ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 27TH 2017

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

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

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

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

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

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

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

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
September 3rd – Bruce Corrigan

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

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

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

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holding Up a Candle in the Presence of Racism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FUNDSCRIP RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER!

FundScrip resumes in September after the summer break. 

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

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH 2017

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

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

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

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

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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


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

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

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 13 2017

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

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

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

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

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH 2017

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

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

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

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

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ORDER OF SERVICE AUGUST 2017 & SEPTEMBER 3RD 2017

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.        Music Director: Al Fougere

The Season after Pentecost-August 2017 & September 3 2017

These bulletins will be used for the month of August—please hand them to the ushers as you leave or place them at the back of the church for use next Sunday. Announcement inserts are for you to take home with you.

Announcements The Work of Church and Community

We Gather to Worship God

Welcome and *greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.

*Introit   Fresh as the Morning 1 verse each week MV 28

*Call to Worship

We gather in the love of God to worship, hoping to find some new way of knowing our God. 
We come seeking you, O God. 
We gather in the love and fellowship of one another, offering our friendship, care, and support, ready to serve. 
We come seeking you, O Jesus. 
We gather in awe of a holy, loving presence, yearning for an experience beyond ourselves.
We come seeking you, Holy Spirit. 
Come now, worship and experience the Holy alive in the presence of God, working in Christ Jesus and living in the mystery of the Holy Spirit.

Written by Heather McClure, Wesley U.C., Montreal, Que.

Gathering, Pentecost 1 2017, p.29. Used with permission.

*Hymn  

August 6         We Are One VU402
August 13 Here I Am, Lord VU509
August 20 Come In, Come In and Sit Down VU395
August 27 Make a Joyful Noise VU820
September 3 The Church Is Wherever God’s People VU579

Opening Prayer

You are full of surprises, God. We woke up this morning and found a new day had already begun even while we slept. What else was happening in the night? Perhaps Jesus was at work, making miracles happen in people’s lives. Open our hearts this morning, and open our ears to experience your Word among us. Amen. 

     Written by Kate Gregory, Belwood-Metz P.C., Belwood, Ont.

Gathering, Pentecost 1 2017, p.32. 

Used with permission.

We Listen for God’s Word

Hebrew Scriptures 

August  6    Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob wrestles with God. 
August 13   Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28  Joseph is sold into slavery. 
August 20   Genesis 45:1–15  Joseph is reunited with his brothers.
August 27   Exodus 1:8—2:10  The baby Moses is adopted.
September 3 Exodus 3:1–15  Moses encounters the burning bush.
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people. 
All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 

August 6   Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Guard me…apple of your eye. VU739
August 13  Psalm 105  Pts. 1 & 2  Remembering Joseph. VU828
August 20  Psalm 133 How pleasant, how good it is! VU856
August 27  Psalm 124 If God had not been at our side. R1 VU848
September 3 Psalm 105  Pts. 1 & 3  Jacob, Moses, Aaron VU828

*Hymn  

August 6         In the Bulb There Is a Flower VU703
August 13 It Only Takes a Spark VU289
August 20 Love Is the Touch         MV 89
August 27 Precious Lord, Take My Hand VU670
September 3 I Have Called You by Your Name MV161

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel
August 6   Matthew 14:13-21  Feeding more than 5000.
August 13  Matthew 14:22–33  Jesus walks across stormy waters.
August 20  Matthew 15:(10–20), 21–28  A mother challenges Jesus.
August 27  Matthew 16:13–20  “Who do you say that I am?”
September 3  Matthew 16:21–28  Take up the cross and follow me.
One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.   
 All: Thanks be to God. 

Opening the Word 

We Respond in Faith

*Hymn

August 6 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart VU478
August 13 I Feel the Winds of God VU625
August 20 Will You Come and Follow Me? VU567
August 27 Take My Life and Let It Be VU506
September 3 Blessed Assurance         VU337

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offertory Song/Offering Doxology   What Can I Do? MV 191

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession & The Lord’s Prayer

We Go to Serve God

*Hymn

August 6 God Be with You till We Meet Again VU422
August 13 Will Your Anchor Hold VU675
August 20 Make Me a Channel of Your Peace VU684
August 27 What a Friend We Have in Jesus VU664
September 3 Come to My Heart VU661

*Sending Forth

It is time to leave this place of worship.
We look around and see family and friends, 
and our eyes tell us that God is good.
We have heard beautiful music,
and our ears tell us that God is good.
We walk outside, feel the heat of the sun, 
the power of the earth alive, 
and our hearts tell us that God is good.
So go from here, your soul filled,
ready to live a different life,
because you know that God is good.

Written by Sheryl Spencer, Mount Forest P.C., Mount Forest, Ont.

Gathering, Pentecost 1 2017, p.40. Adapted. Used with permission. 

*Choral Amen