THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S,
REGION 15, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
REGION 15, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday 8-12 noon
Jane at St. Mark’s
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Worship Leader: Joyce Oliver-Snair
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
Meditation: Larry Evans
Lay Reader: Archie Noseworthy
Mission Moment: Barb Mac Intyre
Greeters & Collectors: Donnie & Jean Mac Pherson
Counters (St. M.): Dave Chapman, Clark Brander
Counters (St. M.): Dave Chapman, Clark Brander
Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
March 3, 2019 Transfiguration Sunday
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Introit: Spirit, Open My Heart vs 1 MV 79
Call to Worship
Hymn: Let All Things Now Living VU 242
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Exodus 34:29-35 Moses is radiant as he comes down the mountain.
Responsive Psalm 94 (VU p. 819) God rules and delights in justice.
Hymn: Be Thou My Vision VU 642
Children's Time
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 9:28-36 (37- 43) Jesus is transfigured upon the mountain.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah VU 651
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Invitation to Offering
Prayers of Thanksgiving
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn Holy Ground Printed
Commissioning and Blessing
Choral Amen
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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. The food bank is in need of clean plastic grocery bags.
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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List for Supply Ministry at St. Mark’s & St. David’s
Services will be Combined & Regular Times
March:
St. David’s: March 10, 11:00 – Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: March 17, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
St. David’s: March 24, 11:00 – Sandi Irving
St. Mark’s: March 31, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
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Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is Monday, March 18th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Easter Season
March 5th – Shrove Tuesday
March 6th – Ash Wednesday
March 10th – First Sunday in Lent.
April 14th – Palm Sunday
April 21st – Easter Sunday
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AFFIRMING PIE DAY 2019! Join us!
Inverness Guysborough Affirming Ministry Group
March 14th 2019 7:00 p.m. St. Mark's United Church
504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
Dessert (pie!) and conversation. What's PIE? Public+Intentional+Explicit= PIE.
These are the standards
for a real and radical welcome for LGBTQIA2S+ people in our church. Why Pi?
Love is a circle. It's irrational, inclusive, and infinite. We're delighted to add an
affirming twist to International Pi Day celebrations on 3.14, March 14.
Everyone Welcome!
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIAL
GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of JOHN EDWARD MAC LEAN, brother-in-law of Bonnie Dawson, from The Choir.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY – Refreshments & fellowship following Worship Service.
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The March FundScrip Order Dates are Sunday March 3rd and 31st and the Delivery Dates are Sunday March 10th and April 7th.
The Promotions are as follows:
Shell……………………..3% ( Regular 2% )
Dollarama……………….4% ( Regular 3% )
Ultimate Dining Ca……..6% ( Regular 5% )
New participant: Dollarama
Please contact Patsy Brander a 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
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St. Mark's Congregational Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12. The Executive meets at 6:30, Committees at 7:00 and all Board members 8:00 pm
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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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Lay Readers:
March 17: Brenda Mac Innis
March 31st: Larry Evans
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
March 10th: Kenzie Mac Lean
March 24th: Gillian Vink
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PAR (Pre-Authorized Remmitance) PAR cards are now available. They are located on the table in the entry, or ask the greeter. PAR brochures/registration forms are also available in the entry. It is a convenient way to donate monthly with no fee to the donor. Cheques have become expensive and trips to the bank for withdrawals can be inconvenient. If you think PAR may be for you but you have questions or concerns, our treasurer has attached her contact information to the brochures and would be happy to help you. Registering for PAR does not cancel your envelopes. You will still have them to use for memorial donations, Christmas Eve, or any other special donations you wish to make.
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FundScrip - Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s Announcements. Please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
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Shrove Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Pancake supper at St. David’s church hall
4:30 to 6 pm.
Donations for Mission and Service Fund.
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Hall Cleaners for March: Heather Graham and Marie Mac Kinnon
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Floor Curling from 2-3 p.m., continuing each Wednesday at St. Mark’s. No experience necessary! Bring a toonie, indoor footwear and come and enjoy fun and fellowship!
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FISH FRIDAY - Friday, March 8th Judique Community Center
from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Adults $15.00 - Children under 12 - $10.00
Fish, vegetables, roll, dessert, tea/coffee
To continue every Friday during Lent.
