Please Pray for:  

God’s will and purpose to prevail here and through the world especially:

  •  Tyne Valley Presbyterian Church and their interim moderator, Rev. Barbara Wright-MacKenzie to our prayer list – they have some very difficult decisions to make about the oil spill problems
  •  Those of ill health especially Rick Vail and Roy Smith.
  •  Those continuing recovery especially Edward Folland ,Wendell Smith, Gordon  and Louise Weeks, Sherrill Ings; Tashia Phillips; Hazel MacLeod; and Rev. Beth’s Mom, Marion Boss.
  • Those we are thinking about, especially David MacIntyre .and Irene Ford
  •  Those in hospital especially Margie Baglole.
  •  Those that mourn.

~ Announcements   ~

  •  Rev. Beth will be away a few days this week.  Her mother, Marion Boss, is having surgery on Wednesday, March 10th, in Halifax.  But she will be back on Friday.  In case of an emergency, call any of the elders.  Please pray that the surgery goes well
  •  Mondays at 7pm  Prayer  Meeting  will be at the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee’s. Consider this your invitation to attend.
  • Tonight – our Bible Study will be the beginning of II Corinthians.  Please read chapters 4, 5, and 6 for discussion. It will be at Hunter River Church Hall at 7 p.m.  Everyone  welcome! 
  • Today – Hunter River will hold a Spaghetti Supper with salad, desserts, rolls and beverage to support the Camp Keir.  Meet at the church hall at 5 p.m. There will be a donation box for Camp Keir   Maybe begin with some hymn singing; then supper, then to all who wish to join in our Bible Study for the evening. (Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of  II Corinthians). For further info call any of the organizers:  Elaine Smith – 964-2878;  Dorothy Clow – 964-2317; or Mary Bertram – 964-2023
  • Presbytery meets Tuesday, March 9th at 6:30pm in St. James (The Kirk) Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown
  • On Wednesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. Hunter River AMS will meet at the home of Norma Weeks – All welcome.
  •  On Thursday, March 11 there will be a service at Rosewood Manor at 2 p.m. All welcome to join.
  •  On Friday,  March 12 the Senior’s Community School continues with a different program/speaker each day held from 130 – 3:30 p.m. at LePage Court.  This will run until April 30 each Friday.  There will be a light lunch served.  For further info call Lois at                6 21-0669 or Carolyn at 964-2417.  All seniors (or those who feel like seniors!) welcome.
  •  Saturday, March 13 – The Word In Motion Group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall.  Anyone interested in presenting the Gospel in different ways, including (but not limited to) drama, puppetry, and clown ministry, are welcome to come and have a wonderful time  We’ve begun practice for Maundy Thursday and need some males to sit around the table of the Last Supper
  •  Join us for a Kitchen Party on Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Winsloe United Church.  Cost is $7.00 per person, at the door.  Featuring local talent, including Judy McGregor and Joan Reeves, Wayne and Blaine Diamond, Judy Lowe, Sue LeMaistre, and Ellen Blair.
  • March 19, 2010 – Ebenezer WI are hosting a Meet Your Neighbour Evening at Glasgow Road Presbyterian Church Hall with a pot luck beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Come get to know your neighbours in the area.  For further info, call Louise Andrews at 964-2713
  •  “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” –     a Healthy Living 6-week course, will begin on Wednesday,           March 10 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Rosewood Manor.  Cost is $10 which includes a very informative  book of this title.  Open to all interested and is very informative for any of us dealing with day-to-day health challenges.  Co-ordinator is Mary Acorn, Healthy Living Co-ordinator.  To pre-register (recommended) call   1-888-854-7244
  • On Sunday, March 21 there will be a Benefit Concert for Merna Barwise at the Hunter River Lion’s Club at 7 p.m.  Many of Merna’s Musical Friends are volunteering their talent for this event.  A freewill offering will be accepted at the door.  A light lunch will be served at intermission.
  •  Saturday, March 27 – The Path to Easter – children ages 4 and up are invited to come and follow The Path to Easter as we learn the special stories and symbols of the “Holy Week“!  The event will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Brookfield Church Hall.  The cost is FREE!  All we ask is that you register by March 21st so that we know how many to prepare for.  You can pre-register by speaking to Rev. Beth in person, by phoning her at 621-2259; or email brookfieldpastoralcharge@pei.sympatico.ca
  •  “26 th Atlantic Presbyterian Women’s Retreat will be held  on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2010 in Saint John.  For further info look on line at http://apwretreat.webs.com.

 Gideon Update

   They priase the Lord that they have been able to distribute over 600 testaments to the grade five students on the island.

        They have also placed a supply of Bibles in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.  Please note that if you are visiting patients in the QEH and you would like to offer them a Bible there is a supply of Gideon Bibles at the Pastoral care office. When you give a Bible, the patient is asked to keep it and take it home.

        In May 09 they were able to place a “Take One” distribution box for testaments in the waiting room at the QEH and since then 117 testaments have been taken. They also have a distribution box at Open Doors Thrift Shop and 50 testaments have been distributed since Sept. 09. They continue to praise the Lord for these opportunities to offer God’s Word to whoever wants one.

Mission Capsule

Massive Earthquake Hits Chile: PWS&D Accepting Donations

 An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile on Saturday. The quake claimed more than 700 lives, destroyed 1.5 million homes, and damaged highways, bridges, hospitals and infrastructure for electricity and water. Presbyterian World Service & Development will be working through the ACT Alliance to bring emergency relief to those in most need.

 You can help those affected through your prayerful and financial support. Make a donation to PWS&D today by calling 1-800-619-7301 ext. 291, donating online, through your church or mailing a cheque to the office. Please mark all donations “Chile Relief.”

 Presbyterian World Service & Development is the development and relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.