Brookfield Pastoral Charge

•  Dear Brookfield Charge, Thank you so much for your Easter donation to the Island Pregnancy Centre! Our young women – and men – are deeply appreciative of the beautiful baby items that they are much in need of as they care for their new little ones. God bless you in every way for your wonderful generosity to our young families here on PEI. Yours in Christ, Rinda Dean, Executive Director, IPCSS
• Thank you so very much for supporting the MS Carnation Campaign this morning – Hope every Mom receives a stem.
• Our Easter Sunday Service brought in $340.25 for the Good Sam Fund. This gives us a balance $1,222.70 – to use to help people in need. Thank you to everyone who donated!
• Prayer Meeting on Monday, May 14^th  will be at  the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend
• May 15^th – There will be a Board of Managers at Glasgow Road Church Hall at 8 pm.
• May 18^th – plan for a Games Night at 7pm at Glasgow Road Church Hall.  Come, bring a game and perhaps some snacks and friends.
• May 18^th – Meet Your Neighbour Night at the Hunter River Lion’s Club beginning with a pot-luck at 6:30pm followed by entertainment.  All in the area welcome.
• Saturday,  May 19^th  - The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along. 
•  May 26^th – The Annual Lobster and Ham take out is on Saturday, May 26^th, 2012.  The price of lobster is $15.00 and Ham is $9.00. (increased from $14 and $8) – first increase since 2006.  Sellers are asked to start selling their normal routes and have the numbers to Kent by Monday, May 21^st.  Kent will be calling everyone with a reminder as well.  Any questions, call Kent or Dorothy.
• Come Grow With Us! the Annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale will be held again this year on three Saturdays in May, beginning on Saturday, May 12th. and following on May 19th. and May 26th. Sale hours will be 8:00 a.m. until 1 p.m. Compost will be available in the church parking lot either by the bag or in bulk. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the various missions at St. Mark’s Presbyterian. Thanks again for your support
• June 3 -   Glasgow Road Annual Spring Service will be held June 3, 2012 at 7 p.m. with guest speaker(s) Stephen Cousins and/or Katie Cousins speaking about their recent trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Special music by Amy Patriquin and Fallon Mawhinney
•  Providing Relief in the Sahel – Due to erratic rains and failed harvests, hunger and malnutrition are affecting nearly 15 million people in the Sahel region of Africa. The situation is expected to worsen in coming months, as families have already begun to sell off their reserves to survive. As an initial response, Presbyterian World Service & Development is working with Canadian Foodgrains Bank to provide food distributions, emergency seed packs, tree sapling and training in order to alleviate hunger, restore livelihoods and create food security. Your support is urgently needed to ensure aid is available to those in need. www.WeRespond.ca

• Dear Brookfield Charge, Thank you so much for your Easter donation to the Island Pregnancy Centre! Our young women – and men – are deeply appreciative of the beautiful baby items that they are much in need of as they care for their new little ones. God bless you in every way for your wonderful generosity to our young families here on PEI. Yours in Christ, Rinda Dean, Executive Director, IPCSS
• Prayer Meeting on Monday, May 7^th  will be at  the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
• Bible Study will continue  this evening  at 7 pm  at Glasgow Road Church.  Please read the rest of  Revelation.  Everyone welcome
• Saturday,  May 12^th  - The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along. 
• Today -  Winsloe United’s 14th Anniversary Service will be held this evening at 7 p.m.  This year’s service is “The Seasons in Song”… a journey through the Seasons and Times of the Christian Year in Word, Music, and Song. Everyone is welcome.
• May 9^th – The Hunter River AMS will meet at Norma Week’s at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
• May 9^th  – The Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bible Society’s Prince Edward Island District will be held on Wednesday, May 9 at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown (corner of Brackley Point Road and Pine Drive). Gathering at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker: the Most Rev. Richard Grecco, Bishop of Charlottetown. Guest choir: “His Girls” from Grace Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome.
• May 10^th – 7 pm – Wanted: Family for a Great Home – Habitat for Humanity will be holding information sessions for potential home owners on Thursday, May 10th at 7 PM. If you or someone you know may benefit and qualify for a Habitat home, we encourage you to attend. For more information call (902) 367-3559. The location for Queen’s County is Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, 365 Mount Edward Rd., Charlottetown
• May 12^th – Zion Church Spring Fair – poster at the back.
• May 15^th – There will be a Board of Managers at Glasgow Road Church Hall at 8 pm.
• May 18^th – plan for a Games Night at 7pm at Glasgow Road Church Hall.  Come, bring a game and perhaps some snacks and friends.
• May 26^th – The Annual Lobster and Ham take out is on Saturday, May 26^th, 2012.  The price of lobster is $15.00 and Ham is $9.00. (increased from $14 and $8) – first increase since 2006.  Sellers are asked to start selling their normal routes and have the numbers to Kent by Monday, May 21^st.  Kent will be calling everyone with a reminder as well.  Any questions, call Kent or Dorothy.
• Come Grow With Us! the Annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale will be held again this year on three Saturdays in May, beginning on Saturday, May 12th. and following on May 19th. and May 26th. Sale hours will be 8:00 a.m. until 1 p.m. Compost will be available in the church parking lot either by the bag or in bulk. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the various missions at St. Mark’s Presbyterian. Thanks again for your support
• PWS&D Recognizes 65 Years of Caring, Sharing and Service – For 65 years, our church has been actively supporting people in need through PWS&D. While the global context has evolved since Presbyterian World Service & Development was first formed in 1947, what has not changed is a commitment to Christ’s message of love through justice, poverty reduction and support in times of disaster. Everyday something amazing happens in our world because of small acts of kindness, generosity, solidarity and love by members of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Thank you for 65 years of your prayers and support! www.WeRespond.ca

• Prayer Meeting on Monday, May 7^th  will be at  the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend. There will not be Prayer Meeting on April 29^th due to the Congregational Visitation by Presbytery.
• Bible Study will resume this evening  at 7 pm at Hunter River Church.  Please read chapters 15, 16 and 17 of  Revelation.  Everyone welcome
• May 1 – Tuesday, May 1^st  at 5:30 p.m. is the second week of a 10-week program to learn 2 Run 5K meeting at Dr. Kent Ellis Park (Confederation Trail) – Hunter River and Area with Chelsea Morrison  -morrisonchelsea@gmail.com
• Saturday,  May 5^th  - The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along. 
• See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudenell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE   Hosted by WellSpring  Presbyterian Church.
• May 5^th – St. Mark’s Presbyterian Annual Spring Yard & Bake Sale at Roper Hall, corner of Brackley Pt. Rd. and Pine Drive, will be held on Saturday, May 5th. 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• May 6^th -  Winsloe United’s 14th Anniversary Service will be held Sunday, May 6 at 7 p.m. This year’s service is “The Seasons in Song”… a journey through the Seasons and Times of the Christian Year in Word, Music, and Song. Everyone is welcome.
•  May 9^th  – The Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bible Society’s Prince Edward Island District will be held on Wednesday, May 9 at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown (corner of Brackley Point Road and Pine Drive). Gathering at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker: the Most Rev. Richard Grecco, Bishop of Charlottetown. Guest choir: “His Girls” from Grace Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome.
• May 10^th – 7 pm – Wanted: Family for a Great Home – Habitat for Humanity will be holding information sessions for potential home owners on Thursday, May 10th at 7 PM. If you or someone you know may benefit and qualify for a Habitat home, we encourage you to attend. For more information call (902) 367-3559. The location for Queen’s County is Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, 365 Mount Edward Rd., Charlottetown
• May 12^th – Zion Church Spring Fair – poster at the back.
• May 18^th – plan for a Games Night at 7pm at Glasgow Road Church Hall.  Come, bring a game and perhaps some snacks and friends. 
• Come Grow With Us! the Annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale will be held again this year on three Saturdays in May, beginning on Saturday, May 12th. and following on May 19th. and May 26th. Sale hours will be 8:00 a.m. until 1 p.m. Compost will be available in the church parking lot either by the bag or in bulk. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the various missions at St. Mark’s Presbyterian. Thanks again for your support

Bringing Water to Malawi – In rural Malawi, too many people are forced to drink contaminated water—an issue Justin Zauya struggled with as the headman for his village. Before a borehole was installed in his community through PWS&D’s clean water program, people in his village travelled long distances to collect water and regularly drank from an unclean stream that ran nearby. The new borehole had a dramatic impact, improving the health and quality of life for all. “We are very thankful to PWS&D for providing us with a borehole to access safe drinking water,” Justin says. “This borehole is not only benefitting 175 households in my village, but also other households from surrounding villages.” Your ongoing support of PW&SD helps build healthier communities in Malawi and around the world. Thank you! www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

Deadline for Canada Youth 2012 extended till May 31st! - The registration deadline for Canada Youth 2012 has been extended to May 31st, 2012, APPLY NOW!

If you haven’t heard already, Canada Youth 2012 is a tri-annual gathering of youth, young adults and youth leaders from across the country and guests from around the world. Since 2000, CY has been a gathering place for Presbyterian youth to worship, play, create, learn, dance, act, make new friends, study scripture, share joy, laugh, discover, play crazy games, reflect, pray, sing and share. CY is a time and a place to celebrate youth and youth ministry in The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Registration is currently underway . . . don’t miss out on this great event! Deadline is extended to May 31st, 2012.

More formation is attached here; registration forms available at www.canadayouth.ca.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Jo Morris, CY2012 Coordinator at 403-982-0094 or CanadaYouth2012@presbyterian.ca. 

• Rev. Beth is away on Study Leave from April 16th until the  25^th.   She will be at the Women Touched By Grace program – which is a spiritual renewal program for women clergy serving in congregations. She will be at the Benedict Inn and Retreat Centre in Beech Grove, Indiana. Please pray for her and the others involved with this program. While she is away Rev. Steven Stead will be covering for emergencies
• Tonight –  Gospel Concert for the Q.E. Hospital at Hunter River Lions Hall TONIGHT… 7pm. Lots of great singing including S.M.U.G.
• Tonight – Fundraising Concert at Wheatley River Hall on Rackham’s Lane, at 7:30.  MC is Ken Williams, 50/50 Draw;  Performers include:  Just for Fun Band, various instruments;  Erskine Smith, story teller; Bernie MacIntyre, songs and guitar;  Brad Trivers sing-along/guitar;  Helena Stead, songs;  and Fallon Mawhinney, folk, acoustic guitar. 
• Prayer Meeting on Monday, April 23^rd   will be at  the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
•  Bible Study will resume on April 29^th at Hunter River Church.  Everyone welcome
•  April 24 – Tuesday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. is the beginning of a 10-week program to learn 2 Run 5K meeting at Dr. Kent Ellis Park (Confederation Trail) – Hunter River and Area with Chelsea Morrison  -morrisonchelsea@gmail.com
• April 27 -  6:30 pm  Meet Your Neighbor Pot Luck Supper at Glasgow Road Church hall sponsored by the Women’s Institute. There will be games, fellowship and an auction with proceeds going to charity.
• Saturday, April 28 – The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along.
• April 28^th – Chile/ Chowder/Dessert Supper at Brookfield Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday, April 28^th from 3:30 – 6:30pm.  Donations accepted for the church’s painting fund.
•  See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudenell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE   Hosted by WellSpring Presbyterian Church.
• May 18^th – plan for a Games Night – more info to follow.

It’s Monday morning at Anishinabe Fellowship Centre,- part of Winnipeg Inner City Missions in Winnipeg, MB. Susan Currie, the parish social worker, stands with volunteer Michael in a brief moment of calm before the front door bursts open and a little boy runs in, his face shining. He can barely stand still while his aunt helps him off with his coat and shoes, and then he races into the small room to play with some brightly coloured toy trucks.

 Learning and Play is under way! – Winnipeg Inner City Missions’ Learning and Play program is using play to help children build self-esteem and learn new skills. It provides a safe space for children and their caregivers to come together, away from the streets where gang members and other dangers lurk. It nurtures joy and excitement and provides an opportunity for caregivers to seek advice on social concerns and/or parenting issues.

Shelter from the Cold

After massive flooding destroyed homes and livelihoods and inundated over a million acres of farmland, many people in Pakistan were left without homes or a source of income. Forced to live out in the open, without shelter from the elements or protection for their families, many feared the approaching winter season. In response, PWS&D partners provided 776 flood-affected families with shelter kits, each containing a winterized tent, plastic sheet and blankets. “We are now saved from the harsh winter,” declared Dhany, a 68-year-old widow. With your support, PWS&D can continue to assist those recovering from tremendous loss in Pakistan with the assistance they need to rebuild and recover. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

•  Thank you to everyone who has participated in or helped with the special services during Holy Week! Special thanks to the Word In Motion group for puppetry and the presentation Good Friday. We thank Norbert Wuertz for technology. We would also like to thank the Kent Building Supplies for the donation of paint and the Home Depot for the donation of moving boxes for practie and performance.
•  Rev. Beth will be away on Study Leave from April 16th until the  25^th. She will be at the Women Touched By Grace program – which is a spiritual renewal program for women clergy serving in congregations. She will be at the Benedict Inn and Retreat Centre in Beech Grove, Indiana. Please pray for her and the others involved with this program. While she is away Rev. Steven Stead will be covering for emergencies, and Bobby Vail will conduct worship on April 22nd – please come out and hear the message God has given him for us.
• Prayer Meeting on Monday, April 23^rd   will be at    the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend. Note – there will NOT be a meeting tomorrow evening.
• Joint Session will NOT BE MEETING  on April 19 at Brookfield Church at 7:30pm
• Bible Study will resume on April 29^th at Hunter River Church.  Everyone welcome
• Saturday, April 21 – The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along.
• April 22^nd  – Fundraising Concert at Wheatley River Hall on Rackham’s Lane, Sunday, April  22^nd , 2012 at 7:30.  MC is Ken Williams, 50/50 Draw;  Performers include:  Just for Fun Band, various instruments;  Erskine Smith, story teller; Bernie MacIntyre, songs and guitar;  Brad Trivers sing-along/guitar ;  Helena Stead, songs;  and Fallon Mawhinney, folk, acoustic guitar. 
• April 20^th – There will be a Trivia night at Hunter River Lion’s Club on Friday, April 20^th   at 6:30 p.m.  The proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy and ALS.  We will be serving chili and rolls first.  Cost $10.
• April 27 -  6:30 pm  Meet Your Neighbor Pot Luck Supper at Glasgow Road Church hall sponsored by the Women’s Institute. There will be games, fellowship and an auction with proceeds going to charity.
• April 28^th – Chile/ Chowder/Dessert Supper at Brookfield Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday, April 28^th from 3:30 – 6:30pm.  Donations accepted for the church’s painting fund.
• See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudenell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE   Hosted by WellSpring Presbyterian Church.

Caring for Vulnerable Orphans

• Wongani is one of over 500,000 orphans living in Malawi. He has faced many obstacles in his life, including the loss of his parents when he was just nine months old and severe malnutrition by age one. Despite these early challenges, Wongani has a bright future ahead of him thanks to a PWS&D supported orphan care program. Now 11 years old, he is at a healthy weight and height and is excelling in his studies at the Apasta Primary School. Through PWS&D, Presbyterians in Canada are helping build brighter futures for orphans like Wongani. Currently, PWS&D is providing 75 orphans attending the Apasta Primary School with free tuition, warm lunches, medical care, school uniforms, stationary, bags and shoes. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd

• Thank you to everyone who has participated in or helped with the special services during Holy Week!  Special thanks to the Word In Motion group for puppetry and the presentation on Good Friday. We thank Norbert Wuertz for technology. We would also like to thank the Kent Building Supplies for the donation of paint and the Home Depot for the donation of moving boxes for practie and performance.
   
• Rev. Beth will be away on Study Leave from April 16th untill th 25th. She will be at the Women Touched By Grace program – which is a spiritual renewal program for women clergy serving in congregations. She will be at the Benedict Inn and Retreat Centre in Beech Grove, Indiana. Please pray for her and the others involved with this program. While she is away Rev. Steven Stead will be covering for emergencies, and Bobby Vail will conduct worship on April 22nd – please come out and hear the message God has given him for us.
•  April  9- Prayer Meeting on Monday, April 9^th   will be at    the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
•  Bible Study will resume on April 29^th at Hunter River Church.  Everyone welcome
• Tuesday, April 10  - the PEI Presbytery will meet at Summerside Church for an Emergent Meeting at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 11 – The Hunter River AMS will meet at the home of Shirley Andrews at 7:30p.m.  We are hosting the PEI Presbyterial Spring Executive Meeting of the AMS on Saturday, April 14^th at the Church.
• Saturday, April 14 – The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along.
•  April 12 – At 2pm we will meet at Rosewood for service.  All welcome.
• April 13^th – Bowling Night at North Rustico – this time from 8pm – 10pm.  There’s a  Sign-up Sheet at the back of the church – come bring friends and family!  Cost is $100 – so the more … Cheapter!  This will be the last of the season.
• April 20^th – There will be a Trivia night at Hunter River Lion’s Club on Friday, April 20^th   at 6:30 p.m.  The proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy and ALS.  We will be serving chili and rolls first.  Cost $10.
•  April is Daffodil Month to some the daffodil is just a flower, to the Canadian Cancer Society it is a symbol of strength and courage, a symbol of life. By wearing a daffodil pin throughout the month of April you are showing support to everyone living with and affected by cancer. Daffodil pins are available by donation at all Murphy’s Pharmacies and Credit Unions across the Province. Wear a daffodil today!
• Much has been happening at the Island Pregnancy Centre! Since relocating to 220 University Ave. over a year ago our client numbers have tripled! Recently, after our building was put up for sale, three local business men partnered together to purchase the property for our use; we’re thanking God for His wonderful, generous provision of the building.  Upcoming event: please join us for “TULIP DAYS” at the Charlottetown Mall on Friday April 13^th  12 – 5pm or Saturday 10 – 5 pm. $8. For a beautiful bouquet of Vanco tulips.          Also our Annual Meeting will be held March 29^th at 8pm at the Centre. Please pray for us as we continue our ministry to Island youth and families and feel free to drop by the Centre, to be in touch with us, or to refer those who are in need of our services. 902-370-3700 or centredirector1@gmail.com.                        God bless you in every way!   Yours in Christ, Rinda Dean, Executive Director, IPCSS.
•  Easter Sunday ~ Thank you for all who brought gifts for the Island Pregnancy Centre!   As well be reminded that the loose offering will go toward the Good Sam Fund to help persons in our churches and community in times of need. 
• The Income Tax filing season is here and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is ready to assist “free of charge” low income seniors, students, and qualified individuals to complete their income tax returns. The closest location to our area is in Charlottetown, at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 106. Please call 566-9602 for an appointment. This centre is open every Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm; and Tuesday from 9:00am to 9:00pm – starting February 27th through to April 30th. There is also a location in Summerside, at the St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, which is open every Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm starting March 1st through to April 26th. Call 1-800-584-6071 for an appointment in Summerside. To see if you are eligible, go to www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer or call 1-800-959-8281.
• See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudenell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE   Hosted by WellSpring Presbyterian Church.

• At the back of the church you can find this month’s Prayer Partnership – if you want a copy and there’s none left – just call Janet at 621-0162.
• April 2 – Prayer Meeting on Monday, April 2^nd  will be at    the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
• Tonight – our Bible Study will continue in the Book of  Revelation.   Please read chapters 13, 14, and 15; then come to   the Brookfield  Church Hall (Brookfield supplying lunch)  at 7:00pm for a time of discussion followed by a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome
• April 3 - The public meeting to discuss the future of the North Rustico Lighthouse which was scheduled for March 27 at North Rustico Lions Club has been postponed until Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 7:30 in the evening. For further information call David Gladstone on 620-1312 or e-mail info@northrusticolighthouse.ca
• April 5 – There will be practice for a Joint Choir following the Maundy Thursday service – to go over music for the Easter Sunday 11:00am service
• Saturday, April 7 – The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along.
• April 12 – At 2pm we will meet at Rosewood for service.  All welcome.
• April is Daffodil Month, April is Daffodil Month, to some the daffodil is just a flower, to the Canadian Cancer Society it is a symbol of strength and courage, a symbol of life. By wearing a daffodil pin throughout the month of April you are showing support to everyone living with and affected by cancer. Daffodil pins are available by donation at all Murphy’s Pharmacies and Credit Unions across the Province. Wear a daffodil today!
• Much has been happening at the Island Pregnancy Centre! Since relocating to 220 University Ave. over a year ago our client numbers have tripled! Recently, after our building was put up for sale, three local business men partnered together to purchase the property for our use; we’re thanking God for His wonderful, generous provision of the building.
• Upcoming event: please join us for “TULIP DAYS” at the Charlottetown Mall on Friday April 13^th  12 – 5pm or Saturday 10 – 5 pm. $8. For a beautiful bouquet of Vanco tulips.          Also our Annual Meeting will be held March 29^th at 8pm at the Centre. Please pray for us as we continue our ministry to Island youth and families and feel free to drop by the Centre, to be in touch with us, or to refer those who are in need of our services. 902-370-3700 or centredirector1@gmail.com. 

God bless you in every way!

Yours in Christ, Rinda Dean, Executive Director, IPCSS.

• Easter Sunday ~ the Joint Session has decided that since our collection of baby items for the Island Pregnancy Centre went so well at Christmas time, and the donations were so greatly appreciated at the Centre, that we would invite people to bring baby items to our 11:00am service on Easter Sunday – we will mark the new life offered us through Christ’s Resurrection, by offering supplies for those with new life, new babies, in their families who need help providing for their needs. Please consider helping with this mission and out-reach project!    As well be reminded that the loose offering will go toward the Good Sam Fund to help persons in our churches and community in times of need.
• The Income Tax filing season is here and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is ready to assist “free of charge” low income seniors, students, and qualified individuals to complete their income tax returns. The closest location to our area is in Charlottetown, at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 106. Please call 566-9602 for an appointment. This centre is open every Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm; and Tuesday from 9:00am to 9:00pm – starting February 27th through to April 30th. There is also a location in Summerside, at the St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, which is open every Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm starting March 1st through to April 26th. Call 1-800-584-6071 for an appointment in Summerside. To see if you are eligible, go to www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer or call 1-800-959-8281.
•  See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudenell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE  Hosted by WellSpring Presbyterian Church.

 Mark 11:1-11 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has…

• Thank you so much Connie Barlow for leading us in music today in Hunter River.
• For any announcements for next week, please e-mail Rita MacRae at ritamacrae@bellaliant.net as well as jmacpher@eastlink.ca.  Thank you to Rita for doing the bulletin information.
•  March 19 – Prayer Meeting on Monday, March 19^th will be at the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
• Tonight  ~ Come to Hunter River Church Hall for a Pasta supper  beginning at 5 p.m. and we’ll be finished in time for Bible Study to begin. This is a function to help with our commitment to Camp Keir.
•  Tonight our Bible Study will continue in the Book of Revelation.  Please read chapters 8, 9, and 10; then come to the Hunter River  Church Hall at 7:00pm for a time of discussion followed by a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
•  Saturday, March 24^th ~ The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along!
•  March 25^th  – Come to Central Queen’s Elementary School playground to experience a free ‘Try Snowshoe demo event taking place March 25^th  2-4pm hosted by go!pei Hunter River Community Partner. We are encouraging Islanders to see how easy and fun snowshoeing is, and how beautiful PEI trails are during the winter months. If you have snowshoes, bring them along! No snowshoes? No problem! go!pei will supply a number of adult and children/youth sized snowshoes for people to try.
• March 27^th – A Public meeting will be held at 7:30 at North Rustico Lion’s Club to discuss the future of the North Rustico Lighthouse.  More info at the back.
•  Easter Sunday ~ the Joint Session has decided that since our collection of baby items for the Island Pregnancy Centre went so well at Christmas time, and the donations were so greatly appreciated at the Centre, that we would invite people to bring baby items to our 11:00am service on Easter Sunday – we will mark the new life offered us through Christ’s Resurrection, by offering supplies for those with new life, new babies, in their families who need help providing for their needs. Please consider helping with this mission and out-reach project!                 As well be reminded that the loose offering will go toward the Good Sam Fund to help persons in our churches and community in times of need.
•  The Income Tax filing season will soon arrive and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is ready to assist “free of charge” low income seniors, students, and qualified individuals to complete their income tax returns. The closest location to our area is in Charlottetown, at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 106. Please call 566-9602 for an appointment. This centre is open every Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm; and Tuesday from 9:00am to 9:00pm – starting February 27th through to April 30th. There is also a location in Summerside, at the St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, which is open every Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm starting March 1st through to April 26th. Call 1-800-584-6071 for an appointment in Summerside. To see if you are eligible, go to www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer or call 1-800-959-8281.
•  March 24 – 55+ Fun Day at the Hunter River Lion’s Club from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Music by SMUG; Stories by Brendon Campbell; Food and Games.  Admission $5.
•  Mark March 30^th on your calendar for a bowling night in Rustico from 8 – 9pm… It’s $75 for the hour (including shoes) so bring a friend and come along – the more the cheaper!
• March 31^st – Come to Hunter River Lion’s Club for a Pancake breakfast any time between 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $6.
• See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudenell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE  Hosted by WellSpring Presbyterian Church.

• Thank you to all who helped and supported the Glasgow Road A.M.S. Pancake Supper  on Shrove Tuesday.  It was such a blessing and very much appreciated.
• Glasgow Road – There will be a short meeting after church to organize the Easter Sunrise Breakfast which is our church to provide.
• This Afternoon – Come to Central Queen’s Elementary School playground to experience a free ‘Try Snowshoe’ demo event taking place March 11^th  2-4pm hosted by go!pei Hunter River Community Partner. We are encouraging Islanders to see how easy and fun snowshoeing is, and how beautiful PEI trails are during the winter months. If you have snowshoes, bring them along! No snowshoes? No problem! go!pei will supply a number of adult and children/youth sized snowshoes for people to try.
• Tonight our Bible Study will continue in the Book of Revelation.  Please read chapters 5, 6, and 7; then come to the Brookfield Church Hall at 7:00pm for a time of discussion followed by a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
• March 12 – Prayer Meeting on Monday, March 12 will be at the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
• March 13^th – The PEI Presbytery will meet Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, Sherwood.  You are welcome to come and observe the  activities.
•  March 14^th – Hunter River AMS will meet at Shirley Andrews at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
• Thursday, March 15^th – Joint Session will meet in Hunter River Church Hall at 7:30 p.m.
•  Friday, March 16^th –  A Ceilidh will be held at Winsloe United Church on Friday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. There will be lots of music, laughter, and lunch. Admission is $10 at the door.
•  Saturday, March 17^th     ~ The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along!
•  March 18  ~ Come to Hunter River Church Hall for a Pasta supper  beginning at 5 p.m. and we’ll be finished in time for Bible Study to begin. This is a function to help with our commitment to Camp Keir.
• March 20 – There will be a Glasgow Road Board of Managers Meeting in the Church hall at 8p.m.
• Easter Sunday ~ the Joint Session has decided that since our collection of baby items for the Island Pregnancy Centre went so well at Christmas time, and the donations were so greatly appreciated at the Centre, that we would invite people to bring baby items to our 11:00am service on Easter Sunday – we will mark the new life offered us through Christ’s Resurrection, by offering supplies for those with new life, new babies, in their families who need help providing for their needs. Please consider helping with this mission and out-reach project!
• The Income Tax filing season will soon arrive and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is ready to assist “free of charge” low income seniors, students, and qualified individuals to complete their income tax returns. The closest location to our area is in Charlottetown, at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 106. Please call 566-9602 for an appointment. This centre is open every Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm; and Tuesday from 9:00am to 9:00pm – starting February 27th through to April 30th. There is also a location in Summerside, at the St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, which is open every Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm starting March 1st through to April 26th. Call 1-800-584-6071 for an appointment in Summerside. To see if you are eligible, go to www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer or call 1-800-959-8281. 
• “Ladies Prayer Retreat and Slumber Party” The WOW (Women of Wellsprings) will be held at Camp Kier, Friday March 16th noon till Saturday March 17th at 5 pm. The cost is $15 per person which includes your meals. Contact Cindy Macleod to register (838-4117) – there’s still some room! -  cindygrahammacleod@gmail.com)
•  Mark March 30^th on your calendar for a bowling night in Rustico from 8 – 9pm… It’s $75 for the hour (including shoes) so bring a friend and come along – the more the cheaper!
•  See the information on the 28^th Annual Atlantic Women’s Christrian Retreat on May 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at The Rodd Brudnell Resort, Georgetown Royalty, PE  Hosted by WellSpting Presbyterian Church.

• Today ~ Hunter River is celebrating the Baptisms of Bradley Vail and Madison Bertram!   We want to officially welcome them to our church family.
• Thank you to everyone who helped prepare for the Annual Celebrations, and to those who attended!
• Congregational lists are at the back of the church – please take time to up date your information! This includes: street address, email address, phone number and dates for anniversaries and/or birthdays, and so on. This is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
• Prayer Meeting will resume on Monday, March 5 at the home of Shirley and Philip Weatherbee’s.  Consider this your invitation to attend.
• Tonight our Bible Study will continue in the Book of Revelation.  Please read chapters 3, 4, and 5; then come to the Hunter River Church Hall at 7:00pm for a time of discussion followed by a time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
• Saturday, March 10^th     ~ The Word In Motion group will meet at 7:00pm in the Glasgow Road Church Hall. If you would like to know more about our group and about bring God’s Word to life through drama, clowning, puppets, and other ways – please come along!
• March 8 – There will be service at Rosewood Manor at 2 p.m.  All welcome to attend.
• March 11 – Come to Central Queen’s Elementary School playground to experience a free ‘Try Snowshoe’ demo event taking place March 11^th  2-4pm hosted by go!pei Hunter River Community Partner. We are encouraging Islanders to see how easy and fun snowshoeing is, and how beautiful PEI trails are during the winter months. If you have snowshoes, bring them along! No snowshoes? No problem! go!pei will supply a number of adult and children/youth sized snowshoes for people to try.
• March 18  ~ Mark your calendars for a Pasta supper at the Hunter River Church Hall!
• Easter Sunday ~ the Joint Session has decided that since our collection of baby items for the Island Pregnancy Centre went so well at Christmas time, and the donations were so greatly appreciated at the Centre, that we would invite people to bring baby items to our 11:00am service on Easter Sunday – we will mark the new life offered us through Christ’s Resurrection, by offering supplies for those with new life, new babies, in their families who need help providing for their needs. Please consider helping with this mission and out-reach project!
• The Income Tax filing season will soon arrive and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is ready to assist “free of charge” low income seniors, students, and qualified individuals to complete their income tax returns. The closest location to our area is in Charlottetown, at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 106. Please call 566-9602 for an appointment. This centre is open every Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm; and Tuesday from 9:00am to 9:00pm – starting February 27th through to April 30th. There is also a location in Summerside, at the St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, which is open every Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm starting March 1st through to April 26th. Call 1-800-584-6071 for an appointment in Summerside. To see if you are eligible, go to www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer or call 1-800-959-8281. 
• “Ladies Prayer Retreat and Slumber Party” The WOW (Women of Wellsprings) will be held at Camp Kier, Friday March 16th noon till Saturday March 17th at 5 pm. The cost is $15 per person which includes your meals. Contact Cindy Macleod to register (838-4117) – there’s still some room! -  cindygrahammacleod@gmail.com)
• Mark March 30^th on your calendar for a bowling night in Rustico from 8 – 9pm… It’s $75 for the hour (including shoes) so bring a friend and come along – the more the cheaper!

The Journey to Food Security in Nicaragua

In an impoverished neighbourhood in Nicaragua’s capital city, Managua, where malnutrition, violence and substance abuse are all too common, Elizabeth and her 14-month old daughter, Ashley, are learning to thrive. Thanks to a PWS&D program in their area, Ashley is overcoming anemia as her mother learns the importance of a balanced diet and proper nutrition. Every week, program staff visit Elizabeth and Ashley to discuss a variety of issues, including good nutrition, brain development and financial budgeting. For many families in this neighbourhood, raising healthy children is not just about earning enough money to put food on the table, but about learning to purchase and prepare healthy meals. This Lenten season, help young families like Elizabeth’s commit to leading stronger and healthier lives through support of PWS&D. www.presbyterian.ca/pwsd