ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST 2013

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Greeters: Donnie & Jean Mac Pherson

Lay Reader: Karen Mac Kinnon

Collectors: Donnie & Jean Mac Pherson,

Brenda Smith, Linda Howlett

St. David’s Counters: Malcolm Parsons, Heather Graham

MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS:

Monday 9-12 noon

Tuesday 9-12 noon

Wednesday 9-12 noon at St. David’s You may drop by for a coffee.

Thursday 9 – 12 noon

Friday – Minister’s Day Off

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

Suggested Food Banks donations: canned meat/fish or canned fruit.

Copies of “The Upper Room” for Sept.-Oct. are available.

Outdoor Worship Service

including sharing of communion

and picnic supper to follow

at Whycocomagh Provincial Park Campgrounds on Sept. 1st at 3:00 p.m.

Hosted by Inverness Guysborough Presbytery. Everyone welcome.

Bring along your lawn chair and picnic supper.

Book a campsite by calling  1-888-544-3434 or online reservation system at https://secure.camis.com/NSDNR/Home.aspx . 

Rain venue is Stewart United Church and Hall, Whycocomagh.

September 8^th – Regular times of worship resumes

9:30 a.m. – St. Mark’s

11:00 a.m. – St. David’s

Community Art Installation

During worship in Creation Time, we will create a "community art installation." By creating this larger than life net of found objects and litter, we will observe how we can be both awed and shamed by the size, the wastefulness, and the beauty that our impact has on earth. We are invited to reflect on how the net represents the ways God gathers all things including our mistakes and transforms us into a new creation.

September 8th is Flora and Fauna Sunday: bring along to worship images or objects that symbolize our control and loss of control in our lives; images that represent our vulnerabilities, doubts, debts as well as things we sow and reap that offer a sense of control and self-sufficiency.

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Monday, September16^th will be our next time of gathering at 1:00 p.m.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNDSCRIP UPDATE - FUNDSCRIP New Order date

The first FundScrip order will be placed Sunday September 8th, 2013 and gift cards will be returned Sunday September 15th. 

Orders will be sent biweekly on Sundays and gift cards will be returned the Sundays following the orders. FundScrip order forms and envelopes are now available in the narthex and can be found in a green folder labelled FundScrip.

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER - Complete the information on the order form, choose the gift cards you wish to purchase and total the cost of the order. Put the order form and payment in a sealed FundScrip envelope and place on the plate during collection. Payment may be cash or cheque made out to St. Mark’s United Church with a notation FundScrip order. No post-dated cheques please. Your order must be paid before it can be sent.

If you are unable to attend church please deliver your orders, payment included, in sealed Fundscrip envelopes to Patsy or Bonnie in time to be sent with the orders on the designated Sundays. Orders with payment included, in sealed Fundscrip envelopes, may also be given to Jane during St. Mark’s weekly office hours. If you are unable to attend church on gift card delivery Sundays please make arrangements with Patsy to receive them.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this program you may call Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838. You may also like to visit the website for FundScrip at www.fundscrip.com.

COURTESY CAR

If you need a ride to church during the months of August or September, call Dave Chapman at 787-2610

Please make your Courtesy Car request well in advance if possible. Sunday Worship requests should be made by the evening before

or by 8 a.m. Sunday morning at latest.

St. Mark’s Lay Readers:

September 8^th – Bruce Corrigan

September 15^th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

September 22^nd – Larry Evans

September 29^th – Connie Fowlie

September 17^th – 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

St. David’s Official Board Meeting on Sept. 8/2013 following Worship Service.

St. David’s Lay Readers:

September 8^th – Bruce Corrigan

September 15^th – Alicia Vink

September 22^nd – Iaian Langley

September 29^th – Kenzie Mac Lean

Church Hall Cleaners for Sept.: Catherine Mac Lean & Lynn King

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tatamagouche Centre 

A Time for Silence

September 15-17, Sun 7 pm to Tue 3 pm

A guided retreat offering time for personal contemplative silence and for encouraging dialogue.

Leadership: Kathy Roy, Suzanne Mason

Contact Tatamagouche Centre: www.tatacentre.ca or 1-800-218-2220

Sacred Space, Common Ground

September 19-23, Thur 7 pm to Mon 1 pm

Face to face and faith to faith, a gathering which draws upon the gifts of diverse faith traditions and focuses on places of commonality and potential collaboration.

Leadership: Amir Hussain, Tim Scorer, Martha Martin (PRG) and local inter-faith leaders.

Contact Tatamagouche Centre: www.tatacentre.ca or 1-800-218-2220

Labyrinth and Leadership

September 20-22, Fri 7pm to Sun 3pm

This workshop is an opportunity for leaders to come together and deeply reflect on their leadership and what leadership means to themselves and to others. The Labyrinth is an ancient tool used for meditative practice and through the use of the labyrinth, and through leadership sessions, the participants will have an opportunity to ignite the core of how and why they lead. Ideal for all walks of life and experience levels.

Leadership: Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair and Dr. Jeanie Cockell, Co-Presidents of Cockell McArthur-Blair Consulting.

Contact Tatamagouche Centre: www.tatacentre.ca or 1-800-218-2220

Cape Breton  Men’s Conference - The Rev. Dr. Glen Davis,  past Moderator Presbyterian Church in Canada, is to be the Speaker at the CB Men’s Conference in September.The dates are Sept 6, 7, & 8 at the Presbyterian Camp, CAMP MACLEOD, at Albert Bridge, Cape Breton. Plan now to attend.  Registration takes place upon arrival at 5:00 on Friday and continues on Saturday morning.

‘An Evening of Music’ featuring Ray and Kay Horton and the Starlight Quartet - (Hymns, Spirituals, Sing alongs and Cape Breton favorites) Friday, Sept. 13^th 7 pm. at St. David’s Church Hall in Port Hastings. Admission is a Donation at the door. Tea and oatcakes following. Sponsored by Starlight Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

Terry Fox Run 2013 Date: Sunday, Sept. 15^th Time:  1:00 pm
Location: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Come join us Sunday, Sept. 15th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research!  Register online at terryfoxrun.org or just show up at the Civic Centre on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 625-5405. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!

A letter from Marie Horton

Hi everyone:

Some of you may know that we have sold our house and moving to Halifax.  I have spoken with some people at the food bank etc.  It has been a hectic month, back and forth to Halifax on the weekends to find a place to live etc.  We leave tomorrow for an apartment on Larry Uteck Blvd on the main floor, balcony on a green space where the deer come out to feed every evening.  We were there for most of the week last week, and here to finalize things this week.

I didn't get to speak to everyone that I wanted to, and could not leave without saying how much everyone at St. Mark's meant to me.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Board and working with everyone on the dinners etc.   I haven't felt any sadness until now.  We are glad that we are going to spend the next few years closer to our son and grandchildren and we both feel that it is the right time, however, we are leaving great people behind.

I want to express my gratitude to everyone at St. Mark's and the people at the food bank for all of their kindness and friendship.  Bob will miss the foodbank and plans on volunteering at Feed Nova Scotia (just down the hill from our new place). The last ten years of having rediscovered St. Mark's (thanks to Joan Brown) have been wonderful, and I always felt that if I ever needed anyone, I could always call anyone at the church and they would be there for me.  This definitely says something about all of you and our church community. You are special people and to me this is the greatest loss about leaving Port Hawkesbury.

I hope to return when Coleen has her "fashion show soiree" in October and see everyone.  Many thanks to Nan and everyone.  I will miss you all.

Sincerest Thanks,
Marie

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST 2013-OCEAN SUNDAY, CREATION TIME

WORSHIP AT ST. MARK’S AT 9:30 A.M. 

NO SERVICE AT ST. DAVID’S

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

September 1^st, 2013-15^th Sunday after Pentecost

Creation Time-Ocean Sunday

In these first four weeks of September, we study and worship with the sacred text of creation as we explore divine wisdom in its oceans, flora and fauna, storms, and the cosmos.

Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2012 Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2013

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            Called By Earth and Sky             Printed

*Call to Worship

One: Creator, you are very great.
All: Illumine this space with your majesty.

One: Spirit, you make the winds your messengers and the flames your ministers.

All: Inspire us with the freshness of air and brighten us with the passion of fire.

One: Redeemer, you set a limit to the chaos.

All: Guide us to the space where all may flourish and nothing is lost.

One: Wisdom, your works are manifold.

All: Let us worship your fullness in and with all creation.

* Hymn               Joyful, Joyful We Adore You              VU 232

Opening Prayer

In Christ is every spiritual blessing.

In Christ, we touch the eternity of this good Earth’s foundation. In Christ, we feel ourselves beloved as children.

In Christ, we glimpse divine wisdom, insight, mystery, and pleasure.

In Christ, we trust in the promise to gather all things of heaven and earth to God. Amen.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Job 38:1-18 God tells a story of creation to Job.

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

Psalm 104 Bless, O my soul, the Almighty Pt. 1, Ref. 1, VU 826

*Hymn Let All Things Now Living VU 242

Opening the Word

*The Gospel Acclamation

Luke 5:1–11 Put out into the deep water and let down your nets

This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn              This Is God's Wondrous World              VU 296

Offering Our Gifts to God

* Offering Prayer

We worked all night long, but thought we had nothing. You cast our nets and revealed how much plenty we have. We are amazed but not afraid. We leave this catch and give our lives to you. Amen.

Community Art Installation

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn                How Great Thou Art                VU 238

* Commissioning and Benediction

May God shelter you, and may you protect Earth.

May God clothe you, and may you care for all creatures.

May God’s love guide every choice you make

and step you take on this good foundation that Love has laid.

* Choral Amen

CREATION TIME REFLECTION--OCEAN SUNDAY

September 1st is Ocean Sunday: bring along to worship pieces of objects that pollute our oceans, perhaps things that you have found as you walked the shore.

September 1

Job 38:1–8
God created a world that is interconnected, joined together
in a complex web of related parts. God holds all these
things together – and expects us to help.

The complexity and expanse of creation are bigger than
we can understand. God laid the foundation of Earth.
God said to the ocean, “thus far shall you come, and no
farther, and here shall your proud waves be stopped”
(Job 38:11). That is one powerful God.

This week spend time reflecting on the web of life that is
connected to the ocean/river/stream/wetlands that are
close to you. Make a list of the things that might harm that
web of life. Say a prayer for the people who are working
to keep your local waterways free of pollution.

LIVING CREATION TIME IN THE SEASON AFTER PENTECOST

A new perspective

Everywhere we look, we see elements of God’s creation –
trees, animals, streams, oceans, the stars, and more. What
parts of God’s natural world do you see around you right
now? As children of creation, we are called to love and care
for all its many elements. The Season of Creation is a time
to focus on the beauty and intricacy of God’s creation and
be sure we don’t take it for granted.

It’s appropriate that at the same time we are cultivating
an outlook of creation that is holistic and not human-centric;
we explore God’s divine wisdom in creation. God created a
world that is interconnected, joined together in a complex
web of related parts. God holds all these things together –
and expects us to help. We live in a world affected by global
warming, overconsumption, and pollution from fossil fuels.
Our actions have had dire consequences for our planet. We
should work with creation to protect and conserve it, not
ignore or abuse it.

The Season of Creation readings invite us into
relationship with the natural elements that surround us.
God shows us how creation works, how it flows and moves
around us every day. The psalmist praises God and tells us
that God reigns over all creation: “Let them praise the name
of God, for God’s name alone is exalted; God’s glory is
above earth and heaven” (Psalm 148:13 The New Testament
and Psalms: An Inclusive Version).

We sometimes lose sight of the importance of creation
in our lives. We take for granted God’s divine wisdom
in creation – the elements of creation that work together
perfectly to sustain all life. During this season we can adapt
a new perspective and practice – honouring and caring for
all creation.

For Reflection:
 
■■How do you experience God in nature?
■■What do you take for granted about the creation that
surrounds you?
■■In what ways might you explore more of God’s natural
world on your own or with your family and friends
this month?

Creation Time is celebrated during the first
four Sundays of September leading up to the feast of
St. Francis of Assisi, October 4. St. Francis honoured
and respected creation through the way that he lived,
a model for each one of us today. Sundays this year are
Ocean, Flora and Fauna, Storm, and Cosmos.
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2012 Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2013, p. 15

Nan and her fabulous creation!

Baptism of Paul Kennth Jackson, Sunday, August 25, 2013

Preparing for Baptism

The wonder of the Sacrament of Baptism!

Laying On of Hands

Were we Baptised too?

Wow! Look at all those people!

Chair of Worship and Pastoral Care, Julia MacQuarrie, baby Paul Kenneth Jackson, Jillian (Evans) and Ian Jackson with son Ellis and Nan

Paul, Jillian and Ian Jackson

Paul, Jillian, and Godmother, her sister, Jessica (Evans) MacDonald

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist:                                   Al Fougere
Greeter:                                    Anna Marie & John Langley
Lay Reader:                              Judy Castle
Collectors:                                Anna Marie & John Langley,
                                                 Jean Wilson, Ingram Fowlie    
St. David’s Counters:                Bob Downard, Kim Cameron 

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
Suggested Food Banks donations: canned meat/fish or canned fruit.

August 28th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.

September 1st Service will be at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at St. David’s

 Copies of “The Upper Room” for Sept.-Oct. are available.

Outdoor Worship Service

including sharing of communion
and picnic supper to follow
at Whycocomagh Provincial Park Campgrounds

Sunday, September 1st at 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Inverness Guysborough Presbytery. 
Everyone is welcome.

Bring along your lawn chair and picnic supper.

Book a campsite by calling  1-888-544-3434 or online reservation system at
https://secure.camis.com/NSDNR/Home.aspx .

Rain venue is Stewart United Church and Hall, Whycocomagh.

September 8th – Regular times of worship resumes

9:30 a.m. – St. Mark’s
11:00 a.m. – St. David’s

Next Sunday, September 1st, we begin Creation Time in the Season after Pentecost. During worship in the four weeks of Creation Time, we will create a "community art installation." By creating this larger than life net of found objects and litter, we will observe how we can be both awed and shamed by the size, the wastefulness, and the beauty that our impact has on earth. We are invited to reflect on how the net represents the ways God gathers all things including our mistakes and transforms us into a new creation.

September 1st is Ocean Sunday: bring along to worship pieces of objects that pollute our oceans, perhaps things that you have found as you walked the shore.

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNDSCRIP UPDATE - FUNDSCRIP  New Order date

The first FundScrip order will be placed Sunday September 8th, 2013 and gift cards will be returned Sunday September 15th.

Orders will be sent biweekly on Sundays and gift cards will be returned the Sundays following the orders. FundScrip order forms and envelopes are now available in the narthex and can be found in a green folder labelled FundScrip.

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER - Complete the information on the order form, choose the gift cards you wish to purchase and total the cost of the order. Put the order form and payment in a sealed FundScrip envelope and place on the plate during collection. Payment may be cash or cheque made out to St. Mark’s United Church with a notation FundScrip order. No post-dated cheques please. Your order must be paid before it can be sent.

If you are unable to attend church please deliver your orders, payment included, in sealed Fundscrip envelopes to Patsy or Bonnie in time to be sent with the orders on the designated Sundays. Orders with payment included, in sealed Fundscrip envelopes, may also be given to Jane during St. Mark’s weekly office hours. If you are unable to attend church on gift card delivery Sundays please make arrangements with Patsy to receive them.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this program you may call Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838. You may also like to visit the website for FundScrip at www.fundscrip.com.

COURTESY CAR

 







If you need a ride to church during the months of August or September, 
call Dave Chapman at 787-2610

Please make your Courtesy Car request well in advance if possible. Sunday Worship requests should be made by the evening before or by 8 a.m. Sunday morning at latest.

St. Mark’s Lay Readers  

September 1st – Karen Mac Kinnon 
September 8th – Bruce Corrigan 
September 15th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
September 22nd – Larry Evans
September 29th – Connie Fowlie


St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting September 17th

 ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Official  Board Meeting on September 8/2013 following Worship Service.

St. David’s Lay Readers:
September 8th – Bruce Corrigan
September 15th – Alicia Vink
September 22nd – Iaian Langley
September 29th – Kenzie Mac Lean

‘An Evening of Music’ featuring Ray and Kay Horton and the Starlight Quartet - (Hymns, Spirituals, Sing alongs and Cape Breton favorites) Friday, Sept. 13th,, 7 pm. at St. David’s Church Hall in Port Hastings.  Admission is a Donation at the door. Tea and oatcakes following. Sponsored by Starlight Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

COMMUNITY ART INSTALLATION--CREATION TIME

 

 

Next Sunday, September 1st, we begin Creation Time in the Season after Pentecost. During worship in the four weeks of Creation Time, we will create a "community art installation." By creating this larger than life net of found objects and litter, we will observe how we can be both awed and shamed by the size, the wastefulness, and the beauty that our impact has on earth. We are invited to reflect on how the net represents the ways God gathers all things including our mistakes and transforms us into a new creation.

September 1st is Ocean Sunday: bring along to worship pieces of objects that pollute our oceans, perhaps things that you have found as you walked the shore.