BULLETIN BOARD
NEW NOTICES
Heart and Stroke – Jinny Giza, volunteer Captain for 4 Glengarry, thanks all who canvassed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and all who gave so generously in Feb. $1,587.75 was collected in our zone which was our best result ever.
Bluegrass Gospel Concert – Sunday, March 20 at 7:00 pm, William Black United Church in Glen Margaret, featuring the Glen Margaret “Country Side of Bluegrass” Group and Guests: Eric Pace, Tanya Acorn, Ken Rozee, Fred Hubley, Paul Cumming and Wayne Redmond playing old and new bluegrass gospel and bluegrass songs. A reception will be held afterward in the church hall. A freewill offering will be received for the Joanne Hubley Benefit and the Children’s Wish Foundation.
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 – BLT School Outreach “Grab & Go” Breakfast Bucket will be available for donations on Sunday, March 27th. Marilyn 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.
CYCLES OF PRAYER
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Pray for Mombasa – (Kenya) with The Rt Revd Julius Robert Katio Kalu and The Rt Revd Lawrence Dena.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE – Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
Pray for the Diocese of Western Newfoundland with Bishop Percy Coffin.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER – NORTHUMBRIA REGION
Anglican Churches of Pictou County – Archdeacon Peter Armstrong & Nancy; The Rev Aidan Kingsbury, Asst Priest & Ruth; The Rev Bill White, Asst Priest & Martha.
Liscomb with Port Bickerton – The Rev Melissa Frankland & Kevin.
LET US GIVE THANKS for Lenten Programs of Study
PLEASE PRAY FOR the Northumbria Region Visitation by Bishop Moxley on March 22nd.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Tony & Tausha Coffey, Andrew & Karen Collier, Noble & Doris Colp, Bernie & Betty Conrad, Rev. Michael & Rev. Marion Conrad, Robert & Faye Conrad and their families.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Roisin, Sue, Lindy, Minnie, Allan, Mitchell, Wayne, Andrea, Theresa.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Gordon Dort, Geraldine DeWolfe, Mary Gertrude (Betty) MacKenzie, Clyde Yates, Lucy Stevenson Elliot, Hugh Kenneth Fraser. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN