Announcements March 19, 2017

Thank you to this week’s volunteers (March 19):

Offering Receivers: Al & Arlene MacDonald, Wanda Klingbell, David Charters
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Drew Speight, John White
Scripture Reader: Drew Speight
Greeters: Al & Arlene MacDonald
Coffee Hour: David & Leslee Dell
Nursery: Cindy Cunningham, Alex Cunningham
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (March 26):

Offering Receivers: Greg & Sheila Black, Bob & Marg Leonard
Counters: Calvin Macintosh, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Dallas Davis
Greeters: Bob & Marg Leonard
Coffee Hour: Blom Family
Nursery: Jane Murray, Mary Hossack
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Our annual March Break Lunch at the Courtyard at the Ramada is Sunday, March 19th at 12:30pm.  Please join us for fellowship and a meal.  The buffet is available for about $20 (taxes but not the tip included) with reduced rates for children.  Or, you can order off the lunchtime menu.  To ensure we are all seated together please reply to Mary Charters if you will be joining us.

The Link – Do you have a poem, story, recipe or article you think would be of interest to others? Preparations are underway for the Spring issue of “The Link”.  Please send submissions to the church office by March 26th (firm).

Youth Event: The Three-Hour Film Festival – Sunday, March 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 at the church. Teams will have three hours to script, shoot and edit a video using just a smart phone. Winning team gets a prize. Please let Jordan know if you are interested.

College and Career Lunch – Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 at Jordan and Candace’s place in Maugerville. Drives can be arranged and diets accommodated. Please let Jordan know if you are interested by April 1.

Children’s Choir – Term Two has resumed weekly practices in the Fellowship Hall, meeting from 4:00 – 4:30 Friday afternoons.   All children welcome up to the end of middle school.  We sing once a month for worship services and our rehearsals include fun music related activities and the use of rhythm instruments.   For further information, please contact David or Kathie Berry.

A Time of Prayer (please take note of change of day and time) – will be held every other Wednesday morning at 10 am. Our next gathering is March 29th.  For further information, you may contact Jane Murray.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their gr 8 school trip to Quebec City please bring your donations of “return for refund” containers on Sundays and place in or beside a drop off bin at the church hall entrance. If more convenient, there will be home pick-up on Saturday, April 1st. To arrange for this or an earlier pick-up of a large number call Dallas.

Lenten Recitals – St. Paul’s United on Wednesdays 12:10 – 12:50 pm.
  • March 29 – Dianne Roxborough Brown and Julie Grant (Piano and Flute)
  • April 5 – Dr. Sharon Pond (Organ) with The Vocal Collective. Free will offering.

Jiggs Dinner – Nashwaaksis United Church on Friday, March 17th, at 5:30 pm in the auditorium, featuring corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, pease pudding and a “special dessert”!   As the Committee must know how many people are coming for food purposes, tickets are available by calling the church office (458-9452) so get yours early!  Adults – $14 (because of the meat cost); children 10 & under, $5.  All are welcome!

On the Go at St. James Presbyterian Church – All ages are welcome!

  • Every Monday and Wednesday (1-4 p.m.) – Seniors’ Coffee House:  Stop by for games/cards, movie, laughs, and great conversations.  Refreshments provided.  No cost.
  • Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm Tuesdays – March 21, 28 and April 4, 11
  • Community Breakfast – Saturday, March 18 (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Freewill donation.
  • Pizza & Games Social  – Saturday, March 18 (4:30 pm) We’ll provide the ingredients.  You design your pizza and we’ll cook it up. Bring a game or enjoy some of the games we have to share. No cost.
  • Inter-generational (all ages) Movie Night – Friday, March 31 (7 p.m.) featuring Sing. No cost.  Refreshments provided

March Pulpit Supply:

  • March 19 – Marg Leonard
  • March 26 – Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery