ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 17TH 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Lay Reader (St. M.): David Chapman

(St. D.): Bruce Corrigan

Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.) Terry & Marlene Morrison

Greeter (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon

Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham

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 in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is Monday January 18h at 1:00 p.m.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

January 24th – Jim Chiasson

January 31st – Brenda Mac Innis

FundScrip Order Sunday is January 24th 2016.

Delivery Sundays are January 17th and 31st 2016.

Irving Oil                     3% (Regular 2%)

Spafinder                    13% (Regular 10%)

Roots                          13% (Regular 10%)

Please note Irving Oil is the newest retailer to join FundScrip and is featured in the January Promotions. Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.

St. Mark’s Men’s Group Roast Beef Supper on January 29th 4:30-6:00 p.m.

St. Mark’s Annual Reports are due TODAY.

St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting on January 19th: 6:30 p.m. Executive, 7:00 p.m. Committees, 8:00 p.m. Combined Board.

Jan. 27th – 10:30 am. – Service at the Nursing Home.

50th Anniversary! In 2016, St. Mark’s will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. 50th Anniversary weekend will be June 10th to 12th, 2016. The next meeting of the planning group is at 1:30 p.m.  February 8th in the parlour.

Mark these 50th Anniversary dates on your calendar (and share them widely with family and friends): 

      May 15   50th Anniversary Memorial Hymn Sing 

50th Anniversary Jubilee Weekend   June 10th to 12th

      June 10   Evening of Music with Coro Cantabile

      June 11   Decoration Day Worship at South Brook                                      Cemetery

          Renewal of Marriage Vows for couples married at St.                            Mark's

      June 12   Service of Celebration of 50 Years with guest                             Preacher, Rev. Catherine Stuart

                                 Banquet in St. Mark's Hall

Details of other planned events will be shared as they are finalized. Next 50th Anniversary event is the All Ages/Family 60's Dance on January 22nd

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

January 24th – Amy McCormack

January 31st – Maxine Smith

St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting February 7th, 2016 following Service.

Annual Reports are due TODAY.

St. David’s U.C.W. will meet on Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Church Hall.

WINTERLUDE 2016

Saturday, March 5th
A) Looking for a team of 4 ONLY people, to participate in our Indoor Floor Curling Tournament,Saturday, March 5th, 2016, at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, 9- 12 Noon. Must have a team of at least one adult (can be all adults) and participants must be age 12 and up.  Prize draws and lots of fun and ellowship!  Teams can consist of members of the church family, and / or friends and neighbours. Anyone at all! Please bring indoor footwear.

B) Ground Hockey in St. Mark's church, parking lot, 9-12 Noon. This activity is for all ages!  Sticks provided or bring your own. Prize draws and lots of fun and fellowship! 

LUNCH PROVIDED AT 12 NOON IN CHURCH HALL 

I will need to know numbers for both events by, FEBRUARY 14th, so that planning can begin for the meal. Please contact, Margie MacIntyre 902. 625. 1361 or email mydogcaper@hotmail.com

Sunday, March 6th 

* Children accompanied by parent or guardian

A) Coasting on  MacIntyre's hill, MacIntyre Mountain, 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Helmets required.

B) Snowshoeing on the trails on the top of MacIntyre Mountain.  Park your car at the top onMacIntyre Mountain and snowshoe along the trails.  Get the snowshoes there or bring your own.

C) X Country Skiing on the top of MacIntyre Mountain. Bring your own skis for this activity. Any cancellation will be on 101.5 CIGO-FM (The Hawk) 

HOT SUPPER TO FOLLOW AT ST. DAVID'S CHURCH HALL 

Again, we will need to know numbers in order to plan for the meal. Please contact, Margie MacIntyre 902. 625. 1361 or email mydogcaper@hotmail.com

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical service will be held, Sunday, January 24th at Trinity United Church, 439 MacLeod St. Mulgrave, at 7:00 p.m.  Lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.