Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Dave Chapman
(St. D.): Kenzie Mac Lean
Mission Moment (St. M.): Barb Mac Intyre
Greeters & Collectors (St. M): Jean Wilson, Brenda Mac Eachern
Greeter (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox, Amy MacKillop
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & 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
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Sept.-Oct. are available.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
We will be celebrating "Creation Time" in the Season after Pentecost until Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8th.
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is October 16th at 1:00 p.m.
"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury. We join with churches and communities across Canada as they raise their voices in song and help make sure our entire human family is well-fed. An ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger. Interested in singing in the choir? Practices at 6:30 Wednesdays until the concert date, starting September 27th at St. Mark's.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:October 8th – Brenda Mac Innis
October 15th – Jean Mac Pherson
October 22nd – Combined Service St. David’s Anniversary
October 29th –Vida Hood
The FundScrip October Order Dates are Sunday October 8th and 22nd and the Delivery Dates are Sunday October 1st, 15th and 29th.
The Promotions for October are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon.ca 4% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
Oct. 17th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:Oct. 8th – Marie Mac Kinnon
Oct. 15th – Susan Langley
Oct. 22nd – Arnold Mac Lean
Oct. 29th – Wanda Radford
Looking for Lay Readers – If interested contact me at roymackinnon@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-625-1519
October 22nd – St. David’s Anniversary Service.
Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons
There will be a short meeting of the St. David's congregation, on Sunday, October 1st, following worship, to discuss the possibility of updating our church photo directory. Please plan to attend.
Fish Cake & Bean Supper with Homemade Brown Bread, Biscuits and Apple Crisp: Saturday, October 14th , 4:00 pm. – 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall. Adults $15.00 at the door. Take outs available. Sponsored by St. David’s UCW.
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Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association. Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account.
Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free. Free Tea & Oatcakes
Oct 3 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | Joe MacMaster | Cheryl MacQuarrie Dancers | Joanne MacIntyre & Family
The Friends of the Library are having another book sale on October 14 at the cafeteria at SAERC. Also we are accepting good used books from now on. They can be dropped at the library or to Jean Mac Pherson here at the church
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting their 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Oct. 7th from 4-6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall. Eat in or take out. Adults $15.00, children (under 10) $5.00
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a Kitchen Party Oct. 15th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum – music by Evelyn Mac Rae and Wayne Bona. Admission $5.00 – oatcakes, juice & tea.while they last.
Roast Beef Supper, Saturday, October 7th. 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall, Mulgrave. Eat in, Take out, or delivery. $12.00 adults / $6.00 children. For information please call 902-747-2695.
Bake Sale and Flea Market, Saturday, October 21st. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Trinity United Church Hall, Mulgrave. Come early for best items!
