BULLETIN BOARD
For pastoral emergencies, contact Rev. Michael Conrad, 445-0719 or 876-2963 or Rev. Judie Lafford (Associate Priest) 446–0229. For other matters, contact the wardens: Lloyd Miller, 876-8508, or Renee Fraser 876-2275
The schedule of meetings for the Monday evenings and Tuesday afternoons Bible Study Fellowship Groups for the month of March is as follows:
Monday March 15th, 7pm - 8:30pm. Tuesday March 16th,2pm - 3:30pm. No meetings in Holy Week. The Book of Ecclesiastes is our focus of study, providing both challenging and informative insights into the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament. We would be very pleased and blessed to have you join with us!
"COME ONE, COME ALL!" March 21st, 2010
The Spiritual Development Committee and the Ladies Group welcomes you to join us in an evening of fellowship and worship beginning at 5 pm. with a Pot Luck Supper, followed by an evening of worship and presentation of the Hamlin’s journey to the Holy Land. Any questions, please contact Rev. Mike 876-2963 or Rev. Judie at 446-0229 or 452-0758.
The Ways & Means are having a soup and bread roll lunch (hot dogs for kids if they don’t like the soup!) Today after church .Adults: $5, 5-12 yrs: $3 and under 5: free!.
The Ways & Means are selling Pies, $6 each. See the sign-up poster at the back of the church for all the different kinds.
General Synod 2010 - Volunteers needed. The General Synod of Canada will be held in Halifax June 2 -11, 2010. The Local Organizing Committee needs volunteers. If you are interested please go to the following web site and fill out the Volunteer Application Form: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/gs2010/index.php If you have any questions, please contact Gordon Hamlin at 876-7300 or gordo.hamlin@ns.sympatico.ca http://nspeidiocese.ca/gs2010/index.php
Campbell’s Soup Labels: A letter has been received from the APSEA (Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority) Auxiliary president, thanking our congregation for the soup labels we have submitted - labels which are used to purchase equipment for the Landmark East school for challenged children. The letter, and a brochure from APSEA, are posted on the bulletin board in the porch.
Soup Labels and Stamps: Thank you for your continuing support. Soup Labels must be whole, and Stamps have at least 1/4" of envelope around them.
A NOTE FROM THE CHOIR: We are currently learning music of the Sewanee Service (to be used in the Celebration 2010 service); in fact, for the past several weeks we have sung the Kyrie. We are learning the Gloria, but, since Lent will soon be here, it will not be introduced until Easter. Shortly we expect to introduce the Sanctus and Benedictus in our weekly liturgy. All the music from this service will continue to be played before service each Sunday, in hopes that the congregation will become familiar with it.
There is a need for volunteers to deliver the groceries to the local food bank at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish. If interested, please contact Renee at
876-2275.
There is also a shortage of the following food items for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Food Bank - canned fruit, canned meat, pasta, peanut butter, jam, crackers, and pudding. Thank you for your continued support.
Prayer Group meets Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 - 11:30. All are welcome.
2010 MINISTRIES THAT ARE NEEDED: Someone to volunteer to do our weekly bulletin. Also, new choir members are welcome. Anyone willing to do any one of these ministries, please contact Rev. Mike, Rev. Judie or the Wardens, Lloyd and Renee. Thank you.
Attention all youth between the ages of 10 and 17! If you have a flair and interest in performing, the Fort Sackville region will be forming a Puppet Troupe. The program, open to youth between the ages of 10 & 17, will relate to all details of preparing and performing a puppet show on the biblical theme of The Road to Emmaus, to be performed after Easter. See the poster at the back of the church for more information or register by going on line at: www.LionandLamb.ca
Anyone who would like offering envelopes please see the Greeter/ Sidesperson on duty at the door, or call Erica Orlando at 876-8396.
The 2010 Diocesan Service will be held in June at the Exhibition Park. If you are interested in attending this service, please sigh the poster at the back of the church because there is limited seating. If you would like to make a Memorial Donation towards the cost of the service bulletins, the flowers or the bread and wine, please take a form from the bottom of the poster. These memorial donation forms are self-explanatory but if you have any questions you can contact Wendy at 443-4630.
Our Diocesan 2010 Celebration is fast approaching and commemorative pins are available for $3 each. Anyone who didn’t get a chance to sign their name to the sign up sheet over the past few weeks and would like one of these special pins, please see me after church any Sunday or phone Wendy at 443-4630. We do have some extra pins but they will go fast. If you ordered a pin, you can pick it up any Sunday.
Exploring the Heart of Christianity: On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, Rev. Mike Conrad invites you to join in a study of the book, The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. Borg is a contemporary biblical scholar who encourages us to be open to an emerging paradigm for Christianity in the 21st century. Our study will open some new possibilities and provides material for some great discussions.
The Weekly Bulletin, Cycles of Prayer and Rector’s Report 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).
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.
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: Pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, Hong Kong Island - the Most Revd. Paul Kwong.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
Trinity Church, Sydney Mines; St. Peter’s & St. John’s, Baddeck:
Rev. Peter Rafuse and Mary.
Retired Clergy and Widows of Cape Breton Region.
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly: St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Timmons, Bishop Edward Marsh and Emma.
Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:
LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:
- Training programs for lay and ordained ministries.
- New members of Parish Councils.
- Mothering Sunday and its traditions.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Province of Ontario - Archbishop Colin Johnson and Provincial Council
- Building Regional Ministry Teams.
OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Gerald & Anne Latham, Phillip & Lisa Lee, Howard Lewis and Tanya Cobb, Greg & Ellen Lynch, Brenda MacDonald, Norma MacDonald; and their families.
THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Barb, Sue, David.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Laura M. Sawler, Anthony Roland Ninos, Edgehill Lawson Publicover, George Raine. Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."