ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip Order Sunday will be Sept. 28th. Delivery Sunday will be Oct. 5th. We are pleased to inform you that gift cards from Walmart are now available. New order forms will be made available in the narthex in time to place your September orders. Promotions for September are as follows:
Cabela’s 7% (Regular 4%)
Shell Canada 3.5% (Regular 2%)
M & M Meat Shops 4% (Regular 3%)
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions.
Lay Readers
Oct. 5th – Clark Brander
October 12th – David Chapman
October 19th – St. David’s Anniversary
October 26th – Bruce Corrigan
October 2nd – Thursday – 10:00 a.m.; Those ladies interested and able to help with the planning of St. Mark’s Annual Tea & Sale are asked to meet in the parlour- Enjoy tea/coffee during discussion.
October 21st – Congregational Board Meeting
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Oct. 5th – Kenzie Mac Lean
Oct. 12th – Margaret Ashford
Oct. 19th – Anniversary Service - Susan Langley
Oct. 26th – Arnold Mac Lean
Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons.
St. David’s 129th Anniversary Service, Sunday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. Guest preacher, Rev. Janice MacLean, Christian Nurture and Enrichment Minister, Maritime Conference. Everyone welcome. Lunch to follow.
After lunch: St. David’s and St. Mark’s congregation members are invited to a time of conversation with Janice and each other about future possibilities: a follow-up to “We All Drank from the Same Teapot”!
Fish Cake and Bean Supper to be held on Friday, October 10th from 4 till 6 pm at the Port Hastings Fire Hall in conjunction with the Celtic Colours activities. The cost is $12.00 and sponsored by St. David’s United Church Women.
St. David’s Roast Beef Supper on Friday, November 7th at Port Hastings Fire Hall.
An evening of Christian music. Sunday Sept 28th at 7:00 pm Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Free will offering collected. Everyone welcome.
Roast beef supper, Saturday Oct. 4th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Eat in take out. 12.00 per person.
Indoor Flea Market Havre Boucher Community Centre, October 11th, 2014, 10 am - 1 pm. Tables are $10 each. Contact Denee Mattie 902 232-2274, jjdenee@gmail.com
The Havre Boucher Community Centre presents our Fall Classic Dinner Theatre with the Harbour Player Theatre Company in "The Pirates of Havre Boucher." Saturday, October 18th. Cocktails: 6:00 pm and Dinner: 6:30 pm. Cost is $40 each. Main menu choice of beef tenderloin or a vegetarian dish. Tickets go on sale October 4th at the Centre from 9 am to 12 noon (first come first served basis). If all tickets are not sold during this time they will then be available by calling 234-2188.
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.
Friday 26 September 2014
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014, CREATION TIME 3
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/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Guest Minister: Rev. Adelina Pecchia, BA MTS
Guest Minister: Rev. Adelina Pecchia, BA MTS
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
September 29th, 2014—Creation Time 3
* please stand as able
* please stand as able
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting One: The peace of Christ be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
*Introit Called by Earth and Sky (Refrain)
Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high.
This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life sanctified,
Called by earth and sky.
*Call to Worship Back of Bulletin
Prayer of Approach: Back of Bulletin
*Hymn Make a Joyful Noise VU 820
Prayer for Wholeness and Declaration of Grace/Absolution
One: God, you are our Creator and Redeemer and like your children everywhere most of us are caught up in the pursuit of happiness.
All: There are voices who urge us to find this in seeking wealth.
One: Others claim it can be found by being ambitious and seeking self-glorification. We come this morning because we believe true happiness can only be found in following your commands and serving you in humble spirit.
All: Help us when we are discouraged like those who wandered in the desert. You helped the people in the wilderness and we know you want to help us. Give us the wisdom to understand that when all hope is dried up you can provide streams in the desert from even the places we wouldn't even consider. Bless this time of worship we have set aside this morning, we pray, in Jesus name. Amen.
*Hymn Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love VU 593
Call to Confession and Assurance
One: Lord, we want to serve you in a manner that is best and we realize that we sometimes fall short. We often fear the future. We do not always speak with a gentle wisdom and in many other ways we really need to improve. Strengthen us in our resolve to be better servants to one another. Help us to be the best witnesses we can be in this community for our Lord.
All: We say that God is our rock and redeemer, and our provider. Yet there are times we often don't act like we believe it. Instead we blame each other when there are short falls and short comings. We don't realize we hurt each other and when we do we are slow to forgive. Forgive us God when we don't act on what we know.
One: Let us come before God for the next few moments and think about the way we have complained this last week. Where do you put your trust? Who is it that you really trust? Is it God? If not, why not?
( moment of silence)
One: God meets us face to face and listens to our every longing. In Christ we are given a refuge and hope and are saved from our complaining and deceits. We are freed to give up our old ways even when we are tempted to go back to them. We can walk in newness of life. Let us live then as people who are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
All: Yes, we are promised that God makes all things new and we will walk in newness of life. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Exodus 17: 1-7 - "The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the Lord?” 3 But the people thirsted there for water.."
Psalm 78 (Part 2) VU 792
Philippians 2: 1-13: "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure."
Sermon: "We Are a Thirsty People"
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past VU 806
Minute for Mission & Offering our Gifts to God
All: We give thanks for all the people whose courage has passed life and faith to us. We lift up all who trust you, O God, in spite of ruthless opposition and oppression. We offer ourselves with our gifts, that Christ's love may prevail throughout the whole world. Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn We Shall Go Our with Hope of Resurrection VU 586
* Commissioning and Blessing
One: Greet the world with refreshed spirits; go lift burdens even as God has lifted yours.
All: God has quenched the strife within us; God unites us with one another in service.
One: God dwells with you and strengthens you; God multiplies your energy and influence. God has filled you with water that springs up into a stream of eternal refreshment.
All: God has delivered us and continues to lead us. We are given safe passage.
One: Go out to listen and to testify of the goodness of God. Listen to the wisdom that surrounds you in quiet nature every day.
All: God indeed is revealed in all we meet. We will not complain. We will praise God in all we say and do. Amen.
Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Rev. Adelina Pecchia
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair
(St. D.): Margie MacIntre
Mission Moment (St. M.): Barb Mac Intyre
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Valli Ross, Ingram Fowlie
Greeter (St. D.): Bob Downard
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
They are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
Sunday School at St. David’s and St. Mark’s will begin on Sunday, October 5th.
Nan and Bruce are enjoying 2 weeks of vacation. Worship leader on September 28th will be the Rev. Adelina Pecchia. The Rev. Heather Manuel, Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges will be covering pastoral care from Sept 18th to Oct 1st.
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is October 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Friday 19 September 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS, SEPTEMBER 21ST. 2014
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
They are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
Sunday School at St. David’s and St. Mark’s will begin on Sunday, October 5th.
Nan and Bruce are enjoying 2 weeks of vacation. Worship leader on September 28th will be the Rev. Adelina Pecchia. The Rev. Heather Manuel, Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges will be covering pastoral care from Sept. 18th to Oct. 1st.
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car:
Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip Order Sunday will be Sept. 28th. Delivery Sunday will be Sept. 21st and Oct. 5th. We are pleased to inform you that gift cards from Walmart are now available. New order forms will be made available in the narthex in time to place your September orders. Promotions for September are as follows:
Cabela’s 7% (Regular 4%)
Shell Canada 3.5% (Regular 2%)
MandM Meat Shops 4% (Regular 3%)
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions.
Lay Readers
Sept. 28th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
Oct. 5th – Clark Brander
October 12th – David Chapman
October 19th – St. David’s Anniversary
October 26th – Bruce Corrigan
Wednesday, October 24th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home
October 2nd – Thursday – 10:00 a.m.; Those ladies interested and able to help with the planning of St. Mark’s Annual Tea & Sale are asked to meet in the parlour- Enjoy tea/coffee during discussion.
ST. DAVID’S MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of IAN A. MAC KINNON from CISM Committee of Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Sept. 28th – Margie MacIntyre
Oct. 5th – Kenzie Mac Lean
Oct. 12th – Margaret Ashford
Oct. 19th – Susan Langley
Oct. 26th – Arnold Mac Lean
Hall Cleaners for September are Catherine Mac Lean and Lynn King.
St. David’s 129th Anniversary Service, Sunday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. Guest preacher, Rev. Janice MacLean, Christian Nurture and Enrichment Minister, Maritime Conference. Everyone welcome. Lunch to follow.
After lunch: St. David’s and St. Mark’s congregation members are invited to a time of conversation with Janice and each other about future possibilities: a follow-up to “We All Drank from the Same Teapot”!
Fish Cake and Bean Supper to be held on Friday, October 10th from 4 until 6 pm at the Port Hastings Fire Hall in conjunction with the Celtic Colours activities. The cost is $12.00 and sponsored by St. David’s United Church Women.
St. David’s Roast Beef Supper on Friday, November 7th at Port Hastings Fire Hall.
Kitchen Ceilidh at Glendale Glebe House on Sept. 24th at 7:00 p.m. Free admission. Donations welcome. Lunch following
An Afternoon of Singing - Sunday, September 21st at St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness at 3:00 p.m. Choirs and singers to gather at 2:00 p.m. An event of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery, United Church of Canada. Everyone welcome. Freewill offering.
An evening of Christian music. Sunday Sept 28th at 7:00 pm Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Free will offering collected. Everyone welcome.
Roast beef supper, Saturday Oct. 4th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Eat in take out. 12.00 per person.
Indoor Flea Market Havre Boucher Community Centre, October 11th, 2014, 10 am - 1 pm. Tables are $10 each. Contact Denee Mattie 902 232-2274, jjdenee@gmail.com
The Havre Boucher Community Centre presents our Fall Classic Dinner Theatre with the Harbour Player Theatre Company in "The Pirates of Havre Boucher." Saturday, October 18th. Cocktails: 6:00 pm and Dinner: 6:30 pm. Cost is $40 each. Main menu choice of beef tenderloin or a vegetarian dish. To get your tickets call 902 234-2188 or visit Havre Boucher Community Centre.
They are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
Sunday School at St. David’s and St. Mark’s will begin on Sunday, October 5th.
Nan and Bruce are enjoying 2 weeks of vacation. Worship leader on September 28th will be the Rev. Adelina Pecchia. The Rev. Heather Manuel, Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges will be covering pastoral care from Sept. 18th to Oct. 1st.
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car:
Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip Order Sunday will be Sept. 28th. Delivery Sunday will be Sept. 21st and Oct. 5th. We are pleased to inform you that gift cards from Walmart are now available. New order forms will be made available in the narthex in time to place your September orders. Promotions for September are as follows:
Cabela’s 7% (Regular 4%)
Shell Canada 3.5% (Regular 2%)
MandM Meat Shops 4% (Regular 3%)
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions.
Lay Readers
Sept. 28th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
Oct. 5th – Clark Brander
October 12th – David Chapman
October 19th – St. David’s Anniversary
October 26th – Bruce Corrigan
Wednesday, October 24th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home
October 2nd – Thursday – 10:00 a.m.; Those ladies interested and able to help with the planning of St. Mark’s Annual Tea & Sale are asked to meet in the parlour- Enjoy tea/coffee during discussion.
ST. DAVID’S MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of IAN A. MAC KINNON from CISM Committee of Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Sept. 28th – Margie MacIntyre
Oct. 5th – Kenzie Mac Lean
Oct. 12th – Margaret Ashford
Oct. 19th – Susan Langley
Oct. 26th – Arnold Mac Lean
Hall Cleaners for September are Catherine Mac Lean and Lynn King.
St. David’s 129th Anniversary Service, Sunday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. Guest preacher, Rev. Janice MacLean, Christian Nurture and Enrichment Minister, Maritime Conference. Everyone welcome. Lunch to follow.
After lunch: St. David’s and St. Mark’s congregation members are invited to a time of conversation with Janice and each other about future possibilities: a follow-up to “We All Drank from the Same Teapot”!
Fish Cake and Bean Supper to be held on Friday, October 10th from 4 until 6 pm at the Port Hastings Fire Hall in conjunction with the Celtic Colours activities. The cost is $12.00 and sponsored by St. David’s United Church Women.
St. David’s Roast Beef Supper on Friday, November 7th at Port Hastings Fire Hall.
Kitchen Ceilidh at Glendale Glebe House on Sept. 24th at 7:00 p.m. Free admission. Donations welcome. Lunch following
An Afternoon of Singing - Sunday, September 21st at St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness at 3:00 p.m. Choirs and singers to gather at 2:00 p.m. An event of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery, United Church of Canada. Everyone welcome. Freewill offering.
An evening of Christian music. Sunday Sept 28th at 7:00 pm Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Free will offering collected. Everyone welcome.
Roast beef supper, Saturday Oct. 4th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Eat in take out. 12.00 per person.
Indoor Flea Market Havre Boucher Community Centre, October 11th, 2014, 10 am - 1 pm. Tables are $10 each. Contact Denee Mattie 902 232-2274, jjdenee@gmail.com
The Havre Boucher Community Centre presents our Fall Classic Dinner Theatre with the Harbour Player Theatre Company in "The Pirates of Havre Boucher." Saturday, October 18th. Cocktails: 6:00 pm and Dinner: 6:30 pm. Cost is $40 each. Main menu choice of beef tenderloin or a vegetarian dish. To get your tickets call 902 234-2188 or visit Havre Boucher Community Centre.
ORDER OF SERVICE -- SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21st, 2014 - CREATION TIME 2
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/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Minister: Sue Betuik
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
September 21st, 2014—Creation Time 2
And God saw everything that [God] had made and, indeed, it was very good.
* stand as able
* stand as able
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 Called by Earth and Sky (Refrain)
Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high.
This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life sanctified,
Called by earth and sky.
*Call to Worship
One: The God of creation provided and sustains this beautiful world for us to share with all and with future generations yet to come.
All: We are called to be the planet’s caretakers.
One: God created us in the Divine’s own image
All: and set us free to be stewards of the earth.
One: God calls us to work together, as one worldwide community.
All: Let us worship God that we may work well on behalf of Mother Nature.
*Hymn We Praise You, Creator VU 293
Opening Prayer
Through our worship of you this morning, may we find our hearts and minds united with your Creating Spirit. Help us to be worthy of the gift of life you share with us. Inspire us in this hour together so that we may care more deeply for your good earth. Amen.
*Hymn For the Fruit of All Creation VU 227
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
We confess to you, Creator God
that we have not always taken care of our environment.
We are sorry for the ways we’ve abused it:
wasting it,
hoarding it,
destroying it,
taking it for granted.
Forgive our foolish ways.
(A moment of silence for private confession)
For these and all our foolish ways, we pray,
forgive us, loving God.
Guide us to work diligently with our beloved Earth.
With faith and assurance may we find ourselves
in new relationships with all of your Creation. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
God is always willing and ready to forgive us and to guide us.
As we strive to live in harmony with the Holy Spirit,
our daily work and play yield abundant fruit for all.
We are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain and snow come down … One: Here is Wisdom.
All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 18:1-5a My God, my rock in whom I take refuge
Opening the Word and The Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
Matthew13:1-8 A sower went out to sow
One: Here is Good News.
All: Praise be to God.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn I Feel the Winds of God Today VU 625
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
Let us present our gifts for our Creator. And as this is the time of year when we give thanks for the harvest, for the bounty of the fields and gardens. We offer our thanks by sharing this bounty with others as a thank you for all we have. Let us take up our offering.
*Offering Prayer
Loving Father, accept these gifts we bring this day.
May they be used to further your work in this community and beyond.
May they be in some special way a rich reflection of our work on behalf of your Creation and thus of your good seed growing in our good soil. Amen
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Now Thank We All Our God VU 236
* Commissioning and Blessing
We have gathered to seek the Presence,
to hear Christ’s word,
and to give praise for God’s gift of Creation.
Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sue Betuik
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Judy Castle
(St. D.): Alicia Vink
Greeters and Collectors (St. M.): Valli Ross, Ingram Fowlie
Greeter (St. D.): Bob Downard
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
Saturday 13 September 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 14TH 2014
Participating
through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al
Fougere
Lay
Reader (St. M.): Larry Evans
(St. D.): Iaian Langley
Greeter&
Collector (St. M.): Valli Ross, Ingram Fowlie
Greeter
(St. D.): Bob Downard
Collectors
(St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday
9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Tuesday
9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday
9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday
9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday
– Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Food
Bank donations are
received on the last Sunday of the month.
They
are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the
Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
Nan
and Bruce will be enjoying 2 weeks of vacation in late September.
Worship leader on September 21st will be Sue Betuik and
September 28th will be the Rev. Adelina Pecchia. The Rev.
Heather Manuel, Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges
will be covering pastoral care from Sept 18th to Oct 1st.
Prayer
Shawl Knitting Circle - Next time of gathering is Monday,
September 15th at 1:00 p.m.
**********
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St.
Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy
Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FundScrip
Order Sundays will be Sept. 14th & 28th.
Delivery Sundays will be Sept. 21st and Oct. 5th.
We are pleased to inform you that gift cards from Walmart are now
available. New order forms will be made available in the narthex in
time to place your September orders. Promotions for September are as
follows:
Cabela’s 7%
(Regular 4%)
Shell
Canada
3.5% (Regular 2%)
M
& M Meat Shops
4% (Regular
3%)
Please
contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062
or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838
if you have any questions.
Lay
Readers
Sept.
21st – Judy Castle Sept. 28th – Joyce
Oliver-Snair
TUESDAY
– Congregational Board Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Executive, 7:00 p.m.
Committees, 8:00 p.m. Combined Board
Sunday School at St. Mark's will start on Sunday, October 5th.
********
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay
Readers:
Sept.
21st – Alicia Vink Sept. 28th – Margie
MacIntyre
Hall
Cleaners for Sept. are Catherine Mac Lean & Lynn King
TODAY
– Official Board Meeting following Worship Service.
Sunday
School at St. David’s will begin on October 5th.
Fish
Cake and Bean Supper to be held on Friday, October 10th
from 4 till 6 pm at the Port Hastings Fire Hall in conjunction with
the Celtic Colours activities.The cost is $12.00 and sponsored by St.
David’s United Church Women.
St.
David’s Roast Beef Supper on Friday, November 7th at
Port Hastings Fire Hall.
**********
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday,
Sept. 14th at 1:00 pm at Civic Centre. Come join us and
help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Register
online at terryfoxrun.org or just show up. For more info call Sarah
at 625-5405.
++++++++++
Kitchen
Ceilidh at Glendale Glebe House on Sept. 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Free admission. Donations welcome. Lunch following
++++++++++
Therapeutic
Touch Level 1, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at the KOC Bldg, from 9am to
7:30pm. Discount for early registration, call Kathleen at 625-3794
++++++++++
An
Afternoon of Singing - Sunday, September 21st at St. Matthew's United
Church, Inverness at 3:00 p.m. Choirs and singers to gather at 2:00
p.m. An event of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery, United Church of
Canada. Everyone welcome. Freewill offering.
++++++++++
An
evening of Christian music. Sunday Sept 28th at 7:00 pm
Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Free will offering collected.
Everyone welcome.
++++++++++
Roast beef supper, Saturday Oct. 4th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Eat in take out. 12.00 per person.
++++++++++
Tamarac
Education Center -There will be an English Scholastic Book Fair On
Monday, Sept 15th till Thurs, Sept.18th from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Family
Night will be on Thurs. Sept 18th from 5 to 7:30pm. We have a door
Prize of 25 dollars worth of books for a student and another 25
dollars for their teacher. Everyone Welcome! All proceeds go back to
the Library. We accept Visa, MC and Debit.
++++++++++
ORDER OF SERVICE--SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH 2014 CREATION TIME 1
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
Presbytery
Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers:
The Whole People of God
Minister:
Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister
of Music: Al Fougere
September
14th, 2014—Creation Time 1
The
circle of life includes everything God the Creator has created.
Native people talk about the “circle of the family” (where
everyone belongs equally) and the “circle of life” (where all
beings and nations are connected and important: trees, humans,
animals, all races, etc.). Native people end their prayers with the
phrase “all my relations” which reflects this belief. In the
circle everyone is included; no person is excluded or considered of
more value than another.
The
Best of the Whole People of God Online ©
Wood Lake Publishing Inc
2014-15,
Unit 1 Introduction, p.2
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 Called
by Earth and Sky (Refrain)
Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high.
This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life sanctified,
Called by earth and sky.
Call
to Worship
One:
Welcome to all who gather here and now in this place!
All:
Creator God, we come together again as part of your family!
With
our hearts and voices, we come before you now,
and
our tongues sing praises to your name!
One: In song and prayer we worship you, God of jubilation!
*Hymn Praise,
My Soul, the God of Heaven VU
240
Opening
Prayer
Joyful
God, we give you thanks for the lives and the stories
of
those who have gone before us.
We
celebrate the stories that we, too, live as your people.
We
come before you ready to hear your word,
ready
to respond to your word. Amen.
*Hymn Lord, Speak to Me VU 589
Prayer for Wholeness
Response: May we trust in the power of your love.
Assurance of Love
One:
Ours is a loving and forgiving God, ready to give renewed hope and
assurance, ready always to give strength and salvation.
Here
is good news for all people: We are forgiven!
Let
us forgive others with all our hearts.
All: Thanks be to God!
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Exodus
14:19–31 God parts the sea for the Hebrews.
One: Here is Wisdom. All: Thanks be to God.
Exodus 15:1-13 Song of the Sea VU 876
Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer
The Gospel
Acclamation
Matthew
18:21–35 How many times must I forgive?
One: Here is Good
News. All: Praise be to God.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Help
Us Accept Each Other SFGP p8 Printed
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering
Prayer
We bring our offering and
acknowledge the gifts already given through PAR as support for our
ministry here this year, for our leaders, our youth, and our
children. We will gather as a faith community with love and care for
everyone and all creation. Amen.
Prayers of
Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn When We Are Living VU 581
*
Commissioning and Blessing
May
the loving presence of God move before us and behind us
in
all the joys and struggles of our daily lives.
We
go out now in celebration to honour
the
Creator, the Christ, and the Spirit.
*Choral Amen
Thursday 11 September 2014
GATHERING INTO THE SACRED CIRCLE--STORIES FROM SARAH'S CIRCLE Sept 7 2014
STORIES & BLESSINGS FROM SARAH'S CIRCLE
were presented during worship on
Sunday, September 7th at St. David's United Church.
were presented during worship on
Sunday, September 7th at St. David's United Church.
We heard from Sarah, accompanied by Abraham (Julia MacKinnon & Bob Downard); Leah, accompanied by Rachel, Jacob & their children (Nan & Bruce Corrigan, Susan Langley, Olivia, Catherine, & Sophie); Dinah, accompanied by half-brother Joseph(Yvonne Fox & Roy MacKinnon); and Miriam, accompanied by brother Moses (Alicia Vink & Kenzie MacLean).
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| Coffee, tea and "circle" snacks were enjoyed before worship. |
Friday 5 September 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH 2014
Participating through leadership in
worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Barb Mac Intyre,
Connie Fowlie,
Linda Howlett,
(St. D.): Bruce Corrigan, Julia Mac Kinnon, Yvonne Fox, Alicia Vink
Greeter & Collector (St. M.): Valli
Ross, Ingram Fowlie
Greeter (St. D.): Bob Downard
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley,
Heather Graham
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s,
Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St.
Mark’s
Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12
noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Food
Bank donations are
received on the last Sunday of the month.
They
are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the
Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
September 7th:
Gathering Into the Sacred Circle September 7th is
called Recovenanting Sunday. In the early days of Israel, the people
came together once a year to renew their covenant with God. As we
gather again after the summer and meet new people who have joined us,
we renew our Christian commitment to learning and to serving God
together in the community of the church. We are all invited to Gather
Into the Sacred Circle at worship this day as we summarize in
drama form the Hebrew Scripture texts we have read this summer and
celebrate communion together as we recall the first Passover.
Nan and Bruce will be enjoying 2 weeks
of vacation in late September. Worship leader on September 21st
will be Sue Betuik and September 28th will be the Rev.
Adelina Pecchia. The Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges, will be covering pastoral care from Sept. 18th to Oct. 1st.
Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for
Sept.-Oct. are available.
Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle -
Next time of gathering is Monday, September 15th at 1:00
p.m.
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact
person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is
625-2748.
FundScrip resumes in September. Order
Sundays will be Sept. 14th & 28th. Delivery
Sundays will be Sept. 21st and Oct. 5th. We are
pleased to inform you that gift cards from Walmart are now available.
New order forms will be made available in the narthex in time to
place your September orders. Promotions for September are as follows:
Cabela’s 7%
(Regular 4%)
Shell
Canada
3.5% (Regular 2%)
M & M Meat
Shops
4% (Regular
3%)
Please contact Patsy Brander at
902-625-1062
or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838
if you have any questions.
Lay Readers
Sept. 14th – Larry Evans
Sept. 21st – Judy Castle
Sept. 28th – Joyce
Oliver-Snair
Sept. 16th –
Congregational Board Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Executive, 7:00 p.m.
Committees, 8:00 p.m. Combined Board
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
Sept. 14th – Iaian Langley
Sept. 21st – Alicia
Vink
Sept. 28th – Margie
MacIntyre
Church Hall Cleaners for September are
Catherine Mac Lean, Lynn King
St. David's UCW will begin their fall
meetings on Wed., Sept. 10, 2014 at 12 noon at the home of Cathy
MacLean, Charles MacLean Road. At this meeting decisions
for the Bean and Fish Cake supper on Friday, Oct.10, 2014 will have
to be discussed and many final decisions made.
Sept. 14th – Official
Board Meeting following Worship Service.
Sunday School at St. David’s will
begin on October 5th.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Tea Thyme
quilters will be meeting for a new season on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.
1:00-4:00PM. Anyone interested in learning to quilt is invited to
join the ladies for the afternoon.
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Kitchen Ceilidh at Glendale Glebe House
on Sept. 10th & Sept. 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Free admission. Donations welcome. Lunch following.
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Sunday, Sept. 14th at 1:00
pm at Civic Centre. Come join us and help support the Terry Fox
Foundation for Cancer Research! Register online at terryfoxrun.org or
just show up. For more info call Sarah at 625-5405.
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Therapeutic Touch Level 1, Saturday,
Sept. 13, 2014, at the KOC Bldg, from 9am to 7:30pm. Discount for
early registration, call Kathleen at 625-3794
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The monthly
meeting of the Port Hastings Historical Society will take place on
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7pm at the Museum. Everyone
welcome.
An Afternoon of Singing - Sunday, September 21st at St. Matthew's United Church,
Inverness at 3:00 p.m. Choirs and singers to gather at 2:00 p.m. An
event of Inverness Guysborough Presbytery, United Church of Canada.
Everyone welcome. Freewill offering.
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An evening of
Christian music. Sunday Sept 28th at 7:00 pm Trinity United Church
Mulgrave. Free will offering collected. Everyone welcome.
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Roast beef supper, Saturday Oct. 4th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Trinity United Church Mulgrave. Eat in take out. 12.00 per person.
Thursday 4 September 2014
ORDER OF SERVICE--SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH 2014 GATHERING INTO THE SACRED CIRCLE
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
Ministers:
The Whole People of God
Ministers:
Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister
of Music: Al Fougere
September
7th,
2014--13th
after Pentecost—Sacrament of Communion
Gathering
Into the Sacred Circle
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 Draw
the Circle Wide
Draw
the circle wide. Draw it wider still. Let this be our song, no one
stands alone, standing side by side. Draw the circle wide. (x2)
Call to Worship
Response:
All: Yes, we are ready!
Opening Prayer (together)
God of freedom, God of love,
God of new life:
we gather here
within the sacred circle of this community
to learn about
your love.
We want to love
one another, and we want to love you.
We know that
those things go hand in hand.
Help us to be your loving people.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
*Hymn This
Is the Day VU
412
Prayer
for Wholeness (based on Romans 13:8-14)
One: St. Paul tells us that, in order
to fulfill all of God’s law, we simply need to love one another.
All:
It’s not always easy.
One: Love does no wrong to another.
All:
It’s not always easy.
One: God wants us to conduct ourselves
properly all day long.
All:
It’s not always easy.
One: We are not to get caught up in
fighting, in jealousy, in not caring about others, in living as if
there were no tomorrow and nothing mattered.
All:
It’s not always easy.
One: Forgive us, O God, for the times
when we give up; the times when we feel like failures because we
don’t walk in your way; the times when we forget about others, and
think only of ourselves. Help us remember how to be the people you
dream of.
All: Guide us in all
of our life’s journey, O God. Amen.
Words
of Assurance
One: God is loving and forgiving,
ready to give renewed hope and
assurance,
ready to give strength and salvation.
So let us celebrate the good news…
we are a forgiven people!
All: Thanks be to God.WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Stories and Blessings from Sarah’s Circle
Sung Response after each storyteller
speaks:
Draw the Circle
Wide (refrain)
Participation Story based on Exodus
12:1-14
The first Passover “It’s time
to get ready – let’s go!”
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
*Hymn Let Us Talents and
Tongues Employ VU 468
Sacrament
of Communion Insert, cover of Voices United
Distribution Hymn I
Come with Joy VU
477
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*Hymn O Jesus, I Have
Promised VU 120
*
Commissioning and Benediction
One: May the Spirit which has blessed
us here go with us along life’s ways.
Many: We go in peace.
*Choral
Amen
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