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: stmarks1@eastlink.ca
Blog:
http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Ministers: Whole People of God
Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M. Music Director: Al Fougere
Worship Leader: Lauren MacDonald
Worship Leader: Lauren MacDonald
Speaker: Heather Blundon
June 9th, 2013
88th Anniversary of United Church of
Canada
3rd After Pentecost-47th
Anniversary St. Mark’s U.C.
The readings this week remind us that God’s compassion and grace
is limitless, and knows no boundaries. Each and every one can both
receive and share this wondrous power; each and every one is a worthy
candidate of God’s grace and favour, and a minister of the same.
How have you received God’s grace? Where might you offer
it?
Copyright
© Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2012
Seasons
of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION
Pentecost 2013 , p. 42
Announcements The Work of Church
and Community |
| Our Combined Choir were in great voice! |
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| Lauren MacDonald lead the Anniversary Service. |
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| Heather Blundon was our special guest speaker. |
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| Heather gave an excellent presentation on her volunteer experience with Global Brigades in Honduras. |
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| Heather's parents, Anne & Darren also took part in the service. |
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| June & Sharon sample the buffet. |
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| Cathy and Betty wait to collect their dinner. |
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| Betty, Irene and Sarah |
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| Brenda, Julia, Margaret and Dorothy enjoy their dinner. |
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| Larry and Marlene get caught up on the latest news. |
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| Laura, Sarah and Loretta |
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| Lauren, Sharon, Emily and Carol Ann |
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| Annabel, Ingram, Andy & Jane |
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| Irene, Wanda, Cathy and Linda |
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your
spirit.
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Introit Spirit of Life VU 381
Spirit
of Life, come unto me.
Sing in
my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in
the wind, rise in the sea;
move in
the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots
hold me close; wings set me free;
Spirit
of Life, come to me, come to me.
*Call
to Worship
One:
At times our days and our dreams may seem dry.
All:
Our resources may seem to be running short.
One:
We may feel far from home,
All:
but God will meet us on the road. God will nourish our weary souls.
One:
God can water our dry places and bring forth new fruit of how we
may live and thrive. Come, meet us here!
All:
Come, sense God’s renewing welcome!
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Hymn Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet VU 245
Opening
Prayer
Whether
we have journeyed a long way or have just come down the street, we
come seeking living water to quench our thirst. We all seek spiritual
food to feed our spirits. We gather, O God, to be fed by you. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
1 Kings 17:8–24 The widow’s jar of flour and jug of oil
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All:
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 146 As long as I live, I
will praise God. VU
868
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Hymn Small Things Count VU 361
Opening
the Word/Children's Time & The Lord’s Prayer
Gospel
Acclamation
Matthew
5:1-16 The Beatitudes and Salt and Light
This
is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Rejoice, the Lord is King VU
213
Minute
for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
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Offering Prayer
Just
as you did for the widow of Zarephath, we know that our jar is filled
by you; our pitcher is filled by you. For all that you give to us, we
give you thanks, and we return a portion here. May our gifts, in
their turn, fill another’s jar and replenish another’s pitcher.
Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn How
Great Thou Art Insert back of hymnbook
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Commissioning and Benediction
May God bless you with enough,
and may you in turn bless others,
as you share who you are
for
you
are always enough.
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Choral Amen
