BULLETIN BOARD
NEW NOTICES
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SENIORS’ TEA – A Seniors’ Tea will be held on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2011, in St. Andrew’s Church Hall from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Admission is $2.00. All proceeds will be given to the BLT Breakfast Program. Come out and see some old friends and meet some new ones!
ANGLICAN COMMUNION ALLIANCE – Are you concerned about Biblical truth in the Anglican Church? Then, please join us, the Anglican Communion Alliance (formerly Essentials NS) on Sunday, March 20th at 4 pm at Trinity Church, 321 Main Ave. Guest Speakers: Rev. Stephen Ashton and Roger Bureau.
MEN’S BREAKFAST – The next Men’s Breakfast will be held on March 26th at 8:00 am. We are looking for three people to help set up at 7:00 am and four people to help clean up after the breakfast is over. You can contact Don by email: puppadon@hotmail.com or by phone: 431-4047, if you are able to help in any way.
LENTEN QUIET DAY – “I AM THE VINE; YOU ARE THE BRANCHES” The NS Board of Anglican Church Women and the ACW Branch of St. Francis By The Lakes will host a Lenten Quiet Day for all women at St. Francis on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Reflections will be given by students from the Atlantic School of Theology. The Homilist at the 2:00 pm service of Holy Eucharist will be Bishop Sue Moxley. Registration will begin at 9:30 am Program to begin at 10:00 am. Cost for the lunch - $8.00. To register, by March 18th, contact Beverly Scammell at 865-0434 or email her at bill.scammell@ns.sympatico.ca. It is not necessary to be a member of an ACW unit to attend the Lenten Quiet Day. All are welcome.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE NEWS – The Committee will be hosting Gospel Singers in the Church on March 26 at 6:30 pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweets will be served. A free will offering will be collected.
The Committee is looking for items for an Auction. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.
There will be a Crafters Market in the hall in November. Anyone who would like to rent a table to sell their crafts please contact Jo-Anne at 443-0633; email: joian@ns.sympatico.ca or Darlene at 876-1795; email: darlenemartell@eastlink.ca.
MARK THIS IMPORTANT DATE: The Acts Theatre Society: Ministry of Drama, New Glasgow, directed by playwright, George Henaut, will present A Celebration of Faith, a drama in three acts with music, on Saturday, April 2, 10:30 am – 3 pm, at St. Andrew’s Church. Lunch will be provided. Do plan to make this very special day a vital part of your Lenten devotion. A great day of blessing awaits us!
BIBLE STUDY GROUP – The Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon Bible Study Fellowship Groups will begin a study of John’s Gospel, chapters 17-21, and related parallel passages in Matthew, Mark and Luke. The Monday group will meet on March 7 and 21; the Tuesday group on March 1, 15 and 29. Rev. Ron will be very pleased to see you!
BLT OUTREACH PROGRAM – Once again, many thanks to the congregation at St. Andrew’s Church for your generous contribution to the BEECHVILLE LAKESIDE TIMBERLEA SCHOOL “Grab & Go” Breakfast Program. $133.90 was collected in donations on February 27th. “YOUR SPARE CHANGE IS MAKING A BIG CHANGE IN A STUDENT’S LIFE”. Marilyn Hamlin – 876-7300
ONGOING NOTICES
RECTOR’S OFFICE MEMORIALS – Memorial donations towards the construction costs of the Rector’s office are now being received. Donations in the amount of $110.00 ($100 plus $10 engraving) will allow contributors to place a memorial on a plaque to be located outside the office. There are twenty-four spaces for memorials. Once all spaces have been filled we will dedicate the office in memory of those identified on the plaque. If you wish to make a donation, please see either Rev. Mike or Rev. Judie. Thank you for your generosity
PWRDF; There are memorial 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.
Soup Labels and Postage Stamps: Thank you for your continuing support. Soup Labels must be whole, and Stamps have a least ¼” of envelope around them. We delivered 460 soup labels and almost 2 pounds of stamps to the ACW office in December, 2010.
FOOD BANK – The St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Food Bank is always in need of canned fruit, canned meat, pasta, peanut butter, jam, crackers and pudding. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.