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.
Saturday 27 July 2019
JULY 28th, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15
JULY 28th, 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 are:
Guest Leader: Patti Stephenson
Ministry of Music: Choir
Lay Reader: Logan Fox
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Donnie Mac Gregor
Collectors: Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
Counters (St. M.): Eric Dawson, Jean Mac Pherson
7TH after Pentecost - July 28, 2019
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
Welcome and greeting
Acknowledgement of the Territory
Introit : Lord Listen to Your Children VU 400
Call to Worship
Hymn: Take Time to be Holy VU 672
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus VU 664
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
New Testament Reading: Colossians 2:6-15
Psalm 82 - VU 799
The Gospel Acclamation: Luke 11:1-13
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
The Lord’s Prayer: (sung) VU 960
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: Take my Life and Let it Be VU 506
Commissioning and Blessing
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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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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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blood Donor Clinic: St. Mark’s United Church
Wednesday, July 31, 2019…….1:00-3:00 p.m.
and 5:00-8:00 p.m.
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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Concert
On Sunday, July 28th, there will be a concert at the Point Tupper Museum from 7 - 9 p.m. featuring Evelyn MacRae and Brad. Admission is $5.00 per person.
Oatcakes and punch will be provided.
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Free Show
Please join us at the Port Hawkesbury Library on Friday August 2, 2019 at 10:am to learn about Mi'kmaw culture, dancing, singing, drumming, and more with Mi’kmaw Dancer and Singer, Trevor Gould. All are welcome to join us for this fun and free event! The event is part of the Nova Scotia Public Libraries Summer Tour, which features free shows and workshops for young people and families in public libraries across Nova Scotia all summer long.
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Point Tupper Association Annual Tea
On Sunday, August 11th the Point Tupper Association is hosting their annual Causeway Tea from 2 until 4 pm at the Point Tupper Museum. There will be live music and a light lunch. No admission, donations are welcome.
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Point Tupper Association Cold Plate Dinner
On Friday, August 16th Point Tupper Association will hold a cold plate dinner consisting of ham, macaroni salad, potato salad, a homemade dinner roll and dessert, at St. Mark's United Church from 11 am until 1 pm.
Eat in or take out. $12.00 a plate.
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Friday 19 July 2019
JULY 21st, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15
JULY 21st, 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
6TH after Pentecost - July 21, 2019
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Guest Leader: Sandi Irving
Ministry of Music: Choir
Lay Reader: Arnold Mac Lean
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Donnie Mac Gregor
Collectors: Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
Counters (St. M.): Patsy Brander, Jean Mac Pherson
Announcements
The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Welcome
Lighting the Christ Candle
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Introit: Spirit of the Living God VU 376, vs1
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Hymn: Open My Eyes that I May See VU 371
Words of Confession
Words of Assurance
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 52 VU 777
Children’s Time
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Gathering Prayer
1st Reading: Colossians 1:15-28
Opening the Word
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Opening the Word 2
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn: Take My Life and Let it Be VU 506
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory Hymn:
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow VU 541
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: Jesus Bids Us Shine VU 585
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 ROOM” for July - August are available
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
_________________________________________________________________
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
_________________________________________________________________
Supply Ministry
St. David’s for the month of July.
St. David’s for the month of July.
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 28 Patti Stephenson
Supply Ministry
St. Mark’s for the month of August
St. Mark’s for the month of August
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, August 4th Rev. Janice Aylward with Baptisms
Sunday, August 11th Lorna Mac Rury
Sunday, August 18th L’Arche Community
Sunday, August 25th Sandi Irving
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reader:
July 28th Logan Fox
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS
GENERAL FUND:
In Loving Memory of GOLDA NOSEWORTHY from Faye Newhook
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed
Please sign up.
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Joyce Oliver Snair has agreed to be St. Mark's representative on Regional Council 15.
Thank you Joyce!
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Blood Donor Clinic: St. Mark’s United Church
Wednesday, July 31, 2019…….1:00-3:00 p.m.
and 5:00-8:00 p.m.
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
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yard and Bake Sale
On Saturday, July 27th, there will be a yard sale and bake sale taking place
from 10 am until 1 pm. Hot dogs and pop will be for sale.
Contact Point Tupper Museum to reserve your table.
Tables are $10.00 for inside, $5.00 for outside.
Reserve your table by Thursday, July 25th (902-625-0269)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Concert:
On Sunday, July 28th, there will be a concert at the Point Tupper Museum
from 7-9 p.m. featuring Evelyn MacRae and Brad.
Admission is $5.00 per person.
Oatcakes and punch will be provided.
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Friday 12 July 2019
JULY 14th, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15
JULY 14th, 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 are:
LLWL: Patti Stephenson
Ministry of Music: Choir
Lay Reader: Gillian Vink
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Donnie Mac Gregor
Collectors: Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
Counters (St. M.): Patsy Brander, Jean Mac Pherson
5TH after Pentecost - July 14, 2019
Announcements
The Work of Church and Community
Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Acknowledgement of the Territory: Let us pause to remember that in this region were we worship, live and work upon are the unceeded lands of the Mi’kmaq 1st Nations people. May we live with respect on this land, and live in peace and friendship with its people.
Introit : “Holy, Holy, Holy” 1st verse VU 315
Call to Worship
Hymn: “We Praise You, O God” VU 218
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardons
Hymn: “We are Pilgrims” VU 595
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
The Hebrew Scripture : Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 82 - VU 799
The Gospel Acclamation: Colossians 1: 1-14
Luke 10: 25-37
Reflection
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:“Take my Life and Let it Be” VU 506
Commissioning and Blessing
.
Choral Amen
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OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
_________________________________________________________________________________
The “UPPER ROOM” for July-August are available.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Information Required by Regional Council from our Pastoral Charge:
We need to supply the name/names of members to represent us on the Regional Council 15. Please submit your name to Jane at the office, Barb (902) 625-1546 or Wanda (902) 870-1015) and it will be forwarded to our Regional Office.
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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 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.
Sunday, August 4th – Rev. Janice Aylward with Baptisms
Sunday, August 11th – Lorna Mac Rury
Sunday, August 18th – L’Arche Community
Sunday, August 25th – Sandi Irving
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Readers:
July 21st – Rose Mary Morrell
July 28th – Logan Fox
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS
GENERAL FUND:
In Loving Memory of GOLDA NOSEWORTHY from:
- Lorne and Barb Mac Intyre
- Andy and Jane Palmer
- Goldie and Harold Hull
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed
- Please sign up.
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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
_________________________________________________________________
Yard Sale:
On Saturday, July 27th, there will be a yard sale and bake sale taking place from 10 am until 1 pm. Hot dogs and pop will be for sale. Contact Point Tupper Museum to reserve your table. Tables are $10.00 for inside, $5.00 for outside. Reserve your table by Thursday, July 25th (902-625-0269)
_________________________________________________________________
Concert:
On Sunday, July 28th, there will be a concert at the Point Tupper Museum featuring Evelyn MacRae and Brad. Admission is $5.00 per person. Oatcakes and punch will be provided.
_________________________________________________________________
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