Marion Barclay-MacKay was inducted by Cape Breton presbytery in February as minister of St. Andrew’s, Sydney Mines, N.S. Her husband, Donald W. MacKay will serve as stated supply in the Boularderie Pastoral Charge, in the same presbytery. They recently returned from an appointment with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana that began in March, 2006.
It has been said of Elsie Maddock that “she can remember more of people and events” than most others, “like it was yesterday.” At 102, Elsie is no longer active on the session of St. Andrew’s, New Liskeard, Ont., but her pastoral care gifts have been recognized and rewarded at the nursing home where she now lives. A list of Elsie’s accomplishments would take more time and space than are available here—some testimonies are available online. Needless to say, our church has been richer thanks to Elsie.
In December, Faith Fort McMurray, Alta., held its Sunday morning Christmas pageant and surprised the minister, Rev. Lisa Aide with a birthday cake. The young people in the pageant helped her blow out her candles.
The Grade 7-8 Sunday school class of South Kinloss, Lucknow, Ont., raised money for PWS&D to help the indigenous Maya people of Guatemala. Together they studied the people, culture, religion, agriculture and daily living. They grew tomato and bean plants, played traditional children’s games, and made corn tortillas and watermelon shakes. In the words of two students, “The food was awesome!” Their class raised over $170 to help women and children build better futures! Way to go!
George Brimicombe, senior elder in St. Andrew’s, Westville, Nova Scotia, was presented with a Democracy 250 medal by MLA Clarrie Mac Kinnon for his service to our country in the Second World War. These medals were presented on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia, as they celebrated Canada’s First Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (1758-2008).
St. Andrew’s, Wainwright, Alta., rallied together to raise $7,000 to build a well in Malawi. It began with the Sunday school students collecting money from their allowances, depositing it in a small wooden well in their church foyer. It grew when the Ladies group and generous congregational members joined in the efforts, and finally the church held a fundraising breakfast to support the endeavour. What began as pocket change has now turned into a life changing gift! Thank you St. Andrew’s!
At Camp Geddie brunch is Mary MacLeod, South Haven; Mary Anne Grant, Tatamagouche; Frances McClure, Sydney, Nova Scotia. All attended the John Bell (Iona, Scotland) Seminar, sponsored by Synod of Atlantic Provinces. It was held at First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, N.S. in February.
People and Places sometimes argues it is the most educational section of the magazine—where else can you learn how to be imaginative in raising funds for the needy in the world? Sedgwick, Tatamagouche, N.S., held a kitchen party—there are variations of this tradition across the country—to help raise funds for Helping Hands, that assists people in the community. The necessary tools for a successful party are a fiddle, munchies and refreshments. That’s Lucas Kittilsen on drums and Emily Kittilsen leading Rev. Mary Anne Grant on the dance floor.
An Irish sing-song on St. Patrick’s Day lead by Rev. Jeanette Fleischer at lunch time during the Pictou Presbytery Meeting, Westville, N.S. Revs. Iona Maclean, Glenn Cooper and Richard Sand at front table.
Gary Stevens and Sandra Beattie were married in November, at Calvin, North Bay, Ont. Instead of receiving gifts, they asked guests to make a donation to PWS&D’s Community-Based Orphan Care Centre in Malawi, which Sandra had visited in 2004. In total, $380 was raised. Since they were so busy with the wedding, Gary and Sandra did not have time to buy Christmas gifts, but instead they gave a Gift of Hope to children in Malawi in honour of their eight grandchildren. Congratulations Gary and Sandra!
Two goodbyes at Knox, Fingal, Ont.: In February Rev. Jim Redpath retired. He received a painting by local artist Muriel Brown. The congregation wishes him […]
Members of St. Andrew's, Humber Heights in Etobicoke, Ont., went for a Walk For Memories for the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto in January, to honour […]
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“Thanks Mary Catherine.” That's what it says on the cake: Mary Hunter completed nearly 29 years as church treasurer at Sedgwick Memorial, Tatamagouche, N.S. Members […]
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Rev. Cheol Soon Park visited Manitoba just before Christmas last year. He's seen here at the Anishinabe Fellowship Centre, Winnipeg. The sweaters worn by the […]
Though this photo was taken in 2007, Raymon Greer and Bruce Hunter only recently finished the work of restoring the stained glass windows at Knox […]
Rev. Jim Statham and his wife Lilias celebrated five years at Lakeside, Summerland, B.C., which receives support from Canada Ministries.
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and was remembered at, ahem, St. Andrew's, West Vancouver on his day last November by the choir. […]
Kids for Christ at St. Matthew's, Wallace, N.S., celebrated Jesus' birthday with cake after presenting their pageant of the First Christmas. Pictured with them on […]