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
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Ministry of Music: Choir
Greeter: Heather Graham
Lay Reader: Julia Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment:
Collectors: James Mac Fadyen, Heather Graham
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Jean Mac Pherson
September 29nd, 2019
Creation 4 in the Season of Pentecost
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: This is the Day VU 412 vs1
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth VU 226
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 91 VU 807
Children’s Time:
We Listen For God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
1st Reading: Jeremiah 32: 1-3, 6-15
2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 6: 6-19
Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Opening the Word 2: Reflection
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: Blessed Assurance VU 337
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission/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: I Love to Tell the Story VU 343
Commissioning and Blessing:
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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 September-October 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 October:
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
October 6th – Margie Mac Intyre
Supply Ministry for St. David’s:
Services are at 11:00 a.m.
October 13th – Sandi Irving
October 20th – St. David’s 134th Anniversary Service – Rev. Janice Aylward
October 27th – Patti Stephenson
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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is October 21st at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
October 13th -Alicia Vink
October 20th – Marie Mac Kinnon
October 27th – Julia Mac Kinnon
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St. David's Official Board meeting will be held on September 29th, TODAY, at 6:30 pm in the church hall. Maggie Plant, our supervisor will be attending this meeting.
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The October FundScrip Order Date is Sunday October 6th and the Delivery Date is Sunday October 13th. The Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s announcements. Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625 3838 if you wish to join the program of if you have any questions.
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Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, Amy MacKillop
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Fish Cake and Bean Supper with homemade brown bread, biscuits and apple crisp on Friday, October 11th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Port Hastings Fire Hall (15 Old Victoria Rd., Port Hastings, B9A 1L2) for $15.00. Take outs available. Sponsored by St. David’s UCW.
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of AL FOUGERE from Diedra Fougere
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Sunday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. St. David’s will be celebrating their 134th Anniversary. We invite St. Mark’s Congregation to join us for this Service. Pot Luck Lunch following the Service.
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Lay Readers:
October 6th – Wayne Simpson
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The October FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
The October FundScrip Order Date is Sunday October 6th and the Delivery Date is Sunday October 13th. Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you wish to join the program or if you have any questions.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Strait Area (formerly Port Hastings) Museum hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Monday to Friday and 12 to 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday. The Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open 10 to 4 pm. Monday to Friday and the same as the Museum on Saturday and Sunday. We will be open till the middle of October. The Ice Cream Barn is opened 1 pm to 9 pm. every day. The name change was necessary to better reflect the extent of the information compiled over the past 40 years by the Port Hastings Historical Society members and staff.
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