For pastoral emergencies, contact Rev. Michael Conrad, 861-2493 or 876-2963 or Rev. Judie Lafford (Associate Priest) 446–0229. For other matters, contact the wardens: Linda Strachan, 876-0292, or Lloyd Miller, 876-8508.
Parish Council will meet Thursday, April 16th.
The Bible Study Fellowship Groups will join together on Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, for our closing study and fellowship, prior to the summer recess. Rev. Ron is most grateful to all the members for their faithful participation, and for the sharing of their hearts and minds, as they have reflected and meditated on the Holy Scriptures. It has been a joy to behold! Thanks be to God!
Thank you to all who have been handing in cancelled postage stamps and Campbell’s Soup labels for the ACW projects (Landmark East School and Canadian Bible Society). Please keep them coming! The collection boxes are on the table at the back of the church.
Spring is here and so to are the people needed to help with the annual spring cleanup of the church grounds. We are having the yard cleanup on Sat. April 25th at the same time as the yard sale. All those who can lift a hand to a rake, shovel, wheel, are asked to help for an hour or two starting at 9:00am. Thanks in advance for your help.
St. Andrew’s Ladies Group will be holding their annual Yard Sale April 25th. We would appreciate good , clean items of clothing, furniture, dishes, plants, toys, etc. Please no computers, car seats or tv’s. Items can be dropped off Friday night, April 24th between 7-9pm or they can be placed on the stage no sooner than April 1st. Your generous support, as in the past, is much appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Sharon at 876-2502
The Weekly Bulletin, Cycles of Prayer and Rector’s Report will no longer be e-mailed but are now available on our Parish Web Site (http://blthanglicans.ca) , under the "Parishioners Section". To access this information along with Council Minutes, Monthly Financial Statements and Annual Reports, you will need the username (blthparish) and password (876mmlj).
90th Anniversary Celebrations
The kerosene oil heater you see on the Chancel steps was used to heat the porch of the old St. Andrew’s Church on Fraser’s Rd. and was donated by the Gilkie Family . The church was erected and used from 1905 to 1956. Perched on top is Miss Ruth Gilkie’s choir hat, which she was never seen without in her many years with St. Andrew’s Choir.
The updated history of St. Andrew’s Church has now been completed and can be viewed on our web site.
Some other events to come:
On April 19 we will begin collecting autographs for the 90th anniversary quilt. The cost is $2 per family and each family will have one block. There will be someone at the back of the church after the 9:00 am service and before the 10:30am service. This will continue for several weeks until all who are interested have signed up.
COMMUNITY BIG BREAKFAST: organized by the Men’s Group: Saturday, April 18th from 8:30am -ll:00am. Adults: $6.90, Children 12 and under: $3.50, Under 5 Free. A sign-up poster is at the back of the church. Thank you for your support. For more information, call Don at 431-4047
On May 3rd come join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Primates World Relief & Development Fund, which was first started in 1958 at Springhill to help families after the mine explosion. Fifty years later, the Primates Fund is now in partnership with countries around the world. As part of this special church service, there will be a slide presentation which profiles its Partnership for Life Program in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa. To help support the continuous efforts of the Primates Fund, donations may be submitted in the PWRDF envelopes for this special service of celebration.
Anyone who would like Offering Envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door or contact Tom Richardson, 876-2165.
PWRDF: There are inmemorium cards for the Primates Fund on the table at the back of the church. They are self explanatory and a worthwhile way of remembering friends or relatives as this fund assists people around the world.
The Sacred Heart Food Bank is in need of the following items: Peanut butter, jam, canned fruit, canned meat, soda crackers, tea, coffee, pancake mix, syrup, juice, ready made pudding and cookies.(no baby food please) Thank you for your continued support.
Anyone having a change in their address or telephone number, please contact Tom Richardson 876-2165.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: If you would like the name/s of loved ones written in the Book of Remembrance on the anniversary of their death, please call Tim Edwards at 876-7785. If possible, to ensure correct spelling, please give Tim the names in writing a week or two before the anniversary.
Anyone wishing to put a notice in the bulletin, please contact Judy Sanford 876-2080 (email: sanfof@eastlink.ca). I would appreciate having notices by Wednesday evenings please. Thank you.
CYCLES OF PRAYER
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Resurrection of our Lord Easter Day
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
Seaforth, NS: Rev. Debra Burleson & Chris; Rev. Arran Thorpe, Curate,
& Charmain.
Ship Harbour, NS: Rev. Paul Findlay, Priest-in-Charge.
Diocese of Moosonee: St. Paul’s, Kashechewan & St. Barnabas, Waswanipi, Quebec.
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosone in Canada, and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
- Successful Stewardship Workshops.
- The Crucifixion and the forgiveness of sins.
- The Resurrection and the gift of New Life.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
Bishop Sue Moxley & Suffragan Bishop Ron Cutler
- April 14 - Mission to Seafarers Port of Halifax Board meeting
- April 18 - ACW Nova Scotia Board annual meeting
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Barry & Renee Fraser, Brian & Marie Fraser, Helen Fraser, Keith & Anne Fraser, Janet Gammon, Lindsay & Margaret Gates; and their families
THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Barb, Liz, Marshal, Sue.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: William Charles
Hamlin, William Stright, William C. Francheville, Beatrice Hemming, Gordon M.
Sanford. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual
shine upon them. AMEN."