ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:                 Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Vida Hood
                    (St. D.): Wanda Radford
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlettt
Greeters & Collectors (St. M.):Jean Wilson, Brenda Mac Eachern Greeters (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox, Amy MacKillop

OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday & Tuesday  9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday  9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Thursday  9-12 noon, Nan & Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday  Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Please note: No Office Hours at St. David's during the winter months. Please call 902-625-2229 if you wish to meet with Nan. 

Sunday, November 5th--Remembrance Sunday with Legion colour party.

Change to usual schedule: Wednesday, November 22nd – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.

Nan Corrigan, Diaconal Minister, will be on vacation from November 7th to 13th and from November 24th to December 2nd. Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough, will be covering pastoral care and Sue Betuik will be worship leader during those times.

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is Monday, November 20th  at 1:00 p.m.

The Food Bank is in need of plastic grocery bags and egg cartons.

Study for Remit 6: Study sessions for Remit 6: Study 1 will be held on Monday, October 30th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. (Remit Background & Education);  2nd Study Session on Wednesday, November 15th at St. David's at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 16th at St. Mark's at 7:00 p.m. (Identity and Equity). Note that there are 2 different studies, each offered twice. You choose which location and time works for you. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these 2 sessions is most convenient. 

We have been asked by the Port of Welcome Settlement Association if we would help to furnish the kitchen and bathroom for the Syrian refugee family being sponsored by this community. There is a signup sheet in the church entry. St. David's folks are asked for Kitchen items and St. Mark's for Bathroom items. Items to be collected by Monday November 13th. 

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Nov. 5th – Reader from Legion
Nov. 12th – Sarah Chiasson
Nov. 19th – Larry Evans
Nov. 26th – Julia Mac Quarrie

The FundScrip Delivery Date is today, Sunday October 29th.
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.

 December 1, 2017 – St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Nov. 5th – Kevin Pierce
Nov. 12th – Dave Pringle
Nov. 19th – Marie Mac Kinnon
Nov. 26th – Margie Mac Intyre

St. David's Official Board is on November 19th in the church hall after church. 

St. David's Pastoral Care and Oversight Visit  November 22nd at 8:00 p.m.

Presbytery Triennial Visit to St. David's

Oversight visits are part of the Presbytery's ministry to the Pastoral Charges within its bounds. It is the Presbytery's responsibility to keep in touch with Pastoral Charges, supporting in times of struggle and celebrating and encouraging achievements. The United Church of Canada is set up so that there is support and encouragement for all Pastoral Charges and all ministry personnel in its care. One way this is done is through regular Presbytery Pastoral Care and Oversight Visits​. In this presbytery, these visits are intended to happen every 3 years (triennial). Everyone welcome to attend this meeting.

Hall Cleaners for November are Claudette & Ashley Fox

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HURRICANE RELIEF     As a result of the devastation, from a series of hurricanes that ravaged the Caribbean, there is much hunger, thirst, poverty and great personal loss. We are called to be the Church, to offer assistance to these communities. Please give generously, up to and including Sunday, October 29th, by way of a 'special offering'.

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

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2018.... Planning another bus trip to Halifax, Saturday, June 30th, 2018 for the matinee, returning in the evening. More information will be available early November and I will be taking bookings mid November, as it will be necessary to determine numbers to obtain a group rate, get tickets and to confirm a bus. This is a great package at a very reasonable price. An invitation will be extended throughout our church community. Call Margie at 902.625.1361, if you are interested. 

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.

Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.

Floor Curling starting November 15th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall. Open to all ages. No fee. Contact Margie Mac Intyre, Coordinator at 902-625-1361. 

Gospel Concert will be held at Trinity United Church, Mulgrave, Sunday, November 5th at 2:30.  Free-will offering to be collected.  Local performers.  All welcome.  If you wish to perform, please call Chris Cook at 902-631-2858. 

The regular monthly meeting of the Port Hastings Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, November 1st at 7 pm. at St. David’s Hall in Port Hastings. People interested in preserving and working on new ways to depict the history of the Strait area communities are encouraged to attend.

The social evening at the Evergreen Club on Nov 11 is cancelled due to Remembrance Day. 

Port Hastings Fire Department Breakfast on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.. Adults $8.00/Children $5.00. Hosted by Port Hastings Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary. 

Inverness County Cares will host a Thai Dinner at the Judique fire hall on November 18th. Dinner begins at 6:30. Proceeds will be used to support our school in Kenya-Saint Charles Lwanga School. 
Guest speakers will be Betty Jane Cameron and Fr Duncan MacIsaac. admission is by donation. Places must be pre-booked and can be done by contacting Flo Campbell for reservations-please call 902-787-2092 before Nov. 15th.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH 2017--21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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

21st Sunday in the Season after Pentecost

October 29th, 2017

Thoughts around which to gather: 
Our lives are full of endings and beginnings. We have all lost and welcomed significant people in our lives. As the Israelites draw closer to God’s land of promise, they grapple with the loss of their prophetic leader, Moses, and embrace their new leader, Joshua.
This week, as you listen to or read the news, pay special attention to the prophets in today’s world. Reflect on how they might be similar to Moses or Joshua.

Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2016 Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFusion Season of Creation • Pentecost 2 2017, p. 9

Announcements         The Work of Church and Community

Acknowledging the Traditional Territory

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting 

As we now are in flu season, our greeting will be spoken only. We will resume handshaking and hugs in the spring.
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.

*Introit        Come Touch Our Hearts        Verse 1, MV 1

Call to Worship (from Psalm 90. Response is Psalm 90:2b in Common English Bible © Copyright 2011 by the Common English Bible. All rights reserved. Used by permission. http://www.CommonEnglish-Bible.com)
O God, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God.
A thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God.
You satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God.
We praise you and your glorious power.
From forever in the past to forever in the future, you are God, and we worship you.

Opening Prayer

Loving God,
as a parent tenderly cares for its child,
you deeply care for each of us.
May we come before you, without flattery,
seeking neither praise nor prestige,
but with hearts filled with the love of Christ,
ready to do the work of the Gospel.  Amen.

*Hymn  Walk with Me VU 649

Prayer for Wholeness and Words of Affirmation

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Deuteronomy 34:1–12    Moses dies and is buried in Moab.

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

Psalm 90 sung   O God, Our Help in Ages Past VU 806

Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer

Gospel Acclamation

Matthew 22:34–46   Love God; love your neighbour as yourself.

One: This is Good News. All: Thanks be to God. 

Opening the Word 2  

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn      God of the Bible MV 28

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

* Hymn Make Me a Channel of Your Peace VU 684

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession    

One: Uniting God, receive our prayers: 
All: And in your love answer.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

*Commissioning and Blessing  sung

God Be with You till We Meet Again  VU 422

*Choral Amen

HIKING THE SKYLINE TRAIL THURSDAY OCTOBER 19TH 2017

COMMON VISION: singing to end hunger

Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sing Along

World Food Day

October 16th, 2017

St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, N.S.

Nan C with Scottie O at the HAWK talking about Common Vision

Ian MacHattie and Brenda Leenders bring greetings from Canadian Foodgrains Bank and share news of CFGB initiatives.

Music leaders: Bonnie Dawson, Camille and Dave Chapman, Roy MacKinnon, Patsy Brander, Yvonne Fox. Margie MacIntyre at the piano.

Roy and Nan sing "For Life and All Its Richness"

Common Vision--it was a wonderful evening of song and helping to care for the hungry of the world. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 22ND 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Arnold Mac Lean
Greeter: Sally & George Fox
Collectors: Susan Fox, Amy MacKillop

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

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

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is Monday, November 20th  at 1:00 p.m.
The Food Bank is in need of plastic grocery bags and egg cartons.

Study for Remit 6: Study sessions for Remit 6: Study 1 will be held on Monday, October 30th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. (Remit Background & Education);  2nd Study Session on Wednesday, November 15th at St. David's at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 16th at St. Mark's at 7:00 p.m. (Identity and Equity). 
Note that there are 2 different studies, each offered twice. You choose which location and time works for you. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these 2 sessions is most convenient. 

Common Vision: singing to end hunger on Monday evening resulted in donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank of $1156. With 4 to 1 matching government funds, that translates to $5780 generated to help alleviate global hunger. A huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the event a success...and to all the singers who came out. 

ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Oct. 29th – Wanda Radford 
November 5th – Kevin Pierce
November 12th – Dave Pringle
November 19th – Marie Mac Kinnon
November 26th – Margie Mac Intyre

Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons  

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
October 29th –Vida Hood
November 5th – Reader from Legion
November 12th – Sarah Chiasson
November 19th – Larry Evans
November 26th – Julia Mac Quarrie

The FundScrip October Order Date is Sunday October 22nd and the Delivery Date is Sunday October 29th.
The Promotions for October are as follows:
Shell                           3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon.ca                   4% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger                  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.
Wednesday, October 25th – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.

December 1, 2017 – St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar

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HURRICANE RELIEF     
As a result of the devastation, from a series of hurricanes that ravaged the Caribbean, there is much hunger, thirst, poverty and great personal loss. We are called to be the Church ,to offer assistance to these communities. 
Please give generously, up to and including, Sunday, October 29th, by way of a 'special offering',as follows: 
A) By Cheque... Payable to St. David's United Church. On the memo line, on the cheque, please write,'Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Please place your cheque in a plain white envelope, and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes. 

B) By Cash.... Place your donation in a plain white envelope and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes.' Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one),your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued at year's end, for income tax purposes.

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

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2018.... Planning another bus trip to Halifax, Saturday, June 30th, 2018 for the matinee, returning in the evening. More information will be available early November and I will be taking bookings mid November, as it will be necessary to determine numbers to obtain a group rate, get tickets and to confirm a bus. This is a great package at a very reasonable price. An invitation will be extended throughout our church community. Call Margie at 902.625.1361, if you are interested. 

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.

Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.

Floor Curling starting November 15th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Hall. Open to all ages. No fee. Contact Margie Mac Intyre, Coordinator at 902-625-1361. 

Gospel Concert will be held at Trinity United Church, Mulgrave, Sunday, November 5th at 2:30.  Free-will offering to be collected.  Local performers.  All welcome.  If you wish to perform, please call Chris Cook at 902-631-2858. 

Pies 
The Apple Pie People are ready to begin the odyssey of peeling, slicing, rolling, crimping, filling and selling, under the careful supervision of our head Pastry Chef, Virginia Anne Poirier! We'll be starting Monday, October 23rd at 9:00am and are looking for any member worker bees with paring knives in hand, who are willing to lend a hand for a few hours here and there at the curling club. 

The pies are $8 and can be picked up at the curling club in Port Hawkesbury in the mornings, during the week of October 23rd. The pies are unbaked and will freeze extremely well.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 22ND 2017-ST. DAVID'S ANNIVERSARY

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

20th Sunday in the Season after Pentecost

October 22nd, 2017-St. David’s 132nd Anniversary 

Announcements         The Work of Church and Community

Acknowledging the Traditional Territory

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Greeting 

As we now are in flu season, our greeting will be spoken only. We will resume handshaking and hugs in the spring. 
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.

*Introit x2 Remember

Remember this song, remember this prayer.
Melody echoes of ancient and new.
Born in our lives and all that we do,
there is a love that knows no end.

Words and Music: Nancy Chegus © Copyright 2016 Nancy Chegus

Gathering Pentecost 2 2017, page 57. Used with permission. 

Call to Worship 

Opening Prayer

Ancient God, we remember those who have gone before us,
who were transformed by your power.
Your Spirit gave wisdom to the humble,
eloquence to the halting of speech,
courage to the fearful, bright hope to those in prisons.
Present God, we long for strength and renewal;
we long for a church that is 
the living body of Christ for the world.
Fill us with your Spirit’s power.
Future God, give us grace to trust your promises 
and offer our faithfulness, knowing that you are always at work,
seeking, saving, healing, renewing.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

Written by John Moses, Aylesford U.C., Aylesford, N.S.

Gathering Pentecost 2 2017, page 57. Used with permission. 

*Hymn    Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You VU232

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Exodus 33:12–23  God speaks to Moses face to face as a friend.

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

Psalm 99  God is a ruler who delights in justice. VU819

*Hymn I Have Called You by Your Name MV161

Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10  We always give thanks to God for you.

One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God. 

Gospel Acclamation

Matthew 22:15–22   Give to God the things that are God’s.

One: This is Good News. All: Thanks be to God. 

Opening the Word 2  

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn     Lord of the Dance VU352

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

O God, it is up to us to share your gospel, 
using all the resources that you provide. 
It is up to us to learn our whole story, as your whole people. 
With these gifts, God, empower us 
to do your work of sharing the gospel 
and welcoming all who seek to share in your story. Amen. 

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession    

One: We remember. 
Sung prayer response: Remember (see previous page)

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn When the Saints Go Marching In Printed

*Commissioning and Blessing

*Choral Amen

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 15TH 2017

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:                 Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Jean Mac Pherson
                   (St. D.): Susan Langley
Mission Moment (St. M.):
Greeters & Collectors (St. M): Jean Wilson, Brenda Mac Eachern
Greeter (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox, Amy MacKillop

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

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Sept.-Oct. are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.


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


Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is October 16th at 1:00 p.m.

"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury at 7:00 p.m. 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. An ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger. 

The Food Bank is in need of plastic grocery bags and egg cartons.

Study for Remit 6: Study sessions for Remit 6: Study 1 will be held on Monday, October 30th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. (Remit Background & Education);  2nd Study Session on Wednesday, November 15th at St. David's at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 16th at St. Mark's at 7:00 p.m. (Identity and Equity). Note that there are 2 different studies, each offered twice. You choose which location and time works for you. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these 2 sessions is most convenient. 

Copies of “The Upper Room” for Nov.-Dec. are available. 

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
October 22nd – Combined Service St. David’s Anniversary
October 29th –Vida Hood
November 5th – Reader from Legion
November 12th – Sarah Chiasson
November 19th – Larry Evans
November 26th – Julia Mac Quarrie

The FundScrip October Order Date is Sunday October 22nd and the Delivery Dates are Sunday October 15th and 29th.
The Promotions for October are as follows:
Shell                           3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon.ca                   4% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger                  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.

Oct. 17th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Executive; 7:30 p.m. - Committees; 8:00 p.m. - Combined Board

October 25th – 10:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Service.

December 1, 2017 – St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Oct. 22nd – Arnold Mac Lean         
Oct. 29th – Wanda Radford 
November 5th – Kevin Pierce
November 12th – Dave Pringle
November 19th – Marie Mac Kinnon
November 26th – Margie Mac Intyre

October 22nd  – St. David’s Anniversary Service. There will be a pot luck lunch after the service.   A  main course dish would be appreciated as dessert will be provided. 

Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons  

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HURRICANE RELIEF     As a result of the devastation, from a series of hurricanes that ravaged the Caribbean, there is much hunger, thirst, poverty and great personal loss. We are called to be the Church ,to offer assistance to these communities. Please give generously ,up to and including, Sunday, October 29th, by way of a 'special offering',as follows: 
A) By Cheque... Payable to St. David's United Church. On the memo line, on the cheque, please write,'Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Please place your cheque in a plain white envelope, and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes. 
B). By cash.... Place your donation in a plain white envelope and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes.' Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.

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

Wilderness Walk, Wednesday, October 18th or Thursday, October 19th ( rain date). We will be hiking the Skyline Trail, enjoying the Fall colours. Departing St. David's parking lot at 9 a.m, returning  late afternoon. Bring your lunch and warm clothing. We will stop for tea enroute. This is an easy trail and suitable for all age levels, so come along, enjoy the cameraderie and the great outdoors! If you would like to join us, please call Margie MacIntyre,at 902.625.1361 as soon as possible.

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2018.... Planning another bus trip to Halifax, Saturday, June 30th, 2018 for the matinee, returning in the evening. More information will be available early November and I will be taking bookings mid November, as it will be necessary to determine numbers to obtain a group rate, get tickets and to confirm a bus. This is a great package at a very reasonable price. An invitation will be extended throughout our church community. Call Margie at 902.625.1361, if you are interested. 

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.

Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.

Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a Kitchen Party Oct. 15th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum – music by Evelyn Mac Rae and Wayne Bona. Admission $5.00 – oatcakes, juice & tea.while they last.

Words to accompany CFGB video during today's worship: 

Room at the Table

Let our hearts not be hardened
to those living on the margins,
there is room at the table for everyone.
This is where it all begins,
this is how we gather in,
there is room at the table for everyone.
Chorus:
There is room for us all,
and no gift is too small.
There is room at the table for everyone.
There’s enough if we share,
come on, pull up a chair.

There is room at the table for everyone.
Too long we have wandered,
burdened and undone, but
there is room at the table for everyone.
Let us sing the new world in,
this is how it all begins,
there is room at the table for everyone. (Chorus)

No matter who you are.
No matter where you’re from,
there is room at the table for everyone.
Here and now we can be
the beloved community:
there is room at the table for everyone. (Chorus)
Copyright © Carrie Newcomer. Used by permission.

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Refrain for Anniversary Service next Sunday: 

REMEMBER

Remember this song, remember this prayer.
Melody echoes of ancient and new.
Born in our lives and all that we do,
there is a love that knows no end.

WORLD FOOD DAY: COMMON VISION--singing to end hunger

ORDER OF SERVICE-OCTOBER 15TH 2017-WORLD FOOD 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: Whole People of God

  Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.        Minister of Music: Al Fougere

The 19th Sunday in the Season after Pentecost

October 15th, 2017-World Food Sunday

Room at the Table-CFGB Worship

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 Canadian churches and church-based agencies working together to end global hunger by:

*Supporting international programs to meet immediate food needs, reduce malnutrition, and achieve sustainable food security;

*Influencing improvements in national and international policies that contribute to ending global hunger; and

*Increasing and deepening the engagement of Canadians in efforts to end global hunger.

Pictures for "Room at the Table" CFGB Reflection

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 What Can I Do? MV191

Call to Worship 

Our God is preparing a feast for all people;
a wonderful banquet with vintage wine and gourmet food,
the choicest meats, and lavish desserts.
And the whole world will be invited!
And God will wipe away the tears from every face,
and lift the despair from every heart.
And together, God’s people will proclaim:
This is our God, in whom we place our trust!
Let us rejoice in the salvation God brings!

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, in love You open wide the doors
and welcome us into Your presence—
saints and sinners alike.
You spread a table before us,
filled with the richest fare—
a feast of love and mercy
for the body and soul.
We come with joy to worship You here,
to eat and drink at Your table,
to taste and see Your goodness,
to celebrate Your grace and mercy in our lives.
May Your Spirit inspire our praise and thanksgiving,
our prayers and petitions
as we worship together in Your presence.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
our host and companion. Amen.

*Hymn We Are One   VU 402

Prayer for Wholeness     Inspired by Psalm 23

Responses: You prepare a table…
All: You prepare a table before us.
One: Overturn the tables…
All: Overturn the tables in our hearts. 

Words of Affirmation 

The good news is that God loves and forgives us, and forever invites us to return to the ways of wholeness. 
We can be new people; we can live with respect for Earth and all her creatures; we can act to end hunger.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Isaiah 25:1-9 God prepares a feast for all people

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

Psalm 23   You prepare a table before me   refrain 1 VU749

*Hymn Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love VU 593

Opening the Word & The Lord’s Prayer

Epistle  Philippians 4:1-9 Stand firm in the Lord

One: This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God. 

Gospel Acclamation

Luke 14:12-14 Invitations to the feast

One: This is Good News. All: Thanks be to God. 

Opening the Word 2 Room at the Table

Room at the Table video 

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn   When I Needed a Neighbour VU 600

Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

Generous God, in Your love and mercy You have provided for all of our needs, and so much more.
In deep gratitude, we offer back to You
some of what You have given to us.
Use these offerings to minister to the world around us,
so that others may find a place at the table,
and live without want or fear. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession    

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn Touch the Earth Lightly VU 307

*Commissioning and Blessing

Let us go out from here as the people of God,
strengthened in our desire to live and act as God’s people
in our hungry, hurting world.
And may the blessings of God –
boundless love, redeeming grace, enduring presence –
be among you and within you,
now and forever. 

*Choral Amen

Prayers, drama and video from 

World Food Day: Room At The Table, 

Canadian Foodgrains Bank, foodgrainsbank.ca/product/room-at-the-table/ Used with permission. 

"Ten Commandments of Food" from the Food for Life Campaign:

I.  Give thanks for the food you eat.
II. Eat food grown as close as possible to where you live.
III. Strive for all people to have knowledge about and access to affordable, nutritious food.
IV. Eat mindfully and in moderation.
V. Do not waste food.
VI. Be grateful to those who grow and prepare food for your table.
VII.  Support fair wages for farmworkers, farmers and food workers.
VIII. Reduce the environmental damage of land, water and air from food production and the food system.
IX. Protect the biodiversity of seeds, soils, ecosystems and the cultures of food producers
X. Rejoice and share the sacred gift of food with all

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 8TH 2017-THANKSGIVING

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist:         Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Brenda Mac Innis
                   (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
Greeters & Collectors (St. M): Jean Wilson, Brenda Mac Eachern
Greeter (St. D.): Sally & George Fox
Collectors (St. D.): Susan Fox, Amy MacKillop

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

Copies of the “UPPER ROOM” for Sept.-Oct. are available.

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is October 16th at 1:00 p.m.

"Common Vision: Singing to End Hunger", World Food Day, October 16th at St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury. 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. An ecumenical/community concert in support of the work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is doing to help alleviate hunger. Interested in singing in the choir? Final run-through of music at St. Mark’s on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. 

The Food Bank is in need of plastic grocery bags and egg cartons.

Study for Remit 6: Study sessions for Remit 6: Study 1 will be held on Monday, October 30th at St. Mark’s at 7:00 p.m. and at St. David’s on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. (Remit Background & Education);  
2nd Study Session on Wednesday, November 15th at St. David's at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, November 16th at St. Mark's at 7:00 p.m. (Identity and Equity). Note that there are 2 different studies, each offered twice. You choose which location and time works for you. Board members and interested individuals from the congregations are encouraged to attend whichever of these 2 sessions is most convenient.  

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS 

October 15th – Jean Mac Pherson
October 22nd – Combined Service St. David’s Anniversary
October 29th –Vida Hood

The FundScrip October Order Dates are Sunday October 8th and 22nd and the Delivery Dates are Sunday October 15th and 29th.
The Promotions for October are as follows:
Shell                           3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon.ca                   4% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger                  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.

October 15th – 8:30 a.m. - St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting

Oct. 17th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting 6:30p.m. - Executive; 7:30 p.m. - Committees; 8:00 p.m. - Combined Board

"As most of us at St Marks know Ruth Laskey has retired as our church custodian effective Sept 30/17. We all heartily thank Ruth for her many years of excellent caring for our building. We have appreciated Ruth's work so very much. Diedra Fougere  has taken on janitorial duties for our church as of Oct 1/17. Please make her welcome when you see her in the building.
Clark Brander, Chair, Trustees & Finance Committee."

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:
Oct. 15th – Susan Langley            
Oct. 22nd – Arnold Mac Lean         
Oct. 29th – Wanda Radford 

Looking for Lay Readers – If interested contact me at roymackinnon@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-625-1519

October 22nd  – St. David’s Anniversary Service. There will be a pot luck lunch after the service.   A  main course dish would be appreciated as dessert will be provided. 

Hall Cleaners for October are Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons  

Fish Cake & Bean Supper with Homemade Brown Bread, Biscuits and Apple Crisp: Saturday, October 14th , 4:00 pm. – 6 pm. at the Port Hastings Fire Hall. Adults $15.00 at the door. Take outs available.  Sponsored by St. David’s UCW.

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HURRICANE RELIEF     As a result of the devastation from a series of hurricanes that ravaged the Caribbean, there is much hunger, thirst, poverty and great personal loss. We are called to be the Church, to offer assistance to these communities. Please give generously, up to and including, Sunday, October 29th, by way of a 'special offering',as follows:
A). By Cheque... Payable to St. David's United Church. On the memo line,on the cheque, please write,'Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Please place your cheque in a plain white envelope, and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes'. Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one), your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.

B). By Cash.... Place your donation in a plain white envelope and put on that envelope, 'Special Offering For Emergency Response Caribbean Hurricanes.' Indicate your church envelope number ( if you have one),your name and mailing address. A receipt will be issued to you at year's end, for income tax purposes.

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

Wilderness Walk, Wednesday, October 18th or Thursday, October 19th ( rain date). We will be hiking the Skyline Trail, enjoying the Fall colours. Departing St. David's parking lot at 9 a.m, returning  late afternoon. Bring your lunch and warm clothing. We will stop for tea enroute. This is an easy trail and suitable for all age levels,so come along, enjoy the cameraderie and the great outdoors! If you would like to join us, please call Margie MacIntyre, at 902.625.1361 as soon as possible.

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2018.... Planning another bus trip to Halifax, Saturday, June 30th, 2018 for the matinee, returning in the evening. More information will be available early November and I will be taking bookings mid November, as it will be necessary to determine numbers to obtain a group rate, get tickets and to confirm a bus. This is a great package at a very reasonable price. An invitation will be extended throughout our church community. Call Margie at 902.625.1361, if you are interested. 

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.

Pastoral Airs Concert, will be held at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings, Sunday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. Local Talent. This is the first Sunday in Advent. Free Will Offering in support of the Strait Area Food Bank.

Point Tupper Heritage Association will be hosting a Kitchen Party Oct. 15th from 7-9 p.m. at the Museum – music by Evelyn Mac Rae and Wayne Bona. Admission $5.00 – oatcakes, juice & tea.while they last.

Bake Sale and Flea Market, Saturday, October 21st. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Trinity United Church Hall, Mulgrave.  Come early for best items!

The Port Hawkesbury Branch Library will be having a book sale on Saturday, October 14 from 9am to 12 noon in the SAERC Cafeteria. A large selection of books and DVD's for all ages will be available. This event is sponsored by the Port Hawkesbury Friends of the library. Hope to see you there.