Hymns for Sunday, August 30th

Take My Life and Let It Be - 506

When Love Is Found - 489

Great Is Thy Faithfulness - 288

May the God of Hope Go With Us - 424

Psalm - 45 # 769

Doxology - 540

Hymns for Sunday, August 23rd

Come to my Heart - 661

I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry - 644

Holy Ground (printed)

Go To The World - 420

Psalm 84 #800

Doxology - 542

St. David's BBQ

Members of St. David's (Sally, Yvonne and Arnie) served up a tasty lunch of hot dogs. sausages and pop during the Quilt Show.

4th Annual Quilt Show & Sale at St. David's

St. David’s United Church
Port Hastings

August 13th to 20th
Daily 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
On Display: The United Church “Heritage Quilt”

Hosted by the Strait Area Tea Thyme Quilters
and the Ocean Wave Quilting Society

The United Church "Heritage Quilt" was on display in front of the pulpit.



Christine LeGrow, buying a baby quilt.

Barb shows a quilt to Marina Drybough from Orillia, Ontario

Barb's new quilt's design was inspired by the Statue of Liberty.

Daniel Burlock, one of the TeaThyme Quilters

Lorena Forbrigger kindly loaned a collection of her family heritage quilts and bed coverings.

Barb MacIntyre (Master Quilter)

Is this the quilt you would like to grace your bed?

The Blankets of Love are given to the CB Regional Hospital
and distributed to patients suffering from a mental illness.

Quilters: Nancy Patterson and Carolyn Langley


June Stirling served tea and goodies.

Hymns for Sunday, August 16th

This Day God Gives Me - 410

He Came Singing Love - 359

All Who Hunger - 460

May the God of Hope Go With Us - 424

Psalm - 111 # 833

Doxology - 540

Hymns for Sunday, August 9th

Halle, Halle, Halle - 958

Seek Ye First - 356

Draw the Circle Wide - Youth Members

I've Got Peace Like A River - 577

Psalm - 130 # 853 Refrain 2

Doxology - 541

Hymns for Sunday, August 2nd

Come In, Come In And Sit Down #395

Just As I Am #508

Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore #563

How Great Thou Art #538

Psalm 51 #776 - 777 Refrain #1

Doxology #538

Holiday Hours

The secretary's office hours during the months of July & August are Thursday and Friday mornings only.

Food Bank

Donations for the Food Bank are on the last Sunday of the month.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, July 26th - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 11: 1 - 15
Psalm 14 (Voices United page 735)
Ephesians 3: 14 - 21
John 6: 1 - 21

Hymns for Sunday July 26th

This Day God Gives Me #410

Jesus, Come to Our Hearts #324

Be Not Afraid (printed)

Now Thank We All Our God #236

Psalm 14, #735

Doxology #540

Sunday Service at St. David's, July 19th

The Sunday Service at St. David's was conducted by the Rev. Donald MacDonald with the assistance of Al and the combined St. Mark's/St. David's choir. Donald's wife, Marjorie joined with the choir. A light lunch and tea was served following the service.

The Choir practice their anthem before the service.

Rev. MacDonald chats with the Palmers.

Paige was the Lay Reader.

The Moment for Mission was read by Karen.

Luke is St. Mark's newest member.

And Cathy & Roy did the dishes.

Choir Service, Sunday June 12th

Al and the Choir conducted the service on Sunday, June 21st. The hymn-filled hour was appreciated by all who attended, ending with a round of applause from the congregation.




Holy Ground (printed)

When Jesus the Healer # 358

Take Now My Voice - Choir

On Eagle's Wings # 808

Psalm 89, # 804 - SUNG

Doxology # 542

Hymns for July 5th

1. Praise the Lord # 245

2. The Summons # 567

3. I Feel the Winds of God # 625

4. Sent Forth by God's Blessings # 481

Psalm. # 48 # 772 - 773

Doxology # 540

Mission & Service Storytelling Shawl Presented at St. David's

Joe and Donna Currie Renewed Vows on their 25th Anniversary

Hymns for June 28th

1. Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour - 665

2. I'm Gonna Live - 575

3. Precious Lord, Take My Hand - 670

4. Be Still My Soul - 652


Psalm - 130 #852 Sung

Doxology - 537

St. David's Yard Sale

A Yard & Bake Sale will be held at St. David's Hall on Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Donations are welcome, but PLEASE - no clothing.

St. Mark's Ways & Means Committee

The St. Mark's Ways & Means Committee are very pleased to report that a profit of $1,196.00, which includes monetary donations was made from the Girl Guide Dinner on Thursday, June 11th, and the Seniors' Bus Buffet on June 14th. A huge THANK YOU to all who helped in any way.

St. Mark's Sunday School

St. Mark's Sunday School will resume September 20th.

Graduates from St. Mark's

Congratulations to the graduates from St. Mark's:

Jennifer Barss

Heather Blundon

Jennifer Butts

Ryan Flood

Matthew Higgins

Daniel Harper

We wish you well on your journey.

Summer Schedule

July Services at St. David's
July 5th - Lana MacLean
July 12th - Al Fougere and the Choir
July 19th - to be announced
July 26th - Lorna MacRury

August Services at to be held at St. Mark's.
August 6th - Chris Cooke

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, June 28th - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27
2 Corinthians 8: 7 - 15
Psalm 130 (Voices United pages 852 - 853)
Mark 5:21 - 43

Hymns for Sunday June 21st

MORNING HAS BROKEN - 409

SEEK YE FIRST - 356

LORD JESUS, YOU SHALL BE MY SONG - 641

ONE MORE STEP - 639

PSALM - #9 , 732 & 733

DOXOLOGY - 542

Small Crew Clean Up at St. David's