lot at 9 a.m, returning late afternoon. Bring your lunch and warm clothing. We will stop for tea enroute. This is an easy trail and suitable for all age levels, so come along, enjoy the cameraderie and the great outdoors! If you would like to join us, please call Margie MacIntyre,at 902.625.1361 as soon as possible.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2018.... Planning another bus trip to Halifax, Saturday, June 30th, 2018 for the matinee, returning in the evening. More information will be available early November and I will be taking bookings mid November, as it will be necessary to determine numbers to obtain a group rate, get tickets and to confirm a bus. This is a great package at a very reasonable price. An invitation will be extended throughout our church community. Call Margie at 902.625.1361, if you are interested.
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.
Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a Kitchen Party Oct. 15th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum – music by Evelyn Mac Rae and Wayne Bona. Admission $5.00 – oatcakes, juice & tea.while they last.
Words to accompany CFGB video during today's worship:
Room at the Table
Let our hearts not be hardened
to those living on the margins,
there is room at the table for everyone.
This is where it all begins,
this is how we gather in,
there is room at the table for everyone.
Chorus:
There is room for us all,
and no gift is too small.
There is room at the table for everyone.
There’s enough if we share,
come on, pull up a chair.
There is room at the table for everyone.
Too long we have wandered,
burdened and undone, but
there is room at the table for everyone.
Let us sing the new world in,
this is how it all begins,
there is room at the table for everyone. (Chorus)
No matter who you are.
No matter where you’re from,
there is room at the table for everyone.
Here and now we can be
the beloved community:
there is room at the table for everyone. (Chorus)
Copyright © Carrie Newcomer. Used by permission.
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Refrain for Anniversary Service next Sunday: REMEMBER
Remember this song, remember this prayer.
Melody echoes of ancient and new.
Born in our lives and all that we do,
there is a love that knows no end.
