Church Organizations

Altar Guild:
The Altar Guild tends to the altar needs and arranges the flowers for the sanctuary.
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Brown Bag Ladies:
The Brown Bag Ladies meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at noon, with the intention of nurturing Christian fellowship, friendship, support and discussion.
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Choir:
The choir of approximately 18 voices provides musical leadership in worship. Practices are held weekly at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Garden Group:
The Garden Group tends to the church grounds during the growing season.
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Greeters' Ministry:
The Greeters' Ministry welcomes people into the Church on Sunday morning, and writes a note of welcome and thanks to all guests who sign the Guest Book.
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Home Groups:
There are several home study groups in the parish which meet regularly for Bible Study and fellowship in the homes of various parish members.
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Library:
The church maintains a library of Christian books which is situated in the Parish Hall. Book loans are available to all members of the congregation.
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Men's Club:
The Men's Club meets on the 2nd Thursday morning of each month for fellowship. A guest speaker is invited for most meetings. The Men's Club also periodically organizes suppers for the benefit of the congregation and members of the wider community.
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Outreach Ministries:
        - "Grandmothers to Grandmothers seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support in Canada for Africa's grandmothers. At St. Mark's various projects are periodically undertaken to support this cause.
        - "The B.C. Mission Boat" works amongst the isolated communities of the British Columbia coast. Members of the congregation volunteer their time with this organization on a regular basis.
        - Precious Jewels Ministry works in the Philippines with families in need, and HIV/AIDS grief counselling. Members of St. Mark's supports this work with their giving and some members of the congregation have also volunteered their time to work with the team in Manila.
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Pastoral Care Ministries:
There are a number of pastoral care ministries nurtured by the church and undertaken by members of the congregation, some of which are listed here:
        - Community of Hope - visitation and administering communion to people who are house-bound
        - Eagle Park Care Facility - extended social ministries.
        - Prayer Shawl Ministry - knitting/crocheting shawls which are provided to those people who are lonely or experiencing infirmity.
        - Seniors' Residences - communion services are held once a month.
        - Transportation is provided for members of the community who are no longer able to drive themselves to church.
        - TeleCare Ministry - regular phoning of parish members.
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Properties Committee:
Members of this committee help maintain the general fabric of the church facilities.
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St. Mark's "Beaux and Belles" Handbell Group:
The "Beaux and Belles" meet regularly for handbell practice and provide occasional special music in church services.
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Women's Guild:
The Women's Guild meets on the third Monday afternoon of the month for fellowship. The Guild holds periodic rummage sales, bazaars and bake sales. The group also caters for memorial and funeral receptions.
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