The Community of Faith of 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
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.
Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/
Ministers: Whole People of God
January 19, 2020 2nd after Epiphany
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Guest Leader: Sandi Irving
Music Ministry: Choir
Lay Reader: Arnold Mac Lean
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Marie Mac Kinnon
Collectors: Heather Deschenes (and Bill MacRae)
Welcome
Acknowledgement of Place:
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Introit: "Jesus Bids Us Shine" VU 585 vs 1
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “Jesus You Have Come to the Lakeshore” VU 563
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Ps 40:1-11 VU 764
Time for All:
We Listen for God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7
Christian Scripture: 1 Cor 1:1-9
Gospel John 1:29-42
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection
We Respond In Faith
Hymn: “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” VU 509
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Hymn:
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: “Will You Come and Follow Me” VU 567
Commissioning and 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
January 26th – No Service
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
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St. Mark’s Services are 9:30 a.m.
January 26th - Sandi Irving
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
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Lay Readers:
February 2nd – Maxine Smith
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Date of Next Meetings:
Official Board: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Annual Congregational: Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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FundScrip If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Floor Curling, Wednesday from 2-3, 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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