Thank you to this week’s volunteers (April 2):

Offering Receivers: Margo & Larry Sheppard, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Dallas & Juliet Davis
Scripture Reader: Jeanne Kaye Speight
Greeters: Juliet & Dallas Davis
Coffee Hour: Leifso Family
Nursery: Carol McEachen, Sheena Page
Church School: Jacqueline Howie Cleland, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Next Week (April 9):

Offering Receivers: Elders
Counters: Calvin MacIntosh, Paul Lawson, Greg & Sheila Black
Scripture Reader: Jane Murray
Greeters: Blom Family
Coffee Hour: Heather Labadie
Nursery: Colleen & Tony Watson
Church School: Tamela Collrin, Jordan & Candace Schriver

Photo Directories – available for pick up at the back of the sanctuary.

The Link – Your Copy of “The Link” will be available this Sunday at the back of the sanctuary.

College and Career Lunch – Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 at Jordan’s and Candace’s in Maugerville.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale – Friday, Apr 28 from 6 – 8pm and Saturday, Apr 29 from 9am – noon.  During your spring cleaning, please set aside clothing, kitchen items and household goods for this fundraiser.  Donations will be accepted the week of April 24th to 28th between 9 am and 1 pm.

Please join us in the hall as we celebrate April birthdays.

Whether it be a milestone or not we have reason to celebrate and thank God for his beautiful gift of life.  Of course we have cake but let’s not let cake be the focus, it is the people we wish to celebrate!
Mary Hossack
Heather Rutherford
Susan Currie
Rose Johnston
Shiela Watson White
Cathy Keetch
Mary Charters
Peggy MacIntosh
Ethan Stairs
Linda Pond
Mardi Cockburn
Ruth Craig
Davis Bragdon
Jacqueline Howie Cleland
Sheena Page
Doris Johnson
Nancy Nickerson
Krista Keetch
Victoria Wilson

Upcoming Easter Services:

• Palm Sunday, April 9:
  • 11:00 am Communion Service
• Maundy Thursday, April 13:
  • 5:30 pm Pot Luck at St. James, Hanwell
  • 7:30 pm Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Good Friday, April 14:
  • 11:00 am Service at St. James, Hanwell
• Easter Morning, March 27:
  • 9:00 am Song & Prayer followed by breakfast
  • 11:00 am Easter Worship

A Time of Prayer – Every other Wednesday at 10 am. Our next gathering is April 12th.  For further information, contact Jane Murray.

Refundable Bottle Drive – In support of Omar Alkreiz and his classmates on their grade 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 Recital – St. Paul’s United on April 5 from 12:10 – 12:50 pm.

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

• Every Monday and Wednesday (1-4 pm) – Seniors’ Coffee House
• Mid-Week Lenten Worship & Spiritual Reflection – 7 pm Tuesdays – April 4, 11
• Inter-generational (all ages) Movie Night – Friday, March 31 (7 p.m.) featuring Sing. No cost.  Refreshments provided

Feed the Hungry Buffet Supper – March 31 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The youth at Nashwaaksis United Church are hosting a fundraiser for World Hunger. Proceeds will support UN World Food Initiatives.

Pulpit Supply

April 2 – Marg Leonard
Apr 9 – Rev. Wendy MacWilliams
Apr 16 – Drew Speight
Apr 23 – Rev. Bob Jones
Apr 30 – Rev. Bob Jones

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 29^th 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.

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 19^th 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 17^th, 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