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.

Sunday School Registration and classes will begin next Sunday, Sept. 13th for ages 3 and up.

The schedule for the Bible Study Fellowship Groups, led by Rev. Ron, is as follows: The Monday evening group meets weekly, beginning on Sept. 14, 7 pm - 8:30 pm. The Tuesday group will meet on Sept. 15 and 29, 2 pm - 3:30 pm. Everyone is invited to this very special time of fellowship, sharing our hearts and minds, as God speaks to us through his holy Word!

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. Our first get-together will be on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 2pm - 3:30pm.

FUTURISTIC REVIEW: We are conducting a review of the total ministry in our parish. All parishioners are invited to participate by putting forward your comments, suggestions and recommendations. Any comment or suggestion, big or small, will be appreciated. Comments may be provided verbally, in writing or by e-mail. Also, a suggestion box has been placed at the back of the church.

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:

Updated church history of St. Luke’s

September 19 - Quilt Show and Sale : 10 am - 4 pm. - featuring a wide selection of quilts belonging to members of the parish and community - some up to 140 yrs old, some new. Also, there will be quilts and other quilted articles for sale, displays by Teddy Bear Quilt Shop, Sew with Vision and Purkle Frog., and demonstrations of quilting techniques. Admission: $3.00 (includes light refreshments)

Sept. 20 - A service to be held, using the prayer book used in 1919. Parishioners will be encouraged to wear clothing reminiscent of that time, if they wish.

September 26 - Country Fair: To commemorate our 90th Anniversary, St. Andrew’s Ladies Group presents an "Old Fashioned Country Fair". Keep this date: Sept. 26th, open for fun, music, games, prizes, barbeque, crafts, preserves, fresh produce, and surprises for the children. This will be a community event. Invite your family and friends to take part in the fun.

October 18th - The Scotianaires Ladies Chorus will be in attendance at the 10:30 service. They will sing several numbers before the service begins, and others during the service.

Nov. 30(St. Andrew’s Day) Monday Evening: A service to complete our 90th Anniversary celebrations. It is hoped that the anniversary quilt will be completed by this time. To date about 70 parishioners have signed the blocks. Any others who missed the opportunity and wish to sign a block may contact Edith Steffens or Emily Rhyno BEFORE the 10:30 service . We ask for a $2.00 donation for this privilege (to cover the cost of the batt and lining material - fabric for the blocks has been donated).

REMINDER - Hall-Kitchen/Renovation Fund: Contributions are still needed to reach our $30,000 target Thank you.

Campbell’s Soup Labels and Postage Stamps: Please keep bringing in your Campbell’s soup labels and cancelled postage stamps

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).

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: Pray for The Most Revd. John Wilson Gladstone, Moderator, Church of South India & Bishop of South Kerala.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:

New Ross, NS: Rev. Frances Boutilier, Priest-in-Charge.

Rawdon, NS: Rev. Marilyn Lamb.

Diocese of Moosonee: St. Thomas, Moose Factory. Church of the Apostles, Moosonee.

Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee in Canada, and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.

Pray for the preparations being made for ‘Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.

Pray for Provincial Synod of Canada Meeting in Gander, NL,

Sept. 10-13.

PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE:

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR:

- Community of Deans.

- Atlantic School of Theology Best Practices Institute (17th - 18th)

- P.E.I. Regional Stewardship Workshop (18th - 19th)

PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Diocese of Eastern Nfld and Labrador

Bishop Cyrus Pitman

Sept. 9-10 - Provincial House of Bishops.

OUR PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: - Dena Pink, Tommy Pinsent, Jim & Sharon Polkinghorne, Kathy Proctor, Phyllis Publicover, Ian & Jo-Anne Rector; and their families.

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Roisin, Barb, Liz, Marshal, Sue.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Joseph Jones, Donald H. Baxter, Ronald Joseph Hall. "Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. AMEN."