Presbytery met at St. David's
We met at Greenwood United, Baddeck on September 11, 2007. Our guest at that meeting was Gary MacDonald, an Overseas Personnel member who has been serving in China for sixteen years. He lives in the north-west (Gobi desert area) of China and teaches English to students from remote areas. After their graduation these students will return to their homes to be English teachers. The average Sunday attendance at the church he attends is approximately 400.
Covenanting services were held for three new ministers to our Presbytery.
September 23, 2007 at St. Stephen’s United, Port Hood for the Rev. Roger Moore.
October 28, 2007 at St. Paul’s United, Canso for the Rev. Heather Manuel and November 21, 2007 at St. Mark’s United, Port Hawkesbury for the Rev. Sheldon LeGrow.
A JNA committee has been formed for the West Bay Pastoral Charge as Rev. Jim Bragan finishes his term as Interim minister at the end of December.
Presbytery received requests for discernment from Lana MacLean, Port Hawkesbury and Erin Hart, Margaree.
At the October meetings, held at St. Paul’s United, Canso a statement expressing Presbytery concerns of the recent actions of the Executive of the General Council in reducing the number of staff members at Head Office and cutting back on some programs was prepared and forwarded to the Executive of Maritime Conference for forwarding to General Council.
The November meeting was held at St. David’s United, Port Hastings.
The January meeting will be on January 22, 2008 at Stewart United, Whycocomagh and Barbara Rafuse, president of Maritime Conference will be our guest.
Maxine Smith,
Secretary
