Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Brenda Mac Innis
(St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
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’sWednesday 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.
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? Final run-through of music at St. Mark’s on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m.
The Food Bank is in need of plastic grocery bags and egg cartons.
Study for Remit 6: Study sessions for Remit 6: Study 1 will be held on Monday, October 30th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. (Remit Background & Education);
2nd Study Session on Wednesday, November 15th at St. David's at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 16th at St. Mark's at 7:00 p.m. (Identity and Equity). Note that there are 2 different studies, each offered twice. You choose which location and time works for you. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these 2 sessions is most convenient.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 15th – Jean Mac PhersonOctober 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 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.
October 15th – 8:30 a.m. - St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting
Oct. 17th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting 6:30p.m. - Executive; 7:30 p.m. - Committees; 8:00 p.m. - Combined Board
"As most of us at St Marks know Ruth Laskey has retired as our church custodian effective Sept 30/17. We all heartily thank Ruth for her many years of excellent caring for our building. We have appreciated Ruth's work so very much. Diedra Fougere has taken on janitorial duties for our church as of Oct 1/17. Please make her welcome when you see her in the building.
Clark Brander, Chair, Trustees & Finance Committee."
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers: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. There will be a pot luck lunch after the service. A main course dish would be appreciated as dessert will be provided.
Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons
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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HURRICANE RELIEF As a result of the devastation from a series of hurricanes that ravaged the Caribbean, there is much hunger, thirst, poverty and great personal loss. We are called to be the Church, to offer assistance to these communities. Please give generously, up to and including, Sunday, October 29th, by way of a 'special offering',as follows:A). By Cheque... Payable to St. David's United Church. On the memo line,on the cheque, please write,'Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Please place your cheque in a plain white envelope, and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.
B). By Cash.... Place your donation in a plain white envelope and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes.' Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one),your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.
Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.
Wilderness Walk, Wednesday, October 18th or Thursday, October 19th ( rain date). We will be hiking the Skyline Trail, enjoying the Fall colours. Departing St. David's parking lot at 9 a.m, returning late afternoon. Bring your lunch and warm clothing. We will stop for tea enroute. This is an easy trail and suitable for all age levels,so come along, enjoy the cameraderie and the great outdoors! If you would like to join us, please call Margie MacIntyre, at 902.625.1361 as soon as possible.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2018.... Planning another bus trip to Halifax, Saturday, June 30th, 2018 for the matinee, returning in the evening. More information will be available early November and I will be taking bookings mid November, as it will be necessary to determine numbers to obtain a group rate, get tickets and to confirm a bus. This is a great package at a very reasonable price. An invitation will be extended throughout our church community. Call Margie at 902.625.1361, if you are interested.
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.
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.
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!
The Port Hawkesbury Branch Library will be having a book sale on Saturday, October 14 from 9am to 12 noon in the SAERC Cafeteria. A large selection of books and DVD's for all ages will be available. This event is sponsored by the Port Hawkesbury Friends of the library. Hope to see you there.
