Friday 28 February 2020

March 1, 2020, First Sunday in Lent, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

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 
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.


Ministers: The Whole People of God

Worship Leader: Rev. Janice Aylward
Pianist: Adam Cooke
Lenten Triad (St. M.): Anna Marie Langley and Family
Lenten Triad (St. D.):
Lay Reader (St. M.): Larry Evans
Lay Reader (St. D.); Julia Mac Kinnon
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Donnie and Jean Mac Pherson
Greeters (St. D.): Sally and George Fox
Mission Moment (St. M.):   Anna Marie Langley
Mission Moment (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
Counters (St. M.): Sharon Mc Lean, Patsy Brander



March 1, 2020     First Sunday in Lent


Announcements:


We Gather to Worship God


Greeting:



Call to Worship: 


Prayer of Approach: 


Hymn:   “O Worship the King” VU 235


Lenten Candle Liturgy:

We Listen For God’s Word


Prayer of Illumination: 



Genesis: 2:15-17, 3:1-7  Adam, Eve and the serpent


Psalm 32 VU 759


Matthew: 4:1-11 Jesus is tempted in the desert 


Meditation: 

We Respond In Faith



Minute for Mission and Our Offering Our Gifts to God:



Offertory: 



Offertory Prayer:


Sacrament of Holy Communion 


Hymn: “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” VU 356



Prayer of Thanksgiving:


Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.



Hosanna in the highest.



Lord’s Prayer:


Sharing of the Gifts: 



Prayer after Communion:


We Go To Serve God


Hymn: “O Jesus, I have Promised” VU 120


Commissioning / Benediction


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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April 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 March 16th 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

March 8th – Leader -  Lorna Mac Rury     Music – Heather Richards
March 15th – Leader - Sandi Irving
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The next FundScrip Order Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. 
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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Lay Readers:
March 8th –   Wayne Simpson
March 15th – Jean Mac Pherson
March 22nd – Iaian Langley
March 29th – Dave Chapman
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
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Thank you to all who supported the Pancake Supper at St. David’s on Tuesday, February 25th. The amount of $700.00 was received for the Mission and Service Fund.
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Reminder:  Food Bank Sunday March 29th, at St. David's. Our local Food Bank is in need of the following items: Flakes of Ham, Flakes of Chicken/Ham, Tuna, Kraft Dinner, Apple Juice, Tetra Juice packs, Pasta Sauce, Canned Fruit, Canned Beans, Cereal, Crackers, Tea and Coffee. All donations are greatly appreciated, and allows us to support the needy families in our area.
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FundScrip Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. 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, Wednesdays from 2 - 3 p.m., 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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Friday 21 February 2020

February 23, 2020, Transfiguration Sunday, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

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 
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.


Ministers: The Whole People of God
February 23, 2020, Transfiguration Sunday

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader:           Joyce Oliver-Snair 
  Solomon Lodge 46
Pianist:   Adam Cooke
Greeters/Collectors: Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Lay Reader: Vida Hood
Mission Moment:         Larry Evans 

Counters: Clark Brander, Anna Marie Langley
Counters (St. D.):         Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod


Acknowledgement of place: 

Lighting the Christ candle:

Introit:  "I Will Enter His Gates"                                         
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart;
I will enter His courts with praise.
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made.
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad. 

Call To Worship Come! Let us worship God!


Hymn: “Open My Eyes, That I May See”. VU  371

Confession:


Words of Assurance:


Hymn  “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 289


Opening the word:


Exodus 24: 12-18

Psalm 99                                                        VU 819


2 Peter 1:16-21 

Matthew 17 : 1-9

Reflection:

Welcoming the Masons: 

Hymn:  “Jesus Bids Us Shine”                 VU 585


Call to the Offering


Hymn: “In Gratitude and Humble Trust”      VU 544 


Dedication:


Prayers of the People:

Hymn  “O Lord My God (How Great Thou Art)”    VU 238 

Benediction:

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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April 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 March 16th 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS


St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

March1st  – First Sunday in Lent - Rev. Janice Alylward with Communion
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The next FundScrip Order will be Sunday March 1st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. 
The Promotions are as follows:
Shell                                             3% ( Regular 2% )
Walmart                                        3% ( Regular 2% )
Home Hardware/Home Furniture 4% ( Regular 3% )
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. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
March1st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward
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Lay Readers:
March 1st – Julia Mac Kinnon
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St. David's Annual Congregational Meeting:  
TODAY Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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Shrove Tuesday February 25th – Pancake supper at St. David’s 4:30 to 6 p.m.   
All are welcome.
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The next FundScrip order will be sent Sunday March 1st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. The Promotions are listed under  St. Mark’s announcements. 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, Wednesdays 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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Friday 14 February 2020

February 16, 2020, 6th Sunday after Epiphany, The Community of Faith of St. David’s United Church REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hastings, NS

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.



Ministers: The Whole People of God

Worship Leader:      Sandi Irving

Pianist (St. M.): Adam Cooke
Pianist (St. D.): Heather Richards
Lay Reader (St. M.): Barb MacIntyre
Lay Reader (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett 
Mission Moment (St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon

Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Greeter (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Counters (St. M.):      Clark Brander, Anna Marie Langley
Collectors (St. D.):     Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod



February 16, 2020, 6th Sunday after Epiphany


Welcome


Lighting the Christ Candle:


Introit:  "I Will Enter His Gates"                                         
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart;
I will enter His courts with praise.
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made.
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.                           



Call to Worship:


Opening Prayer:


Hymn:   “I Need Thee Every Hour”                       VU 671


Words of Confession:


Words of Assurance:


Responsive Psalm:    Ps 119:1-8                     VU 838 Part One


Time for All: 


We Listen For God’s Word


Gathering Prayer:


Opening the Word


Hebrew Scripture:  Deuteronomy 30:15-20


Christian Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9


Gospel:  Matthew 5:21-37


Opening the Word 2: 


Reflection:


We Respond in Faith


Hymn: “Open My Eyes, That I May See”                                  VU  371


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: “Spirit, Open My Heart”                                              MV 79


Commissioning and Blessing:


Amen
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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available.
________________________________________________________________

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. They are suggesting donations of cereal this week.
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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 February 17th 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, February 16, at 3:00 pm. We have several issues that need to be addressed and critical decisions to be made, for the future of our church. We need your input and hope you will be part of the decision making process.
Sunday, Feb. 16,  3:00 p.m.
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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
February 23rd  – Worship Committee with Solomon Lodge 46 
March 1st  – Rev. Janice Alylward with Communion
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A FundScrip order will not be sent in February. The next order will be on Sunday March 1st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. 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. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
February 23rd  – No Service
March1st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward
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Lay Readers:
March 1st – Julia Mac Kinnon
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St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting:
Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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Shrove Tuesday Feb. 25th  – Pancake Supper at St. David’s 4:30 to 6 p.m.
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FundScrip order will not be sent in February. The next order will be on Sunday March 1st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.

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Floor Curling, Wednesdays from 2 - 3 p.m. 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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Joseph Parish Soup Supper 
Saturday, February 22nd at 5:15 p.m. (following 4 p.m. mass) 
Storm date is Sunday, February 23rd at 11:15am (following 10am mass)
Homemade turkey soup, biscuits, dessert, tea and coffee.
Admission: $10 
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