St. Mark’s Worship and Pastoral Care Committee
Since our last Contact in November, 2008 the committee has had nominations and the formation of sub-committees for 2009 and the results were as follows:
Malcolm Matheson will remain as chairperson and Marie Horton as secretary.
Sub-committees:
Communion.....................Sherrille MacKeigan, Valli Ross, Julia MacQuarrie
Readers............................Julia MacQuarrie
Greeters & Collectors......Vida Hood, Archie Noseworthy
Choir Liaison...................Vida Hood
Supply
Ways & Means.................Sherrille MacKeigan, Malcolm Matheson or Mary MacIver (if she agrees)
Liaison.............................Malcolm Matheson
Membership....................Annabel Butts, Marie Horton
Since our last Contact, the Baptism of Paige Allison Randall, daughter of Glen Jason Randall and Tracey Lynn Skinner was performed and the marriage of Nick Morris and Jennifer Arnold was held on March 7th 2009.
On April 5th, a lovely Palm Sunday was celebrated with the customary waving of palm fronds and the choir performed in their new gowns.
Rev. LeGrow held Confirmation classes on March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Courtney MacEachern, Emily MacKeigan, Tyrel and Terry MacInnis were confirmed on Easter Sunday Apri1 12th.
Since our last Contact, Communion was served on Christmas Eve, March 1st, April 12th.Rev. LeGrow held Confirmation classes on March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Courtney MacEachern, Emily MacKeigan, Tyrel and Terry MacInnis were confirmed on Easter Sunday Apri1 12th.
As in the past, many in our congregation assisted during the Sunday service by greeting, reading scripture, collecting donations and serving Communion. We appreciate all who volunteer.
Our committee has prepared a “Funeral and Memorial Service Guidlines” to help our members in a time of need and uncertainty. We hope to provide answers to those questions which arise during a difficult time regarding worship service, music, scripture readings, reception and other pertinent queries. We hope it will be helpful.
The Anniversary Service will be held on June 14th at 9:30 AM and we invite the congregation of St. David’s to celebrate with us and partake of a light lunch immediately following the service.
Many thanks to all who give of there time willingly.
Marie Horton
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St. David’s Board of Stewards
Thanks to Myrta Burrell-Swain for the deep freezer that she donated to St. David’s.
We appreciate the electrical work done by Philip Cormier and the two men who prepared for the running of the wiring to the electrical box. This involved taking down ceilings and running the wire and replacing the ceiling again, which was a time consuming job.
Preston and Sandy England from Milford generously donated their time and skill to paint the inside of the stained glass window at the back of the church for our congregation.
George Fox
Church Schedule at St. David’s for July
July 5/09 Lana MacLean
July 12/09 Choir lead by Al Fourger
July 19/09 To Be announced
July 26/09 Lorna McRury
St. Mark’s Men’s Group
We made our usual $100 donation to the Seasonal Services project in November.
On the first Friday in February, we held our ninth annual buffet supper. It brought in $1485. This put us into a position to donate $1500 to the general fund, which was in deficit. This was in addition to a $300 donation we made at the end of 2008.
The lawn mowing schedule has now been posted and volunteers are invited to give the new ride-on mower a try. Briefings on the operation of the mower are available for anyone who has not used such a machine before.
Dave Chapman
