Friday 17 January 2020

January 19, 2020 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury, NS

The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church
REGION 15,  United Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury, 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.

Ministers: The Whole People of God

January 19, 2020 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Ministering through leadership this morning are:
Worship Leader:     Lorna Mac Rury     
Pianist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Dave Chapman
Mission Moment:      Larry Evans

Greeters/Collectors: Valli Ross, Linda Howlett
Counters: Clark Brander, Linda Howlett


 Announcements 


Lighting the Christ Candle


We Gather to Worship God


Greeting:


Introit: “Will You Come and Follow Me”       VU 567 vs 1


Call to Worship 


Opening Prayer


Hymn: “My Soul Cries Out” MV 120


Prayer for Illumination


Words of Assurance


We Listen for God’s Word 


Psalm 40 VU 764

Isaiah 49: 1-7  Proclaiming the goodness of God

John 1: 29-42   The Lamb of God

Meditation: Come and see for yourself

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

We Respond in Faith


Hymn: “We Are Pilgrims On a Journey” VU 595

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God

Offertory:  “Grant Us God” VU 540


Offering Prayer


We Go to Serve God

Hymn: “Jesus You Have Come to the Lakeshore” VU 563

Commissioning:

Benediction:

Choral Amen:


BULLETIN DEDICATION
Today’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
JOHN ABBOTT
And is provided by Carol Abbott and Family.
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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 January-February are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 
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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 January 20th at 1:00 p.m. 
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of RUTH EMBREE from:
- Annie Mac Innis
- Gladys Knight
- Yvonne and Robert Fox
- John D. Langley
- Sharon and Bernie Mc Lean
- Dorothy Mac Askill
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting is scheduled for February 16th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with Supervisor Pastor Maggie Plant. Review of 2019 reports and discussion of options for moving forward.
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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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FundScrip: 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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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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