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.
Tuesday 30 April 2019
MARIE LANGLEY PASSED AWAY APRIL 27TH
There will be a Memorial Service at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 5th at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre to celebrate the life of Marie Langley who passed away peacefully (age 75) at Strait Richmond Hospital on April 27, 2019. A time of fellowship will follow at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Donations may be made in Marie's memory to the Camp Cairdeas Maintenance Fund, the Point Tupper Society, or Cathy's Place in Antigonish. Words of comfort may be posted at www.haverstocks.com.
Donations may be made in Marie's memory to the Camp Cairdeas Maintenance Fund, the Point Tupper Society, or Cathy's Place in Antigonish. Words of comfort may be posted at www.haverstocks.com.
Monday 29 April 2019
CELEBRATE WITH MARGIE SUNDAY, MAY 5TH
Margie MacIntyre has completed the Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL) program (Atlantic) on April 28th and received her Certification of Completion from Tatamagouche Centre and LLWL Atlantic. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Margie at St. David's United Church hall, Sunday, May 5th, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Come for tea, cake and ice cream. No gifts please but if you would like to honour Margie, please consider donating to Tatamagouche Centre at www.tatacentre.ca Congratulations Margie!
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Margie with Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt receiving her LLWL certificate. |
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| Licensed Lay Worship Leader program participants with instructor Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt at Sharon United Church in Tatamagouche Sunday morning April 28th. The group led the worship service. |
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| Margie being congratulated by Rev. Nan and Bruce Corrigan. |
AL FOUGERE TRIBUTE
On Sunday afternoon, April 28th, the community gathered at St. Mark's to offer their sympathy to Dennis and Al's family. We will all miss that amazing talent who selflessly gave of his gifts of music. Al has left us with a void that cannot be filled.
MAY FUNDSCRIP ORDER/DELIVERY DATES AND PROMOTIONS
Please note the last order before we break for the summer is Sunday June 2nd.
The May FundScrip Order Date is Sunday May 5th and the Delivery Date is Sunday May 12th.
The May Promotions are as follows:
Winners/HomeSense 8% ( Regular 6% )
La Vie en Rose/Bikini Village 11% ( Regular 8% )
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
Sally Beauty 12% ( Regular 10% )
The Ultimate Dining Card 6% ( Regular 5% )
Golf Town 5% ( Regular 3% )
If St. Mark's have any questions or wish to join the FundScrip Program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
If St. David's have any questions or wish to join the FundScrip Program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
*Please note the last order before we break for the summer is Sunday June 2nd.
ST. MARK'S MEN'S GROUP ROAST BEEF DINNER
The dinner was held on Friday April 12, a couple of months later than the traditional date of the first Friday in February. This was because Jim George had a family medical emergency and other commitments at, and following, the usual date. The timing turned out to be fortuitous as the weather was ideal, and the dinner sold out. Although we did not turn anyone away, there was at least one take-out that we could not fill. At first count, it appears that we sold about 217 dinners, and can expect to net about $2000 from this dinner. Generally it went well, and the time in line for many of the early diners was the result of the press of people eager to dine being greater than the rate at which we could dish it out. Probably, few if any, minded the wait as it gave a chance for socializing, and men’s group members helped out any who were mobility challenged and could not stand so long.
APRIL 28TH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ST. MARK'S AND ST. DAVID'S
Pulpit Supply for the combined services at St. Mark's and St. David's
May 5th, 11:00 a.m., St. David's - Patti StephensonMay12th, 9:30 a.m., St. Mark's - Sandi Irving
May 19th, 11:00 a.m., St. David's - Sandi Irving
May 26th, 9:30 a.m., St. Mark's - Lorna MacRury
June 2nd, 11:00 a.m., St. David's - Patti Stephenson
June 9th, 11:00 a.m., St. Mark's - Rev. Janice Aylward
St. Mark's Anniversary Service with Communion, followed by Pot Luck Meal
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St. Mark's Lay Readers
May 12th - Vida HoodMay 26th - Linda Howlett
May 26th - Wayne Simpson
June 9th - Clark Brander
St. David's Lay Readers
May 5th - Wanda RadfordMay 19th - Amy McCormack
June 2nd - Maxine Smith
St. Mark's Minute for Mission
May 12th - Barb MacIntyreMay 26th Linda Howlett
June 9th - Larry Evans
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St. Mark's needs Collection Counters - Please sign up.The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate!
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St. Mark's Trustees and Finance Committee is seeking someone with flower gardening experience to give them guidance in maintaining the flower beds around the church and manse. The committee will purchase the required plants, fertilizer, etc., and provide the labour. Please contact Clark Brander if you would be willing to coordinate this project. If anyone is interested in growing some vegetables in either of the two built up planting beds, please contact Clark Brander. First come, first served.
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St. David's Official Board meeting will be held on Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, St. David's member for Region 15 is unavailable to attend the meetings in May in Sackville, N.B. If anyone is interested in attending, please call Cathy Maclean at (902)625-0891.
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Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle
Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour at St. Mark's on the 3rd Monday of each month.The next time of gathering is Monday, May 20th at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Thursday 18 April 2019
APRIL 21ST, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF
ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S,
REGION 15, 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/
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Minister: Rev. Janice Aylward
April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday, Sacrament of Communion
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Easter Candle Liturgy (the Christ candle is lit)
All: Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Introit Halle, Halle, Halle VU 958
Welcome and Greeting
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer VU 174
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
Gathering Prayer
Hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today VU 155
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Acts 10:34–43
Psalm 118:, pts 1,2,3 God is my strength and my song. VU 837
Choir Offering Jesus Rose Again
Time with young people
The Gospel Acclamation
John 20:1–18 Mary and the empty tomb.
Reflection:
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Prayer
Communion Hymn As We Gather at Your Table VU 457
Sacrament of Communion Insert, cover of Voices United
The Invitation to the Table
Sung Responses: Kingsfold Communion Set MV 203-205
Concluding Praise (Doxology) spoken together
Great Amen MV 205
Distribution Hymn Dona nobis pacem, pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Prayer after Communion
Affirmation of Faith The New Creed VU 918
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks VU 179
Commissioning and Blessing
Choral Amen
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Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Leader: Rev. Janice Aylward
Organist:
Lay Readers: Lisa Rhynold
Lenten Triad: Wanda Radford
Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox
Greeter: Bruce Oliver
Collectors: Bruce Oliver, Wanda Radford
Counters (St. M.): Jean Wilson, Patsy Brander
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OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
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The “UPPER ROOM” for May-June 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 and St. David’s.
Services will be Combined and Regular Times:
St. Mark’s: April 28th – Lorna Mac Rury
St. David’s: May 5th – Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: May 12th – Sandi Irving
St. David’s: May 19th – Sandi Irving
St. Mark’s: May 26th – Lorna Mac Rury
St. David’s: June 2nd – Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: June 9th – 11:00a.m.- Rev. Janice Aylward – St. Mark’s Anniversary with Communion. Followed by Pot Luck Meal.
St. David’s: June 16th – Sandi Irving
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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, May 20th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Register today for Youth Forum and Intermediates @ Conference!
May 23rd-26th, Sackville NB - Bursaries are now available! Contact Lauren King (lking@united-church.ca) for funding options - $50, $100, or case-by-case. Individuals or churches can make requests on behalf of participants.
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Margie MacIntyre will complete the Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL) program (Atlantic) on April 28th and will receive her Certification of Completion from Tatamagouche Centre and LLWL Atlantic. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Margie at St. David's United Church hall, Sunday, May 5th, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Come for tea, cake and ice cream. No gifts please but if you would like to honour Margie, please consider donating to Tatamagouche Centre at www.tatacentre.ca/?r=donate/index Congratulations Margie
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We have received condolences on the loss of our Dear Friend and Organist Al
FLOWERS
Placed In Loving Memory of:
- AL FOUGERE from St. John The Baptist Church Senior Choir, New Glasgow
- IAN and SUSAN MAC KINNON by Jane Mac Kinnon and Family
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. David's Official Board meeting will be held on Sunday May 5th, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the church hall.
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Due to unforseen circumstances, our member is unable to attend the Region 15 meetings in May in Sackville, N.B. If anyone is interested in attending, please call Cathy Mac Lean at 902-625-0891.
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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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April 28 Stewart’s meeting at St David s 11 am. To discuss up coming roast beef dinner.
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Hall Cleaners for April: Margie Mac Intyre, Beryl Mac Donald.
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Friday, May 3rd 2019: Roast Beef Dinner with homemade pies at Port Hastings Fire Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00 Take outs available.
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Lay Readers:
May 5th – Wanda Radford
May 19th – Amy McCormack
June 2nd – Maxine Smith
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS
GENERAL FUND:
In Loving Memory of DOROTHY DINGLE from:
- Eric and Bonnie Dawson - John and Anna Marie Langley
- Barb and Lorne MacIntyre - Valli and Hugh Ross
- Elizabeth MacInnis - Dorothy MacAskill
- Mary Trainor and Family - Margie Hart and Family,
- Rilla McLean - Sharon and Bernie McLean
- Louise and Bob Belyea - John D. Langley
- Arthur G. Langley - Stephen MacDonald
- Sharon and David Pringle - Ellsworth (Sam) and Shirley Embree
- Janice Langley - Arlene Bussey
- Maxine Smith - Anna and Peter MacIntyre
- Elaine and Archie Noseworthy - Gladys Knight
- Margaret-Ellen and Dr. Thomas Disney - Alfred LeBlanc
- Patrick Lamey and Heather Richards - Sally Smith
- Therese and Kevin MacDonald - E. Eldora Boone
- Roy MacKinnon - Martin J. and Christine Flood
- Arnold MacLean - Brenda and Bob MacEachern
- Connie and Ingram Fowlie - Kim Phillips
- Kevin Fowlie and Boys - Averill Cogswell
- C. Gail MacKay -Anne Marie MacInnis
- Julia MacKinnon - Drs. Patty and Ian Greencorn
- Sherrille and Larry MacKeigan
- Yvonne v Robert Fox
- Vida, Karen, Bruce and Krista Hood.
MISSION and SERVICE FUND:
In Loving Memory of DOROTHY DINGLE from Marie Langley
In Loving Memory of DOROTHY DINGLE from Marie Langley
GENERAL FUND:
In Loving Memory of:
In Loving Memory of:
- AL FOUGERE from Valli and Hugh Ross.
- OUR PARENTS, HAZEL and HARRY SMITH and BROTHER SONNY from Sharon, Roy and Families.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
April 28th – Barb Mac Intyre
May 12th – Vida Hood
May 26th – Wayne Simpson
June 9th -Clark Brander
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Minute for Mission Readers:
April 28th – Anna Marie Langley
May 12th – Barb Mac Intyre
May 26th – Linda Howlett
June 9th – Larry Evans
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FundScrip 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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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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