ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Lay Reader (St. M.): Judy Castle

(St. D.): Dave Pringle

Mission Moment (St. M.): Larry Evans

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Donald & Jean Mac Pherson

Greeter (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean

Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is November 21st at 1:00 p.m.

"Gifts with Vision" catalogues have arrived and are on the table in the church entry.

About Gifts with Vision

The United Church of Canada developed this giving catalogue Gifts with Vision in response to member requests to be able to give gifts to relatives, friends, and loved ones that are in direct support of the church's Mission & Service partners across Canada and around the world.

If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people's lives!
Gift funding raised for partners through the catalogue will be over and above the regular member-supported, stable core funding that these partners receive.

Everyone will find something in Gifts with Vision worth sharing with the special people in their lives. Gifts are available in a range of dollar amounts, as well as for many areas of need (hunger, shelter, education, health, safety, mobility, and more).

Study documents for Remits: Study documents for Remit 3 are being given out today in worship. Study sessions for Remit 2 & 3 will be held on Monday, November 7th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these is most convenient for them.

Next meeting of the Ministry and Personnel Committee is scheduled for November 9th. Please be in touch with the committee if you have celebrations or concerns regarding church staff.

FALL Youth Forum 2016 will be in Debert, NS. November 11-13th at the Debert Hospitality Centre – 130 Ventura Dr, Debert, NS B0M 1G0 Cost: $150 (remember to talk to you church, minister, youth group leader or presbytery to ask for sponsorship) More information and registration can be found at at www.youthforum.ca

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. Donations will be received today.

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Nov.-Dec. are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

THANK YOU! I wish to express my appreciation to everyone who recognized my 35 years in the Church Office. It has both been a pleasure and a privilege to work with and be friends with so many people. Jane

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

Nov. 6th – Wayne Simpson

Nov.13th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

Nov. 20th – Brenda Mac Innis

Nov. 27th – Jim Chiasson

FundScrip Order Dates are Sunday November 6th and 20th and Delivery Dates are Sunday November 13th and 27th.

The November Promotions are as follows:

Petro-Canada                                3% (Regular 2% )

Canadian Tire                                5% (Regular 4% )

Hudson’s Bay/Home Outfitters        5% (Regular 3% )

Winners                                        8% (Regular 6% )

Home Sense                                 8% (Regular 6% )

If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

November 20th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast.

November 22nd – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting:

6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board.

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

Nov. 6th – Kevin Pierce

Nov. 13th – Wanda Radford

Nov. 20th – Arnold Mac Lean

Nov. 27th – Margie Mac Intyre

Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons

PASTORAL AIRS.... St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, November 27th, 7 p.m., lunch following. Free will offering with proceeds for our local Food Bank. Musicians to include, Kinnon and Betty Beaton, The Gaelic Choir, Joe MacMaster, Siblings Two, John Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Roy MacKinnon

Friday, Nov. 4th, a Roast Beef Dinner from 4 to 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Take outs available.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David's U.C.W. is planning another day trip for 2017. We will be attending the Royal International Tattoo, in Halifax, on July 6th, 2017. We will be travelling to and from Halifax by Strait Area Transit, leaving that morning, arriving in Halifax for lunch, attending the Tattoo at the Metro Centre that afternoon, supper afterwards, then heading for home. We can accommodate 25 people. All participants are responsible for his/her ticket to the Tattoo, his/her lunch/supper and other additional costs. The U.C.W will provide the bus at no additional charge. Interested participants must register with Margie MacIntyre 902.625.1361 and pay for your seat for the Tattoo, by the DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 1ST, 2016. There can be no refunds for your ticket(s). The outing is for adults who would enjoy a day out, so book early to avoid disappointment. Would make a great Christmas gift. Open to friends and neighbors. We need 17 more to qualify for discount.

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 items.

Following the book sale at the Library, there are still donated books remaining and they can be purchased by checking with the staff at the Library.

Choir practice for anyone interested in being part of the Memorial Hymn Sing at St. Joseph's Church on Sun., Nov. 6 at 2PM. Practice is Tues., November 1st at 6:30 in the Church. All are welcome.

Lamplight Service. Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond.

on Nov.13th at 6.00pm. Minister Rev. Corrie Steward. Special Music St. Peter's Christian Church Choir. Social Hour to follow at the community hall.

Breakfast at Port Hastings Fire Hall on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Adults $8.00/Children $5.00. Hosted by Port Hastings Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Memorial Hymn Sing at St. Joseph's Parish Church, Port Hawkesbury on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Combined choirs of St. Joseph's, St. Mark's & St. David's under the direction of Bernadette MacDonald. Reception to follow.  Free Will Offering at the door.  All Welcome!

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH 2016-STEWARDSHIP 4

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: The Whole People of God

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

October 30th, 2016-Stewardship 4

Inviting Generosity-Giving Sunday

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.

Acknowledging the Traditional Territory

Lighting the Candle

Sung response: I am the light of the world!

You people come and follow me!

If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery

Of what you were meant to do and be.         VU 87

In the deep of the night, when our eyes cannot see

--Christ’s light is a beam, to guide on the Way.

In the moments of gloom, when life’s fog can conceal

--Christ’s light brightens, and warms where we are.

In the bright of our days, when the world’s glitter

catches our desire

--Christ’s light is the true gold, gathered and shared.

(lighting the candle)

Let this light remind us of Christ’s light, with us always. Alleluia!

Alleluia, amen!

Sung response: I am the light of the world!

Call to Worship

O God’s Salty People: Come to this place and be who you are.

People of Salt and Light!

With the work of your hands and the work of your hearts.

People of Salt and Light!

To refresh, to renew, to sing and to pray; to be children of God,

Christ’s disciples all the way!

People of Salt and Light!

Then, seasoned anew, bright, shining—alive—

We’ll go to the world, to help it to thrive!

People of Salt and Light!

PEOPLE OF SALT AND LIGHT!

Opening Prayer

Great Giver of all Gifts, we come to you, today, to ask for one more. We ask that you would make your presence known among us. We ask that you would open our inner heart, so that we might feel your love. We ask that you would sing your Song,

so that we might hear your hope and your joy.

Be our salt. Be our light. Great God of all.

In Jesus’ name, we ask it. Amen.

* Hymn      I Feel the Winds of God               VU 625

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Leviticus 2:1-2, 13 With all your offerings, you shall offer salt

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

Psalm 66 I’ll come to your house with burnt offerings Pt 3, Ref. 2 VU 785

*Hymn              Be Thou My Vision               VU 642

Opening the Word/The Lord's Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

Matthew 5:43-47 Love your enemies

Matthew 5:13-16a Here to be salt-seasoning…to be light

Hear what the Spirit is saying through these ancient words of scripture. All: Thanks be to God.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn             Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness          VU 375

Minute for Mission

*Offering Prayer

Thank you, loving God, for our waking and our sleeping,

for the tang of salt on our lips, and the Christ light that shines

in us and through us;

bless what is on these plates—the symbols and commitments

of our work, and how we wish to use it, for you.

May these be signs of salt and light, signs of life and love,

here, and everywhere. Alleluia!

Alleluia, amen!

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

Responses:

Thank you… Thank you, God of Salt and Light.

We pray… We pray, God of Salt and Light.

We ask it… We ask it, God of Salt and Light. Amen.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn               Walk with Me               VU 649

* Commissioning for Stewardship

You are a salty people.

You are bright lights on foggy days.

You are conduits of God’s love—

a love that changes you,

and changes the world,

always and all ways.

Go into the world with that daring love.

Go in peace.

In all that you do, do it for God’s love,

because the world needs it,

and you need it.

* Blessing

And go, remembering that salt and light go with you.

The peace of Christ, the love of the Creator,

the communion of the Holy Spirit are with you.

Forever.

*Choral Amen

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 23RD 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Lay Reader (St. M.): Clark Brander

(St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean

Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Donald & Jean Mac Pherson

Greeter (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean

Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is November 21st at 1:00 p.m.

"Gifts with Vision" catalogues have arrived and are on the table in the church entry.

About Gifts with Vision

The United Church of Canada developed this giving catalogue Gifts with Vision in response to member requests to be able to give gifts to relatives, friends, and loved ones that are in direct support of the church's Mission & Service partners across Canada and around the world.

If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people's lives!

Gift funding raised for partners through the catalogue will be over and above the regular member-supported, stable core funding that these partners receive.

Everyone will find something in Gifts with Vision worth sharing with the special people in their lives. Gifts are available in a range of dollar amounts, as well as for many areas of need (hunger, shelter, education, health, safety, mobility, and more).

Study documents for Remits: Study documents for Remit 2 are being given out today in worship and documents for Remit 3 will be circulated next Sunday, October 30th. Study sessions for these 2 remits will be held on Monday, November 7th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these is most convenient for them.

Next meeting of the Ministry and Personnel Committee is scheduled for November 9th. Please be in touch with the committee if you have celebrations or concerns regarding church staff.

FALL Youth Forum 2016 will be in Debert, NS. November 11-13th at the Debert Hospitality Centre – 130 Ventura Dr, Debert, NS B0M 1G0 Cost: $150 (remember to talk to you church, minister, youth group leader or presbytery to ask for sponsorship) More information and registration can be found at www.youthforum.ca

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

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for November-December are available.

October 26th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

October 30th – Judy Castle

November 6th – Wayne Simpson

November 13th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

November 20th – Brenda Mac Innis

November 27th – Jim Chiasson

FundScrip Order Date is October 23rd and Delivery Dates are October 16th and 30th.

The October Promotions are as follows:

Irving Oil                             3% ( Regular 2% )

Giant Tiger                           5% ( Regular 3% )

Cabela’s                               7% ( Regular 4% )

If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

November 20th – 8:00 a.m. – St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.

November 22nd – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting:

6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board.

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

October 30th – Wanda Radford

November 6th – Kevin Pierce

November 13th – Dave Pringle

November 20th – Arnold Mac Lean

November 27th – Margie Mac Intyre

Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons

PASTORAL AIRS.... St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, November 27th, 7 p.m., lunch following. Free will offering with proceeds for our local Food Bank. Musicians to include, Kinnon and Betty Beaton, The Gaelic Choir, Joe MacMaster, Siblings Two, John Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Roy MacKinnon.

St. David's U.C.W. is planning another day trip for 2017. We will be attending the Royal International Tattoo, in Halifax, on July 6th, 2017. We will be travelling to and from Halifax by Strait Area Transit, leaving that morning, arriving in Halifax for lunch, attending the Tattoo at the Metro Centre that afternoon, supper afterwards, then heading for home. We can accomodate 25 people. All participants are responsible for his/her ticket to the Tattoo, his/her lunch/supper and other additional costs. The U.C.W will provide the bus at no additional charge. 

Interested participants must register with Margie MacIntyre 902.625.1361 and pay for your seat for the Tattoo, by the DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 1ST, 2016. There can be no refunds for your ticket(s). The outing is for adults who would enjoy a day out, so book early to avoid disappointment. Would make a great Christmas gift. Open to friends and neighbors.

Friday, Nov. 4th, a Roast Beef Dinner from 4 to 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Take outs available.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 items.

Following the book sale at the Library, there are still donated books left and they can be purchased by checking with the staff at the Library.

Choir practice for anyone interested in being part of the Memorial Hymn Sing at St. Joseph's Church on Sun., Nov. 6 at 2PM. Practice is Tues., Oct 25th at 6:30 in the Church. All are welcome.

Lamplight Service Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on Nov.13th at 6.00 pm. Minister Rev.Corrie Steward. Special Music St. Peter's Christian Church Choir. Social Hour to follow at the community hall.

Evergreen Breakfast will be Oct 29 from 8:30 to 11:30

ORDER OF SERVICE OCTOBER 23RD 2016-STEWARDSHIP 3

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: The Whole People of God

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

October 23rd, 2016-Stewardship 3

Participating in Our Church’s Mission—Mission and Service

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.

Acknowledging the Traditional Territory

Lighting the Candle

Sung response: I am the light of the world!You people come and follow me!If you follow and love you’ll learn the mysteryOf what you were meant to do and be. VU 87

God summons Jesus’ disciples to speak words of comfort,

to shine God’s light on the road we travel together.

May the Creator’s light open our eyes to see the world as God dreams it.

May the Spirit’s light help us to see what stands in the way of God’s vision,

and may the Christ show us how to smooth the path that leads the world there.

Sung response: I am the light of the world!

Opening Prayer

God of vision and promise, your prophets speak words of comfort to those who despair.

May we hear your hope for our time.

Your prophets speak with love about your promise.

May your compassion open us to see each other and the world as you do.

Your prophets challenge all people to work for your vision.

May we be the salt that enables all to taste your godliness. May we be the light that draws out the God-colours of this world for all to see. May all creation rejoice together in your light. Amen.

* Hymn            Will you Come and Follow Me              VU 567

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Isaiah 40:1-5        Every valley shall be lifted up.One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Isaiah 12:1a-6             Give thanks to God          VU 880

*Hymn          There’s a Voice in the Wilderness         VU 18

Opening the Word/The Lord's Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

Matthew 5:13-16a Here to be salt-seasoning…to be lightHear what the Spirit is saying through these ancient words of scripture. All: Thanks be to God.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn             Let There Be Light               VU 679

Minute for Mission

*Offering PrayerGod, our companion and our guide, bless the gifts we offer with your power to change the world, so all may see the brilliance of your light and taste the comfort of your love. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn         For the Healing of the Nations             VU 678

* Commissioning for Stewardship

* BlessingAnd may the comfort of God the Creator find us where we walk, the power of God the Spirit lift us up as we journey, the light of God in Christ show us our way as we travel with the people of God into joy.

*Choral Amen

ST. DAVID'S 131ST ANNIVERSARY OCTOBER 16TH 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 16TH 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Lay Reader: Susan Langley

Greeter: Arnold Mac Lean

Collectors: Susan Fox

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is October 17th at 1:00 p.m.

"Gifts with Vision" catalogues have arrived and are on the table in the church entry.

About Gifts with Vision

The United Church of Canada developed this giving catalogue Gifts with Vision in response to member requests to be able to give gifts to relatives, friends, and loved ones that are in direct support of the church's Mission & Service partners across Canada and around the world.
If you are seeking inspiring new gift ideas or perhaps would rather not give family and friends the same old clothes/toys/chocolates, Gifts with Vision presents a new way to celebrate special occasions. Give a gift that can help change people's lives!
Gift funding raised for partners through the catalogue will be over and above the regular member-supported, stable core funding that these partners receive.
Everyone will find something in Gifts with Vision worth sharing with the special people in their lives. Gifts are available in a range of dollar amounts, as well as for many areas of need (hunger, shelter, education, health, safety, mobility, and more).

Study documents for Remit 1: Three Council Model have been circulated in September. Information meeting on this remit at St. David's on October 19th at 10:00 a.m. Remit 1 will be voted on by your church board at their next meeting. 

FALL Youth Forum 2016 will be in Debert, NS. November 11-13th at the Debert Hospitality Centre – 130 Ventura Dr, Debert, NS B0M 1G0 Cost: $150 (remember to talk to you church, minister, youth group leader or presbytery to ask for sponsorship) More information and registration can be found at www.youthforum.ca

Presbytery Warrant to Covenant service, between Rev. Karen Ross and River and Lakeside Pastoral Charge will be held on October 16 at 7pm, with the preacher Rev. Alicia Cox, at Forbes United Church, River Denys.

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

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for November-December are available.

October 26th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

October 23rd – Arnold Mac Lean

October 30th – Wanda Radford

November 6th – Kevin Pierce

November 13th – Dave Pringle

November 20th – Arnold Mac Lean

November 27th – Margie Mac Intyre

Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb & Florence Timmons

PASTORAL AIRS.... St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, November 27th, 7 p.m., lunch following. Free will offering with proceeds for our local Food Bank. Musicians to include, Kinnon and Betty Beaton, The Gaelic Choir, Joe MacMaster, Siblings Two, John Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Roy MacKinnon.

St. David's U.C.W. is planning another day trip for 2017. We will be attending the Royal International Tattoo, in Halifax, on July 6th, 2017. We will be travelling to and from Halifax by Strait Area Transit, leaving that morning, arriving in Halifax for lunch, attending the Tattoo at the Metro Centre that afternoon, supper afterwards, then heading for home. We can accomodate 25 people. All participants are responsible for his/her ticket to the Tattoo, his/her lunch/supper and other additional costs. The U.C.W will provide the bus at no additional charge. Interested participants must register with Margie MacIntyre 902.625.1361 and pay for your seat for the Tattoo, by the DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 1ST, 2016. There can be no refunds for your ticket(s). The outing is for adults who would enjoy a day out, so book early to avoid disappointment. Would make a great Christmas gift.

Friday, Nov. 4th, a Roast Beef Dinner from 4 to 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Take outs available.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

October 23rd – Clark Brander

October 30th – Judy Castle

November 6th – Wayne Simpson

November 13th – Joyce Oliver-Snair

November 20th – David Chapman

November 27th – Jim Chiasson

FundScrip Order Date is October 23rd and Delivery Dates are October 16th and 30th.

The October Promotions are as follows:

Irving Oil                             3% ( Regular 2% )

Giant Tiger                           5% ( Regular 3% )

Cabela’s                               7% ( Regular 4% )

If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

St. Mark’s Annual Christmas Tea and Sale on December 2nd.

PLEASE NOTE – There will not be a Congregational Board meeting in October. The next meeting will be November 22nd.

October 18th – 7:00 p.m. – St. Mark’s Worship Committee will meet.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Choir practice for anyone interested in being part of the Memorial Hymn Sing at St. Joseph's Church on Sun., Nov. 6 at 2PM. Practice is Tues., Oct 18 at 6:30 in the Church. All are welcome.

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 items.

Bake Sale and Flea Market:  Saturday, October 22nd:  9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.  Trinity United Church Hall, MacLeod St. Mulgrave.  Door prizes to be won.  Come early for best items. 

Breakfast at Port Hastings Fire Hall on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Adults $8.00/Children $5.00. Hosted by Port Hastings Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Newcomers Event 

As part of the NSCC Open House we are extending a warm welcome to all newcomers in the area and celebrating immigration. Please join NSCC on October 18 from 6-8pm for a relaxed evening of food, friendship and fun. Good will offering at the door for the NSCC Student Food Bank. For more information call 902-625-2380.

WORSHIP AT ST. DAVID'S, PORT HASTINGS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

October 16th – 11:00 a.m. 

St. David’s 131st Anniversary Service followed by 

Pot Luck Meal. 

No Service at St. Mark’s. 

St. Mark’s congregation 

is invited to attend.

Everyone welcome!

UNITED CHURCH RESPONSE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW IN THE CARIBBEAN

United Church Response to Hurricane Matthew The United Church of Canada is calling for prayers, and has launched an appeal for donations that will provide humanitarian relief to Haiti, Cuba, and nearby Caribbean countries devastated by Hurricane Matthew. The United Church has contributed $20,000 from its Emergency Response Fund to partners in Haiti and the surrounding region. Please share this information broadly, and help tell the story of the United Church’s work with Mission & Service partners on the ground: Share with your congregation Plan a special appeal with your congregation Post in your church, the community, as well as on your website and social media channels Send it through your email lists Give to local media and community groups that can help spread the word. Pray We pray for the people of Haiti, Cuba, and surrounding countries whose lives have been suddenly and violently shattered. We pray for their loved ones, homes, livelihoods and crops. We also pray for those who are from this region and now living in Canada, as well as for Canadians whose loved ones were in this region when the hurricane struck. A Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Matthew Donate Now Your donation to the Hurricane Matthew Emergency Appeal will be directed to the global ACT Alliance of church-based relief organizations, and to long-standing partners that have trusted and well-established records of delivering aid, and assisting with reconstruction. United Church partners work diligently to ensure the donations they administer reach the most vulnerable communities in the greatest need as quickly as possible. Here's how you can donate: Online via our secure donation page. Phone 416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738 and use your Visa or MasterCard. Send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information with donation amount to: The United Church of Canada Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4 Please be sure to note "Emergency Response—Hurricane Matthew" on the face of your cheque. Note: As part of the United Church's Emergency Response Fund, 100% of your donation goes directly to emergency relief with 85% of your donation responding to this designated emergency and 15% responding to future emergencies that do not receive intense media coverage. Donations to Mission & Service enable the United Church to cover all of the costs of emergency response work without deducting any fees from your donation. Through your local congregation. Congregations can issue tax receipts and forward these designated gifts for emergency relief, rebuilding, and rehabilitation to the General Council Office. Our Partners On-the-Ground are Essential for Providing Relief and Reconstruction Members of ACT Alliance are currently in Haiti, assisting those affected by Hurricane Mathew. The United Church’s partners in Haiti are The Methodist Church of Haiti and The Karl Lévêque Cultural Institute. The Cuban Council of Churches leads the ACT Alliance response in Cuba. Financial assistance from the appeal will also be provided to church partners in other Caribbean countries impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More Information  For more information, including the latest updates on this appeal, please visit ourAppeal page. Also see answers to congregation’s Frequently Asked Questions.

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ORDER OF SERVICE OCTOBER 16 2016-ST. DAVID'S 131ST ANNIVERSARY-STEWARDSHIP 2

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: The Whole People of God

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

October 16th, 2016-Stewardship 2 Living Our Mission Locally

St. David’s 131st Anniversary Sunday

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.

Acknowledging the Traditional Territory

Lighting the Candle
Sung response: I am the light of the world!You people come and follow me!
If you follow and love you’ll learn the mysteryOf what you were meant to do and be.           VU 87

We light this candle as a reminder of the presence of Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World

And of our own call to be beacons of that light in all we do.

Thanks be to God.

Sung response: I am the light of the world!

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

Gracious and loving God, we give thanks that you have entrusted us with your sacred mission to be salt and light. May our worship inspire and enliven us to fulfill our calling, that we might flavour the world with justice, and illuminate the shadows of despair and oppression, wherever we are. Amen.

* Hymn              We Praise You, O God         VU 218

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Jeremiah 31:27–34 God’s covenant will be written upon people’s hearts.One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 119:97–104          How I love God’s law.           VU 840

*Hymn                Jesus Bids Us Shine            VU 585

Opening the Word/The Lord's Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

Matthew 5:13-16a Here to be salt-seasoning…to be lightMark 12:41-44 The poor widow’s offering

Hear what the Spirit is saying through these ancient words of scripture.  All: Thanks be to God.

Opening the Word 2

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn             Take My Life and Let It Be       VU 506

Minute for Mission

*Offering Prayer

Holy One, in our busy lives we often forget that the gifts of creation are for all, that others need our care, that we are stewards of life. Use us, our time, and our talent, and use what we have given for the good of all creation. May it be so. Amen.

Prayers for a Congregation’s Anniversary

One: We thank God for all of this. All: Thank you, O God of past, present and future.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn Jesus You Have Come to the Lakeshore      VU 563

* Commissioning for Stewardship

Go with hearts that are glad and generous;

go with lives that have been touched and are full.

Go with God’s covenant written on your hearts.

Go and be salt-flavouring and light-bearing,

and allow the God-colours and the God-flavours

to be seen and tasted.

Name injustice, demonstrate Christ’s alternative way,

display peacefulness in word, action and in your being.

Live love as God is love to us and for us and through us.

This day and forever.

*Choral Amen