UNITED CHURCH RESPONSE TO ALBERTA FLOODS

Greetings from the General Council Office, 

Information related to The United Church of Canada's 
response to the Alberta floods has now been updated on the 
church's website. 
http://www.unitedchurch.ca/communications/news/response/130626

HOW YOU CAN HELP 

PRAY 

At this difficult time the people in Alberta affected by the floods need 
our prayers. We also need to thank and pray for the safety of 
emergency personnel engaged in search and rescue, and the Red 
Cross and Canadian Forces that are assisting them. Some people 
are living in fear for those thought to have been carried away by the 
floods and who remain missing. We know a few families are already 
grieving the loss of loved ones. We pray for all those whose lives 
have been disrupted and who have suffered great loss. As we hold 
them in prayer, let us also remember those who seek to provide 
support and counsel. We think of clergy who will be working hard to 
draw communities together, and for city officials, public servants, 
and town managers for their tireless efforts to bring stability. 
As Isaiah assured the people of God's presence so long ago, 
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through 
the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you" (Isaiah 43:1). 

DONATE 

Any donations received and designated for "Alberta floods" will be 
used to support Albertans in need, including Aboriginal communities 
and people. 

Donations can be made: 
. Online via our secure donation page 
www.gifttool.com/donations/Donate?ID=1955&AID=2826

. By cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information with 
donation amount to: 

 The United Church of Canada 
 Philanthropy Unit-Emergency Response for Alberta 
 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300 
 Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4 

IMPORTANT: Make your cheque payable to The United Church of 
Canada. Please be sure to note "Alberta floods" on the face of the 
cheque. 

For more information contact: 
Gary Kenny 
 Program Coordinator, Emergency Response and International 
Development 
 The United Church of Canada 
 Tel: 416-231-7680 ext. 4051 
 Toll-free: 1-800-268-3781 ext. 4051 
 E-mail: gkenny@united-church.ca

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY JUNE 30TH 2013

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

The “UPPER ROOM” for July-August is available at the entrance.

Summer Services:

During the month of:

July – Services will be at St. David’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at St. Mark’s

August – Services will be at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at St. David’s

We'd like to celebrate our grads by featuring them on the blog. Please submit graduation photos (high school and university) to Camille Chapman crchapman@ns.sympatico.ca or Nan Corrigan at nancy.corrigan@gmail.com.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

A  Special Committee consisting of Julia MacKinnon, Margaret Ashford and Yvonne Fox was established at the May 19^th Official Board meeting to come up with ideas to raise a significant amount of money for the Building Fund. This is necessary to cover the cost of material and supplies for the work completed since September in the hall basement. Money will be required also to finish the work.  Donations to the Building Fund would be very much appreciated in the meantime.

St. David’s Lay Readers:

July 7- Kenzie Mac Lean

July 14 – Margie Mac Intyre

July 21 – Yvonne Fox

July 28 – Katie Downard

Spring Cleaning at  St. David’s Church will be on Friday, July 5^th at 9 am.  

A Pastoral Aires Concert at the Causeway will be held at St. David’s United Church on Friday, August 16^th at 7 pm. in Port Hastings. Fiddlers, pianists, singers and a bagpiper will be featured. Tea and a light lunch to follow. Admission is a donation at the door. Sponsored by St. David’s  United Church Congregation for the Building Fund.

Hall Cleaners for June are Susan Fox and Sally Fox.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

FundScrip is a gift card fundraising program that St. Mark’s is going to be using. It’s a great way to raise money from the purchases we are already making and it eliminates the need to ask you to increase your donations. The program does not ask anyone to change what they buy, where they buy it, or how much they spend. 

How does it work? Supporters of the church pay for their everyday expenses with gift cards bought through FundScrip, and a percentage of the gift cards purchased is donated to the church. FundScrip will begin in September and two orders per month are planned. Order forms and envelopes will be available beginning in August and detailed information about ordering your gift cards will be available at that time. If you have any questions please contact Patsy Brander by phone at 625-1062 or e-mail cbrander@ns.sympatico.ca or Bonnie Dawson by phone at 625-3838 or e-mail b.dawson@ns.sympatico.ca.

St. Mark’s Lay Readers for August:

August 4^th – Barbara Mac Intyre

August 11^th – Judy Castle

August 18^th – Irene Mac Isaac

August 25^th – Malcolm Matheson

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Wed, July 17, 7:30pm, The Orangedale United Church will be hosting a Musique Royale Concert, featuring  Vincent Lauzer and Mark Edwards. Tickets are $20.00Adults and $10.00 Students. Please contact Mary Ann 902-756-2994, Marguerite 902-756-2798 or Kathleen 902-756-2022 for tickets/ info.

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Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh

Tuesday @ 7:30pm

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Presented by the Port Hastings Historical Society
Admission $8.00, Children $4.00 (under 5 free), Family rate available
Season pass $40.00
Free Tea & Oatcakes

July 2

Howie MacDonald - Fiddle
Harvey Beaton - Piano/Dancing
Jeff MacDonald - Singer

July 9

Andrea Beaton - Fiddle
Betty Beaton - Piano
Rita Rankin - Vocals
Harvey MacKinnon - Stepdance

July 16

Rodney MacDonald - Fiddle/Dance
Jackie Dunn - Piano
Donnie Campbell - Vocals

July 23

Kinnon Beaton - Fiddle
Betty Lou Beaton - Piano
Allison Beaton - Stepdancer
Wally Ellison - Piper
Jaidon Seymour - Vocals

July 30th

Troy MacGillivray - Fiddle
Sabra MacGillvray - Dance

August 6

Pat Lamey - Vocals
Heather Richards - Vocals/Piano
Doug Lamey - Fiddle
Katelyn MacDonald Lamey - Piano/Dance

August 13  

Mike Hall - Fiddle
Kolten MacDonnell - Piano
Cassidy Fraser - Vocals
Chris Poirier - Dancer

August 20th

Dara Smith MacDonald - Fiddle
Adam Young - Piano
Kayla Marchand - Stepdancer
Taylor MacInnis – Vocals

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Young and old are invited to the Port Hastings Museum on Tuesday, July 23^rd from 1 pm - 4 pm to learn more about 4-H and agriculture in the local area.  4-H is celebrating its 100^th anniversary this year, and this afternoon will reflect on the 4-H program's beginnings, and how the program has grown in the past century. There will be static historical displays and viewing of projects from the local Strait Area 4-H Club members.  There will be an opportunity for children to make homemade ice cream and to play agricultural jeopardy.  Come out, learn more about 4-H and agriculture.  For planning purposes, please call the museum at 625 1295 to confirm your attendance.

INVITATION TO WORSHIP WITH HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN PORT HAWKESBURY THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 
 Port Hawkesbury, N.S.

Ephesians 2:19 So now you Gentiles are no long strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. (NLT)

May 28^th, 2013

To our Brothers and Sisters in Christ;

It is with great pleasure that the council members of Holy Trinity invite the congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s United churches to worship with us on Sunday, June 30^th, 2013 at 11 am. We also invite your choir members to join our choir.

Over the past year, Rev’d Nan and I have been getting to know one another and have had the pleasure of working together on a few occasions. It became quite evident that Nan and I appreciate ‘ecumenical’ events/worship but felt that maybe we could find new ways to deepen this connection. As both Nan and I are ‘from away’ we recognize that the majority of members of the three congregations already know each other. Many of you have worked together, live next door to one another, or are, in fact, related to one another and you share your joys and sorrow. We believe that our worship together will enrich the deep relationships you already have, and help further the Kingdom of God.

For practical reasons we have planned a simple pot luck meal after the service. We ask that your members provide sandwiches and our congregation will provide the rest of the meal.

As we are conscious of the stress that can manifest itself when we ‘miss’ a Sunday’s offering – we suggest that you put your offering in your own church envelope and after the service we will ensure that each church receives the appropriate monies.

We look forward to having you join us in worship on June 30^th.

Yours in Christ,

Rev’d Evelyn R Knorr  
Rector

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH 2013--WORSHIP WITH HOLY TRINITY, ANGLICAN CHURCH

Happy Birthday Canada!

Sentence: Speak Lord, for your servant is listening: you have the words of eternal life. (1 Sam. 3:9, John 6.68)

Joint Worship Service

O’ Canada (words on front of bulletin)

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Opening Hymn: 430

Gathering of the Community: pg. 185

Collect: Almighty God, you have taught us through your Son that love fulfils the law. May we love you with all our heart all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength, and may we love our neighbour as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Proclamation of the word:

1^st Reading: 2 Kings 2: 1-2, 6-14 (United Church Lay Reader)

Psalm: 77:1-2, 11-20 pg. 804

2^nd Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Gradual Hymn: 647

Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 Rev’d Nan

Sermon: Rev’d Nan

Apostle’s Creed pg. 189

Prayers of the People

Confession & Absolution pg. 191

Offertory Hymn: 484

Prayer over Gifts: God of wisdom, receive all we offer you this day. Enrich our lives with the gifts of your Spirit, that we may follow the way of our Lord Jesus Christ, and serve one another in freedom. We ask this in his name. Amen

Eucharistic Prayer # 1 pg.193

Lord’s Prayer pg. 211

Breaking of the Bread pg. 213 if you are a baptized member of you own church you are welcome to receive at our table.

Prayer after Communion: God of power, we are nourished by the riches of your grace. Raise us to new life in your Son Jesus Christ and fit us for his eternal kingdom, that all the world may call him Lord. We ask this in his name. Amen

Doxology: (Glory to God..) pg. 214

Blessing

Recessional Hymn: 482

Dismissal

OBITUARY-RUTH MARIE (CLARKE) BARRIE

Ruth Marie (Clarke) Barrie - Truro, formerly of Halifax and Port Hawkesbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at The Mira Long Term Care Centre. For complete obituary go to http://www.mattatallvarnerfh.com/obituaries/80242

We Honour our 2013 High School Graduates

Our St. Mark's Graduates! May you reach your goals in life and remember your spiritual roots in St. Mark's.

Cassie Ferguson, Alanna Connors, Nan, Anna Hart and; Lydia Hart. Missing from the photo, Troy Hillier.

JoAnne, her mother, Alanna and Rick Connors.

Cassie, Wilma and Murdo Ferguson

The Hart family: Jean, Dean, Anna and Ava with Joyce Oliver-Snair

Heather (mother of Lydia) and Kale Hart

Spiritual Practice-The Practice of Silence

The Practice of Silence

The Basic Practice Silence is often referred to in terms of
space: the immensity inside, the cave of the heart, the oasis
of quiet, the inner sanctuary, the interior castle, the sacred
center where God dwells. For centuries, people have used
this practice as a resting and renewal stop on the spiritual
journey. It provides a way to periodically withdraw from
the world. You may go into silence as a prelude to prayer, or
you may seek it as the place where through meditation you
can contact your deeper self and Spirit. How can you find
this inner quietude, tranquility, and calm? You must make
room for it – literally. Find a space of physical silence where
you can sit quietly, away from distracting demands, voices,
and sounds. Go there every day. It is the gateway to your
interior silence.

Why do this Practice? Our world contrasts sharply with the
inner world of silence. We are bombarded daily with the
noise of crowded residences, workplaces, and entertainment
sites. The clamorous voices of the media are always trying
to get our attention. We live amidst the seemingly relentless
roar of our machines, our tools, and our toys. Very few
places today are soundproof. The norm is noisy verging on
chaotic. The Tower of Babel still stands in our midst, a grim
reminder that our various expressions can divide and even
conquer us. When this world feels overwhelming, silence is
a powerful antidote. This practice increases our capacity for
contemplation. It enables us to focus our attention on deep
matters of the heart. It is where we can commune with things
greater than the cacophony all around us.

Mantra Rhythmically chant the words of this prayer (based
on Psalm 46:10), pausing for contemplation after each line.

Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.

Practice of the Day “Silence engenders the space called, so
evocatively and beautifully by Benedictine monk, David
Steindl-Rast, ‘God bathing.’ In God bathing, the body is still,
speech is silent, the mind is at peace. One bathes in the presence
of, the very Being of God.”
– Kathleen Dowling Singh, in The Grace in Dying

Set aside a special time for God bathing.

Engaging in this Practice

Personal reflection
❑❑ Incorporate minutes of silence into your daily routine:
observing one silent minute at your desk before beginning
work, while sitting at a park bench during lunch, in
your car before starting the drive home, or after watching
the evening news.
❑❑ Write a response in your journal to this thought by
Hermann Hesse: “Within you there is a stillness and
a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and
be yourself.” Go to that quiet place. If you want, draw
a picture or describe the qualities of your inner silence.
❑❑ Write about an experience of silence. Where were you?
Was it during a particular period of your life? Did you
enjoy being silent? Did you find any part of the experience
difficult? What did you learn? (Assess your aptitude
for silence.)

Group discussion
❑❑ Share a story about times when you tapped into the
potential of silence as a seedbed for creativity or inspiration.
❑❑ When have you found it was necessary to go away to
escape the noise of the modern world? Where did you
go and what kind of silence did you encounter?
❑❑ What role has silence played in your spiritual development?
If you were raised in a religious tradition, how
was silence regarded?
❑❑ Eat a meal this week together in silence. Afterwards,
discuss your experiences and decide whether to make
this a regular part of your household routine.
❑❑ Sharing silence in a group context is a worthwhile discipline.
Join a group or form one of your own. It could
be organized around mindfulness practice, centering
prayer, or just sitting in silence without any structure.
❑❑ Many communities, surprisingly, have few places where
people can go to be quiet, safely, alone. Survey your
community to identify places of peace and quiet. Then
organize a group to develop other sanctuaries of silence.

Copyright © 2000 by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Used by permission. Originally
published in Spiritual Rx: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life by
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat (Hyperion). Text included in the pages devoted to
the spiritual practice of silence at www.SpiritualityandPractice.com.
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2012 Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Pentecost 1 2013 71

Exemplary Young Adults!

So proud of our young adults and grads! Recent article about Andre Bernard in Halifax Magazine can be found here:

http://halifaxmag.com/2013/06/cover/power-people/

And just this week in the Cape Breton Post this article about Alanna Connors, graduating from SAERC this week,  winning the NSCAD admissions art contest:

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-06-20/article-3285193/SAERC-student-claims-top-spot-in-art-contest/1

ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 23RD 2013

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Greeters (St. M.): Clark Brander

Greeter (St. D.): Robert Mac Kinnon

Mission Moment (St. M.): Want to read Mission Moment? Let us know

(St. D.): Karen Wagar

Lay Reader (St. M.): Graduates

(St. D.): Katie Downard

Collectors (St. M.): Clark Brander, Malcolm Matheson, Terry Morrison, Marlene Morrison

(St. D.): Curtis Fox, Lisa Rhynold

Bruce & Nan's Excellent Adventure: A Story Told with Pictures
Many of you have been asking about our Pilgrimage to Corrymeela--our trip to Northern Ireland. Come and see our pictures and hear about our adventure on Tuesday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. St. Mark's United Church.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. As there will be no worship services at St. Mark's and St. David's on June 30th, we receive with thanks the Food Bank donations today. 

The “UPPER ROOM” for July-August is available at the entrance.

June 26^th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.

Summer Services:

During the month of:

July – Services will be at St. David’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at St. Mark’s

August – Services will be at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at St. David’s

We'd like to celebrate our grads by featuring them on the blog. Please submit graduation photos (high school and university) to Camille Chapman crchapman@ns.sympatico.ca or Nan Corrigan at nancy.corrigan@gmail.com.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The congregation of St. Mark’s wishes to express congratulations to the Graduating Class:

Alanna Connors

Cassie Ferguson

Anna Hart

Lydia Hart

Troy Hillier

June 30^th – Invitation to worship at Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 11:00 a.m. No Service at St. Mark’s.

Fundscrip is a gift card fundraising program that St. Mark’s is going to be using. It’s a great way to raise money from the purchases we are already making – eliminating the need to ask you to increase your donations, make another casserole or sell anything. The program does not ask anyone to change what they buy, where they buy it, or how much they spend. How does it work? Supporters of the church pay for their everyday expenses with gift cards bought through FundScrip, and a percentage of the gift cards purchased is donated to the church. FundScrip will begin in September and two orders per month are planned. Order forms and envelopes will be available beginning in August and detailed information about ordering your gift cards will be provided at that time. If you have any questions please contact Patsy Brander by phone at 625-1062 or e-mail cbrander@ns.sympatic.ca or Bonnie Dawson by phone at 625-3838 or e-mail b.dawson@ns.sympatico.ca.

COURTESY CAR

If you need a ride to church during the month of June

call Larry Evans at 625-0305

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 Lay Readers for August:

August 4^th – Barbara Mac Intyre

August 11^th – Judy Castle

August 18^th – Irene Mac Isaac

August 25^th – Malcolm Matheson

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to all graduates from St. David’s Congregation.

A  Special Committee consisting of Julia MacKinnon, Margaret Ashford and Yvonne Fox was established at the May 19^th Official Board meeting to come up with ideas to raise a significant amount of money for the Building Fund. This is necessary to cover the cost of material and supplies for the work completed since September in the hall basement. Money will be required also to finish the work.  Donations to the Building Fund would be very much appreciated in the meantime.

There will be a “Pastoral Aires at the Causeway” on Friday, August 16^th at 7 pm at St. David’s Church. Tea and Light Lunch to follow the performance. Admission is a donation at the door. Sponsored by St. David’s Congregation for the Building Fund.

June 30.2013 No service at Saint David's as we are invited to worship at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Port Hawkesbury at 11 A.M.

St. David’s Lay Readers:

June 30 – No Service at St. David’s

July 7 – Kenzie Mac Lean

July 14 – Margie Mac Intyre

July 21 – Yvonne Fox

July 28 – Katie Downard

Hall Cleaners for June are Susan Fox and Sally Fox.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an evening of prayer, music and scriptures for families and friends of those who have died while under the care of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital (August 1, 2012 – January 31^st, 2013). This service will be held in the Claire Marie Auditorium, on Thurs., June 29^th at 7:15 p.m. Refreshments following. Please join us!

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Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College 75^th Anniversary Ecumenical Church Service Sunday, June 30 at 2:00pm The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann’s, NS For more information, contact us at 902.295.3411, or visit www.gaeliccollege.edu

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On July 6th, Havre Boucher will be hosting its 6th Annual Salmon Supper at the Havre Boucher Community Centre. From 4pm to 7pm at $15.00 per plate, come out and enjoy a delicious meal. Take Out Available.
Later that evening Antigonish's very own dance band nominated for 2 East Coast Music Awards will be performing. "Working Class Band" will be putting on a show from 9pm-1am. Take your friends, have a dance, and enjoy some local musicians!

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Wed, July 17, 7:30pm, The Orangedale United Church will be hosting a Musique Royale Concert, featuring  Vincent Lauzer and Mark Edwards. Tickets are $20.00Adults and $10.00 Students. Please contact Mary Ann 902-756-2994, Marguerite 902-756-2798 or Kathleen 902-756-2022 for tickets/ info.

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ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY JUNE 23RD 2013-SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s

United Church of Canada

Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarks1@eastlink.ca

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Ministers: Whole People of God

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M. Music Director: Al Fougere

June 23^rd, 2013-Sacrament of Communion

5^th after Pentecost-Grad Recognition

“Silence is God’s first language; everything else is a poor translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still and to rest in God.” – Thomas Keating quoted in The Sun & Moon Over Assisi by Gerard Thomas Straub

Prelude: Al Fougere & Dennis Mac Donald

Announcements The Work of Church and Community

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting

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

* Introit Spirit of Life VU 381

Spirit of Life, come unto me.

Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.

Blow in the wind, rise in the sea;

move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.

Roots hold me close; wings set me free;

Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.

*Call to Worship Add your voice when you come to a phrase that applies to you. In this way we signify God’s welcome to us, no matter how we are feeling.

One: God meets us and asks us, “What are you doing here?” How shall we answer?

People: We come to learn.

We come to pray. We come to praise.

We come to question.

We come in anger or grief.

We come in joy.

We come with certainty.

We come with fears and doubts.

One: God meets us here. So here we gather. Here we worship.

Here we ask, tell, listen, receive, offer, and celebrate.

People: That’s what we shall do here.

* Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah VU 651

Opening Prayer

Holy One, it is so easy to feel outside: to feel like I don’t belong.

I don’t always know what to say. I don’t always know how to act. Thank you that I am welcome here. Thank you for this group of people who accept me as I am. Thank you that you accept me as I am. Help me to open my ears and my heart to hear what I need to hear today; to see what I need to see today; to say what I need to say today. Amen.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Hearing a Silent Voice: Based on 1 Kings 19:1-15a

This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

* Psalm 42 (sung) As the Deer Pants for the Water VU 766

Opening the Word/Children's Time

Galatians 3:23–29 All one in Christ.

This is the witness of the early church: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn In Christ There Is No East or West VU 606

Blessing of Chemo Caps

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

* Offering Prayer

Gracious, giving God: your gifts of compassion and mercy are always ours, and we give you thanks for them. Now we offer gifts to you – gifts of time, talent, effort and treasure – gifts that are not flashy or perfect, but that, we pray, may reflect your compassion and mercy to this hurting world. Amen.

* Communion Hymn We Gather Here VU 469

Sacrament of Communion Insert, cover of Voices United

Distribution Hymn One Bread, One Body VU 467

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection VU 586

* Commissioning and Benediction

* Choral Amen

ST. MARK'S SCRIPTURE READERS SCHEDULE FOR REMAINDER OF 2013

July Worship at St. David's

August 4, 2013 [Green]
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost           Barbara MacIntyre
Hosea 11:1-11
Psalm 107:1-9, 43 (VU 831)

August 11, 2013 [Green]
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost                Judy Castle 
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 (VU 775)

August 18, 2013 [Green]
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost           Irene MacIsaac 
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 (VU 794)

August 25, 2013 [Green]
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost           Malcolm Matheson 
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6 (VU 789)

September 1, 2013 [Green]
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost           Karen MacKinnon 
Jeremiah 2:4-13
Psalm 81:1, 10-16 (VU 796)

September 8, 2013 [Orange]
Sixteenth after Pentecost-Creation Time 1           Larry Evans 

Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (VU 861)

September 15, 2013 [Orange]
Seventeenth after Pentecost-Creation Time 2   Joyce Oliver-Snair 
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14 (VU 735)

September 22, 2013 [Orange]
Eighteenth after Pentecost- Creation Time 3        Bruce Corrigan 
Jeremiah 8:18–9:1
Psalm 79:1-9 (VU 793) or Psalm 4 (VU 727)

September 29, 2013 [Orange]
Nineteenth after Pentecost- Creation Time 4          Connie Fowlie
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (VU 807)

October 6, 2013 [Orange]
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost                 David Chapman
(World Communion Sunday)
Lamentations 1:1-6
Psalm 137 (VU 858)

October 13, 2013 [Orange]
Twenty-First after Pentecost-Thanksgiving           Lana MacLean 
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 227-5776
Psalm 100 (VU 824)

October 20, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost           Denis Bernard 
Jeremiah 31:27-34 May be St. David’s Anniversary
Psalm 119:97-104 (VU 840) or Psalm 19 (VU 740) and therefore no reader required

October 27, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost           Brenda MacInnis 
Joel 2:23-32
Psalm 65 (VU 782)

November 3, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost           Vida Hood 
(Readings from All Saints Day may be substituted)
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144 (VU 841)

November 10, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Fifth after Pentecost-Remembrance           Bill Charlton 
Haggai 1:15b–2:9
Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 (VU 866)

November 17, 2013 [Green]
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost           Clark Brander
Isaiah 65:17-25
Isaiah 12 (VU 880) or Psalm 118 (VU 837)

November 24, 2013 [White or Gold]
Christ the King/Reign of Christ           Jean MacPherson 
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79 (VU 900)

December 1, 2013 [Blue]
First Sunday of Advent (Year A)           Kathy Barss 
Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122 (VU 845)

December 1, 2013 Hanging of the Greens CE to assign readers

December 8, 2013 [Blue]
Second Sunday of Advent (Year A)           Julia MacQuarrie 
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (VU 790)

December 15, 2013 [Pink]
Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)           Archie Noseworthy 
Isaiah 35:1-10
Luke 1:46b-55 (VU 898)

December 21, 2013 [Blue]           Combined Service St. Mark’s

Longest Night

Readings to be determined

December 22, 2013 [Blue]
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A)           Barbara MacIntyre
Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (VU 794)

December 24, 2013 [White]
Christmas Eve                         Judy Castle 
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96 (VU 816)

December 29, 2013 [White] Combined Service St. David’s
First Sunday after Christmas Day

If you are unable to read on a certain Sunday, call someone on the list to change with you.

Then call Jane at the office (625-2229) so she can change the name in the bulletin.

Clergy or worship leader will be in touch with you if the readings differ from this schedule.

If you have questions or problems, 

call Julia MacQuarrie at 625-0352.

Lift High the Cross!

You would be surprised to know what some St. Mark's Congregational Board members got up to after their monthly meeting last night. We held our collective breath as this seemingly impossible task progressed. With many hands the task was completed, sort of!
  

Lions Club Dinner

After 50 years, the Port Hawkesbury Lions Club held their last meeting at St. Mark's Church hall on Saturday, June 15th, before disbanding. Over these years, this extremely dedicated club of men and women has been responsible for fundraising over 2.5 million dollars and donating it to the people of Port Hawkesbury and beyond. At this meeting they generously distributed their final fund-raised $40,000 to local groups. Their disappearance from the Port Hawkesbury fabric will be sorely missed by this community. Unfortunately, volunteerism is becoming a scarce activity in our world.

Members of the Lions Club and their guests raved about the delicious, perfectly cooked roast beef dinner and scrumptious desserts provided by the ladies of St. Mark's. Great team work girls!!!

St. Mark's  ladies were so busy preparing the dinner for the Lions Club, that they
did not have time to stop for a photo opportunity! Result: blurred photo!

Karen, Vida and Emily were part of the prep and serve crew.

Lions President Donnie MacPherson welcomed everyone to the final meeting of the club.

Bill Charlton accepted a donation on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43.

Dave Chapman was very grateful on behalf of Inverness County Cares for a cheque to help feed orphans in Nairobi.

Clark Brander, Chair of St. Mark's Trustees and Finance Committee accepted a cheque from the Lions.

All of the recipients who received gifts of money from the Lions Club to further their charity work.

Members who attended the last meeting of the Port Hawkesbury Lions Club before they disbanded.

Support St. Mark's--with FundScrip

What's on our horizon? Fundraising with FundScrip!

FundScrip is a gift card fundraising program that St. Mark’s is going to be using.  It’s a great way to raise money from the purchases we are already making – eliminating the need to ask you to increase your donations, make another casserole or sell anything. The program does not ask anyone to change what they buy, where they buy it, or how much they spend.  

How does it work?  Supporters of the church pay for their everyday expenses with gift cards bought through FundScrip, and a percentage of the gift cards purchased is donated to the church. FundScrip will begin in September and two orders per month are planned.  Order forms and envelopes will be available beginning in August and detailed information about ordering your gift cards will be provided at that time. If you have any questions please contact Patsy Brander by phone at 625-1062 or e-mail cbrander@ns.sympatico.ca or Bonnie Dawson by phone at 625-3838 or e-mail b.dawson@ns.sympatico.ca.