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
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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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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
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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)
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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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