October 27, 2019, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada

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: Whole People of God

Worship Leader: Patti Stephenson

Ministry of Music: Heather Richards

Greeter:                Heather Graham

Lay Reader: Julia Mac Kinnon

Mission Moment:

Collectors: Susan Fox, Heather Graham

Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Jean Wilson  
           

October 27, 2019 20^th after Pentecost

Announcements The Work of Church and Community 

Welcome and greeting: 

Acknowledgement  of the Territory: 

Introit: “We Are One”      (Verse 1)                        VU 402

Call to Worship:

Hymn: “God of the Sparrow” VU 229

Opening Prayer:

Prayer of  Confession : 

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: “Come Let Us Sing”       VU 222

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Prayer of Illumination

Gospel Readings:  Matthew 5: 1-11

                               Luke 1: 78 and 79      

Psalm 85 – Part 2  VU 802

The Gospel Acclamation: James 3: 13-18

Reflection:  

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Minute for Mission

Offering Our Gifts to God

Offering Prayer

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern 

The Lord’s Prayer

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

Hymn: “Fight The Good Fight”     VU 674

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 November-December 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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St. Mark’s: Services are at 9:30 a.m.

November 3, 2019

November 10, 2019

November 17, 2019

St. David’s: Services are at 11:00 a.m.

November 24, 2019

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PLEASE NOTE: Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is November 18th  at 1:00 p.m. You are asked to keep in mind any donations for St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale on November 29^th. 

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

November 24^th – Lisa Rhynold

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Hall Cleaners for November are: Claudette and Ashley Fox

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The November/December FundScrip Order Date is Sunday Nov. 3rd and the Delivery Date is Sunday Nov. 10th. The Dec. Order Date is Sunday Dec.1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday Dec. 8th. 

The Promotions are listed under the St. Mark’s announcements. If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

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The profit from the Fish and Beans Supper was $2,054.00

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The November FundScrip Order Date is Sunday Nov. 3rd and the Delivery Date is Sunday Nov. 10th. 

The December Order Date is Sunday Dec.1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday Dec. 8th.

The November/December Promotions:

Esso  3% ( Regular 2% )

Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )

Sally Beauty  12% ( Regular 10%)

Winners/Home Sense           8% ( Regular 6%)

Rona                                   4% (Regular 3%)

La Vie en Rose/Bikini Village 11% (Regular 8%)

Stokes/ThinkKitchen              8% ( Regular 6%)

The Ultimate Dining Card (Mario’s, Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s etc.)

7% (Regular 5%)

Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you wish to join the program or have any questions.

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Lay Readers:

November 3^rd – Dave Chapman

November 10^th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

November 17^th – Archie Noseworthy

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Floor Curling, beginning November 6th, 2-3 p.m., and continuing each Wednesday, at St. Mark’s Church hall. Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.

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Lamplight Service at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on November 3rd at 6:00 p.m. with Minister Rev. Corrie Stewart, special music by St. Peter's Christian Church Choir. Social Hour to follow at Community hall. All are welcome to attend.

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Bake Sale/Flea Market, Trinity United Church: 

Saturday, November 2nd:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. 

459 MacLeod St. Mulgrave N.S. 

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October 20th, 2019, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada

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

 Worship Leader:       Rev. Janice Aylward

 Ministry of Music: Dennis Mac Donald

Greeter:                    Heather Graham

Lay Reader: Marie Mac Kinnon

Mission Moment:

Collectors: Susan Fox, Heather Graham

Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Malcolm Matheson

October 20^th, 2019 - 19^th after Pentecost 

St. David’s 134^th Anniversary

Lighting of the Christ candle

Greeting

Call to Worship 

Opening Prayer

Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise”  264 VU

Children’s Time 

Listening for Gods Word

Scripture:  Deuteronomy 8:6-18

Responsive Psalm: 148 VU 871

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

Reflection:  “Where have we been and where are we going?”

Responding in Faith

Hymn: “Deep in Our Hearts”  MV 154 

Minute for Mission and Our Offering Our Gifts to God

Offertory Hymn: “Praise God” 541 VU

Offertory Prayer

Prayers of the People/Lords Prayer

Hymn: “O Lord My God” 238 VU

Commissioning/Blessing 

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BULLETIN DEDICATION

This morning’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of

IMELDA and AL FOUGERE

and is provided St. David’s Congregation

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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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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

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Supply Ministry for St. David’s:

October 27^th – Patti Stephenson

Services are at 11:00 a.m.

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PLEASE NOTE: Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is November 18th  at 1:00 p.m. (The meeting scheduled for October 21^st has been cancelled due to the election poll at the Church Hall.) You are asked to keep in mind any donations for St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale on November 29^th. 

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

October 27^th – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Hall Cleaners for October: Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons

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Birth Announcement:

Amy and Craig MacKillop are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter: Winry Victoria MacKillop. She was born Sunday, October 6th weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces. 

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark's Christmas Tea and Sale will take place on November 29^th. 
Details to follow.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Floor Curling, beginning November 6th, 2-3 p.m., and continuing each Wednesday, at St. Mark’s church hall. Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship

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Lamplight Service at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on November 3rd at 6:00 PM with Minister Rev. Corrie Stewart, Special Music St. Peter's Christian Church Choir. Social Hour to follow at Community hall. 

All are welcome to attend.

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Bake Sale / Flea Market, Trinity United Church 

Saturday, November 2nd:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. 

459 MacLeod St. Mulgrave N.S. 

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October 13th, 2019, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada

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

Worship Leader: Sandi Irving     

Ministry of Music: Choir

Greeter: Heather Graham

Lay Reader: Alicia Vink

Mission Moment:

Collectors: Susan Fox, Heather Graham

Counters (St. M.):   Jim Davis, Carl Mac Kichan

October 13^th, 2019 - 18^th after Pentecost – 

Thanksgiving Sunday

Announcements

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:    This is God’s Wondrous World      VU 296

Words of Confession

 (Silent Reflection)

Words of Assurance:

Responsive Psalm:  Psalm 100                 VU 824 Refrain 1

Children’s Time:

Gathering Prayer:

Opening the Word 1

1^st Reading:  Phil. 4:4-9

Gospel: John 6:25-35

Opening the Word 2: 

Reflection

We Respond in Faith

Hymn:   Tell me the Stories of Jesus           VU 357

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:  Blest Be the Tie That Binds VU 602

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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St. Mark’s: Services are at 9:30 a.m.

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Supply Ministry for St. David’s: 

Services are at 11:00 a.m.

October 20^th – St. David’s 134^th Anniversary Service  – Rev. Janice Aylward 

October 27^th – Patti Stephenson

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PLEASE NOTE: Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is November 18th  at 1:00 p.m. (The meeting scheduled for October 21^st has been cancelled due to the election poll at the Church Hall.)  You are asked to keep in mind any donations for St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale on November 29^th. 

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Commissioners to the 43rd General Council will meet again online on Saturday, October 19, at noon (EDT).

Published on: October 8, 2019

Commissioners to the 43rd General Council will meet again, this time online, on Saturday, October 19, at noon (EDT) to approve a few routine pieces of business and to constitute the new National Indigenous Organization. The meeting will be webcast through the church’s YouTube channel. It is expected that the meeting will last an hour or two, with Commissioners joining online from their homes or offices.

Some of the agenda items:

• constituting the church’s new National Indigenous Organization, which will represent Indigenous members with many of the same responsibilities and powers of a regional council
• authorizing a Category 1 remit to regional councils asking whether the church agrees with proposed changes to the Basis of Union article 10.0 to welcome people of all genders into the ministry
• approving a change to The Manual that removes reference to the General Council Archives and History Committee since these functions are now performed by regional councils, archives networks, staff, and, as necessary, task groups
• receiving the annual audited financial statements

Annual online meetings are now required for General Council to formally receive the audited financial statements. They are also an opportunity to consider additional proposals that do not require discussion rather than having to wait for the whole three-year cycle.

The agenda and a full listing of the business are available in the Workbook on the United Church Commons under GC43 Annual Recall, 2019.

Copyright © 2019 - The United Church of Canada  

Circulated by Nan Corrigan DM, Commissioner GC43 Region 15

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

October 20^th – Marie Mac Kinnon

October 27^th – Julia Mac Kinnon

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The October FundScrip 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 of if you have any questions. 

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Hall Cleaners for October: Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Anniversary Sunday

On Sunday, October 20^th at 11:00 a.m. St. David’s will be celebrating their 134^th Anniversary. We invite St. Mark’s Congregation to join us for this Service. 
Pot Luck Lunch following the Service.

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The October FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday October 13^th. 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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St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale will take place on November 29^th. Details to follow.

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The October meeting of the St. Mark's Men's Group will be at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday October 20. This is an hour later than usual, but should leave plenty of time to be St. David's anniversary service after the meeting.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCMENTS

Floor Curling, beginning November 6th, 2-3 p.m., and continuing each Wednesday, at St. Mark’s Church hall. 

Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.

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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 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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Lamplight Service at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on Nov. 3rd at 6:00 PM with Minister Rev. Corrie Stewart, Special Music by St.Peter's Christian Church Choir. Social Hour to follow at Community hall. All are welcome to attend.

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