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Saturday, 9 September 2017

START OF CREATION TIME & RETURN TO REGULAR WORSHIP TIMES

SEPTEMBER 10TH RETURN TO REGULAR WORSHIP TIMES

9:30 A.M. ST. MARK'S, PORT HAWKESBURY

11:00 A.M. ST. DAVID'S, PORT HASTINGS

CREATION TIME IN THE SEASON AFTER PENTECOST BEGINS

ORDER OF SERVICE-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH 2017-CREATION TIME 1

The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s

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/

Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca

Ministers: Whole People of God

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M. Minister of Music: Al Fougere

The Season after Pentecost-Creation Time 1

September 10th 2017-Forest Sunday

Prince Edward Island-Biggest Tree-Victoria By the Sea--Nan gives it a hug!

“All the trees of the forest sing for joy”. Psalm 96:12

Thoughts around which to gather as we worship: This week, reflect on all of the ways you interact with God’s creation in your everyday life. Pay attention to the simplest of interactions at home, work, or school – from the air you breathe, to the trees outside your window, to the food you eat. At each moment of recognition, say a short prayer of gratitude.

Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2014

Announcements The Work of Church and Community

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting

One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.

Introit Know That God Is Good* MV 104

Call to Worship

In the rustling of leaves on the tree – the sound of the wind.
In the intake of each breath – the sound of the Spirit of God.
Spirit, breath, wind of God, rustle through our lives today;
touch us with your mystery.
Bring us alive to you as we worship this day.

Opening Prayer

Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful* VU291

Prayer for Wholeness

Assurance of Forgiveness

One: God loves the world, and in great and unfathomable mystery we are charged with its care. As each one of us is intricately woven and intimately known, so too are the forests and trees – precious as the “lungs” of the world.
All: As we are aware of this great love and trust, we are attuned to the wind of God in whom we live and move and have our being. God loves us all! Thanks be!

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Genesis 2:4b–22 From the earth comes the human…and forest

One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 139 How deep your designs are to me parts 3 & 4, VU861

Hymn O Beautiful Gaia* MV 41

Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer

Acts 17:22–28 God who made the earth and everything in it.

One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn When Long Before Time VU248

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession A Bidding Prayer

After each bidding phrase a silence will be kept in which you may offer your own prayer-filled thoughts.
Let us pray for… the world in which we live.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn How Great Thou Art Cover of Voices United

*Commissioning and Blessing

One: As the wind blows where it chooses,
All: the Spirit of God rustles through our lives.
One: The God who breathes into our being
All: refreshes our longing to know more deeply the interconnection of all things in God.
One: The mysterious and unknown God
All: disturbs our complacency and stirs our actions of love and care for the world.
One: In love for the world God loves
All: we go to live and move and be fully alive in God.

*Choral Amen

Saturday, 2 September 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Bruce Corrigan
Mission Moment: Larry Evans
Greeters & Collectors: Linda Howlett, Annabel Butts

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. David’s, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

Please Note: Return to regular worship time at St. Mark’s (9:30 a.m.) and St. David’s (11:00 a.m.) next week.

Coffee time after Worship at St. Mark’s TODAY. Please join us for a time of fellowship.

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

We will be celebrating "Creation Time" in the Season after Pentecost beginning Sunday September 10th until Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8th.

Communion will be celebrated on World Communion Sunday, October 1st.

"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th. We join with churches and communities across Canada as they raise their voices in song and help make sure our entire human family is well-fed. Want to help plan and put on this ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger? Interested in singing in the choir? Contact Nan at the church office for details

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is September 18th at 1:00 p.m.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Sept.10th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
Sept.17th – Wayne Simpson
Sept. 24th – Judy Castle

Ruth Lasky has advised me that she will be retiring from her position as church janitor as of Sept. 30 / 2017, after many years of superb service. If you, or some one that you can recommend, may be interested in taking on the work that Ruth is doing, please contact me by phone at 902 631 0934 or email at cbrander@ns.sympatico.ca., no later than Sept. 15 / 17. It is a paid position.

FundScrip resumes in September after the summer break. The FundScrip Order Dates for September are Sunday September 10th and 24th and the Delivery Dates are Sunday September 17th & October 1st.

The Promotions for September are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Pizza Pizza 12% ( Regular 10% )
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5% )
Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters 5% ( Regular 3 % )
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838

Sunday, September 17th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.

Tuesday, September 19th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Sept.10th – Iaian Langley Sept.17th – Alicia Vink

Sept. 24th – Bruce Corrigan

St. David’s Official Board Meeting on September 10, 2017 following Church Service in the Hall.

St. David’s Session Meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Church Hall. Please make every effort to attend.

The Quilt Show & Sale – Canada 150th Celebration at St. David’s raised $2,432.00 for the Church. The TeaTime Quilters want to thank the men who helped with the quilts and signs. The ladies did a great job providing biscuits and oatcakes for the many guests that visited the Church. Thank You to everyone.

St. David’s U.C.W. meeting at the home of Catherine Mac Lean at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

If you would like to help St. David’s offset the cost of our new “More Voices” hymn books, please consider making a donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation ($15.00 per book) and dedication information on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices”.

Friday, September 15th : Roast Beef Dinner with homemade pies at the Port Hastings Fire Hall from 4:00 to 6 pm sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00.Take outs available.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, 25 August 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 27TH 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Archie Noseworthy
Mission Moment: Sarah Chiasson
Greeters & Collectors: Earl West, Judy Castle

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. David’s
Thursday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

We will be celebrating "Creation Time" in the Season after Pentecost beginning Sunday September 10th until Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8th.

Communion will be celebrated on World Communion Sunday, October 1st.

"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th. We join with churches and communities across Canada as they raise their voices in song and help make sure our entire human family is well-fed. Want to help plan and put on this ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger? Interested in singing in the choir? Contact Nan at the church office for details

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 – 10:30 a.m. – Service at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
September 3rd – Bruce Corrigan

Ruth Lasky has advised me that she will be retiring from her position as church janitor as of Sept. 30 / 2017, after many years of superb service. If you, or some one that you can recommend, may be interested in taking on the work that Ruth is doing, please contact me by phone at 902 631 0934 or email at cbrander@ns.sympatico.ca., no later than Sept. 15 / 17. It is a paid position.
...Clark Brander

FundScrip resumes in September after the summer break. The FundScrip Order Dates for September are Sunday September 10th and 24th and the Delivery Dates are Sunday September 17th and October 1st.

The Promotions for September are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Pizza Pizza 12% ( Regular 10% )
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5% )
Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters 5% ( Regular 3 % )
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Official Board Meeting on September 10, 2017 following Church Service in the Hall.

St. David’s Session Meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Church Hall. Please make every effort to attend.

If you would like to help St. David’s offset the cost of our new “More Voices” hymn books, please consider making a donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation ($15.00 per book) and dedication information on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices”.

Friday, September 15th : Roast Beef Dinner at the Port Hastings Fire Hall from 4:30 to 6 pm sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.

Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association. Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account to purchase clothing.

Terry Fox Run 2017 Date: Sunday, Sept. 17th Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION***
This year celebrates the 37TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 17th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR new this year, walk the newly upgraded Port Hawkesbury Community Trail from the Playground to TEC and back. A great walk for the whole family! Come out and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Bring a friend and have a great time keeping Terry’s Dream alive! Register online at terryfox.org or just show up at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 902-625-5405 or find us on Facebook: The Terry Fox Run ? Port Hawkesbury. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh
Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre www.capebretonceilidh.com
Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free/ Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs)
Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last

Aug 29 Wendy MacIsaac | Mac Morin | Dave MacIsaac |
Rita Rankin
Sept 5 MaryJane Lamond | The Broussards | Rankin MacInnis | John Pellerin | Bill Pellerin
Sept 12 All Fired Up | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Sept 19 Kenneth MacKenzie | Mac Morin | Daibhidh MacFhraing | Krista & Jay Luddington
Sept 26 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Joel Chiasson | Stephen MacLennan | Lewis MacLennan | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Oct 3 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | Joe MacMaster | Cheryl MacQuarrie Dancers | Joanne MacIntyre & Family

Would you like to participate in a 19 day 1st Class tour of England and Wales from May 28 – June 15, 2018 with a group of United Church folks from across Canada? If so here is your opportunity. Just contact the tour hosts, Rev. Dr. Bob & Fay Jackson at bandfjackson65@gmail.com for all the fabulous details. Early booking discounts apply so respond as soon as possible.

Celebration in song with Coro Cantabile at Calvin Presbyterian Church,Loch Lomond on Sept 10 th at 3.00pm Featuring Special Guests Paul Gatchell, Brady Doyle, Doug Johnson and Barbara Stetter Free will offering. Following the concert a turkey dinner (optional)sponsored by Loch Lomond Fire Dept Cost $15 per person.

Point Tupper Heritage Association will hold their closing Church Service at the museum Sept. 10th at 3:00 p.m. Everyone welcome

Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a kitchen party Sept. 17th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum. Music by Evelyn MacRae and Wayne Bona - $5.00 admission – Oatcakes, Tea & Juice served while quantities last.

CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC featuring HAROLD MACINTYRE on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from2-4pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall
Admission $10 In support of St. Joseph Parish

Saturday, 19 August 2017

Holding Up a Candle in the Presence of Racism

Two years ago, I was driving out of a town where one of our congregations was located. My younger son was in the back seat of the car. As we turned onto the highway leading out of the town my son raised an alarm. He noted that a Confederate flag was flying in the yard of someone in that town. Things changed for my son that day. This was the congregation he always liked attending and always wanted to come with me when I was going there. Indeed, he had made many good friends with the young people there (and he still has many good friends there). But from that day he noted that he no longer felt safe. Each time I have retold that experience, most all of my White friends have said to me that they could not understand my son’s response. However, I can. And the sad reality is that when I speak with many people of colour in Canada they usually instantly understand why my son would have felt that way.

In the wake of the events in Charlottesville over the weekend of August 11, 2017, many have expressed their shock and condemnation of the violence and flagrant display of White supremacy, bigotry, and hate which lead to the death of Heather Heyer, two state police officers, and the injury of many others. I join in denouncing the hatred and the violence. As many have already noted Canada is said to be a more tolerant country. But even then those sentiments, however they are interpreted, should not lull us into believing that White supremacy, White privilege, bigotry, and hatred are alien to the Canadian landscape. While indeed we may not anticipate the type of violence and outpouring of hate on our streets tomorrow morning, let us not deceive ourselves into believing that it can never happen here. It can, and the only thing which will deter it from happening is our willingness to confront the history and realities of our time and be willing to talk with each other.

In October 2016, I noted to the Alberta and Northwest Conference Executive the reporting of several instances of racial abuse in Edmonton and that on September 3, 2016, the CBC reported that “The White supremacist group,” the Sons of Odin, were patrolling the streets of Edmonton, sparking concerns about race relations in the city.

The church has a responsibility to stand in opposition to racism, prejudice and hate. Yet the church can only do so when it is willing to confront the realities within its own walls. I was deeply concerned and hurt when I read the summary of the April 2017 meeting (pages 2-3, PDF) of the General Council Executive. The following is an extract from that summary:

There was overwhelming support to address racism in our church. Points raised in this session included:

The term “white privilege” comes from U.S. universities; it doesn’t apply in a Canadian context.
Linguistic justice is much more of an issue in Canada, and that should be the focus
Exercises meant to illustrate white privilege could make people ashamed of their heritage.
Instead of “white privilege,” call it “settler privilege”
This country was built on “white privilege.” Let’s not be afraid to use the term.

The same summary noted that the executive agreed to “name work on identifying and understanding white privilege important to (instead of “as a priority for”) the church,” (The bold is mine.) I got the distinct feeling that the GCE had betrayed persons of colour like myself and that the experiences of the racialized in the church were being trivialized or not given the seriousness that it deserved.

Within the Judeo-Christian tradition naming someone or something is more than a matter of personal taste or aesthetics. To call the name is to claim power over or equality with. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, by calling out the evil and naming what it is, is to claim dominance over it. If I transfer this understanding to present situation, by not calling out White privilege, White supremacy, bigotry, hatred, and prejudice for what they are, it means that we are implicitly saying that they have dominion over us.

So where is God in all of this? Each Sunday at the start of worship I light the Christ candle. The candle at my church is interesting. When lit it starts with a blaze and then suddenly calms down to a constant flame. It stays that way throughout the service as a constant reminder. It does not shout or make a scene but it is there and you know it. The children sing, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” Where is God you ask? God was there calling on people to shine a light into the darkness. Where is God and what should we be doing? Hold up your faith in God through Jesus and make it clear that bigotry, hatred, and prejudice are not welcomed in our space. To hold up the candle of our faith also means that we are willing to name the darkness for what it is. We must name it, even if is found within ourselves. For when we do, we will realize that God is standing with us.

My elder son told me that he is no longer interested in the news and the reactions to Charlottesville. His concern was that it all seems so hopeless and negative. The same young people who are fearful of the hate are also looking for hope. It is incumbent on the church and church members to be witnesses of hope.

I therefore call upon all in this church of mine to be a witness. “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it” (John 1:5). I will hold up my candle in the presence of the darkness. What about you?

—Paul Douglas Walfall is the ministry personnel in the Fort Saskatchewan Pastoral Charge in the Yellowhead Presbytery, Alberta and Northwest Conference. He originally hails from the island of Jamaica and was admitted to the Order of Ministry of The United Church of Canada in 2013.

Friday, 18 August 2017

FUNDSCRIP RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER!

FundScrip resumes in September after the summer break.

The FundScrip Order Dates for September are Sunday September 10th and 24th and the Delivery Dates are Sunday September 17th and October 1st.

The Promotions for September are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Pizza Pizza 12% ( Regular 10% )
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5% )
Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters 5% ( 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Barb Mac Intyre
Mission Moment: Barb Mac Intyre
Greeters & Collectors: Earl West, Judy Castle

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. David’s,
Thursday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

During August Jane will be in the Church office on Thursday & Friday Mornings.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
August 27th – Archie Noseworthy
September 3rd – Bruce Corrigan

FundScrip resumes in September after the summer break. The FundScrip Order Dates for September are Sunday September 10th and 24th and the Delivery Dates are Sunday September 17th and October 1st.

The Promotions for September are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )
Pizza Pizza 12% ( Regular 10% )
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5% )
Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters 5% ( 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.

Hymn Books entitled "More Voices" have been purchased by St. Mark's, you may help offset the cost by making a donation of $15. A hymn book will be labeled if you wish to make your donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices", please include your information.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you would like to help St. David’s offset the cost of our new “More Voices” hymn books, please consider making a donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation ($15.00 per book) and dedication information on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices”.

Members of St. David’s UCW would like to thank those in St. Mark’s and St. David’s, who helped us collect the 250 pieces of winter foot, head and hands wear which will be taken to the Brunswick Mission in Halifax.

Friday, September 15th : Roast Beef Dinner at the Port Hastings Fire Hall from 4:30 to 6 pm sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00.

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Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.

Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association. Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account to purchase clothing.

Terry Fox Run 2017 Date: Sunday, Sept. 17th Time: 1:00 pm

Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 37TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 17th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR new this year, walk the newly upgraded Port Hawkesbury Community Trail from the Playground to TEC and back. A great walk for the whole family! Come out and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Bring a friend and have a great time keeping Terry’s Dream alive! Register online at terryfox.org or just show up at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 902-625-5405 or find us on Facebook: The Terry Fox Run ? Port Hawkesbury. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh
Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre www.capebretonceilidh.com
Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free/ Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs)
Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last

Aug 22 Glenn Graham| Kinnon and Betty Beaton | Amy Graham | Harvey MacKinnon
Aug 29 Wendy MacIsaac | Mac Morin | Dave MacIsaac |Rita Rankin
Sept 5 MaryJane Lamond | The Broussards | Rankin MacInnis | John Pellerin | Bill Pellerin
Sept 12 All Fired Up | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Sept 19 Kenneth MacKenzie | Mac Morin | Daibhidh MacFhraing | Krista & Jay Luddington
Sept 26 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Joel Chiasson | Stephen MacLennan | Lewis MacLennan | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Oct 3 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | Joe MacMaster | Cheryl MacQuarrie Dancers | Joanne MacIntyre & Family

Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 5, Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm., the Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective is opened in the Port Hastings Rotary area. The Ice Cream stand is open.

Would you like to participate in a 19 day 1st Class tour of England and Wales from May 28 – June 15, 2018 with a group of United Church folks from across Canada? If so here is your opportunity. Just contact the tour hosts, Rev. Dr. Bob & Fay Jackson at bandfjackson65@gmail.com for all the fabulous details. Early
booking discounts apply so respond as soon as possible.

Mabou Farmers' Market Sundays, 11 to 2 Mabou Arena; Fresh Produce, Artisans, Live Music, Honey, Preserves, Baked Goods and More... Join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversay season! www.maboufarmersmarket.ca

Saturday, 12 August 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 13 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Malcolm Matheson
Mission Moment: Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors: Earl West, Judy Castle

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. David’s,
Thursday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for July-August are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

During August Jane will be in the Church office on Thursday & Friday Mornings.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
August 20th – Barb MacIntyre
August 27th – Archie Noseworthy
September3rd – Bruce Corrigan

Hymn Books entitled "More Voices" have been purchased by St. Mark's, you may help offset the cost by making a donation of $15. A hymn book will be labeled if you wish to make your donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices", please include your information.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you would like to help St. David’s offset the cost of our new
“More Voices” hymn books, please consider making a donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation ($15.00 per book) and dedication information on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices”.

Members of St. David’s UCW would like to thank those in St. Mark’s and St. David’s, who helped us collect the 250 pieces of winter foot, head and hands wear which will be taken to the Brunswick Mission in Halifax.

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Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.

Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association. Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account to purchase clothing.

Terry Fox Run 2017 Date: Sunday, Sept. 17th Time: 1:00 pm

Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park
***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 37TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 17th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR new this year, walk the newly upgraded Port Hawkesbury Community Trail from the Playground to TEC and back. A great walk for the whole family! Come out and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Bring a friend and have a great time keeping Terry’s Dream alive! Register online at terryfox.org or just show up at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 902-625-5405 or find us on Facebook: The Terry Fox Run ? Port Hawkesbury. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh
Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
www.capebretonceilidh.com
Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free/ Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs)
Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last

Aug 15 Cassie and Maggie MacDonald | Dara MacDonald | Adam Young
Aug 22 Glenn Graham| Kinnon and Betty Beaton | Amy Graham | Harvey MacKinnon
Aug 29 Wendy MacIsaac | Mac Morin | Dave MacIsaac |
Rita Rankin
Sept 5 MaryJane Lamond | The Broussards | Rankin MacInnis | John Pellerin | Bill Pellerin
Sept 12 All Fired Up | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Sept 19 Kenneth MacKenzie | Mac Morin | Daibhidh MacFhraing | Krista & Jay Luddington
Sept 26 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Joel Chiasson | Stephen MacLennan | Lewis MacLennan | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Oct 3 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | Joe MacMaster | Cheryl MacQuarrie Dancers | Joanne MacIntyre & Family

Point Tupper Heritage Association invites you to celebrate Canada 150 at our Causeway Tea. August 13th from 2-4 p.m. at the Museum. All welcome.

Point Tupper Heritage Association will hold our closing social for the students Aug. 18th at 2 PM. Come over and wish them Good Luck – Everyone welcome.

Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 5, Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm., the Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective is opened in the Port Hastings Rotary area. The Ice Cream stand is also open.

August 13, 2017, 1 to 3 pm – Celebrations for the 62nd Anniversary of the Official Opening of the Canso Causeway to be held. at the Port Hastings Museum. Historical displays, entertainment and Cake. Everyone is invited.

Friday, 4 August 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Clark Brander
Mission Moment: Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors: Earl West, Judy Castle

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. David’s,
Thursday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for July-August are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

During August Jane will be in the Church office on Thursday & Friday Mornings.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Aug. 13th – Malcolm Matheson Aug. 20th – Barb MacIntyre

Aug. 27th – Archie Noseworthy Sept. 3rd – Bruce Corrigan

Hymn Books entitled "More Voices" have been purchased by St. Mark's, you may help offset the cost by making a donation of $15. A hymn book will be labeled if you wish to make your donation in honour of or in memory of a loved one. Place your donation on the collection plate in an envelope marked "More Voices", please include your information.

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates and times.

Donate your gently used clothing to Port of Welcome Settlement Association. Drop off clothing at Cathy's Consignment shop and ask that proceeds of sales go to the POWSA account (act#4488). Once our family arrives they will be able to use the credit in that account to purchase clothing.

Mabou Farmers' Market
Sundays, 11 to 2 Mabou Arena; Fresh Produce, Artisans, Live Music, Honey, Preserves, Baked Goods and More... Join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary season! www.maboufarmersmarket.ca

Terry Fox Run 2017 Date: Sunday, Sept. 17th Time: 1:00 pm

Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 37TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 17th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR new this year, walk the newly upgraded Port Hawkesbury Community Trail from the Playground to TEC and back. A great walk for the whole family! Come out and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Bring a friend and have a great time keeping Terry’s Dream alive! Register online at terryfox.org or just show up at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 902-625-5405 or find us on Facebook: The Terry Fox Run ? Port Hawkesbury. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh
Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre www.capebretonceilidh.com
Admission: $10.00 Students (under 16) $4.00 / Children (under 5) free/ Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs)
Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last
Aug 8 Dawn and Margie Beaton | Kevin Dugas | Tracey MacNeil & family | Brogue Dancers
Aug 15 Cassie and Maggie MacDonald | Dara MacDonald | Adam Young
Aug 22 Glenn Graham| Kinnon and Betty Beaton | Amy Graham | Harvey MacKinnon
Aug 29 Wendy MacIsaac | Mac Morin | Dave MacIsaac |
Rita Rankin
Sept 5 MaryJane Lamond | The Broussards | Rankin MacInnis | John Pellerin | Bill Pellerin
Sept 12 All Fired Up | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Sept 19 Kenneth MacKenzie | Mac Morin | Daibhidh MacFhraing | Krista & Jay Luddington
Sept 26 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Joel Chiasson | Stephen MacLennan | Lewis MacLennan | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Oct 3 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | Joe MacMaster | Cheryl MacQuarrie Dancers | Joanne MacIntyre & Family

Point Tupper Heritage Association invites you to celebrate Canada 150 at our Causeway Tea. August 13th from 2-4 p.m. at the Museum. All welcome.

Point Tupper Heritage Association will hold our closing social for the students Aug. 18th at 2 PM. Come over and wish them Good Luck – Everyone welcome.

Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 5, Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm.,the Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective is opened in the Port Hastings Rotary area. The Ice Cream stand is also opened.

August 13, 2017, 1 to 3 pm – Celebrations for the 62nd Anniversary of the Official Opening of the Canso Causeway to be held. at the Port Hastings Museum. Historical displays, entertainment and Cake. Everyone is invited.

Port Hastings Fire Department Breakfast on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Fire Hall. Adults $8/Children $5.Hosted by Port Hastings Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary.

Saturday, 9 September 2017

“All the trees of the forest sing for joy”. Psalm 96:12

Announcements The Work of Church and Community

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting

*Introit Know That God Is Good MV 104

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

*Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful VU291

Prayer for Wholeness

Assurance of Forgiveness

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Genesis 2:4b–22 From the earth comes the human…and forest

Psalm 139 How deep your designs are to me parts 3 & 4, VU861

*Hymn O Beautiful Gaia MV 41

Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer

Acts 17:22–28 God who made the earth and everything in it.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn When Long Before Time VU248

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession A Bidding Prayer

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn How Great Thou Art Cover of Voices United

*Commissioning and Blessing

*Choral Amen

Saturday, 2 September 2017

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, 25 August 2017

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday, 19 August 2017

Friday, 18 August 2017

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday, 12 August 2017

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, 4 August 2017

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Introit Know That God Is Good* MV 104

Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful* VU291

Hymn O Beautiful Gaia* MV 41