Dear Friends,
Grace, mercy, and peace be with you in the name of Jesus, the head of the church. We, the General Council Executive-elect, greet each of you during this time of change and transition in the church. Although our tenure in office does not officially begin until January 1, 2019, we met over the weekend of September 8‒10 to commence our work. During this time, we looked at what it means to function as an executive for the General Council. We were ably led in our discussions by Dan Hotchkiss, noted church governance consultant. During our time together, we noted that as an executive we are called upon to offer leadership to the church as we live out our mission. It was clear to us that we will be called upon to deal with the denomination-shaping questions and policy. We look forward to working with the Moderator, General Secretary, and General Council Office staff to plan for the work of the next three years. We are conscious of the awesome responsibilities that have been laid on our shoulders, and from now we pledge to you to do our best with the things you have placed in our hands. We were reminded that we are a conciliar and a connexional church. As connexional church we are connected to each other; each member is connected to the next, and each level of church governance is connected to the next, and all are connected to the whole church. We are aware that clear and effective communication will strengthen our connecting. To this end we pledge ourselves from now to keep the lines of communication open with you during our tenure in office. January 1, 2019, will mark a change in our church. As we prepare for this change, we will also be involved in a time of transitioning from old ways of doing things to new ways. Much work must be done for us to be ready for the change. We place on record our thanks to the many who are busy creating new structures. Our thanks also to those who have the hard, and often painful, task of dismantling the structures of presbyteries and Conferences to make way for the January 1 change. This is an emotional time for us all, and yet we are conscious that amid the change, the work and mission of the church will continue after January 1, 2019. As we plan for the changes we know that we will continue to be The United Church of Canada, and there is still much work for us to do, even as we do our work differently. We therefore hold up before us all the mission of the church and remind ourselves that there is need for all of us to be part of it. We hold in our prayers those who will be affected personally by the changes that are to occur. We ask your prayers for us as we prepare to assume the responsibilities of being the General Council Executive. Please remember in your prayers our Moderator Richard Bott, General Secretary Nora Sanders, and the staff of the General Council Office. We also ask your prayers for all who will be taking up new appointments in the new structures come January 1. It has been said that the only constant in life is change. We move forward into the future not afraid of the challenges that change will cause. Instead we go forward with faith. We are reminded by the words of A New Creed that “In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone.” It is upon this that we anchor our faith. We have no idea what the details of our future will look like. But we invite each of us to hold the hands of each other as we work together toward the future. With you we risk faith and dare to hope. Yours in Christ, Paul Douglas Walfall on behalf of the Executive-elect Members of The United Church of Canada General Council Executive-elect Mitchell Anderson Sharon Aylsworth Richard Bott Kathy Brett Teresa Burnett-Cole Jordan Cantwell Katie Curtis Samuel Vauvert Dansokho Paul Douglas Walfall Larry Doyle Deb Hinksman Jane McDonald Ha Na Park Deborah Richards Nora Sanders Arlyce Schiebout Janet Sigurdson |
Contact Online is a Blog for St. Mark's United Church Community of Faith, Region 15 of the United Church of Canada. 504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, N.S. B9A 1L2, E-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com St. Mark's United Church accepts and welcomes all people as we share and grow in acceptance, learn, love and share our Christian faith in God's love. Phone: (902) 625-2229, Church Services are held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday 27 September 2018
Pastoral Letter from the General Council Executive-elect
Sunday 23 September 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD 2018
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Dave Chapman
(St. D.): Iaian Langley
Mission Moment (St. M.): Larry Evans
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair,
Anna Marie Langley
Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Anne Blundon, Earl West
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. They would appreciate donations of plastic grocery bags.
LLWL
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Atlantic:
LEARNING UNIT 1: Better Get Ready! --
ADVENT, CHRISTMAS & EPIPHANY
October 26-28, 2018
Fri 5:30 PM - Sun 2:30 PM Tatamagouche Centre
Instructors: Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett and Rev. Heather Hemming
Program Cost:$250 (tuition, meals & shared accommodations)
$300 (tuition, meals $ single accommodations)
$200 (overnight & meals only for accompanying spouse)
Thank you to the United Church of Canada - Seeds of Hope Fund - for financial support to lower the program cost!
Ask your congregation/presbytery for financial support, & check Maritime Conference website for a Congregational Learning Grant: https://marconf.ca/forms/
Registration deposit is $150, residual amount due at program start. Please register before October 12, 2018
To register or for more information call 902-657-2231
Fall Youth Forum
You may or may not have heard, but Fall Youth Forum is happening Sept 28-30, 2018.
Get your youth in your church to register for Youth Forum TODAY. We are gathering at Sherbrooke Lake United Church Camp in Nova Scotia.
We are looking into getting transportation for our youth from various pick up locations between Moncton, Aulac, Truro and Halifax.
You still have time to register. Registration is now available online. To register, go to www.youthforum.ca, and the application is easy to fill out and all online!
REGISTER TODAY!!!
FundScrip
The Order Date for October is Sunday October 7th and the Delivery is Monday October 15th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on October 8th.
Promotions are as follows:
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon 2.5% ( Regular 2% )
Sobeys 3% ( Regular 2%)
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5%)
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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
September 26th – 10:30 a.m.; Service at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Everyone welcome.
September 30th – Joint worship service-St. David’s
October 7th – Vida Hood
October 14th –
October 21st – Sarah Chiasson
October 28th – Larry Evans
The Worship and Pastoral Care Committee feels worship will be enhanced if we fill the front rather than the back pews. Please move forward if you are comfortable doing so.
“Fund Raising Committee” Summer is over and it back to work! A meeting for ideas to have fun and raise money for our Church will be held Sunday, September 23rd “TODAY” following Service.
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
September 30th – Alicia Vink
October 7th – Combined Service at St. Mark’s
October 14th – Kenzie Mac Lean
October 21st – Marie Mac Kinnon
October 28th – Susan Langley
Sunday School classes will begin on October 21st at St. David’s.
Second Sunday Lunch Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
TODAY Sunday, September 23rd – Session Meeting following the Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00p.m.; St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future, U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin. $7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker, Rev. Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm at Civic Centre Admission: $10.00/ Students (under 16)/$4.00Children (under 5) free Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs) Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last
Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
CNIB Vision Mates
CNIB has a volunteer program – “Vision Mates” – that pairs volunteers with people with vision loss to help out for a couple of hours a week. They assist with anything from running errands, going for walks, reading mail, or reading books. See bulletin board.
Are you interested in lending a hand – and eyes – for a couple of hours a week to help a person living with vision loss in Cape Breton? If so, email jeff.deviller@cnib.ca!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member
Breakfasts at the Evergreen - last Saturday of every month from 8:30- 11:30
Yard Sale at the Manse 514 Bernard Street
Small household items and dishes
Large items and furniture sold by Silent Auction—will be reserve
Friday, September 28th 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Silent Auction items released at 7:00 p.m.
For info call 902-631-5500 or email nancy.corrigan@gmail.com
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Dave Chapman
(St. D.): Iaian Langley
Mission Moment (St. M.): Larry Evans
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Joyce Oliver-Snair,
Anna Marie Langley
Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Anne Blundon, Earl West
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. They would appreciate donations of plastic grocery bags.
LLWL
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders Atlantic:
LEARNING UNIT 1: Better Get Ready! --
ADVENT, CHRISTMAS & EPIPHANY
October 26-28, 2018
Fri 5:30 PM - Sun 2:30 PM Tatamagouche Centre
Instructors: Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett and Rev. Heather Hemming
Program Cost:$250 (tuition, meals & shared accommodations)
$300 (tuition, meals $ single accommodations)
$200 (overnight & meals only for accompanying spouse)
Thank you to the United Church of Canada - Seeds of Hope Fund - for financial support to lower the program cost!
Ask your congregation/presbytery for financial support, & check Maritime Conference website for a Congregational Learning Grant: https://marconf.ca/forms/
Registration deposit is $150, residual amount due at program start. Please register before October 12, 2018
To register or for more information call 902-657-2231
Fall Youth Forum
You may or may not have heard, but Fall Youth Forum is happening Sept 28-30, 2018.
Get your youth in your church to register for Youth Forum TODAY. We are gathering at Sherbrooke Lake United Church Camp in Nova Scotia.
We are looking into getting transportation for our youth from various pick up locations between Moncton, Aulac, Truro and Halifax.
You still have time to register. Registration is now available online. To register, go to www.youthforum.ca, and the application is easy to fill out and all online!
REGISTER TODAY!!!
FundScrip
The Order Date for October is Sunday October 7th and the Delivery is Monday October 15th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on October 8th.
Promotions are as follows:
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Amazon 2.5% ( Regular 2% )
Sobeys 3% ( Regular 2%)
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5%)
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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
September 26th – 10:30 a.m.; Service at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Everyone welcome.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 30th – Joint worship service-St. David’s
October 7th – Vida Hood
October 14th –
October 21st – Sarah Chiasson
October 28th – Larry Evans
The Worship and Pastoral Care Committee feels worship will be enhanced if we fill the front rather than the back pews. Please move forward if you are comfortable doing so.
“Fund Raising Committee” Summer is over and it back to work! A meeting for ideas to have fun and raise money for our Church will be held Sunday, September 23rd “TODAY” following Service.
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 30th – Alicia Vink
October 7th – Combined Service at St. Mark’s
October 14th – Kenzie Mac Lean
October 21st – Marie Mac Kinnon
October 28th – Susan Langley
Sunday School classes will begin on October 21st at St. David’s.
Second Sunday Lunch Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
TODAY Sunday, September 23rd – Session Meeting following the Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00p.m.; St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future, U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin. $7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker, Rev. Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm at Civic Centre Admission: $10.00/ Students (under 16)/$4.00Children (under 5) free Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs) Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
CNIB Vision Mates
CNIB has a volunteer program – “Vision Mates” – that pairs volunteers with people with vision loss to help out for a couple of hours a week. They assist with anything from running errands, going for walks, reading mail, or reading books. See bulletin board.
Are you interested in lending a hand – and eyes – for a couple of hours a week to help a person living with vision loss in Cape Breton? If so, email jeff.deviller@cnib.ca!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member
Breakfasts at the Evergreen - last Saturday of every month from 8:30- 11:30
Yard Sale at the Manse 514 Bernard Street
Small household items and dishes
Large items and furniture sold by Silent Auction—will be reserve
Friday, September 28th 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Silent Auction items released at 7:00 p.m.
For info call 902-631-5500 or email nancy.corrigan@gmail.com
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD 2018-CREATION TIME: SKY 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
September 23rd, 2018-Creation Time: Sky Sunday
“The sky proclaims the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of God’s hands.” Psalm 19:1
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
GreetingLet us pause to remember that in this region we live and work and worship on lands that are, by law, the unceded territories of the Wabanaki peoples—predominantly the lands of the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy. May we live with respect on this land, and live in peace and friendship with its people.
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit Called by Earth and Sky, refrain only MV 135
In the name of the Creator, who colours the sky, the name of Christ, who died under dark skies, and the name of the Spirit, the wind in the sky. Amen.
Holy! Holy! Holy! Earth is filled with God’s presence.
Call to Worship
We invite the skies to worship with us:
the subtle orange skies at dawn
and the bold red skies at sunset.
We join the heavens in praising God:
proclaiming God’s glory across the globe
and hailing God’s name with the evening stars.
We join with the atmosphere in worship:
the air, the moisture, the oxygen, the wind,
and all the expressions of God’s Spirit.
We call the clouds to celebrate with storms:
to carry the life-giving drops of rain,
that give hope and healing to Earth.
We invite the winds to join our petitions:
to carry our prayers to God above
and to breathe our hopes to Christ in person.
We celebrate the song of the skies!
Sing! Skies! Sing!
We invite you to name sky creatures to join us in worship.
We name, silently or aloud, other creatures or parts of the sky or atmosphere and we invite them to join us in praising our Creator.
We celebrate the song of the skies!
Sing! Skies! Sing!
*Hymn Called by Earth and Sky MV 135
Prayer for Healing A Remembering
A leaf, cone, seed or some other symbol of remembrance may be given to the people as a reminder of our connection with creation.
As we hold this symbol in our hands we remember times when we have been amazed by the sky, both at night and in daylight.
O God, we thank you for the wonders of the heavens and the splendour of the skies. We remember and confess how we have polluted our skies with toxins. Christ, who ascended into a cloud, hear our cry. Amen.
Assurance of Love
Christ hears your confession and forgives your sins against the atmosphere,
Christ, teach us to love the skies that surround and sustain our planet.
I invite you to come home to Earth by rejoicing under her skies. Shalom! Shalom! We are coming home!
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Jeremiah 4:23-28 ‘When the heavens mourn.’This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 19 ‘The heavens declare the glory of God.’ VU 740
*Hymn Help Us Accept Each Other Printed
Opening the Word and the Lord's Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Mark 15:33-39Jesus hangs on the cross, the sky turns black in sympathy.
This is Good News! All: Thanks be to God.
Reflection in Song Song of Sky
1. Lord of suns and star exploding
Galaxies and swirling skies,
Where you chose to show your glory
Took the heavens by surprise.
Lord of solar winds and wisdom,
Super stars that blow our mind,
Choosing such a fragile planet
Hardly seems a grand design.
2. On this piece of stardust swirling,
On this spinning spot in space,
Life itself was born like music,
When you showed your hidden face.
What an honour to be chosen,
Silent planet blue and green,
Filled with glory, grace and gardens,
Where the breath of God is seen.
3. What is even more amazing
We have poisoned Earth like fools.
Help us change our way of living,
Love the Earth and love her rules.
Help us stem the tide of traders
Leaving Earth an empty store;
Join us now Creator Spirit,
Come renew your Earth once more.
Words: © Norman Habel 1999 Melody: Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Circle of God (Each Blade of Grass) MV 37Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Song (Tune: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
Your love, O God, to all you show. We, gathered here, commit to grow. We offer You these gifts, that we, may celebrate diversity.
Prayers of the People
Prayers are offered, concluding with:
Jesus Christ, teach us to empathize with Earth. Make our spirits sensitive to the cries of creation, cries for justice from the air, the clouds, and the sky.
Jesus Christ, make our faith sensitive to the groans of the Spirit in creation, groans of longing for a new creation.
Jesus Christ, make our hearts sensitive to the songs of our kin, songs of celebration from the stars, the rains, and the light.
Christ, teach us to care. Amen
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
*Hymn Help Us Accept Each Other Printed*Commissioning and Blessing
May the Spirit of God, who is above all and in all and through all, fill us with the knowledge of God’s presence in Earth
and with the pulsing of Christ in creation, through whom all things are reconciled and renewed.
Go in peace, serving Christ and loving Earth!
We go in peace, serving Christ and loving Earth.
*Choral Amen
Tuesday 18 September 2018
FUNDSCRIP ORDER DATES
The Order Date for October is Sunday October 7th and the Delivery is Monday October 15th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on October 8th.
Promotions are as follows:
Giant Tiger
Shell
Amazon
Sobeys
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 10% ( Regular 5%)
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.
Office of Vocation Ministers Appointed
The Office of Vocation Ministers will begin their work on January 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted.
Published on
September 12, 2018
The
Office of Vocation of the Ministry and Employment Unit has appointed
Office of Vocation ministers to be part of a team of regionally deployed
and General Council Office‒based staff. These ministers will support
the processes for the discernment and training of ministry personnel,
the determination of their fitness/readiness for accreditation, the
fulfillment of continuing education standards, and the formal processes
for oversight and discipline of ministry personnel.The Office of Vocation ministers will be deployed to serve within the following clusters of regional councils. The minister who will serve the Indigenous Church will be announced at a later time.
- Regions 1 and 3: Brenda Fawkes (ordained minister) is the Director of Theological Field Education and Instructor in Ministry Practice at the Vancouver School of Theology.
- Regions 2, 4, and 5: Karen Medland (ordained minister) is currently serving Carman United Church in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
- Regions 6 and 10: Marlene Britton-Walfall (diaconal minister) is currently serving Knox (Shuniah) United Church in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
- Regions 7, 8, and 9: Tanya Cameron (lay) is currently serving as the Acting Personnel Minister of London Conference.
- Regions 11, 12, and 13: Karen Valley (lay) works with The War Amps and is an active leader within her congregation, Zion-Memorial in Carleton Place, Ontario. She will begin her Office of Vocation work on November 1, 2018.
- Regions 14, 15, and 16: Andrew Richardson (ordained minister) serves Trinity United Church in Summerside, PEI.
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Saturday 15 September 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 2018
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
(St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Annabel Butts, Joyce Oliver-Snair
Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Anne Blundon, Earl West
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
PHOTOS FOR NATIONAL CHURCH BULLETINS AND CALENDARS... Please consider submitting photos for United Church Bulletin covers and our church calendars. For more information, access www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos or see the poster at the church office.
FundScrip - 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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 September 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
September 23rd – David Chapman
September 30th – Jean Mac Pherson
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
Tuesday, September 18th – Congregational Board meeting: Executive 6:30 p.m., Committees 7:00, Combined Board 8:00 p.m.
September 23rd – Iaian Langley
September 30th – Alicia Vink
Sunday School classes will begin on October 21st at St. David’s.
Second Sunday Lunch
Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
TODAY - Sunday, Sept. 16th—St. David’s United Church congregational meeting. Immediately following Sunday worship. Meeting to clarify the intent of St. David’s congregation in regard to taking part in the Affirming Ministry study process.(see information insert)
Sunday, September 23rd – Session Meeting following the Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00 p.m. St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future, U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin.
$7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker,Rev.Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
Sept 18 Mac Morin | Joe MacMaster | Hailee LeFort | Lisa Cameron | Vern MacDougall
Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Terry Fox Run 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 16th at 1:00 pm Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 38TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us. 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! No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member
St. Joseph Parish Port Hawkesbury Annual Fall Fair, Saturday, September 22, 9:30-1:30 Church grounds, weather permitting (inclement weather – moved inside to the Church Hall) Bake/Preserves Table, used book sale, barbeque, new to you tables and tea.
Breakfasts at the Evergreen - last Sat of every month from 8:30- 11:30
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
(St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Annabel Butts, Joyce Oliver-Snair
Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Anne Blundon, Earl West
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
PHOTOS FOR NATIONAL CHURCH BULLETINS AND CALENDARS... Please consider submitting photos for United Church Bulletin covers and our church calendars. For more information, access www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos or see the poster at the church office.
FundScrip - 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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 September 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 23rd – David Chapman
September 30th – Jean Mac Pherson
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
Tuesday, September 18th – Congregational Board meeting: Executive 6:30 p.m., Committees 7:00, Combined Board 8:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 23rd – Iaian Langley
September 30th – Alicia Vink
Sunday School classes will begin on October 21st at St. David’s.
Second Sunday Lunch
Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
TODAY - Sunday, Sept. 16th—St. David’s United Church congregational meeting. Immediately following Sunday worship. Meeting to clarify the intent of St. David’s congregation in regard to taking part in the Affirming Ministry study process.(see information insert)
Sunday, September 23rd – Session Meeting following the Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00 p.m. St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future, U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin.
$7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker,Rev.Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9pm at Civic Centre Admission: $10.00/ Students (under 16)/$4.00 Children (under 5) free Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they lastSept 18 Mac Morin | Joe MacMaster | Hailee LeFort | Lisa Cameron | Vern MacDougall
Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Terry Fox Run 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 16th at 1:00 pm Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 38TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us. 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! No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member
St. Joseph Parish Port Hawkesbury Annual Fall Fair, Saturday, September 22, 9:30-1:30 Church grounds, weather permitting (inclement weather – moved inside to the Church Hall) Bake/Preserves Table, used book sale, barbeque, new to you tables and tea.
Breakfasts at the Evergreen - last Sat of every month from 8:30- 11:30
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 2018-CREATION TIME: HUMANITY 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
September 16th, 2018-Creation Time: Humanity Sunday
“What are we mortals that you should be mindful of us?” Ps. 8:4
* please stand as able
Announcements The Work of Church and CommunityWE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
GreetingLet us pause to remember that in this region we live and work and worship on lands that are, by law, the unceded territories of the Wabanaki peoples—predominantly the lands of the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy. May we live with respect on this land, and live in peace and friendship with its people.
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit Let Us Build a House, verse 1 MV 1
In the name of God, who creates all peoples, in the name of Jesus Christ, who gives new life to all peoples, and in the name of the Spirit, the same breath in all peoples. Amen.
All peoples of our planet!
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Call to Worship
Peoples from every corner of creation
Celebrate with all creatures on Earth!
Young and old across the planet,
Rejoice in the day that God has made!
Indigenous peoples of every land,
Help us sense the spirit deep in each land!
Peoples of all colors and every shade,
Celebrate with us the richness of creation!
Peoples of every orientation and ability,
Celebrate the diversity of creation!
All humanity on Planet Earth,
Praise God for our planet home.
Sing, peoples, sing! Sing, creation, sing!
*Hymn Creator, Spirit, Living Word VU 531
Prayer for Wholeness
Jesus said, “I came not to be served but to be a servant.” We know this is an example we are called to follow and yet we so often find it difficult. We want to be served; we want to be important; we want to have our needs met. Forgive us, loving God. Stretch us. Open our hearts to experience and celebrate the true joy that comes from serving others. Draw out from us a desire to be a part of a serving community, where each of us shares a concern for the needs of each other, and none are forgotten. Amen.
Assurance of Love
One: God has made us – all of us. And God loves us – all of us – as if we were God’s favourite. So be assured that, as you seek to realign your hearts with God’s, you are forgiven, and loved unconditionally.
All: Thanks be to God. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 1:26-28 Let us make human beings in our image.One: What are human beings that you think about them?
All: What are human beings that you pay attention to them?
God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image,
make them reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds
in the air, the cattle,
And yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves
on the face of Earth.”
God created human beings; he created them godlike
Reflecting God’s nature.
He created them male and female.
God blessed them:
“Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air,
for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.”
The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, copyright (c) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.
All rights reserved.
One: What are human beings that you think about them? All: What are human beings that you pay attention to them?
This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8 How glorious is your name in all the earth! VU 732
*Hymn When Hands Reach Out and Fingers Trace MV 136
Opening the Word and the Lord's Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Mark 10:41–45 Not to be served but to serve
This is Good News! All: Thanks be to God.
Opening the Word 2
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me VU 567Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Song (Tune: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
Your love, O God, to all you show. We, gathered here, commit to grow. We offer You these gifts, that we, may celebrate diversity.
Prayers of the People
Prayers are offered, concluding with:
Help all to know all are loved unconditionally by you, who shaped us in your image and breathed your wondrous Spirit deep into our lives.
May we always be mindful of the need to speak out for the rights of any who cannot find or use their voices, and to uplift one another every chance we get. We are wonderfully made, gracious God, and as your humble people we pray. Amen.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Make Me a Channel of Your Peace VU 684*Commissioning and Blessing from Philippians 2:1–4
One: “If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ,
All: “if his love has made any difference in your life,
One: “if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you,
All: “if you have a heart,
One: “if you care –”
All: then let us follow this advice from St. Paul:
One: “Agree with each other, love each other, and be deep-spirited friends.
All: “Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top.
One: “Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead.
All: “Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage.
One: “Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.”
All: And know that God will be with you. Always.
The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, copyright (c) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.
Saturday 8 September 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 9TH 2018
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Wayne Simpson
(St. D.): Gillian Vink
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Annabel Butts, Joyce Oliver-Snair Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Darren Blundon, Clark Brander
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
PHOTOS FOR NATIONAL CHURCH BULLETINS AND CALENDARS... Please consider submitting photos for United Church Bulletin covers and our church calendars. For more information, access www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos or see the poster at the church office.
FundScrip - The first order was sent on Sunday September 2nd and the cards are delivered on Sunday September 9th. 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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 September 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
September 16th – Bruce Corrigan
September 23rd – David Chapman
September 30th – Jean Mac Pherson
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
Sunday, September 16th – 8:00 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
Tuesday, September 18th – Congregational Board meeting: Executive 6:30 p.m., Committees 7:00, Combined Board 8:00 p.m.
September 16th – Julia Mac Kinnon
September 23rd – Iaian Langley
September 30th – Alicia Vink
TODAY Sunday, Sept. 9th – Second Sunday Lunch Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
In preparation for the congregational meeting on September 16th, Nan is providing an information session on the Affirming Ministry study process. Attend either Wednesday, September 12th at 10:30 a.m. during Nan's office hours at St. David's or that same evening at 7:00 p.m., St. David's church hall
Sunday, Sept. 16th—St. David’s United Church congregational meeting. Immediately following Sunday worship. Meeting to clarify the intent of St. David’s congregation in regard to taking part in the Affirming Ministry study process.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00p.m. St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine MacLean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future', U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin. $7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker,Rev.Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
A free YMCA Program starting September 2018. - This is a new 6 week program meeting weekly. Where: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre September 28th to November 2nd (Fridays) Call Patti to register 902-625-4600 (Limited space)
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9 pm at Civic Centre Admission: $10.00/ Students (under 16)/$4.00 Children (under 5) free Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs) Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last
Sept 11 Dawn and Margie Beaton | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Sept 18 Mac Morin | Joe MacMaster | Hailee LeFort | Lisa Cameron | Vern MacDougall
Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Terry Fox Run 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 16th at 1:00 pm Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 38TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 16th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR walk the 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!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Caregivers Nova Scotia is pleased to offer a free Wellness Retreat for family and friend caregivers in Lower River Inhabitants on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Come and spend time with other unpaid caregivers, learn about self-care, enjoy a delicious lunch, and share a few laughs. This event is free but seating is limited. Please contact Maggie at 902.371.3883 or 1.877.488.7390 to register.
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be holding their annual Church Service September 9th at 2 p.m. at the Museum. Everyone welcome.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member.
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader (St. M.): Wayne Simpson
(St. D.): Gillian Vink
Mission Moment (St. M.): Bruce Corrigan
(St. D.): Yvonne Fox
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Annabel Butts, Joyce Oliver-Snair Greeters (St. D.): Bob Downard
Counters (St. M.): Darren Blundon, Clark Brander
Collectors (St. D.): Iaian Langley, Heather Graham
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
The “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
PHOTOS FOR NATIONAL CHURCH BULLETINS AND CALENDARS... Please consider submitting photos for United Church Bulletin covers and our church calendars. For more information, access www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos or see the poster at the church office.
An invitation to local choirs, singers and musicians to join in a
Hymn Sing and Choir Celebration
“Sing for Joy”
3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 9th, 2018
St. Matthew’s United Church, Inverness, N.S.
Rehearsal at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Nan Corrigan at nancy.corrigan@gmail.com or 902-625-0407 for information or to register your choir to sing
FundScrip - The first order was sent on Sunday September 2nd and the cards are delivered on Sunday September 9th. 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.
St. David's is participating in this program and Wanda Radford has the info and order form. If anyone requires any info or forms, please contact Wanda at 902-870-1015.
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 September 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Rev. Nan Corrigan will be on vacation for 2 weeks from September 29th to October 12th. During that time, pastoral care will be covered by the Rev. Heather Manuel, Guysborough. Worship on September 30th will be at St. David's, Port Hastings at 11:00 a.m. (Lorna MacRury leading worship) and worship on October 7th, Thanksgiving Sunday will be at St. Mark's, Port Hawkesbury at 9:30 a.m. (led by Al Fougere and the combined choir).
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 16th – Bruce Corrigan
September 23rd – David Chapman
September 30th – Jean Mac Pherson
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
Sunday, September 16th – 8:00 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
Tuesday, September 18th – Congregational Board meeting: Executive 6:30 p.m., Committees 7:00, Combined Board 8:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:September 16th – Julia Mac Kinnon
September 23rd – Iaian Langley
September 30th – Alicia Vink
TODAY Sunday, Sept. 9th – Second Sunday Lunch Join us for fellowship and food on Second Sundays as we gather in a local restaurant to share lunch together. Everyone welcome. We will meet in the hall right after worship to arrange carpooling if needed.
In preparation for the congregational meeting on September 16th, Nan is providing an information session on the Affirming Ministry study process. Attend either Wednesday, September 12th at 10:30 a.m. during Nan's office hours at St. David's or that same evening at 7:00 p.m., St. David's church hall
Sunday, Sept. 16th—St. David’s United Church congregational meeting. Immediately following Sunday worship. Meeting to clarify the intent of St. David’s congregation in regard to taking part in the Affirming Ministry study process.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th – 7:00p.m. St. David’s Official Board Meeting
Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine MacLean, Alicia Vink
Look To The Future', U.C.W. Presbyterial Fall Rally, Saturday, September 29th, 9 a.m- 12 noon, St.Luke's United Church, Donkin. $7.00 Registration, at 9 a.m; $7.00 Lunch at 12:15 p.m. Guest Speaker,Rev.Alison Etter. Outreach Monetary Donation to the Breakfast Program at Donkin School, gratefully accepted. Membership Dues can be purchased for $3.00 through the treasurer Mrs. Martha MacDonald, 16 Carroll Street, Glace Bay,N.S. B1A 3B3.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Social and Active Senior of The Strait Area YMCA S.A.S.S.YA free YMCA Program starting September 2018. - This is a new 6 week program meeting weekly. Where: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre September 28th to November 2nd (Fridays) Call Patti to register 902-625-4600 (Limited space)
Port Hawkesbury Ceilidhs Tuesdays @ 7:30 - 9 pm at Civic Centre Admission: $10.00/ Students (under 16)/$4.00 Children (under 5) free Season Pass $80 (6 free Ceilidhs) Free Tea & Oatcakes...while they last
Sept 11 Dawn and Margie Beaton | Pat Lamey | Heather Richards
Sept 18 Mac Morin | Joe MacMaster | Hailee LeFort | Lisa Cameron | Vern MacDougall
Sept 25 Melody Cameron | Derrick Cameron | Gillian Head | Joel Chiasson | Lewis MacLennan | Rita Rankin
Oct 2 Pre Celtic Colours Show: Troy MacGillivray | Shelly Campbell | Allan Dewar | MaryJane Lamond | Sabra MacGillivray and the Celtic Touch Dancers
Terry Fox Run 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 16th at 1:00 pm Port Hawkesbury Community Park ***NEW LOCATION*** This year celebrates the 38TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 16th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR walk the 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!
The Port Hastings Museum and Archives and the Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Sat. and Sun. 12 to 4 until the middle of October.
Caregivers Nova Scotia is pleased to offer a free Wellness Retreat for family and friend caregivers in Lower River Inhabitants on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Come and spend time with other unpaid caregivers, learn about self-care, enjoy a delicious lunch, and share a few laughs. This event is free but seating is limited. Please contact Maggie at 902.371.3883 or 1.877.488.7390 to register.
Point Tupper Heritage Association will be holding their annual Church Service September 9th at 2 p.m. at the Museum. Everyone welcome.
Point Tupper Heritage Association annual Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mark’s Church Hall Oct. 6th from 4-6 p.m. - $15 adults - $5 for children under 10 years. For tickets call Joyce 902-625-0515, Alice 902-625-0775 or any member.
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH 2018-CREATION TIME: EARTH 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
September 9th, 2018-Creation Time: Earth Sunday
“Let the heavens be glad and let Earth rejoice” Ps. 96.11
* please stand as able
Announcements The Work of Church and CommunityWE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
GreetingLet us pause to remember that in this region we live and work and worship on lands that are, by law, the unceded territories of the Wabanaki peoples—predominantly the lands of the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy. May we live with respect on this land, and live in peace and friendship with its people.
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit.
*Introit O Beautiful Gaia MV 41
In the name of God, who creates planets, the name of Christ, born on planet Earth, and the name of the Spirit, who envelopes our planet. Amen.
Holy! Holy! Holy! Earth is filled with God’s presence.
Call to Worship
Planet Earth, spinning silently through space:
Celebrate your beauty and your grace,
your special place in our solar system,
Planet Earth, gleaming green and blue:
Rejoice in your ocean currents,
as they dance and swirl with hope.
Planet Earth, pulsing with life:
Join in praise with all your fauna and flora
as they sing their songs to the Lord.
Planet Earth, enveloped in the breath of God:
Bless all your creatures this day
with the life-giving breath of God.
Planet Earth, our precious, fragile home:
Celebrate, with all your children,
God’s presence in our planet home,
We celebrate the song of our planet!
Sing, planet Earth, sing!
The names of other creatures or areas of the planet may be added by members of the congregation.
We celebrate the song of the planet!
Sing, planet Earth, sing!
*Hymn This Is God's Wondrous World VU 296
Prayer for Healing A Remembering
A small piece of sage, basil, other herb or some other symbol of remembrance is given to each person as a reminder of our past connection with creation.
As we rub this symbol in our hands we remember our wonder when we first saw Earth as a green-blue planet spinning in space.
O God, we thank you for our planet home.
We remember and confess how we have violated and polluted our garden planet.
Christ, born on planet Earth, hear our cry.
Assurance of Love
Christ hears your confession and forgives your sins against the planet.
Christ, teach us to love Earth as our home and the planet as a precious sanctuary.
I invite you to celebrate Earth as your home and to revere this planet as God’s sanctuary.
Shalom! Shalom! Earth is our home!
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 1:1–25 And God saw that it was good.This is the witness of the Hebrew people. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 33 The earth is full of your constant love. VU 760
*Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful VU 291
Opening the Word and the Lord's Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
John 1:1–14 The Word becomes part of the Earth
This is Good News! All: Thanks be to God.
Opening the Word 2
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn We Praise You Creator VU 293Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering Song (Tune: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
Your love, O God, to all you show. We, gathered here, commit to grow. We offer You these gifts, that we, may celebrate diversity.
Prayers of the People
Prayers are offered, concluding with:
Jesus Christ, teach us to be at one with Earth. Make our spirits sensitive to the cries of creation, cries for justice from the seas, the skies, and the land.
Jesus Christ, make our souls sensitive to the songs of our kin, songs of celebration from the sea, the land, and the air. Christ, teach us to care for our planet home. Amen.
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn All Praise to You VU 297*Commissioning and Blessing
May the Spirit of God, who is above all and in all and through all, fill you with the knowledge of God’s presence in Earth and with the pulsing of Christ in creation, through whom all things are reconciled and renewed.
Go in peace, serving Christ and loving Earth!
We go in peace, serving Christ and loving Earth.
*Choral Amen
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