THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S. REGION 15, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday & Friday 8-12 noon
Jane at St. Mark’s
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Worship Leader: Margie MacIntyre
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Joyce Oliver-Snair
Mission Moment: Larry Evans
Greeters: Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Counters (St. M.): Patsy Brander, Linda Howlett
Collectors (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis
February 17th, 2019 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Introit: Will Your Anchor Hold?
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift,
And the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?
Chorus: We have an anchor that keeps the soul,
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love.
Call to Worship
Hymn This Is God's Wondrous World VU # 296
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Jeremiah 17:5-10 Those who trust in God are like trees planted by water.
One: This is the witness of the Hebrew people.
Psalm 1 Page 724 Blessed are those who follow God's law.
1Corinthians 15: 12-20 How can you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
Hymn Spirit Of Life VU # 381
Children's Time And Lord's Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 6: 17-26 The Beatitudes upon the plain
A New Creed VU Page 918
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn We Shall Go Out With Hope Of Resurrection VU # 586
Offering
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn Sent Forth By God's Blessing VU # 481
Choral Amen
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. The food bank is in need of clean plastic grocery bags.
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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List for Supply Ministry at St. Mark’s & St. David’s
Services will be Combined & Regular Times
February:
St. David’s: February 24, 11:00 – Sandi Irving
March:
St. Mark’s: March 3, 9:30 –
St. David’s: March 10, 11:00 – Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: March 17, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
St. David’s: March 24, 11:00 – Sandi Irving
St. Mark’s: March 31, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
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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, February 18th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Joint Needs Assessment Questionnaires are being distributed (one per person) seeking you feedback to help us in our future search for a new minister. These are completely anonymous, do not put your name on it. All are due back on or before February 24th.
St. Mark’s - please place your completed questionnaires on the collection plate.
St. David’s - please deposit your completed questionnaires in the box in the entry of St. David’s.
We welcome and encourage all youth to participate. Small children who wish to express their view by drawing a picture are encouraged to do so. Questionnaires will be available in the entry of both churches until February 24th for anyone who has not received one. Thank you in advance for your participation; your views are important.
-Joint Needs Assessment Committee
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIAL
GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of Isabel Snow, mother of Judy (Snow) Griffen and Grandmother of Crystle and Billy from Barb & Lorne MacIntyre
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St. Mark’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held today at 3:00 p.m. Hope to see many there. Annual Reports are available, be sure to pick one up!
Joint Needs Assessment Questionnaire must be passed in by next Sunday. Please be sure to fill out your Joint Needs Assessment Questionnaire on or before February 24th. The Questionnaire is very important for the future search of a new Minister.
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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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FundScrip - Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
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Lay Readers:
March 3rd – Archie Noseworthy
March 17th – Brenda Mac Innis
March 31st – Larry Evans
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
February 24th – Maxine Smith
March 10th – Kenzie Mac Lean
March 24th – Gillian Vink
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St. David's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on February 24, 2019, 6:30 PM at St. David's Church hall.
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FundScrip Please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015 if you have any questions or if you wish to join the program.
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Floor Curling from 2-3 p.m., continuing each Wednesday at St. Mark’s. No experience necessary! Bring a toonie, indoor footwear and come and enjoy fun and fellowship!
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Trivia fund raiser for Port Hastings Museum and Archives
February 23 7:00 P.M. Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall Teams of 4 $5.00 per person
