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: Lorna Mac Rury
Organist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Joyce Oliver Snair
Mission Moment: Barb Mac Intyre
Greeters/Collectors: Annabel Butts, Jean Wilson
Counters: Clark Brander, Jean Wilson
Counters (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod
November 10th, 2019 - Remembrance Day Service
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
We welcome members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43,
Port Hawkesbury to our worship service this morning.
O Canada: VU 524
Reading of the Honour Roll:
The Silence
The Act of Remembrance:
Presentation of Wreath:
Sounding of Memorial Bell
Greeting One Another with the Peace of Christ
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace VU 684
Prayer for illumination:
Time of Silent Prayer:
Assurance of Grace:
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Micah 4:1‒5
Romans 8:31–39
In Flanders Fields
Gospel: John 15:9–17
Reflection:
Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth Printed
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission /Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory: Grant Us God VU 540
Offering Prayer/Prayers of the People:
The Lord’s Prayer:
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection VU 586
Commissioning and Blessing:
Choral Amen
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BULLETIN DEDICATION
This morning’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
ISABELL (November 7, 2009) and ANGUS WALKER (November 15, 1997)
Provided by Elaine.
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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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WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE:
St. Mark’s: Services are at 9:30 a.m.
November 17th
December 1st - First Sunday in Advent - Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
St. David’s: Services are at 11:00 a.m.
November 24th 2019 - Sandi Irving
December 8th - Patti Stephenson
December 22nd - Sandi Irving
December 24th - Christmas Eve 4 p.m. - Rev. Janice Aylward with communion
January 5th led by 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 3rd 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 29th.
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 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 29th.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark's Congregational Board meeting will be held
Tuesday, November 12th with supervisor Pastor Maggie Plant.
Tuesday, November 12th with supervisor Pastor Maggie Plant.
Executive Meeting at 6:30
Committees meet at 7:00
Congregational Board will meet at 8:00pm.
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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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The November FundScrip delivery date is Sunday November 10th.
The December order date is Sunday December 1st and the delivery date is Sunday, December 8th.
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, 7% Regular 5%)
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.
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 17th – Archie Noseworthy
December 1st – Larry Evans
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November 29th 7 - 9 p.m.
St. Mark’s United Church Annual Christmas Tea and Sale
Bake Table, Crafts, Knitting and New to You tables.
Admission $5.00 – Door Prize.
The Church will be open Thursday (November 28) 6 - 8 pm and after 1 p.m. on Friday to receive donations.
Thanks to all who have donated to this event in the past. Looking forward to your continued support.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congregational Meeting at St. David's, Sunday November 17th at 3:00 p.m.
Pastor Maggie Plant, our supervisor will be attending. The meeting is to address the cost sharing agreement with St. Mark's. Please make every effort to attend, as this is a very important meeting.
Please note: The Official Board meeting will follow the congregational meeting.
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Lay Readers:
November 24th - Lisa Rhynold
December 8th -
December 22nd - Julia Mac Kinnon
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Hall Cleaners for November are: Claudette and Ashley Fox
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The November FundScrip delivery date is Sunday November 10th.
The December order date is Sunday December 1st and the delivery date is Sunday, December 8th.
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, 7% Regular 5%)
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.
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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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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SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, November13,2019 at 1:30 pm. The Port Hawkesbury Branch Library will be hosting a reading with Cape Breton author, Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy. Brenda will read from her first novel "Never Speak Of This Again". Bring a friend it is sure to be an entertaining hour.
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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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