Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Reader from the Legion
(St. D.): Kevin Pierce
Mission Moment (St. M.): Lorna Harvey
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Clark Brander, Joyce Oliver-Snair Greeters (St. D.): The Timmons Family
Collectors (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday 9-12 noon, Nan & Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Please note: No Office Hours at St. David's during the winter months. Please call 902-625-2229 if you wish to meet with Nan.
Change to usual schedule: Wednesday, November 22nd – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.
Nan Corrigan, Diaconal Minister, will be on vacation from November 7th to 13th and from November 24th to December 2nd. Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough, will be covering pastoral care and Sue Betuik will be worship leader during those times.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Nov.-Dec. 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 Monday, November 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Study for Remit 6:
Study sessions for Remit 6: 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.
We have been asked by the Port of Welcome Settlement Association if we would help to furnish the kitchen and bathroom for the Syrian refugee family being sponsored by this community. There is a signup sheet in the church entry. St. David's folks are asked for Kitchen items and St. Mark's for Bathroom items. Items to be collected by Monday November 13th.
Gifts with Vision Catalogues have arrived!
You can find a few copies of the catalogues on the table in the church entry. This Christmas give a gift that will make a real difference.
About Gifts with Vision
The United Church of Canada developed this giving catalogue Gifts with Vision in response to member requests to be able to give gifts to relatives, friends, and loved ones that are in direct support of the church's Mission & Service partners across Canada and around the world.
If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people's lives!
Ecumenical Service to Commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
This fall many Christians are holding joint services to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. On Wednesday, November 15, an ecumenical service will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Mabou at 7 pm. The Roman Catholic clergy of the Diocese of Antigonish will be discussing the topic of ecumenism at their annual Fall Study days and will attend this service. Archbishop Donald Bolen, a world renown speaker on ecumenism, will preside with the participation of Rev. Nan Corrigan of the United Church and clergy from other Christian communities. All in the area are invited to attend this service. Please encourage all who are interested in the search for unity among the Christian churches, to attend so that we can have an opportunity to commit ourselves to a common witness in our journey of faith.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Nov. 12th – Sarah Chiasson Nov. 19th – Larry Evans
Nov. 26th – Julia Mac Quarrie
FundScrip
FundScrip Order dates are November 19th and December 3rd. The Delivery dates are November 12th, 26th and December 10th. Please note December 3rd is the last Order date before the Christmas break and FundScrip will resume in January date not yet determined.
FundScrip Order dates are November 19th and December 3rd. The Delivery dates are November 12th, 26th and December 10th. Please note December 3rd is the last Order date before the Christmas break and FundScrip will resume in January date not yet determined.
The November and December Promotions are as follows:
Esso 3% ( Regular 2% )
Canadian Tire 5% ( Regular 4% )
Winners/Home Sense 8% ( Regular 6% )
American Eagle Outfitters 8% ( Regular 6% )
La Vie en Rose/ Bikini Village 11% ( Regular 8% )
Hudson’s Bay/ Home Outfitters 5% ( Regular 3% )
Way Spa 13% ( Regular 10%)
Pet Smart 6% ( Regular 2% )
Gap-Baby/ Banana Republic/Old Navy 10% ( Regular 5%)
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
November 19th – 8:00 a.m.; Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting
November 21st – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting
December 1, 2017 – St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Nov. 12th – Dave Pringle Nov. 19th – Marie Mac Kinnon
Nov. 26th – Margie Mac Intyre
St. David's Official Board is on November 19th in the church hall after church. .
St. David’s U.C.W. - will meet on Wednesday, November 8/17 at the home of Sally Fox for twelve noon luncheon.
St. David's Pastoral Care and Oversight Visit November 22nd at 8:00 p.m.
Presbytery Triennial Visit to St. David's
Oversight visits are part of the Presbytery's ministry to the Pastoral Charges within its bounds. It is the Presbytery's responsibility to keep in touch with Pastoral Charges, supporting in times of struggle and celebrating and encouraging achievements. The United Church of Canada is set up so that there is support and encouragement for all Pastoral Charges and all ministry personnel in its care. One way this is done is through regular Presbytery Pastoral Care and Oversight Visits. In this presbytery, these visits are intended to happen every 3 years (triennial). Everyone welcome to attend this meeting.
Hall Cleaners for November are Claudette & Ashley Fox
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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, Dec. 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.
Floor Curling starting Nov.15th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Hall. Open to all ages. No fee. Contact Margie Mac Intyre, 902-625-1361.
Gospel Concert will be held at Trinity United Church, Mulgrave, Sunday, November 5th at 2:30. Free-will offering. Local performers. All welcome. If you wish to perform, please call Chris Cook at 902-631-2858.
The social evening at the Evergreen on Nov 11 is cancelled.
Inverness County Cares will host a Thai Dinner at the Judique fire hall on November 18th. Dinner begins at 6:30. Proceeds will be used to support our school in Kenya-Saint Charles Lwanga School. Guest speakers will be Betty Jane Cameron and Fr Duncan MacIsaac. admission is by donation. Places must be pre-booked and can be done by contacting Flo Campbell for reservations-please call 902-787-2092 before Nov. 15th.
