Saturday 9 December 2017

DECEMBER 10TH 2017-ADVENT 2-WHITE GIFT AT ST. DAVID'S

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: stmarksuc@gmail.com 
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministers: Whole People of God
Worship Leaders: The Sunday School
  Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.        Minister of Music: Al Fougere
December 10th, 2017
2nd Sunday of Advent—Peace
White Gift Sunday-St. David’s


Announcements The Work of Church and Community

Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.

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

* Introit Procession & Hanging of “Peace” Banner

Advent Candle-lighting Liturgy 

Leader: Advent is a season of waiting: waiting for hope, peace, joy, and love of God to break into our lives anew 
All: through the story of the birth of Jesus, and through acts of hope, peace, joy, and love. 
Leader: Today we light the second candle, the candle of peace. 
 (A time of reflection & candle-lighting by congregation members)

Sung Response: O Little Town of Bethlehem  verse 2VU 64

Welcome and Introduction

M & M Christmas Poem: Alan, Nolan, Sadie

Angels: Emma, Ava

Distribution of M & Ms

The True Meaning of Christmas: Sophie & Alistair

Collection of Offering and White Gifts

The Legend of the Candy Cane: Olivia, Jillian, Logan

Distribution of Candy Canes

Closing and Invitation to Lunch