Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair
(St. D.): Iaian Langley
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors (St. M):Linda Howlett, Annabel Butts
Greeter (St. D.): Bob Downard
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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 September-October 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 beginning Sunday September 10th until Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8th.
Communion will be celebrated on World Communion Sunday, October 1st.
"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th. 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. Want to help plan and put on this ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger? Interested in singing in the choir? Contact Nan at the church office for details
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 September 18th at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:Sept.17th – Wayne Simpson
Sept. 24th – Judy Castle
October 1st – Dave Chapman
October 8th – Breanda Mac Innis
October 15th – Combined Service St. David’s Anniversary
October 22nd – Jean Mac Pherson
October 29th –Vida Hood
Ruth Lasky has advised me that she will be retiring from her position as church janitor as of Sept. 30 / 2017, after many years of superb service. If you, or some one that you can recommend, may be interested in taking on the work that Ruth is doing, please contact me by phone at 902 631 0934 or email at cbrander@ns.sympatico.ca., no later than Sept. 15/17. It is a paid position.
FundScrip resumes in September after the summer break. The FundScrip Order Dates are Sunday September 10th and 24th and the Delivery Dates are Sunday September 17th & October 1st.
The Promotions for September are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Pizza Pizza 12% ( Regular 10% )
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5% )
Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters 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
Sunday, September 17th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
Tuesday, September 19th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:Sept.17th – Alicia Vink
Sept. 24th – Bruce Corrigan
October 1st – Kenzie Mac Lean
October 8th – Marie Mac Kinnon
October 15th – Susan Langley
October 22nd – Arnold Mac Lean
October 29th – Wanda Radford
St. David’s Official Board Meeting on September 10, 2017 TODAY following Church Service in the Church Hall.
Looking for Lay Readers – If interested contact me at roymackinnon@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-625-1519
Sunday School Classes will begin on September 24th.
October 15th – St. David’s Anniversary Service. No Service at St. Mark’s
The Quilt Show & Sale – Canada 150th Celebration at St. David’s raised $2,432.00 for the Church. The TeaTime Quilters want to thank the men who helped with the quilts and signs. The ladies did a great job providing biscuits and oatcakes for the many guests that visited the Church. Thank You to everyone.
St. David’s U.C.W. meeting at the home of Catherine Mac Lean at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.
If you would like to help St. David’s offset the cost of our new
“More Voices” hymn books, please consider making a donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation ($15.00 per book) and dedication information on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices”.
Friday, September 15th : Roast Beef Dinner with homemade pies at the Port Hastings Fire Hall from 4:00 to 6 pm sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00.Take outs available.
St. David Hall Cleaners: Catherine Mac Lean, Lynn King
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
Terry Fox Run 2017 Date: Sunday, Sept. 17th Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 37TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 17th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR new this year, walk the newly upgraded Port Hawkesbury Community Trail from the Playground to TEC and back. A great walk for the whole family! Come out and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Bring a friend and have a great time keeping Terry’s Dream alive! Register online at terryfox.org or just show up at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 902-625-5405 or find us on Facebook: The Terry Fox Run ? Port Hawkesbury. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh
Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre www.capebretonceilidh.com
Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free/ Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs) Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last
Sept 12 All Fired Up | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Celebration in song with Coro Cantabile at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on Sept 10th at 3.00pm Featuring Special Guests Paul Gatchell, Brady Doyle, Doug Johnson and Barbara Stetter Free will offering. Following the concert a turkey dinner (optional) sponsored by Loch Lomond Fire Dept Cost $15 per person.
Point Tupper Heritage Association will hold their closing Church Service at the museum Sept. 10th at 3:00 p.m. Everyone welcome
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a kitchen party Sept. 17th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum. Music by Evelyn MacRae and Wayne Bona - $5.00 admission – Oatcakes, Tea & Juice served while quantities last.
CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC featuring HAROLD MACINTYRE on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2-4pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall. Admission $10 In support of St. Joseph Parish
Sing for Joy Hymn Sing and Choir Celebration at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10th at Greenwood United Church, Baddeck. Enjoy hymns of praise sung by local Choirs and a massed choir, along with instrumental selections. Everyone is welcome to participated in the massed choir or just listen to the various hymns. Rehearsal begins at 2:00 p.m. Tea and fellowship following the celebration. Sponsored by Inverness/Guysborough Presbytery of the United Church of Canada.
