Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Wayne Simpson
(St. D.): Gillian Vink
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Annabel Butts, Joyce Oliver-Snair Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Darren Blundon, Clark Brander
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
PHOTOS FOR NATIONAL CHURCH BULLETINS AND CALENDARS... Please consider submitting photos for United Church Bulletin covers and our church calendars. For more information, access www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos or see the poster at the church office.
An invitation to local choirs, singers and musicians to join in a
Hymn Sing and Choir Celebration
“Sing for Joy”
3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 9th, 2018
St. Matthew’s United Church, Inverness, N.S.
Rehearsal at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Nan Corrigan at nancy.corrigan@gmail.com or 902-625-0407 for information or to register your choir to sing
FundScrip - The first order was sent on Sunday September 2nd and the cards are delivered on Sunday September 9th. 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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 16th – Bruce Corrigan
September 23rd – David Chapman
September 30th – Jean Mac Pherson
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
Sunday, September 16th – 8:00 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
Tuesday, September 18th – Congregational Board meeting: Executive 6:30 p.m., Committees 7:00, Combined Board 8:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 16th – Julia Mac Kinnon
September 23rd – Iaian Langley
September 30th – Alicia Vink
TODAY Sunday, Sept. 9th – Second Sunday Lunch Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
In preparation for the congregational meeting on September 16th, Nan is providing an information session on the Affirming Ministry study process. Attend either Wednesday, September 12th at 10:30 a.m. during Nan's office hours at St. David's or that same evening at 7:00 p.m., St. David's church hall
Sunday, Sept. 16th—St. David’s United Church congregational meeting. Immediately following Sunday worship. Meeting to clarify the intent of St. David’s congregation in regard to taking part in the Affirming Ministry study process.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00p.m. St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine MacLean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future', U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin. $7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker,Rev.Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Social and Active Senior of The Strait Area YMCA S.A.S.S.YA free YMCA Program starting September 2018. - This is a new 6 week program meeting weekly. Where: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre September 28th to November 2nd (Fridays) Call Patti to register 902-625-4600 (Limited space)
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9 pm at Civic Centre 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 11 Dawn and Margie Beaton | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Sept 18 Mac Morin | Joe MacMaster | Hailee LeFort | Lisa Cameron | Vern MacDougall
Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Terry Fox Run 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 16th at 1:00 pm Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 38TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 16th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR walk the 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!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Caregivers Nova Scotia is pleased to offer a free Wellness Retreat for family and friend caregivers in Lower River Inhabitants on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Come and spend time with other unpaid caregivers, learn about self-care, enjoy a delicious lunch, and share a few laughs. This event is free but seating is limited. Please contact Maggie at 902.371.3883 or 1.877.488.7390 to register.
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be holding their annual Church Service September 9th at 2 p.m. at the Museum. Everyone welcome.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member.
