Saturday, 26 November 2016

Inverness County Singers in Concert


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ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Margie MacIntyre
Lay Reader (St. M.): Sarah Chiasson
(St. D.): Roy MacKinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Barb MacIntyre
Advent Wreath (St. M.):
(St. D.): Josh Hatcher
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Darren & Anne Blundon
Greeters (St. D.): Robert MacKinnon
Collectors (St. D.): Bob Downard, Alicia Vink

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 Monday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m.

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

"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.

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Canadian Church Calendars have arrived and are available for purchase in the church office. $6.00 each. 

This bilingual Canadian Church Calendar features colourful photographs of United Churches from across the country, and notes special days and church seasons. A wonderful way to celebrate United Church heritage all year round. A great stocking stuffer. 
"A house of prayer for all peoples" -- Isaiah 56:7

November 30th - 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. All Welcome

Interested in being a Scripture Reader at St. Mark’s in 2017? Please speak to Nan or contact the church office.

December 21st – Longest Night Service at St. Mark’s. 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services with Communion:
4:00 p.m. – St. David’s
6:00 p.m. – St. Mark’s
Christmas Day Service, December 25th – 9:30 a.m. Combined Service at St. David’s followed by Christmas Brunch. Pot Luck
New Years Day Service - Combined Service at St. Mark’s.

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers
December 4th – Bruce Corrigan
December 11th – Dave Chapman
December 18th – Jean Mac Person
December 21st – Longest Night – Combined Service at St. Mark’s
December 24th – Multiple Readers
December 25th – Combined Service at St. David’s

FundScrip For those who wish to purchase FundScrip cards for Christmas gifts the next and last order of this year will be Sunday December 4th with delivery on Sunday December 11th. FundScrip will resume in early January 2017.

The December Promotions are as follows:
Sears                                           5% ( Regular 3% )
Pet Smart                                     6% ( Regular 2% )
Petro Canada                                3% ( Regular 2% )
If you have any questions or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson 902-625-3838.

United Church Observer:  

If you wish to subscribe to the Observer, please use one of the envelopes in the narthex (or a plain envelope marked Observer) and include your name, address and $25.00, and place on the collection plate.  This is the cost for a one year subscription which will begin in January 2017.  Renewals should be paid for in the same manner and please advise Lorna that you will be renewing.  Deadline is December 18th.    For more info, please contact Lorna Harvey at 902-623-1721 or lorna.harvey3@gmail.com

Friday, December 2, 2016 – Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. St. Mark’s Annual Christmas Tea and Sale. Bake Table, Crafts, Knitting and New To You tables. Admission $3.00. Door Prize. For those donating to the Sale the Church will be open on Dec. 1 (Thursday eve) 6-8 pm and Friday beginning at 1 pm. We look forward to your support.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers
December 4th – Mary Jesse Mac Donald
December 11th – Erin Hart-Breen
December 18th – Kenzie Mac Lean
December 25th – Bob Downard

Hall Cleaners for December are Jean Hatcher & Marjorie Langford

Decorating for Christmas on Saturday, December 3rd at 9 o’clock.

Official Board Meeting following Church Service on December 4th , 2016.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL AIRS.... St. David's United Church, today November 27 at 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

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.

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

The Princeville United Church Annual Christmas Service will be held Sunday December 11th at 7PM. Come and join in a wonderful evening of beloved Christmas music and readings in our beautiful old church decorated in Christmas finery. A fellowship will follow. Everyone is welcome

Compassionate Friends....a candle lighting memorial service in memory of children who have passed on will be held at the Mabou Renewal centre on Dec.11, 2016. Registration from 6:15-6:45 with candle lightning at 7:00. Please feel free to bring a photo or a memorabilia item.

Evergreen Club Christmas Tea, Auction, Bake Table, Crafts and Granny's Attic (new-to-you) on Sat Dec 3 from 1-4  Doors open at 12:30 to view auction items

Port Hawkesbury Seasonal Services is once again preparing to provide Christmas dinner boxes for those in need in the Town. Anyone wishing to donate financially to this project may do so by contacting Jo-Anne MacDonald @ 625-3003. Donations also may be left at the Pitt Street Post Office. Donations may be left in your name, at the Royal Bank of Canada.

Cape Breton Christmas for our Seniors at Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on Sunday, December 18 from 11am-2pm. Free lunch with dessert & Tea and Coffee. Free Music & entertainment. Possible surprise visit from a Jolly Elf ?!?. Win Gifts and prizes! Seniors – call 902-625-1693 (Public Health) to register for tickets, seating is limited! Registrations will end when seating is filled or by deadline of December 12th @ 4PM
Event sponsors: Town of Port Hawkesbury, 101.5 The Hawk, BaRyKin Bistro, Capt’n Kenny’s Fresh, Fleu-de-Lis Tea Room, Louie’s Cozy Corner, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Strait Area Transit, Local Volunteers, Sports Teams, local entertainers & performers.
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ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 2016-1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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

November 27th, 2016




1st Sunday of Advent-Peace

The Sacrament of Communion

Announcements      The Work of Church and Community

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.

* Introit       Living in the Light, Refrain             VU 82

*Call to Worship With actions

Awaken us, O God (arms stretched above head).
We are waiting for someone special, let us keep watch
(lower arms, look from side to side).
Prepare us to embark on this journey
(stamp feet on the ground).
May peace be within each of us (hands over heart).
As we travel your path of peace together (hands in prayer
position in front of chest, turn to left and right to face
neighbours).
Come let us worship in your peace.

*Hymn      O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (tune VU 122)    VU 31

Advent Candle-lighting Liturgy

One: We are all on this Advent journey together. Travel with us God, during this time of waiting.
All: Awaken our hearts to your peace.
One: We light a new candle each Sunday in Advent, reminding us that you,
God, are the light along our paths leading us to a more just world.
All: Awaken our hearts to your peace.
One: Holy One, as we wait, help us to stay awake and present to your love. Help us unlearn ways of harm, and practice ways of kindness.
All: Awaken our hearts to your peace. The candle is lit.
Sung Response: I am walking a path of peace (x3), lead me home (x2).

Prayer for Wholeness

God of peace, we ask for your guidance during this time
of waiting. We wait for the birth of Jesus, our great teacher of love.
Sometimes when we have to wait, we lose patience, and wish
time would pass quickly.
Other times, we are preoccupied with worries and distractions,
and it seems we are sleeping through life.
Sometimes we ignore ourselves or hurt those around us;
we become numb to the suffering of others…(time of silence).
We have learned ways of violence, sometimes revealed to us in our
judgmental thoughts, prejudices, hurtful words, and careless actions.
Help us to unlearn ways that harm,
and lead us toward your ways of peace and life…
(time of silence).
Help us to wake up to your love and presence.
Forgive us for the times when we hurt ourselves and others. Amen.

Assurance of Love

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Isaiah 2:1–5        Swords into ploughshares.

One: Herein is Wisdom. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 122          “With joy to God’s house.”            VU 845

*Hymn             All Earth is Waiting              VU 5

Opening the Word/Time with Children

Romans 13:11–14             Wake up! The day is near.
One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Blessing of Prayer Shawls, Cushions, Hats, Scarves

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

* Offering Prayer

Friends, we are called to travel on God’s paths, with people from every nation.
Let us live in the light of God
that we may unlearn war and learn peace.
We bring the best of ourselves and our offerings,
to God’s church and world. Amen.

* Communion Hymn          We Gather Here             VU469

Sacrament of Communion Communion Insert, cover of VU

Distribution Hymn             One Bread, One Body         VU467

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn        Make Me a Channel of Your Peace            VU684

* Commissioning and Benediction (with actions)

* Choral Amen
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Saturday, 19 November 2016

WINTERLUDE 2017--Put this on your calendar!



Winterlude 2017
Please join us at St. David’s, Port Hastings and St. Mark’s, Port Hawkesbury, United Churches for
Winterlude 2017.


Monday, February 6th – Walking Track 8 am at the Civic Centre; Coffee 9:30 am at the Fleur de Lis;
Skating 12 noon to 2 pm, $3 per person at the Civic Centre

Tuesday, February 7th – Walking Track 8 am at the Civic Centre; Coffee at Tim’s on Pitt Street at 9:30 am; Floor Curling at St. Mark’s 2 to 3:30 pm; Prize draws
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 4:00 to 6:00 at St. David's, Port Hastings

Wednesday, February 8th – Walking Track 8 am at the Civic Centre; Coffee at Fleur de Lis at 9:30 am;
Ground Hockey at St. Marks’s 2:30 to 4 pm; Games Night 7 pm at St. David’s United; Bring your favourite board and/or card game.

Thursday, February 9th – Walking Track 8 am at the Civic Centre; Coffee at Tim’s on Pitt’s Street at
9:30 am; Floor Curling & Shuffleboard at St. Mark’s 2 to 4 pm.

Friday, February 10th – Walking Track 8 am at the Civic Centre; Coffee at Fleur de Lis at 9:30 am;
Hockey Night at the Civic Centre; Strait Pirates vs Glace Bay Miners 7:30 pm.
Let’s wear red and white!

Saturday, February 11th – Pastoral Charges Ecumenical Floor Curling Tournament at St. Mark’s United
Church 9-12 noon; Lunch following, prize draws. 
Enter a team of four people
Only by February 4th! (No Substitutes) Hockey for all ages; Church parking lot
9-12 noon; Lunch following. Fiddlers In Concert; St. Mark’s 7 pm; $10 per person

Sunday, February 12th – Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing on the trails of MacIntyre Mountain 2 pm
Snowshoes provided or bring your own; bring your own skis; Hot chocolate too!

We challenge all pastoral charges to organize an event (anything) on your pastoral charge during January, February and March!

Please be sure to extend your invitation by way of church bulletins and blogs.

Let’s enjoy some fun this winter!

WIN TICKETS FOR TWO TO CELTIC COLOURS OPENING CONCERT, OCTOBER 2017
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Friday, 18 November 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Margie Mac Intyre
Lay Reader (St. M.): Brenda Mac Innis
                    (St. D.): Arnold Mac Lean
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Archie & Elaine Noseworthy
Greeters (St. D.): The Timmons Family
Collectors (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod

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.


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


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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.


Canadian Church Calendars have arrived and are available for purchase in the church office. $6.00 each. This bilingual Canadian Church Calendar features colourful photographs of United Churches from across the country, and notes special days and church seasons. A wonderful way to celebrate United Church heritage all year round. A great stocking stuffer. 
"A house of prayer for all peoples" -- Isaiah 56:7

November 27th – First Sunday in Advent. Communion

November 30th - 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. All Welcome

Interested in being a Scripture Reader at St. Mark’s in 2017? Please speak to Nan or contact the church office.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

November 27th – Jim Chiasson
December 4th – Bruce Corrigan
December 11th – Dave Chapman
December 18th – Jean Mac Person
December 21st – Longest Night – Combined Service at St. Mark’s
December 24th – Multiple Readers
December 25th – Combined Service at St. David’s

FundScrip Order Date are Sunday November 20th and Delivery Date is Sunday November 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.

For those who wish to purchase FundScrip cards as Christmas gifts please note that Sunday November 20th and Sunday December 4th are the last two ( 2 ) FundScrip Order dates for this year. The final FundScrip card Delivery will be Sunday December 11th. FundScrip will resume in early January 2017.

Tuesday, November 22nd – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. – Executive, 7:00 p.m. – Committees, 8:00 p.m. – Combined Board.


United Church Observer:  If you wish to subscribe to the Observer, please use one of the envelopes in the narthex (or a plain envelope marked Observer) and include your name, address and $25.00, and place on the collection plate.  This is the cost for a one year subscription which will begin in January 2017.  Renewals should be paid for in the same manner and please advise Lorna that you will be renewing.  Deadline is December 18th.    For more info, please contact Lorna Harvey at 902-623-1721 or lorna.harvey3@gmail.com

December 2, 2016 – Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. St. Mark’s Annual Christmas Tea and Sale. Bake Table, Crafts, Knitting and New To You tables. Admission $3.00. Door Prize. For those donating to the Sale the Church will be open on Dec. 1 (Thursday eve) 6-8 pm and Friday beginning at 1 pm. We look forward to your support.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers

November 27th – Roy Mac Kinnon
December 4th – Mary Jesse Mac Donald
December 11th – Erin Hart-Breen
December 18th – Kenzie Mac Lean
December 25th – Bob Downard

Hall Cleaners for November are Claudette & Ashley Fox

Official Board Meeting following Church Service on December 4th 2016.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL AIRS.... St. David's United Church, November 27 at 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

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.

Anyone wishing a drive to New Glasgow or Truro, please contact Margie Mac Intyre at 902-625-1361 for dates that she will going and times.
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ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 2016-REIGN OF CHRIST SUNDAY

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
Organist: Margie MacIntyre
November 20th, 2016-Reign of Christ Sunday

A thought around which to gather as we worship--On this last Sunday of the season, we anticipate that new beginning again for cre­ation, which God envisioned in the One sent to transform and save the world. In this moment between this season’s end and the beginning of a new season and church year, we step back to ground ourselves once again in the nature and purpose of the one God sent, Jesus the Christ, whose name and transformative efforts we carry forward. Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2016
Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2015, p. 172

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 Psalm 23   The Lord’s My Shepherd          VU 747

*Call to Worship Based on Colossians 1:2b, 3–6

Concluding with--One: So let us give thanks to God for this grace
All: and for the supreme goodness we know and share
and celebrate here. Come, let us worship.

*Opening Prayer          Based on Colossians 1:9–12

We pray, loving God,
that we be filled with a knowledge of your will,
in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Help us to lead lives worthy of you,
fully pleasing to you,
as we bear fruit in every good work
and grow in the knowledge of you, our Creator. Amen.

* Hymn              I Feel the Winds of God       VU 625

Prayer of Confession Based on Colossians 1:13

Saving God, find us in the shadowed places into which we have stumbled. There we embrace powers that breed a de­structive kind of chaos, which threatens to overwhelm us and all we touch. There we dominate and inflict hurt on others, ourselves, or you. Rescue us, we pray. Bring the light of Christ to shine on us, lighting the shadows, and showing the way to hope and to you. Amen.

Words of Affirmation

God – living, breathing, and working in Jesus the Christ – has made a way for us to know forgiveness.
As we lay ourselves open to God’s mercy and care, we will find the new life promised by Christ, full of abundance and joy.
In the name of Jesus the Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Jeremiah 23:1-6 God will raise up new shepherds for Israel.

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

*Luke 1:68-79 (sung) Blest Be the God of Israel     VU 901

Opening the Word/The Lord's Prayer

Colossians 1:11-20 All the fullness of God was pleased to dwell

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          The Servant Song (We Are Pilgrims)          VU 595

Minute for Mission

*Offering Prayer

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn              Jesus Shall Reign            VU 330

* Commissioning & Blessing      Based on Luke 1:78-79

One: …and guide our feet into the way of peace.”
This is the promise of God. It is true and can be trusted.
Let us go in joy and peace.

*Choral Amen

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Saturday, 12 November 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13TH 2016

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair
(St. D.): Wanda Radford
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Archie & Elaine Noseworthy
Greeters (St. D.): The Timmons Family
Collectors (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod

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.

Study session for Remit 2 & 3 will be held 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.

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

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

Canadian Church Calendars have arrived and are available for purchase in the church office. $6.00 each. 

 This bilingual Canadian Church Calendar features colourful photographs of United Churches from across the country, and notes special days and church seasons. A wonderful way to celebrate United Church heritage all year round. A great stocking stuffer. 
"A house of prayer for all peoples" -- Isaiah 56:7

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers
Nov. 20th – Brenda Mac Innis
Nov. 27th – Jim Chiasson

FundScrip Order Date is Sunday November 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.
For those who wish to purchase FundScrip cards as Christmas gifts please note that Sunday November 20th and Sunday December 4th are the last two ( 2 ) FundScrip Order dates for this year. The final FundScrip card Delivery will be Sunday December 11th. FundScrip will resume in early January 2017.

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.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Session Meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Please make every effort to attend.

Lay Readers
Nov. 20th – Arnold Mac Lean
Nov. 27th – Margie Mac Intyre

Hall Cleaners for November are Claudette & Ashley Fox

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

Please note: St. David's UCW will meet at 1:30pm on Wednesday, Nov. 16/16 at the home of Grace Pilgrim

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.

Lamplight Service. Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond.
Today 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.

Understanding Dementia: An Education Session on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 1-2:30 p.m. at the Port Hawkesbury Branch Library. This presentation will offer an overview of dementia,
recognizing the symptoms, risk factors and enhancing
communication. There will be informational brochures and resources available at the presentation to take home
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2017 Canadian Church Calendars for Sale


Canadian Church Calendars have arrived and are available for purchase in the church office. $6.00 each. 

 This bilingual Canadian Church Calendar features colourful photographs of United Churches from across the country, and notes special days and church seasons. A wonderful way to celebrate United Church heritage all year round. A great stocking stuffer. 

"A house of prayer for all peoples" -- Isaiah 56:7
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ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13TH 2016-STEWARDSHIP 5

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
November 13th, 2016-Stewardship 5
Giving Thanks—Modelling Gratititude

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

Acclamation of the Light       Echo Cheer

The candle is lit
Jesus came to be the Light of the whole world. The light of Christ is with us always.
The love of God is with us always. We do not have to be afraid.

Sung response: I am the light of the world!

Opening Prayer

Jesus is the light of the world!
Let us gather in the light of Christ!
The Christ light passes through us as light through a prism
Transforming us into God-colours in the world.
God colours us red, rebuilding the broken-hearted.
God colours us orange,
giving thanks for the outstanding within us and around us.
God colours us yellow, yearning for the lost.
God colours us green, growing with new life.
God colours us blue, seeking to nourish new beginnings.
God colours us violet, sharing love that is vital.
Come, let us worship God, who creates a rainbow of grace
in us, through us, and with us.
And give thanks to Jesus, the light of the world! Amen.

* Hymn       Will You Come and See the Light          VU 96

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Genesis 9:8–17 The sign of the covenant

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

Psalm 150         Everybody praise the Lord            VU 874

*Hymn             Arise, Your Light is Come             VU 79

Opening the Word/The Lord's Prayer

Galations 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens

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            A Light is Gleaming           VU 82

Minute for Mission

*Offering Prayer

Gracious God, we give thanks for the gifts you offer to us each and every day.
At this time we offer to you our gifts of time, talent, and treasure, asking you to gather them up, bless them, and use them in your world.
May they paint the world in rainbow colours of rebuilding, nurturing things outstanding, yearning, growing, beginning, and vitalizing.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

God loves to hear the prayers of God’s people. Let us pray:
Loving God, we give thanks that you gift us with Jesus, the light of the world.
We give thanks that we can open ourselves to letting the light of Christ shine through us.
Your God-colours remind us of the completeness of your love, so freely given, and so we bring our concerns to you with confidence that they are heard.
We pray for the broken—broken in mind, in body, in spirit.
Allow the red light to shine through us, rebuilding all brokenness. Let us paint your world red.
We pray for the ways we have not seen your gifts in others.
Allow the orange light to shine through us, pointing out all that is outstanding in our neighbour, our community, the stranger, and the world. Let us paint your world orange.
We pray for those longings that seem never to be able to be satisfied.
Allow the yellow light to shine through us, yearning for those who long for peace, for justice, for freedom, and for love.
Let us paint your world yellow.
We pray for the dying, the bereaved, the parched, the hungry, the stagnated, the decaying.
Allow the green light to shine through us, growing life, joy, food, encouragement, and love where there is none.
Let us paint your world green.
We pray for those who can see nothing but endings.
Allow the blue light to shine through us, showing paths to new beginnings, new possibilities, new life, and love.
Let us paint your world blue.
We pray for those who find no meaning, no purpose, no love.
Allow the violet light to shine through us, illuminating vitality and potential. Let us paint your world violet.
Lord, you have created the rainbow to remind us of the vastness of your love.
May we shine your God-colours in all we say and all we do, sharing our gratitude for the grace that gives us
life, love, and Jesus, the light of the world.
Amen and amen.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn         I Am the Light of the World            VU 87

* Commissioning for Stewardship & Blessing


*Choral Amen

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