Thank you to this week’s volunteers (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
Next Week (April 2):
Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: Andrew Ottens, Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Sheila & Greg Black
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver
Photo Directories – For those who had their photo taken by Universal Portraits, your complimentary copy of the directory is available for pick up at the back of the sanctuary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 28 and April 4, 11
- Inter-generational (all ages) Movie Night – Friday, March 31 (7 p.m.) featuring Sing. No cost. Refreshments provided
Development and Peace – Caritas Canada will be screening the documentary “Open Bethlehem” on Wednesday, March 29th at 6pm at Conserver House, 180 Saint John Street, Fredericton. This documentary helps bring to light the impacts of the construction of the separation wall on Palestinians and on a city that is a symbol of religious and cultural diversity. It offers an intimate look by filmmaker Leila Sansour. The film spans seven momentous years in the life of Bethlehem, revealing a city of astonishing beauty and political strife. More information, visit www.openbethlehem.org
Feed the Hungry Buffet Supper – March 31 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The youth at Nashwaaksis United Church are engaging in the 30-Hour Famine. To launch their experience they will host a fundraiser for World Hunger. Come feast with us and help us to put a dent in world hunger. $10 per adult $25 for a family. Proceeds will support UN World Food Initiatives. Advance tickets are available by calling the church office at 458-9452 or at the door that evening.