Contact Online is a Blog for St. Mark's United Church Community of Faith, Region 15 of the United Church of Canada. 504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, N.S. B9A 1L2, E-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com St. Mark's United Church accepts and welcomes all people as we share and grow in acceptance, learn, love and share our Christian faith in God's love. Phone: (902) 625-2229, Church Services are held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Monday 28 January 2013
Saturday 26 January 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH 2013
Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:
Greeters (St. M.): Andy Palmer
Greeter (St. D.): Ian A. Mac Kinnon
Lay Reader (St. M.): Barb MacIntyre
(St. D.): Alicia Vink
Mission Moment (St. M.): Irene Mac Isaac
(St. D.): Karen Wagar
Collectors (St. M.): Andy Palmer, Valli Ross,
(St. D.): Kim Cameron, Heather Graham
MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon
Tuesday 9-12 noon
Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s You may drop by for a coffee.
Thursday 9 – 12 noon
Friday – Minister’s Day Off
The Manse telephone number is 625-0407
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters - gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rdMonday of each month. Monday, February 18th at 1 p.m. will be our next time of gathering.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
January 30th – 10:30 a.m. Service at the Nursing Home
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Readers for February:
February 3, 2013 – Jean Mac Pherson
February 10, 2013 – Kathy Barss
February 17, 2013 – Archie Noseworthy
February 24, 2013 – Barbara Mac Intyre
January 29th—Meeting of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery at St. Mark’s. Everyone welcome. A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Worship beginning at 6:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Men’s Group Roast Beef Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall on Friday, February 8th, 2013 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Eat in or Take out. Tickets at the door. Adults $12.00/Children $6.00
Feb. 10th – 6:30 p.m. – Annual Congregational Meeting. All members and adherents are most welcome.
Feb. 17th – First Sunday in Lent. Communion
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School at St. David’s on the First and Last Sunday of each month. (This will run two Sunday's together, but it is easier to remember this way)
St. David’s Readers: For the month of February
February 3, 2013 – Julia Mac Kinnon
February 10, 2013 – Maxine Smith
February 17, 2013 – Lisa Rhynold
February 24, 2013 – Bruce Corrigan
Feb. 17th – First Sunday in Lent. Communion. Annual Congregation meeting.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Emotional Eating Feb. 5th-Mar. 5th, 2013 on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m at Strait Area Women’s Place. For more info call 625-1614.
ORDER OF SERVICE JANUARY 27TH 2013
January 27th
2013
3rd
after Epiphany
Announcements The
Work of Church and CommunityWE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Flu Season Special Greeting
One: The peace of Christ be
with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit All Is Wonder
In this moment, in this place, all is
wonder, all is grace.
In this moment, in this place, we are
one.
Copyright
© Trisha Watts 2004. Published by Willow Publishing Pty. Ltd.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
*
Call to Worship
One:
On this day, which is holy, we gather,
All:
not alone, but as Christ’s body; as ones who would suffer together,
we gather.
One:
On this day of celebration, we gather,
All:
not in isolation, but in community; as those who would care for one
another, we gather.
One:
On this day of joy, not mourning, we gather,
All:
not with empty hands, or empty hearts, but as those baptized in
grace’s tears, we gather.
*Hymn In
Christ There Is No East or West VU
606
Opening
Prayer
One:
Holy
God, Word-giver: in the gentle rain washing our upturned faces, in
trees dancing in the morning we hear your joy;
All:
in the whisper of the wind, we overhear your dreams for us; One:
in
the silence of the night, we eavesdrop on your grace;
All:
in the prayers of the poor, we take notice of your compassion. One:
Jesus
the Christ, perfect Word overcome our need to focus on ourselves
All:
so we might serve others.
One:
Make
us humble enough to hear your good news
All:
and wise enough to live it.
One:
Enchant our hearts with your grace,
All:
so we might weep with those around us.
One:
Holy
Spirit, Cup holder of Living Water: as we suffer together, All:
may we drink deeply of your compassion.
One:
As
we rejoice together, as we pray together,
All:
may our hearts feast on your love.
One:
As
we worship together,
All:
may we hear the word you have for us.
One:
God
in community, be with us,
All:
in these moments, as in every moment. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
One:
This is the witness
of the Hebrew people. All:
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 19
The
heavens declare the glory of God. Ref
2VU 740-41* Hymn Many Are the Lightbeams VU 588
Opening the Word/Children's Time & The Lord’s Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 4:14–21
Jesus reads “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.”
This
is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Jesus Shall Reign VU 330
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
* Offering Song/Doxology We
Give You But Your Own VU 537
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Response: May God’s word be fulfilled, not only in our hearing, but also in our living.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*
Hymn How Great Thou Art Back
Cover of Hymnbook
* Commissioning and Benediction
* Choral Amen
Friday 18 January 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS JANUARY 20TH 2013
Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:
Greeters (St. M.): Andy Palmer
Greeter (St. D.): Ian A. Mac Kinnon
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Mission Moment (St. M.): Dave Chapman
(St. D.): Karen Wagar
Collectors (St. M.): Andy Palmer, Valli Ross,
Ingram Fowlie, Sally Smith
(St. D.): Kim Cameron, Heather Graham
MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon
Tuesday 9-12 noon
Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s You may drop by for a coffee.
Thursday 9 – 12 noon
Friday – Minister’s Day Off
The Manse telephone number is 625-0407
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters - gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rdMonday of each month. Monday, January 21st at 1 p.m. will be our next time of gathering.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
January 30th – 10:30 a.m. Service at the Nursing Home
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Readers for January:
January 27, 2013 – Barb Mac Intyre
January 22nd—Meeting of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery at St. Mark’s. Everyone welcome. A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Worship beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 10th – 6:30 p.m. – Annual Congregational Meeting. All members and adherents are most welcome.
Feb. 17th – First Sunday in Lent. Communion
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School at St. David’s on the First and Last Sunday of each month. (This will run two Sunday's together, but it is easier to remember this way)
St. David’s Readers: For the month of January
January 27th - Alicia Vink 234-3140
TODAY - Jan. 20th – Election of Elders after Worship. To be followed by Official Board Meeting. All Annual Reports due at this meeting.
Feb. 17th – First Sunday in Lent. Communion
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Breakfast at the Evergreen Senior’s Club on Saturday, January 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon.
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ORDER OF SERVICE JANUARY 20TH 2013
January 20th, 2013
2nd after Epiphany
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Flu Season Special Greeting
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
Introit All Is Wonder
In this moment, in this place, all is wonder, all is grace.
In this moment, in this place, we are one.
Copyright © Trisha Watts 2004. Published by Willow Publishing Pty. Ltd.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
* Call to Worship
One: Come to this place of welcome and worship.
All: We come, seeking community –
One: you are welcome here.
All: We come, bringing joys and sorrows –
One: you are welcome here.
All: We come, seeking insight –
One: you are welcome here.
All: We come, bringing our life stories –
One: you are welcome here.
All: We come, seeking God – One: let us worship together!
*Hymn We Are One VU 402
Opening Prayer
One: Holy One, you look at our hearts with love. In this moment, we open them to you. All: Sing “All Is Wonder”
One: You look at each life with gratitude. In this moment we share them with you. All: Sing “All Is Wonder”
One: You look at your creation with hope. In this moment, we learn to do the same. All: Sing “All Is Wonder”
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Isaiah 62:1–5 No longer called Desolate, but now named Delight.
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 36:5–10 God’s steadfast love extends to the heavens. VU 762
* Hymn Jesus Came, a Child like Me VU 583
Opening the Word/Children's Time & The Lord’s Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
John 2:1–11 The wedding in Cana.
This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
* Hymn Joyful, Joyful We Adore You VU 232
Reflection
One: Extravagant God…
All: help us to share your gifts of love with all the world.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
* Offering Song/Doxology We Give You But Your Own VU 542
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn On Eagle's Wings
* Commissioning and Benediction
One: God has blessed us with an abundance of life.
God’s promise for the world is filled to the brim
People: and overflowing.
One: God has blessed us with an abundance of hope.
God’s hope for the world is filled to the brim
People: and overflowing.
One: God has blessed us with an abundance of truth.
God’s truth for the world is filled to the brim
People: and overflowing.
One: Go and offer the world, God’s abundant gifts,
for there are more than enough.
God’s love for the world is filled to the brim
People: and overflowing. In gratitude, we sing “Amen.”
* Choral Amen
Saturday 12 January 2013
Friday 11 January 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JANUARY 13 2013
MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon Tuesday 9-12 noon
Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s You may drop by for a coffee.
Thursday 9 – 12 noon Friday – Minister’s Day Off
The Manse telephone number is 625-0407
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters - gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rdMonday of each month. Monday, January 21st at 1 p.m. will be our next time of gathering.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Members of the Special Events Group are asked to meet at the front of the Church for a brief meeting following today’s Service.
Readers for January:
January 20, 2013 - Vida Hood
January 27, 2013 - Clark Brander
Tuesday, January 15th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting. 6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m.- Combined Board. For those of you who will be preparing reports for the Annual Report, please have them available for this monthly meeting. Thanks, Malcolm Matheson Board Chairperson
January 22nd—Meeting of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery at St. Mark’s. Everyone welcome. A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Worship beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School at St. David’s on the First and Last Sunday of each month. (This will run two Sunday's together, but it is easier to remember this way)
St. David’s Readers: For the month of January
January 20th - Yvonne Fox 625-2556
January 27th
Jan. 20th – Election of Elders after Worship. To be followed by Official Board Meeting. All Annual Reports due at this meeting.
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY JANUARY 13 2013
January 13th, 2013
1st after Epiphany—Baptism of Jesus Sunday
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Flu Season Special Greeting
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
Introit Responsive reading from A Song of Faith
Sung Response: Out of Deep... VU 453 Refrain only
There is water in the river
bringing life to tree and plant.
Let creation praise its giver:
there is water in the font.
To point to the presence of the holy in the world,
the church receives, consecrates, and shares
visible signs of the grace of God.
In company with the churches
of the Reformed and Methodist traditions,
we celebrate two sacraments as gifts of Christ:
baptism and holy communion.
In these sacraments the ordinary things of life
—water, bread, wine—
point beyond themselves to God and God’s love,
teaching us to be alert
to the sacred in the midst of life.
Before conscious thought or action on our part,
we are born into the brokenness of this world.
Before conscious thought or action on our part,
we are surrounded by God’s redeeming love.
Baptism by water in the name of the Holy Trinity
is the means by which we are received, at any age,
into the covenanted community of the church.
It is the ritual that signifies our rebirth in faith
and cleansing by the power of God.
Baptism signifies the nurturing, sustaining,
and transforming power of God’s love
and our grateful response to that grace.
Responsive Reading excerpted from A Song of Faith:
A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada
Sung Response: There is water in the river
bringing life to tree and plant.
Let creation praise its giver:
there is water in the font.
* Call to Worship
One: The Spirit of God danced over the waters of creation,
All: shaping love from chaos.
One: The Spirit of God parted the waters of the sea,
All: revealing love’s power to free us.
One: The Spirit of God hovered over Jordan’s waters,
All: declaring a love that has no limits.
One: The Spirit of God comes to us in the gift of water,
All: proclaiming, “You are my beloved.”
One: The Spirit of God asks this day, and always, that you would simply allow yourself to be loved.
*Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God VU 382
Opening Prayer Back of bulletin
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Isaiah 43:1–7 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
Psalm 29 God’s voice is over the waters. VU 756
* Hymn Be Not Afraid
Opening the Word/Children's Time & The Lord’s Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 3:15–17, 21–22 Jesus is baptized by John.
Water of Baptism Meditation
Voice 1: Our earth is a water planet, and life on this earth depends on water. (Pour water into bowl.)
Voice 2: We are mostly made up of water. We need water to live. (Pour water into bowl.)
Voice 3: Water nourishes, cleanses, cools and warms us. (Pour water into bowl.)
Voice 4: Water is powerful. It can wash away mountains and wear down rocks. It can be harnessed to generate electricity or cause a desert to bloom. (Pour water into bowl.)
Voice 5: Water is a symbol of life and transformation. In baptism we use water to show how God offers us new life as people born to love and be loved. (Pour water into bowl.)
All: Thanks be to God for water.
*The community is invited to come up to the bowl, dip fingers into the water and offer their own silent prayers of thanks for the gift of water.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
*Affirmation of Faith A New Creed VU 918
* Hymn Spirit of the Living God VU 376
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
* Offering Song/Doxology VU 540
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
One: O God. All: Bless all people with peace.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn She Comes Sailing on the Wind VU 380
* Commissioning and Benediction
One: Beloved of God, go into this world that God loves.
Bless it with your imagination;
transform it with your courage;
renew it with your compassion.
All: And may the Spirit’s presence fill us all
with abundant hope and everlasting joy.
* Choral Amen
January 18–25 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was introduced in 1908 by the Rev. Paul Wattson, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement-Graymoor, to promote Christian unity throughout the world. The dates were originally chosen to reflect the feast days of St. Peter’s Chair (January 18) and the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25). In Canada, the week always includes two Sundays, beginning the Sunday prior to January 25. To mark its centenary, the Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI) was invited to prepare the resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) 2013 and they involved the All India Catholic University Federation and the National Council of Churches in India. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013 theme is “What does God require of us?” and the text is Micah 6: 6-8.
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