Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Barb Mac Intyre
Lay Reader (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Sarah Chiasson
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Donnie & Jean Mac Pherson
Greeter (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
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.
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, Monday March 19h at 1:00 p.m.
Becoming "Affirming"
The Boards of St. Mark's and St. David's United Churches wish to engage both our congregations in a process to consider becoming "Affirming" Congregations.
Each United Church organization that is an Affirming Ministry declares itself to be fully inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities — and they back up their words with action. The Affirming Ministries Program encourages United Church bodies (congregations, presbyteries, conferences, educational centres) to study what it means to be publicly welcoming and inclusive. The program provides support for sexual orientation and gender identity issues. It also encourages the study of other United Church resources that promote the inclusion of other marginalized groups.
Included with this week's bulletin is a brief insert highlighting "Becoming Affirming". http://ause.ca/wp-content/pdf/BecomingAffirmingFlyer_English.pdf The resources for this process are provided by Affirm United. Are you interested in and committed to the full inclusion of everyone in our congregations? We are looking for a few people to help lead us through the process. Please speak to Nan if you could serve on this working group.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:March 11th – Wayne Simpson
March 18th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
March 25th – Palm Sunday – Readers to be determined
March 29th – Maundy Thursday, Potluck & table communion
March 30th – Good Friday, Combined Service at St. David’s
April 1st – Easter Sunday -Multiple Readers
FundScrip The March FundScrip Order Date is March 4th and the Delivery Date is March 11th, 2018. Please note that in order to reduce Shipping and Handling charges only one Order per month will be sent on the first Sunday of the month and the Delivery will be on the second Sunday of the month.
The FundScrip Promotions for March are as follows:
Amazon 2.5% ( Regular 2% )
Build-A-Bear Workshop 9% ( Regular 7% )
Although St. Mark’s has been participating in the FundScrip program since 2013 we are always looking for new members. Questions and comments about the program are always welcome so please do not hesitate to contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 and we will be happy to provide you with the answers.
TODAY Sunday. March 4, 2018 – Refreshments & Fellowship following the Service at St. Mark’s.
Sunday, March 18, 2018 – 8:30 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: Executive 6:30pm., Committees 7:00pm., Combined Board 8:00pm.
"Collection Counters/Recorders Needed
Many thanks to those folks who have signed up for counting /recording collection over the next few weeks. However, that time will pass by quickly & I am hopeful that we can soon have the "counters sheet" filled in at least to the end of June. A copy of the guidelines for counters has been left near the sign up sheet to give those considering signing up an over view of what is involved.
It is a straight forward process & a calculator is provided for those who, like myself, may be mathematically challenged. Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
Thank you,
Clark Brander, Chair, Trustees & Finance."
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:Mar. 11th – Amy McKillop
Marc. 18th – Alicia Vink
Mar. 25th – Gillian Vink
There will be no Sunday School classes run at St. David’s during the month of March. We look forward to seeing the boys and girls again for class at the Easter Sunday Service. Classes will resume then and run from April into the end of May. Enjoy a March Break.
Hall Cleaners for March are Heather Graham & Marie Mac Kinnon.
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Wednesday, March 7th at 7 pm – The Port Hastings Historical Society monthly meeting will be held in the hall at St. David’s in Port Hastings. Those interested in helping preserve the history of the Strait area communities and families are encouraged to attend. Floor Curling Wednesdays at 2 p.m., at St. Mark's hall. No fee, just bring indoor footwear. The program will continue each Wednesday.
Merchandise & Talent Auction on Saturday, May 12th at the Port Hawkebury Fire Hall. Viewing at 6pm & Auction at 7pm Live & silent Auction, cash door prizes and Raffle Tickets. Auctioneer Bob Mac Eachern, 1015 The Hawk. Proceeds to Strait Chedabucto Anglican Churches of Holy Trinity, St. James, St. Andrews.
