The Community of Faith St. David’s United Church,
REGION 15, United Church of Canada
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: Rev. Janice Aylward
Ministry of Music: Choir
Lay Reader: Arnold Mac Lean
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Robert Mac Kinnon
Collectors: James Mac Fadyen, Alicia Vink
December 29/2019
Lighting of the Christ candle
Greeting:
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “Unto Us a Boy Is Born” VU 54
Children’s Time
Listening for God's Word
Scripture Isaiah: 63:7-9 Gods mercy remembered
Responsive Psalm: (pg. 871) VU 148
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt
Reflection:
Hymn: “Once In Royal David’s City” VU 62
Responding in Faith
Minute for Mission/Our Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn: “What Can I Give Him” VU 55 (vs 4)
Offertory Prayer:
Amen:
Prayers of the People/Lords Prayer
Hymn: “Joy to the World” VU 59
Commissioning/Blessing
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OFFICE HOURS: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.
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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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Copies of the Upper Room for January-February are available.
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St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
January 5th - led by Patti Stephenson
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ST. DAVID’S MEMORIAL
BUILDING FUND: In Loving Memory of BILL FOX and AL FOUGERE from Claudette and Family.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
January 5th – Wanda Radford
January 12th – Arnold Mac Lean
January 19th – Amy McCormack
January 26th – Lisa Rhynold
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There will be a Congregational Meeting at St. David's on Sunday,
January 5th at 3:00 p.m. This 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. Pastor Maggie Plant , our
supervisor will be attending.
January 5th at 3:00 p.m. This 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. Pastor Maggie Plant , our
supervisor will be attending.
PLEASE NOTE: The storm date will be January 7th at 6:30 p.m., in case the weather doesn't co-operate on January 5th.
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The next FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5th 2020 and the Delivery will be Sunday January 12th 2020. The Promotions will follow when we receive them. If you wish to join the program or have any questions please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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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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