Saturday 26 May 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY, MAY 27TH, 2012-PENTECOST


MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:          
Monday   9-12 noon   

Tuesday 9-12 noon                    

Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s 
Thursday 9 – 12 noon                 
 Friday – Minister’s Day Off           
The Manse telephone number is 625-0407
Nan is at St. David’s Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00. Drop by for a coffee.

Nan and Bruce will be housesitting (and dog and cat sitting) for Camille and Dave Chapman while they are in Madagascar. The Corrigans can be reached at  4633 Hwy 19 Judique ph.787-2610 from May 30th to June 17th. Nan will continue regular office hours at the churches on Monday to Thursday mornings and can be reached by email, by leaving a message on the church or manse phone, or via her cellphone at 631-5500.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of each month.

Youth Group meeting for youth 10 and up on the first Sunday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall. 

Gardeners, do you have perennial flowers that you are wishing to divide? The manse flower garden is expanding--and would love to receive donations of flowering perennials from your gardens. No hostas please (we have those already). Nan's white trillium from Ontario has made it through the winter and is blooming! See it beside the birdbath in the backyard of the manse.

Reminder: Lay Readers – schedules are available in the annual reports

Thursday, May 31st – Sunday, June 3rd – Maritime Conference

June 3rd – Choir leading the Service at St. David’s – 9:30 a.m.

June 10th – St. Mark’s Anniversary 11:00 a.m.; No Service at St. David’s

June 19th – 25th     Nan on vacation

Amalgamation Service at St. Stephen's-Jubilee United Church in Port Hood on Sunday May 27 starting with supper at 5 p.m.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


A special thank you to the Sunday School Teachers at St. Mark’s.
- Elizabeth Langdon                              - Kathy Barss
- Heather Brander Roussy                    - Jean Hart
- Natasha Gautier

June 3rd – Church Service by the Combined Choirs at St. David’s at 9:30 a.m. No Service at St. Mark’s.

June 12th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting * Please note change of date for this month only.


COURTESY CAR

If you need a ride to church during the month of June call
Angus Mac Rae at 625-2424
Please make your Courtesy Car request well in advance if possible. Sunday Worship requests should be made by the evening before or by 8 a.m. Sunday morning at latest.

 

St. Mark's Tasty Treasures Cookbook has arrived back from the printers.  It will be for sale in the church hall following service today and for the next couple of Sundays.  The price is $15.00.  This cookbook contains many of our congregations favourite recipes and will make a wonderful gift.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters—gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Monday, June 18th will be our next time of gathering at 1:00 p.m

There will be a Grad Recognition Service at St. Mark’s Church on June 17th. If you know any St. Mark’s members graduating from high school this year please provide their names to Jane by phone at 625-2229 or e-mail stmarks1@eastlink.ca so they can be contacted.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


Please join us for lunch following Service TODAY.

Church Hall Cleaners for May: Heather Deschenes & Hazel Mac Lean
Church Hall Cleaners for June: Susan Fox & Sally Fox

June 3rd – 9:30 a.m. Church Service at St. David’s with combined choirs under the leadership of Al Fougere.

June 10, 2012 – St. Mark’s Anniversary Service. NO Service at St. David’s

June 11th – We plan to do some interior cleaning at the Church on June 11th starting at 9:30 a.m. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

June 17th – Official Board meeting following Worship Service.

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         MAY IS GAELIC AWARENESS MONTH
This week's Gaelic phrase!
 Is e an t-ionnsachadh òg an t-ionnsachadh bòidheach.
—Seanfhacal Gàidhlig
Early learning is beautiful learning.
—Gaelic Proverb

ORDER OF SERVICE, SUNDAY MAY 27TH, 2012 PENTECOST


May 27th, 2012
Pentecost Sunday-All Ages Worship
Sunday School Recognition

We Gather to Worship God

Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.

One: The Peace of Christ be with you.
All: And with your spirit.

Introit Come, O Holy Spirit, Come Yoruba, English, French VU383

Call to Worship Procession of Pentecost Symbols

One: The Spirit of Pentecost transforms dry bones
into a living, vibrant community.
Sung Refrain: Wa wa wa Emimimo. Yoruba VU383, v1
Wa wa wa Alagbara.
Wao wao wao.
One: The word of life, inspired by the Spirit,
is broken open for us.
Sung Refrain: Come, O Holy Spirit, come. English VU383, v2
Come, almighty Spirit come.
Come, come, come.
One: The Fire of God, rekindled in us,
transforms this place and this world.
Sung Refrain: Oh viens, Esprit, viens. French VU383, v3
Oh viens, puissant Esprit, viens.
Viens, viens, viens. 
Hymn Holy Spirit, Hear Us VU377

Opening Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Come into our place of worship this day.
Come into each heart, each family, each friendship,
each song, each life here today,
so that we may love with purpose, courage, and enthusiasm,
transforming our world. Amen.

We Listen for God’s Word

Sung Refrain before reading: Come, O Holy Spirit Come  


in Yoruba

Acts 2:1-21 The coming of the Holy Spirit.

 

Sung Refrain after reading: Come, O Holy Spirit Come  


in English

Psalm 104 God's spirit brings life and renewal. Part 2, 


VU827, Ref 2

Hymn Come, Children, Join to Sing VU345 

Sunday School Recognition 

The Lord's Prayer

Gospel Acclamation

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Jesus will send the Advocate, the Spirit.
Sung Refrain after reading: Come, O Holy Spirit Come in French

We Respond in Faith

Hymn She Comes Sailing on the Wind VU380
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
One: Your Spirit's touch brings life, O God,
Many: and we are thankful.
Announcements & Minute for Mission –Faith in Action
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Song/Prayer We Give You But Your Own VU542

We Go to Serve God

You are invited to come forward during the hymn to get a balloon and take it with you as a reminder of the Spirit of Pentecost, or better yet, to take the balloons to shut-ins, children, neighbours, or acquaintances.
Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God VU382
Commissioning and Benediction
One: Go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!
Many: Thanks be to God!
One: Go forth into the world, bringing peace and love to all.
Many: Thanks be to God!
One: And may God’s blessings go with us all.
Many: Thanks be to God!

Choral Amen

Friday 18 May 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY MAY 20TH 2012 7TH OF EASTER

MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:         Monday   9-12 noon   
Tuesday 9-12 noon        Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s Thursday 9 – 12 noon         Friday – Minister’s Day Off           
The Manse telephone number is 625-0407
Nan is at St. David’s Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00. Drop by for a coffee.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of each month.

Youth Group meeting for youth 10 and up on the first Sunday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall.

Lenten Study--in the Easter Season??

Are you reading the study book “Singing a Song of Faith”? Gathering for group discussion at St. David’s on Sunday evenings during the Easter Season. Join us at 7:00 p.m.

Have you got a place in your garden or flowerbed for some of the seedlings the children planted? Seedlings ready today for adoption. We have Moderator Mardi Tindal's Black-eyed Susans and a few vegetables available.

Gardeners, do you have perennial flowers that you are wishing to divide? The manse flower garden is expanding--and would love to receive donations of flowering perennials from your gardens. No hostas please (we have those already). Nan's white trillium from Ontario has made it through the winter and is about to bloom! See it beside the birdbath in the backyard of the manse.

Reminder: Lay Readers – schedules are available in the annual reports


May 27th – Pentecost Sunday. You are asked to wear red to this Service. This is an all ages worship Service.
Thursday, May 31st – Sunday, June 3rd – Maritime Conference

June 3rd – Choir leading the Service at St. David’s

June 10th – St. Mark’s Anniversary 11:00 a.m.; No Service at St. David’s

June 19th – 25th     Nan on vacation

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


May 27th – Pentecost Sunday: This is an all ages worship Service. Sunday School Closing. You are asked to dress in red for this Sunday


COURTESY CAR

If you need a ride to church during the month of May call
Don Mac Pherson at 625-0609
Please make your Courtesy Car request well in advance if possible. Sunday Worship requests should be made by the evening before or by 8 a.m. Sunday morning at latest.

 

St. Mark's Tasty Treasures Cookbook has arrived back from the printers.  It will be for sale in the church hall following service today and for the next couple of Sundays.  The price is $15.00.  This cookbook contains many of our congregations favourite recipes and will make a wonderful gift.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters—gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Monday, May 21st will be our next time of gathering at 1:00 p.m

There will be a Grad Recognition Service at St. Mark’s Church on June 17th. If you know any St. Mark’s members graduating from high school this year please provide their names to Jane by phone at 625-2229 or e-mail stmarks1@eastlink.ca so they can be contacted.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


TODAY St. David's Session will be meeting following worship on  One agenda item for this meeting will be the vote on Remits 6.

We thought we would try and rake the area that we mow around the Church. Monday morning around 9 A.M. If you can help bring your rake. Thanks  Ian

Church Hall Cleaners for May are Heather Deschenes & Hazel Mac Lean

Yard/bake sale….May/26th/2012..830am to 1200noon (Saturday) at St. David’s hall.  If anyone would like anything picked up call….Bob Downard 625-1620…///..Ashley Macleod 625-1691… if no answer leave message if you wish leave your own # also… Ian Mac Kinnon 625-2303

June 10, 2012 – St. Mark’s Anniversary Service. NO Service at St. David’s

June 17th – Official Board meeting following Worship Service.

Wednesday 16 May 2012

HYMNS-SUNDAY, MAY 20TH, 2012 7TH OF EASTER

Introit      Spirit of the Living God, verse2     VU376
      Spirit of the living God, move among us all,
      make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:
      humble, caring, selfless, sharing.
      Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love.
Morning Has Broken       VU409
Psalm 1 Blessed are those who delight in God’s law.   VU724
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying      VU400 
The Gospel Acclamation        Alleluia
Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ      VU468
Offering Song      Tune VU173
Come and be thankful for what God has done.
Give from life’s abundance share with everyone.
In this world of chaos God’s light still shines bright
when we seek together Christ’s abiding light.
Come and be thankful for what God can do
through these tithes and offerings from both me and you!
For All the Saints      VU705

Tuesday 8 May 2012

HYMNS SUNDAY, MAY13TH, 2012--6TH OF EASTER

CHRISTIAN FAMILY SUNDAY

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AT ST. MARK'S, PORT HAWKESBURY

1.  I Come with Joy  - VU477
     Psalm 98  - VU818  refrain 2
2.  Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet  - VU245 (St. David's)
     I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry  - VU644 (St. Mark's)
3.  Help Us Accept Each Other  - printed
4.  You Shall Go Out with Joy  - VU884

 

Thursday 3 May 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 6TH 2012


MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday 9-12 noon
Tuesday 9-12 noon 
Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s 
Thursday 9 – 12 noon 
 Friday – Minister’s Day Off
The Manse telephone number is 625-0407
Nan is at St. David’s Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00. Drop by for a coffee.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of each month.

Youth Group meeting for youth 10 and up on the first Sunday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall.

Lenten Study--in the Easter Season??

Are you reading the study book “Singing a Song of Faith”? Gathering for group discussion at St. David’s on Sunday evenings during the Easter Season. Join us at 7:00 p.m.

Future Quest: A Summer Experience for Youth
School of Religion, Queen's University  
who? Youth age 14-17, from across Canada, who want to have fun and learn in a community.
what? Two weeks of learning, moving, serving, and growing in community, facilitated by helpful staff and excellent guests.  
when? Future Quest Summer 2012 is scheduled for August 4-18. Deadline for
applications is July 16, 2012; space is limited to 24 participants, so apply early!  
where? Queen’s School of Religion, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.  
how much? The program fee is $800, which includes accommodation, all meals, canoe and camping equipment rentals, program activities, and transportation while at Future Quest. Early Bird Special of $100 off the total fee if application is received by the Future Quest Office by May 31, 2012. In the past, participants have received help from church groups and service clubs. Limited bursary assistance is available ($300), based on need.

Copies of the “Upper Room” for May-June are available

The Contact submissions are due no later than May 10th for the June issue. If you are responsible for submitting a report for a committee or group, please send it on time. Looking for pictures church, youth, Sunday School, etc. events as well as weddings and Baptisms. Please call Camille if you have photos to contribute and she will let you know how to send them to her.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COURTESY CAR

If you need a ride to church during the month of May call
Don Mac Pherson at 625-0609
Please make your Courtesy Car request well in advance if possible.
 Sunday Worship requests should be made by the evening before 
or by 8 a.m. Sunday morning at latest.

May 15th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m.-Executive, 7:00 p.m.-Committees, 8:00 p.m.-Combined Board

"St. Mark's Cookbook Committee is happy to inform you that our Tasty Treasures cookbook should be here within the next three weeks.  If any of you from the congregation would like to order a cookbook(s) and pay for it or them in advance, please contact Ruth at 625-2424 or e-mail her at angus.maccrae@ns.sympatico.ca.  When the cookbooks arrive, they will be for sale for a couple of weeks in the hall after Sunday service.  The price of the cookbook is $15.00 each (no tax)."

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters—gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Monday, May 21st will be our next time of gathering at 1:00 p.m

Next date for baptism and affirmation of faith/transfer to St. Mark’s is Sunday, May 13th. If interested, speak to Nan or a member of the Worship and Pastoral Care Committee.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS


Church Hall Cleaners for May are Heather Deschenes & Hazel Mac Lean

Yard/bake sale….May/26th/2012..830am to 1200noon (Saturday) at St. David’s hall. If anyone would like anything picked up call….Bob Downard 625-1620…///..Ashley Macleod 625-1691… if no answer leave message if you wish leave your own # also…

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COMMUNITY
Leeside Transition House is holding its 5th annual Dessert Café and Silent Auction TODAY from 2 to 4 PM at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Tickets are $15 and available at the Civic Centre or by calling 625-1990.

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FREE Legal Information Workshop with Lawyer Louise Campbell
Would you like to know more about: Wills and Estates, Power of Attorney, Property Law, Tenancy Rights, Separation and Divorce
and other Legal Issues. The Strait Area Women’s Place is hosting a
FREE Legal Information Workshop WHERE: Evergreen Club, 37 Embree St.- Port Hawkesbury WHEN: Thursday May 10th 6:30pm-7:30pm (refreshments provided) For more information please call 625-1614 Men and women of all ages are welcome!

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Marthas on a Mission – St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Port Hawkesbury on Sunday, May 20th, 2012. Time: 2 pm. Fudge Sale/Bake Sale, Concert (Sisters of St. Martha & St. Joseph’s Choir). Also draws. Proceeds in support of St. Joseph’s Church Roof Repairs.

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Chowder Luncheon and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, May 26th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. at St. Mark's United Church Hall, Port Hawkesbury.  Admission is $12 for adults and $6.00 for children. This event is sponsored by the Hootin'Nannies, in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to assist Grandmothers in Africa who are caring for their grandchildren who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign is an arm of the Stephen Lewis Foundation which seeks to eradicate HIV/AIDS in Africa and assist those suffering from HIV/AIDS. For information and advance tickets call 625-0247 or 625-1546. Tickets are also available at the door.

HYMNS SUNDAY, MAY 6TH, 2012 5TH OF EASTER--PULPIT EXCHANGE SUNDAY

Guest Worship Leader today is the Reverend Donna Tourneur, Whycocomagh. 

Welcome, Donna!

A thought around which to gather as we worship:
Community is first and foremost a gift of the Holy Spirit, not built upon mutual compatibility, shared affection, or common interests but upon having received the same divine breath, having been given a heart set aflame by the same divine fire, and having been embraced by the same divine love.”
(From The Inner Voice of Love by Henri J. M. Nouwen.
Copyright © 1996 by The Estate of Henri J. M. Nouwen, published by Doubleday.)
Introit Blest Be the Tie That Binds, verse 1 VU602
We Are One VU402
Psalm 22:25-31 Praise God who has heard our call VU746, pts.3 & 4
Jesus Loves Me VU365 
The Gospel Acclamation Alleluia
Open My Eyes, That I May See VU371
Offering Song Tune VU173
Come and be thankful for what God has done.
Give from life’s abundance share with everyone.
In this world of chaos God’s light still shines bright
when we seek together Christ’s abiding light.
Come and be thankful for what God can do
through these tithes and offerings from both me and you!
How Great Thou Art (printed) Insert, back of hymnbook
Choral Amen

MAY IS GAELIC AWARENESS MONTH!

Happy "Gaelic Awareness Month"!


The Gaelic symbol—a salmon in the shape of the letter “G”:

• the salmon for the gift of knowledge in the Gaelic traditions
of Nova Scotia, Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man
• the “G” for the Gaelic language
• the ripples for the manifestations of the language through
song, story, music, dance, and custom and belief system
That salmon is important to the Gaels goes way back to the
legend of Fionn McCool and the Salmon of Knowledge. As a
young man, Fionn was sent to study under the wise man
Finegas who lived by the river. Now Finegas had been watching
for the Salmon of Knowledge for seven years, but after Fionn
joined him as a disciple, the salmon was soon caught. Finegas
gave it to Fionn to cook, warning him to eat none of it. As Fionn
turned the fish on the fire, he burned his thumb and quickly put
his thumb in his mouth to soothe the pain.

When Finegas saw Fionn coming with the cooked fish, he knew
that something had happened, for Fionn had a special look
about him. Finegas questioned him and learned about the
burned thumb. He realized that it was Fionn who was destined
to eat of the Salmon of Knowledge, not himself.

Then he said to the lad who stood by obediently, "Take the
salmon and eat it, Fionn, son of Cumhal, for to you the
prophecy is come.” Fionn ate the salmon and became the
wisest and bravest of men, with the gift of seeing into the past
and into the future.

--bradan ann a cruth na litreach “G”:

• am bradan, airson tiodhlac an fhiosa ann a’ dualchas Gàidhlig
na h-Albann Nuaidhe, na h-Albann, na h-Éireann, agus Eilean
Mhanainn;
• an litir “G”, airson na Gàidhlig fhéin;
• na cuartagan, airson taisbeanadh na cànain ann an òran,
sgeulachd, ceòl, dannsa, agus ann a’ cleachdaidhean is
creideamh.
Tha suim nan Gàidheal anns a’ bhradan a’ dol air ais gu
fionnsgeul Fhionn MhicCumhail agus Bradan an Fhiosa. Nuair a
bha e ’na ghill’ òg, chuireadh Fionn a dh’ ionnsachadh còmhla
ri Finegas, fear glic a bha a’ fuireachd ri taobh na h-aibhne. Anis,
bha Finegas air a bhith a’ cumail sùil air Bradan an Fhiosa
fad seachd bliadhna, ach ás déidh do Fhionn tighinn mar fhearleanmhainn dhà, 
chaidh am bradan a ghlacadh ann an ùine
ghoirid. Thug Finegas am bradan do Fhionn gus a bhruich, a’
toirt rabhadh dha gun phioc dheth ’ithe. Nuair a bha Fionn ’ga
thionndadh air an teine, loisg e ’òrdag agus gu luath chuir e
’òrdag ’na bheul gus a’ phian a lasachadh. Nuair a chunnaic
Finegas Fionn a’ tighinn leis a’ bhradan air a bhruich,
dh’aithnich e gu robh rudaigin air tachairt, oir bha fiamh àraid
air Fionn. Nuair a cheasnaich Finegas e, dh’ionnsaich e mar a
loisg Fionn ’òrdag. Thuig e gu robh e an dàn do Fhionn am
bradan ’ithe, ’s nach robh e an dàn dhà-san. Mar sin, thuirt e
ris a’ ghille, a bha ’na sheasamh ri ’thaobh gu h-iriseal, “Thoir
leat am bradan agus ith e, Fhionn MhicCumhail, oir ’s ann ortsa
a tha an fhàisneachd air nochdadh.” Dh’ith Fionn am bradan
agus bho ’n uair sin, bha e ’na dhuin’ a bu ghlice ’s a bu
thréine, le buadh faicinn dhan àm a dh’ aom ’s dhan àm ri
teachd.

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