Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Clark Brander
(St. D.): Susan Langley
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Denis Bernard, Earl West
Greeters (St. D.): Bruce Oliver
Collectors (St. D.): James Mac Fadyen,
Ashley Mac Leod
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
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 together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is April 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Copies of “The Upper Room” for March- April are available.
Food Bank donations received on the last Sunday of the month.
Deadline for Bulletin information is Thursday at noon.
Indoor Curling at St. Mark's Hall, Wednesday, April 22nd,
6:15- 7 p.m. This will be the last one for this year. There is
no indoor curling on April 15th.
Church Action Group: Stroll for Your Soul – 21 Emails to Encourage Walking
It takes 21 days to create a habit. Use daily emails as motivation to get outside. The emails will help you notice the green and growing glories of Spring. If you are a regular walker, they offer practice at paying attention and being in the present moment. We need 10 people to sign on to this email retreat to get the group rate--signup sheet on the table in the church entry or call the church office to join. Walk on you own, with a favourite walking partner--or someone from this group. Each email will offer a practice, or a reflection, or a poem, or a photograph giving direction and encouragement to your time spent walking or jogging or biking or even skate boarding. Begins with a welcome email on April 27.
It takes 21 days to create a habit. Use daily emails as motivation to get outside. The emails will help you notice the green and growing glories of Spring. If you are a regular walker, they offer practice at paying attention and being in the present moment. We need 10 people to sign on to this email retreat to get the group rate--signup sheet on the table in the church entry or call the church office to join. Walk on you own, with a favourite walking partner--or someone from this group. Each email will offer a practice, or a reflection, or a poem, or a photograph giving direction and encouragement to your time spent walking or jogging or biking or even skate boarding. Begins with a welcome email on April 27.
April 22nd – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home. Please note change of date for this month only.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Welcomes You! Refreshments in the church hall following worship—please join us!
There is a quiet nursery space above the stage in the hall—reached via the stairs by the church office door. There you will find toys, change table, crib, rocking chair for your use. We’re so glad you came today.
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip FundScrip order Sunday April 19th and Delivery Sundays will be April 12th and 26th, 2015. Promotions for April are as follows:
Wayspa 12% ( Regular 10% )
Chapters-Indigo 7% ( Regular 5% )
Cabela’s 7% ( Regular 4% )
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions.
50th Anniversary!
In 2016, St. Mark’s will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary—want to be part of the planning for this special year? Signup sheet in the entry to the church or contact the church office.
Lay Readers:
April 19th – Judy Castle
April 26th – Sarah Chiasson
April 19th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
April 21st – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
April 19th – Julia Mac Kinnon
April 26th – Arnold Mac Lean
St. David’s Official Board Meeting TODAY, April 12th following Worship Service.
St. David’s UCW Have placed a box in the narthex for new or gently used womens & children’s scarves, mittens, gloves, hats and or socks. These will be sent to the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax once enough have been collected.
Hall Cleaners for April are Heather Graham and Grace Pilgrim
Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 30th from 8:30-12 noon.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Engage Inverness County – Save the Date! Saturday, April 18th –“Engage Inverness County” is a county-wide forum that brings together individuals, organizations, service providers and business to discuss, learn about and address what maters to residents in Inverness County. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please join us Saturday, April 18th (9:00-4:00) at the Inverness Academy. Free admission. For further information visit www.invernesscounty.ca. To register for limited space please call 787-2147, or email debbie.nicholson@
Job Opportunity: Vacation Bible School Coordinator
The United Church of Canada Inverness-Guysborough Presbytery is seeking a coordinator for a Vacation Bible School program during the summer of 2015. You will coordinate five week-long day camps in different locations in our the area
(Guysborough, Port Hawkesbury, Margaree, Whycocomagh, Baddeck). This position includes three weeks for preparation.
This is an eight week, full time position (35 hours per week).
Responsibilities:
Registration of each child
Provide training and support to youth assistants
Plan activities including crafts, games, worship, and bible teaching
(assistance provided)
Provide leadership at each camp, supported by youth assistants and volunteers
Your skills:
Ability to work with people of all ages, including volunteers
Ability to organize and to meet deadlines
Ability to write/develop curriculum and reports
Creativity and flexibility
First aid training
Assets:
Driver’s license
Some knowledge of worship practices, sacred music and biblical stories
Experience working with children eg. coaching, teaching, camp counselor
Background in music
Hourly rate: $13 per hour
Start date: June 22
Apply to: Christian Life and Growth Committee
c/o Alison Etter
PO Box 156
Baddeck NS B0E 1B0
email: alison.etter@bellaliant.net
Please include contact information for three references with your application. If you are selected for this position, you will require a completed Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.
Deadline for Applications is April 30
