Buffet Supper at St. Mark's Friday, May 11th

St. Mark's Ways & Means
Buffet Supper

St. Mark's Church Hall

Friday, May 11th, 2007
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Eat in or Take-out

Tickets at the door:
Adults $10.00, Children (under 12) $5.00

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting

St. Mark's Congregational Board will be holding the monthly meeting on May 15th.

Readings for May 13th, Sixth Sunday of Easter

• Acts 16: 9 - 15
• Revelations 21: 10, 22 - 27, also Revelations 22: 1 - 5
• Psalm 67 #786
• John 14: 23 - 29
  

St. Mark's Sunday School Closing, May 27th

There will be a pool party at SAERC on May 27th with swimming from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by cake and ice cream from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Sunday School children from both St.Mark's and St.David's are invited, and may bring a friend.

Pictou County Community Orchestra

On Friday, May 25th, the Pictou County Community Orchestra will be performing at St. David's church. Adults- $8 Seniors/Students $6.00 Family $18.

A Pastoral Visit

A new minister was visiting in the homes of his congregation. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote ,
"Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, "Genesis 3:10."

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock."

Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked."

A Visitor to the Church

One day, a man went to visit a church.
He got there early, parked his car, and got out.
Another car pulled up and the driver got out and said.
"I always park here. You took my place!"
The visitor went inside to the Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down.
A young lady from the church approached him and stated,
"That's my seat! You took my place!"
The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said nothing.
After Sunday School, the visitor went into the sanctuary and sat down.
Another member walked up to him and said.
"That's where I always sit! You took my place!"
The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but still he said nothing.
Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them,
the visitor stood up, and his appearance began to change.
Horrible scars became visible on his hands and sandaled feet.
Someone from the congregation noticed him and called out,
What happened to you?"
The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown of thorns,
and a tear fell from his eye,
"I took your place".

Hymns for May 6

All Creatures of Our God and King #217

We Are Pilgrims #595

Walk With Me #649

Psalm 148, #871

Doxology #544

How Great Thou Art #238

Successful Flea Market/Bake Sale at St. Mark's

Helping Hands' Flea Market and Bake Sale held Saturday, April 28th managed to earn a whopping profit totalling $1080.80. Great work everyone!

St. Mark’s Striders

St. Mark’s Striders, Cancer Relay for Life Team will be holding a bake sale in the church hall after the service on Sunday, May 6th, there will be lots of goodies, please help support the relay team.

Gift for St. Mark's

The Quilters gave a gift of money to St. Mark's General Fund.

Baptism at St. Mark's, April 29

On Sunday, April 29th Hannah Isabel Karen Boudreau was baptised at St. Mark's.

Roast Beef Dinner

A Roast Beef Dinner will be held at St. David's on September 21, 2007 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

St. David's Official Board Meeting

St. David's will be holding an Official Board meeting on May 20th.

Food Bank Sunday April 29th for Both Churches

Don't forget to bring a contribution for the Food Bank next Sunday, April 29. Food Bank Sunday will be observed by both St. Mark's & St. David's congregations on the last Sunday of each month. Hunger takes no holidays!

Relay For Life

The team from St. Mark's Church who is participating in the Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 1st and 2nd have put a coin jar in the narthex of the church where it will remain for the next six weeks. This is your opportunity to lighten your pockets of loose change and at the same time support a very worthwhile cause.

Choir Service April 22

The Choir conducted a musical service at both St. Mark's and St. David's churches while Rev. Pelley was away. The congregations were very appreciative, giving a round of applause for the performance.

June 2 Yard/Bake Sale at St. David's

St. David's will be holding a Yard/Bake Sale June 2nd a from 9:a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Please call Ashley MacLeod at 625-1691, Curtis Fox at 625-1093, Hazel MacLean at 625-1327.

Baroque and Renaissance Music at St. David's, Saturday, April 21st

An evening of folk songs and Baroque music will be held at St. David's on Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature vocals by Jeannie Beks, a recorder trio playing Baroque and Renaissance music, as well as a flute, oboe and piano trio playing music by Handel and C.P.E Bach.

Admission: Donation Please
More information phone: 863-5496 or 625-2556

(Cancellation date due to weather will be 8 p.m. on April 28th)

St. Mark's Flea Market & Bake Sale

April 28th from 10 a.m. to noon there will be a Flea Market and Bake Sale at St. Mark's Church Hall. Items for the Flea Market may be brought in at any time prior to April 28th. Items for the Bake Sale would be appreciated on Friday evening after 5:30 p.m. or Saturday morning before 10 a.m.

For more information, call Marie at 625-1969 or Ruth at 625-0716.

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting will be held on April 17th.

* Executive: 6:30 PM
* Committees: 7:15 Pm
* Combined Board: 8:15 PM

Readings for April 15th, Second Sunday of Easter

Acts: 27 - 32
Psalm: #150, Voices United page 874 - 875
Revelation 1: 4 - 8
John 20: 19 - 31

Hymns Sunday, April 15th

Praise The Lord With The Sound Of Trumpet #245

Jesus Friend Of Little Children #380

Breath On Me Breath Of God #382

Rejoice The Lord Is King #213

Psalm 150, Page 874

Doxology #537

Choral Amen

St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting, April 17th

St. Mark's Congregational Board monthly meeting will be held this Tuesday, April 17th.

Executive: 6:30 p.m.
Committees 7:15 p.m.
Combined Board: 8:15 p.m.

Easter Service at St. David's

Breakfast after Easter Sunrise Service at St. David's

Members of St. David's provide a hearty breakfast at the Port
Hastings Fire Hall after the annual Easter Sunrise Service.

Annual Easter Sunrise Service at St. David's

St. David's in Port Hastings has been hosting the Easter Sunrise Service for over 20 years. Thanks go to Ian MacKinnon and Arnold MacLean for rising much earlier than the rest of us to set up. We appreciate the leadership given by Rev. Pelley and members of the choir.

Easter Sunday at St. Mark's