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
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Lay Reader: Lisa Rhynold
Greeters: Florence and Doug Timmons
Collectors: Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod
Counters (St. M): Clark Brander, Dave Chapman
November 24th, 2019 - 24th after Pentecost
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Introit: Let Us Build a House MV 1 vs 1
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart VU 478
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Song of Zechariah VU 900
Children’s Time:
We Listen For God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
1st Reading: Colossians 1:11-22
Gospel: Luke 23: 33-43
Opening the Word 2: Reflection
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: All the Way My Saviour Leads Me VU 635
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns VU 211
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 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. David’s: Services are at 11:00 a.m.
December 8th - Patti Stephenson
December 22nd - Sandi Irving
December 24th - Christmas Eve 4 p.m.- Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
January 5th - Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: Services are at 9:30 a.m.
December 1st - First Sunday in Advent - Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
December 4th - Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. - Hanging of the Greens Service
led by Worship and Pastoral Care Committee
December 8th - Service led by Worship and Pastoral Care Committee
with Larry Evans Guest Speaker
December 15th – Service led by Sandi Irving.
December 22nd -
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m. - Rev. Janice Aylward
December 29th – NO SERVICE
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PLEASE NOTE: 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 December 9th at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Christmas tree at St. David’s is in memory of Lewis Smith, from Maxine and family.
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Lay Readers:
December 8th – Maxine Smith
December 22nd – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Hall Cleaners for November are: Claudette and Ashley Fox
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TODAY – The Angel Tree is set up for anyone who wishes to take an angel.
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FundScript The December order date is Sunday December 1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday December 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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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Congregation of St. Mark's will meet on December 1st at 3:00 p.m. to discuss/approve "The Cost Sharing Agreement with St. David's Church “
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FundScrip The December FundScrip order date is Sunday, 1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday, December 8th.
The November/December Promotions are as follows:
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 7% (Regular 5%)
(Mario’s, Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s etc.)
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:
December 1st - Larry Evans
December 15th - Barb Mac Intyre
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November 29th 7 - 9 p.m. St. Mark’s U. C. Annual Christmas Tea and Sale Bake Table, Crafts, Knitting and New to You tables. "A SILENT AUCTION" - fun for all! Admission $5.00 – Door Prize. Thanks to all who have donated to this event in the past. Looking forward to your continued support. The Church is open Thursday (November 28) 6 - 8 p.m. and after 1 p.m. on Friday to receive donations.
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The Hanging of the Greens Service will take place on, Wednesday December 4th at 7 p.m. Anyone who wished to donate poinsettia are asked to have them available on December 1st.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Floor Curling, 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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Strait Area community Curling Club have freshly made apple pies for sale at $10.00 each. Please call Virginia Poirier at 623-9008 or Debbie Gagnon at 625-0463. Thank you for your support.
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Port Hawkesbury Seasonal Services Seasonal Services is preparing to provide Christmas Dinner Boxes for those in need in the Town of Port Hawkesbury. Anyone wishing to donate financially to this project may do so by dropping your sealed donation with your contact information in the collection basket, or dropping it off to the RBS on Granville Street, the Port Hawkesbury Post Office, email transfer to seasonalservices@mail.com or by contacting Sandra Praught at 902-227-5858 by December 25th.
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Strait Highland chapter of the StFX Alumni Association invites current students, fellow alumni, parents and friends of the university to join us as our guests to celebrate StFX Day and X-ring ceremony on Saturday, November 30th from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Inverness Centre for the Arts, in Inverness. There will be door prizes, refreshments, and live music by Aaron Mac Donald and Katie Mac Leod for part of the evening. Come and hear what’s happening at the university. We look forward to seeing you at this free event!
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Pastoral Airs on Sunday, December 1st, 7 p.m., Wesley United Church, Guysborough. Free will monetary offering, in support of the Food Bank.
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Bazaar at the Evergreen Club on December 7th from 1 - 3 p.m. Admission $3.00. Silent Auction, Bake Table, Craft Table, New to you, tickets on a gift basket, door prizes, Tea and Dessert.
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