The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s
United Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
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List for Supply Ministry at St. Mark’s and St. David’s
Services will be Combined and at Regular Times
February:
St. Mark’s: February 17, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
St. David’s: February 24, 11:00 – Sandi Irving
March:
St. Mark’s: March 3, 9:30 – Lorna Mac Rury
St. David’s: March 10, 11:00 – Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: March 17, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
St. David’s: March 24, 11:00 – Sandi Irving
St. Mark’s: March 31, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
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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, February 19th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Questionnaires are being distributed (one per person) seeking you feedback to help us in our future search for a new minister. These are completely anonymous, do not put your name on it. All are due back on or before February 24th.
St. Mark’s - please place your completed questionnaires on the collection plate.
St. David’s - please deposit your completed questionnaires in the box in the entry of St. David’s.
We welcome and encourage all youth to participate. Small children who wish to express their view by drawing a picture are encouraged to do so. Questionnaires will be available in the entry of both churches until February 24th for anyone who has not received one. Thank you in advance for your participation; your views are important.
-Joint Needs Assessment Committee
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Inverness Guysborough Planning Meeting - Affirming Ministry PIE Day
You are invited to St. David's United Church hall, Port Hastings on Tuesday evening, February 12th at 7:00 to view some of the ideas and resources provided by Affirm United/S'Affirmer Ensemble for PIE Day, March 14th. Planning for PIE Day event/s in Inverness Guysborough. Prior to the meeting you can check out the resources yourself at www.pieday.ca Come join us to plan this fun, informative event.
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The Food Bank is in need of clean plastic grocery bags.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
February 24th – Maxine Smith
March 10th – Kenzie Mac Lean
March 24th – Gillian Vink
St. David's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on February 24, 2019, 6:30 PM at St. David's Church hall.
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The February FundScrip Order and Delivery Dates and Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s announcements. Please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
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St. David’s UCW will meet at the home of Yvonne Fox on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 at 1:30 pm
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark's Special Events Ladies group are pleased to contribute $2500.00 to the general fund of the Church. Thanks to all who made this possible.
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St. Mark’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held February 17 at 3:00pm. with Supervisor Maggie Plant.
Annual Reports can be picked up at the church.
Please be sure to fill out your Joint Needs Assessment Questionnaire on or before February 24th.
The Questionnaire is very important for the future search of a new Minister.
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A turkey (with the expiry date of March) has been taking up space in the freezer in the parlour. Would the owner please tell Dave Chapman. The Men’s Group need the room to store meat until their upcoming roast beef dinner.
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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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FundScrip - Delivery will be Sunday February 10th. Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
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St. Mark’s Lay Readers:
February 17th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
March 3rd – Archie Noseworthy
March 17th – Brenda Mac Innis
March 31st – Larry Evans
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Floor Curling from 2 - 3 p.m., continuing each Wednesday at St. Mark’s. No experience necessary! Bring a toonie, indoor footwear and come and enjoy fun and fellowship!
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In honour of Volunteers in Inverness County, Municipal Council will host its annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019. As we prepare for this special event, we are reaching out to our community/organization contacts seeking volunteer nominations. Is there someone in your organization or community that you wish to have recognized for his/her contributions?
