Hot Roast Beef Supper at St. David's

Friday, September 25th
Hot Roast Beef Supper
with homemade pies
sponsored by St. David's Church
To be held at the Port Hastings Fire Hall
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Take outs available
Adults $10.00 Children $8.00

MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PREPARED FOOD, WORKED IN THE KITCHEN AND SERVED AND TO ALL THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE SUPPER. IT WAS A BIG SUCCESS. SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO THE PORT HASTINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOWING US TO USE THEIR FACILITY.

St. David's Anniversary Service

The congregation of St. Mark's is invited to attend the Anniversary Service at St. David's Church on October 18th at 11:00 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Bob Latimer. We invite you to join us for a Pot Luck Dinner following the service. We look forward to celebrating this occasion with you.

St. David's Sunday School

St. David's Sunday School will reopen on September 20th, however, there will be no class on Sunday October 4th. If anyone is interested in helping with the Sunday School, pleas contact Lisa at 625-0618.

Memorial Service at St. Mark's

A Memorial Service for the late Walter LeLacheur will take place at St. Mark's on September 26, at 2:oo p.m.

Inverness Guysborough Presbytery announces its first ever . . . .
Amazing
Grace
Race

October 3rd,2009

Find a team of two or more and let the registrar, Lorna MacRury know you're in!
You can phone Lorna at 625-1406, or email her at a.macrury@ns.sympatico.ca
Registration fee is up to you - a donation to the M&S Fund is all we ask.
Details to follow upon registration.

What's so Amazing?
Cape Breton in the fall! We live here. That we have such great neighbouring churches, who we barely know!

Why Grace?
Among our treasures are the Land, Lake & Sea. We know God's presence... and claim the small role we play as co-creators. This is a chance to pause, notice and share...

Do we really Race?
No, that's just the catchy title. With our team mates (minimum of two), we'll drive through the course, completing a timed challenge at each stop. The challenges will be designed by pastoral charges en route. The congregation voted "best challenge" gets to submit the M&S money and take the credit! Of course, we'll round out our day with a meal... The folks at St. Matthew's, Marble Mountain are seeing to that. (a free basket will be provided)

All proceeds will be in support of the Mission & Service Fund.

St. Mark's Sunday School

St. Mark's Sunday School will resume on September 20th.
Teacher for September 20th- 27th: Heather Brander
Teacheer for October 4th - 11th: Beverly MacInnis

Book Study

Our fall Book Study is scheduled for Mondays: October 12th, 19th and 26th. The book is titled "The Shack" by William Paul Young. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Sheldon at St. Mark's Church office at 625-2229.

With the closure of our local bookstore: Volume One, you may wish to purchase the book online:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/search?keywords=%22The+Shack%22+by+William+Paul+Young&pageSize=10

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, September 20th, 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 31:10-31
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Psalm 1 Voices United page 824
Mark 9:30-37

Contact Online

In an effort to save printing costs and the environment, the Christian Education Committee is encouraging those members of the congregation who are currently hooked up to the internet to receive their Contact issues by email. The email edition is exactly the same as the printed version and is sent in PDF (portable document file) format (available free from www.adobe.com). With the PDF version you can enlarge the print for easier reading. You can also forward a copy to relatives and friends.

Please consider the online version for your November issue of Contact. You may be added to our growing list of online recipients by sending your email address to:

unitedchurch.contact@ns.sympatico.ca

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting

St. Mark's Congregational Board
will meet Tuesday, September 15th

Executive: 6:30 p.m.
Committees: 7:15 p.m.
Combined Board: 8:15 p.m.

Hymns for Sunday, September 20th

Like A Child - 366

Jesus Loves Me - 365

Jesus Came, A Child Like Me - 583

Make Me A Channel - 684

Psalm - 1 # 724

Doxology # 542

St. Mark's Sunday School

St. Mark's Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 20. If anyone is interested in teaching please see Heather Brander or any member of the Christian Education Committee.

Hymns for Sunday, September 13th

Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - 234, verses 1,2,4,5

What a Friend - 664

Here I Am , Lord - 509

Lift High the Cross - 151

Psalm - 19 # 740 Ref. 2

Doxology - 541

Hymns for Sunday, September 13th

Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - 234, verses 1,2,4,5

What a Friend - 664

Here I Am , Lord - 509

Lift High the Cross - 151

Psalm - 19 # 740 Ref. 2

Doxology - 541

Hymns for Sunday, September 6

All Things Bright and Beautiful - 291

When A Poor One - 702

When Jesus the Healer - 358

We Are Pilgrims - 595

Psalm 125 # 849

Doxology 537

Hymns for Sunday, August 30th

Take My Life and Let It Be - 506

When Love Is Found - 489

Great Is Thy Faithfulness - 288

May the God of Hope Go With Us - 424

Psalm - 45 # 769

Doxology - 540

Hymns for Sunday, August 23rd

Come to my Heart - 661

I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry - 644

Holy Ground (printed)

Go To The World - 420

Psalm 84 #800

Doxology - 542

St. David's BBQ

Members of St. David's (Sally, Yvonne and Arnie) served up a tasty lunch of hot dogs. sausages and pop during the Quilt Show.

4th Annual Quilt Show & Sale at St. David's

St. David’s United Church
Port Hastings

August 13th to 20th
Daily 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
On Display: The United Church “Heritage Quilt”

Hosted by the Strait Area Tea Thyme Quilters
and the Ocean Wave Quilting Society

The United Church "Heritage Quilt" was on display in front of the pulpit.



Christine LeGrow, buying a baby quilt.

Barb shows a quilt to Marina Drybough from Orillia, Ontario

Barb's new quilt's design was inspired by the Statue of Liberty.

Daniel Burlock, one of the TeaThyme Quilters

Lorena Forbrigger kindly loaned a collection of her family heritage quilts and bed coverings.

Barb MacIntyre (Master Quilter)

Is this the quilt you would like to grace your bed?

The Blankets of Love are given to the CB Regional Hospital
and distributed to patients suffering from a mental illness.

Quilters: Nancy Patterson and Carolyn Langley


June Stirling served tea and goodies.

Hymns for Sunday, August 16th

This Day God Gives Me - 410

He Came Singing Love - 359

All Who Hunger - 460

May the God of Hope Go With Us - 424

Psalm - 111 # 833

Doxology - 540

Hymns for Sunday, August 9th

Halle, Halle, Halle - 958

Seek Ye First - 356

Draw the Circle Wide - Youth Members

I've Got Peace Like A River - 577

Psalm - 130 # 853 Refrain 2

Doxology - 541

Hymns for Sunday, August 2nd

Come In, Come In And Sit Down #395

Just As I Am #508

Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore #563

How Great Thou Art #538

Psalm 51 #776 - 777 Refrain #1

Doxology #538

Holiday Hours

The secretary's office hours during the months of July & August are Thursday and Friday mornings only.

Food Bank

Donations for the Food Bank are on the last Sunday of the month.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, July 26th - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 11: 1 - 15
Psalm 14 (Voices United page 735)
Ephesians 3: 14 - 21
John 6: 1 - 21

Hymns for Sunday July 26th

This Day God Gives Me #410

Jesus, Come to Our Hearts #324

Be Not Afraid (printed)

Now Thank We All Our God #236

Psalm 14, #735

Doxology #540

Sunday Service at St. David's, July 19th

The Sunday Service at St. David's was conducted by the Rev. Donald MacDonald with the assistance of Al and the combined St. Mark's/St. David's choir. Donald's wife, Marjorie joined with the choir. A light lunch and tea was served following the service.

The Choir practice their anthem before the service.

Rev. MacDonald chats with the Palmers.

Paige was the Lay Reader.

The Moment for Mission was read by Karen.

Luke is St. Mark's newest member.

And Cathy & Roy did the dishes.

Choir Service, Sunday June 12th

Al and the Choir conducted the service on Sunday, June 21st. The hymn-filled hour was appreciated by all who attended, ending with a round of applause from the congregation.




Holy Ground (printed)

When Jesus the Healer # 358

Take Now My Voice - Choir

On Eagle's Wings # 808

Psalm 89, # 804 - SUNG

Doxology # 542