Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
(St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Annabel Butts, Joyce Oliver-Snair
Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Anne Blundon, Earl West
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.
FundScrip - 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 23rd – David Chapman
September 30th – Jean Mac Pherson
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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 23rd – Iaian Langley
September 30th – Alicia Vink
Sunday School classes will begin on October 21st at St. David’s.
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.
TODAY - 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.(see information insert)
Sunday, September 23rd – Session Meeting following the Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00 p.m. St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, 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
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm at Civic Centre Admission: $10.00/ Students (under 16)/$4.00 Children (under 5) free Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they lastSept 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. 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! 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.
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
St. Joseph Parish Port Hawkesbury Annual Fall Fair, Saturday, September 22, 9:30-1:30 Church grounds, weather permitting (inclement weather – moved inside to the Church Hall) Bake/Preserves Table, used book sale, barbeque, new to you tables and tea.
Breakfasts at the Evergreen - last Sat of every month from 8:30- 11:30
