Friday 28 June 2019

JUNE 30th, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15

JUNE 30th, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF 
ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15 
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597,
stmarksuc@gmail.com 
Ministers: Whole People of God

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning: 
LLWL: Patti Stephenson       
Ministry of Music: Choir
Greeter: Heather Deschenes
Lay Reader: Kenzie Mac Lean
Mission Moment: Amy Mac Killop
Collectors: Alicia Vink, Susan Fox
Counters (St. M.): Patsy Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern

                          
June 30, 2019

Announcements  The Work of Church and Community

Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ

Acknowledgement  of the Territory 

Introit:  Spirit of Life                     #381 VU

Call to Worship  
Hymn:  O Canada #524  VU  

Opening Prayer:                          # 525 VU

Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God  #236 VU

Prayer of  Confession:  

Assurance of Pardon:

Hymn: Spirit of the Living God  # 376 VU

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Prayer of Illumination

The Hebrew Scripture : 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

Psalm 77  #791 VU 

The Gospel Acclamation:  
Galatians 5: 13-15, 22-23
Luke 9: 51-62

Reflection:  Home

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God

Offering Prayer

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern 

The Lord’s Prayer

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

Hymn: I Feel the Winds of God  #625VU

Commissioning and Blessing

Choral Amen
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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 July-August are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE

List of Supply Ministry for St. David’s for the month of July.  
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 7  –  Sandi Irving
Sunday, July 14 – Patti Stephenson
Sunday, July 21 – Sandi Irving
Sunday, July 28 – Patti Stephenson

List of Supply Ministry for St. Mark’s for the month of August. 
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
August 4th   – Rev. Janice Aylward with Baptisms
August 11th – Lorna Mac Rury
August 18th – L’Arche Community
August 25th – Sandi Irving
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

During the month of July:

Counters: Sally Fox and Heather Deschenes
Greeter Donnie Mac Gregor

Readers:
July 7th Mary Jesse Mac Donald
July 14th Gillian Vink
July 21st Rose Mary Morrell
July 28th Logan Fox
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Collection Counters/Recorders Needed 
  • Please sign up
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St. Mark’s Hall Rental
If you wish to rent the hall during the month of July, please contact Angus Mac Rae at (902)625-2424. Dave Chapman will be on vacation for most of the month of July.
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Blood Donor Clinic: St. Mark’s United Church 

Wednesday, July 31: 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 1: 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Make your appointment by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283) 
or online at www.blood.ca
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Canada Day Breakfast July 1st – 10 a.m. until noon in Point Tupper at the Museum. Everyone welcome.
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Friday 14 June 2019

JUNE 23rd, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15

JUNE 23rd, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF 
ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15 
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597,
stmarksuc@gmail.com 
  
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are: 
Worship Leader:               Sandi Irving
Organist:                           Adam Cooke
Lay Reader:                      Jean Mac Pherson
Mission Moment:              Anna Marie Langley
Greeters and Collectors: John and Anna Marie Langley
Counters:                          Bonnie Dawson, Dave Chapman
Counters (St. D.):             Alicia Vink, Susan Fox


June 23rd, 2019    2nd after Pentecost 

Announcements

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Welcome

Lighting the Christ Candle:

Introit: Lord Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary,  vs 1  MV 18  

Call to Worship: 

Opening Prayer: 
  
Hymn:  Joyful Joyful We Adore You                     VU  232

Words of Confession:

Responsive Psalm: Psalm 42-43, Refrain 1       VU  768-769 

Children’s Time:

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

Gathering Prayer:

1st Reading: 1 Kings 19: 1-4, 8-15  Elijah hears God in the sound of silence

Opening the Word

2nd Reading: Galatians 3: 23-29  No longer Jew or Greek, male or female 

Gospel: Luke 8: 26-39  Jesus heals a man 

Opening the Word 2: Reflection

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Hymn:  Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God      VU 356

Profession of Faith                                           VU 918

Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God   

Invitation to the Offering: 

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

Hymn: Blest Be The Tie That Binds                   VU 602

Commissioning and Blessing: 

Amen
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OFFICE HOURS: 
Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
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The “UPPER ROOMfor July-August are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 
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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. David’s: June 30th  - Patti Stephenson

SUMMER SCHEDULE

List of Supply Ministry for St. David’s for the month of July.  
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 7 –   Sandi Irving
Sunday, July 14 – Patti Stephenson
Sunday, July 21 – Sandi Irving
Sunday, July 28 – Patti Stephenson
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIAL

GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of DOROTHY DINGLE from Glenda Charlton
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. 
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hall Cleaners for June are Susan Fox and Sally Fox. 
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Lay Reader:

June 30th – Kenzie Mac Lean 
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blood Donor Clinic: 
St. Mark’s United Church on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.. Make your appointment by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283) or online at www.blood.ca
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Canada Day Breakfast July 1st – 10 a.m. until noon in Point Tupper at the Museum. Everyone welcome.
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Friday 7 June 2019


JUNE 9th, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF 
ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15 
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597,
stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Guest Leader: Rev. Janice Aylward
Music: Heather Richards
Lay Reader:                    Clark Brander
Mission Moment:            Larry Evans
Greeters and Collectors: John and Anna Marie Langley
Counters: Patsy Brander and Dave Chapman
Counters (St. D.):            Alicia Vink and Susan Fox

June 9, 2019  - Pentecost Sunday 
St. Mark’s  54th  Anniversary 


Announcements The Work of Church and Community


We Gather to Worship God

Greeting


Lighting of the Christ Candle


Introit  Spirit of Life   VU 381


Call to Worship 


Opening Prayer         VU 197


Hymn  Let Us Build a House   MV 1


Time for  all 


Prayer for Illumination 

We Listen For God’s Word


Acts 2:1-21  A surprise in Jerusalem 


Psalm 104  VU 826


Hymn Spirit Open My Heart    MV 79


John 14:8-17 A promise from Jesus 


Meditation 


Hymn Spirit of Gentleness   VU 375


Minute for Mission and Our Offering Our Gifts to God


Offertory Anthem: Choir: Take Now My Voice


Offering Prayer


Sacrament of Holy Communion

Prayer of Great Thanksgiving 

Holy, holy, holy God of power and might
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.
Hosanna in the highest.

Christ has died.
Christ has risen.
Christ will come again!

Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of the Gifts

Prayer after Communion

We Go To Serve God

Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God  VU 382

Commissioning 


 Benediction 


Choral Amen
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BULLETIN DEDICATION

This morning’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
JENNIFER BUTTS (1991-2010)
and is provided by Her Family.

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OFFICE HOURS: 
Thursday & Friday 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
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TheUPPER ROOM” for July-August are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 
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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. David’s: June 16th - Sandi Irving
St. Mark’s: June 23rd - Sandi Irving
St. David’s: June 30th - Patti Stephenson

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, June 10th at 1:00 p.m. 

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
June 23rd – Jean Mac Pherson

Minute for Mission Readers:       
June 23rd – Anna Marie Langley
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The June FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday June 9th. If you 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.
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June 11th7:00 p.m.;  St. Mark’s Congregational Board Committees meet

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The Men's Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 23.

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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The June FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday June 9th. Please note this is the last order before we break for the summer. FundScrip will resume in September dates to be announced later. If you have any questions or wish to join the FundScrip Program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015. 
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Hall Cleaners for June are Susan Fox and Sally Fox. 
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Lay Readers:
June 16th – Marie Mac Kinnon
June 30th – Kenzie Mac Lean 
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19TH Memorial Hymn Sing at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond N.S. on June 9th at 3.00 PM. Minister Rev. Corrie Stewart  Special Music by Richmond County Men's Choir. Social Hour to follow at Loch Lomond Community Hall.
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Port Hastings Museum Square Dance at Museum Gazebo at the Rotary
Thursday June 13th
, 7:00 - 8:30 pm  
Music by Dara Smith MacDonald
Admission $5.00 per person 
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Tuesday, June the 11th, 2019, we will be hosting a session on doing genealogy... come and find out what the library has to help you with your search. Wondering about Ancestry ??? You can source it for free at the library. Join us from 1-3 pm whether you are just thinking about it or have hit a snag in you research. Meet you at the Port Hawkesbury Branch Library located inside SAERC
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