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.

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/

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, 6^th 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.

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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 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is February 17^th 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 23^rd  – Worship Committee with Solomon Lodge 46 

March 1^st  – 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 1^st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8^th. 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 23^rd  – No Service

March1^st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward

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Lay Readers:

March 1^st – Julia Mac Kinnon

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St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting:

Sunday, February 23^rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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Shrove Tuesday Feb. 25^th  – 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 1^st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8^th. 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 22^nd at 5:15 p.m. (following 4 p.m. mass) 

Storm date is Sunday, February 23^rd at 11:15am (following 10am mass)

Homemade turkey soup, biscuits, dessert, tea and coffee.

Admission: $10 

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February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada

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 

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Leader:           Joyce Oliver-Snair

Organist:         Adam Cooke

Lay Reader:    Archie Noseworthy

Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox  “Celebrating Black History Month”

Greeters/Collectors: Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan

Counters: Clark Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern

             

February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

 

Acknowledgement of place: 

Lighting the Christ candle

Call To Worship

Hymn:   “Many are the Lightbeams” VU 588

Invocation:

Prayer of Confession:

Hymn:  “You are the light of the world” VU 88

Opening the word:

Isaiah 58:1–9a, (9b–12)  The fast that God chooses.

Psalm 112:1–9, (10) Delight in God’s commandments. VU 834  

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5:13–20 You are salt; you are light.

Hymn:  “Seek ye first the Kingdom”  VU 356

Reflection: “Living with Hunger-Impossible Choices”

Larry Evans, Port Hawkesbury Food Bank 

Mission Moment and Offering:

Offering Hymn: “In Gratitude and Humble Trust” VU 544  

Offertory Prayer:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn:  “We Are Marching” VU 646

Benediction

Amen

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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 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is February 17^th 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

The Executive meeting planned last Sunday after the Service will be held this Sunday. (weather permitting)

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Annual Reports can be picked up in the Narthex.

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St. Mark's  Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:

Sunday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., 2019    

Reports will be discussed along with options for moving forward

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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

February 16^th  – Sandi Irving

February 23^rd – Worship Committee with Solomon Lodge 46 

March 1^st  – Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion

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FundScrip

A FundScrip order will not be sent in February. 

The next order will be on Sunday March 1^st and the delivery will be Sunday March 8^th. 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 16^th – Sandi Irving

February 23^rd  – No Services

March 1^st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward

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Lay Readers:

February  – Marie Mac Kinnon

March1^st – Julia Mac Kinnon

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Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 23^rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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FundScrip   

A FundScrip order will not be sent in February. 
The next Order will be on Sunday March 1^st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8^th. 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, Wednesday 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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February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, The Communities of faith of St. Mark’s United Church and St. David’s United Church of Canada, Region 15

The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church and St. David’s

United Church of Canada, Region 15

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.

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/ 

Ministers: Whole People of God

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Guest Leader:                  Patti Stephenson

Pianist: (St. M.):                 Adam Cook

Music Ministry: (St. D.):    Choir

Lay Readers:     (St. M.):   Malcolm Matheson

                          (St. D.):    Maxine Smith

Mission Moment: (St. M.): Yvonne Fox

                             (St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon

Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan

Greeters (St. D.):               Maxine Smith
Counters (St. M.):             Clark Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern

Collectors (St. D.):

February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

 

Announcements: The Work of Church and Community 

Welcome and greeting: 

Introit : “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Verse 1) VU 315                       

Call to Worship  (Responsive)                                                   

Hymn:  “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”  VU 220

Opening Prayer: 

Prayer of  Renewal:

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: “ Come Touch Our Hearts”  MV# 12 (vers. 1-4)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Prayer of Illumination:

Hebrew Scripture:  Micah 6:1-8

Psalm: 15  VU 736

The Gospel Acclamation:  Matthew 5: 1-12

Reflection:  A Way of Life

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern: 

The Lord’s Prayer

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

Hymn: “O for a World”       VU# 697

Commissioning and Blessing.

Choral Amen

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OFFICE HOURS: 

Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

________________________________________________________________

The “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

________________________________________________________________

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 

________________________________________________________________

Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is February 17^th 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

There will be an important Executive Board meeting following the morning service. 

St. Mark's  Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:

Sunday, February 16, 3:00pm. 2019    

Reports will be discussed along with options for moving forward.

________________________________________________________________

St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

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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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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.

February 9^th  –  No Service

February 16^th – Sandi Irving

February  –       No Service

March 1^st –        First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward

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Lay Readers:

February 16^th  – Marie Mac Kinnon

March 1^st  – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Date of Next Meetings:

• Official Board: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Annual Congregational: Sunday, February 23^rd, 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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