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
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
February 3rd, 2019 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Margie Mac Intyre
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
Greeters and Collectors: Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Lay Reader: David Chapman
Mission Moment: Sarah Chiasson
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Linda Howlett
Counters (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
* Introit Let Us Build a House MV verse 1
* Hymn I ,The Lord Of Sea And Sky VU # 509
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Psalm 71:1-6 Part One, Page 789
*Hymn Though I May Speak VU # 372
Luke 4:21-30 Jesus is driven out of Nazareth
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
*Hymn I Danced In The Morning VU # 352
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me VU # 575
Choral Amen
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Announcements
The Work of Church and Community
The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available.
Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
List for Supply Ministry at St. Mark’s and St. David’s
Services will be Combined and Regular Times
St. David’s: February 10, 11:00 – Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s: February 17, 9:30 – Margie Mac Intyre
St. David’s: February 24, 11:00 – Sandi Irving
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 19th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Questionnaires are being distributed (one per person) seeking your 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today – Brief meeting of St. Mark’s Special Events group following Service today in hall. All Ladies welcome.
Enjoy tea/coffee following the Service this morning.
St. Mark’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held February 17 at 3:00pm. with Supervisor Maggie Plant.
Annual Reports can be picked up today.
Please be sure to fill out & pass in your Joint Needs Assessment Questionnaire on or before February 24th
Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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FundScrip - The next FundScrip Order will be Sunday February 3rd and the Delivery will be Sunday February 10th.
The Promotions are as follows:
Esso 2.5% ( Regular 2% )
La Vie en Rose/ Bikini Village 11% ( Regular 8% )
Starbucks 6% ( Regular 5% )
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:
February 17th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
March 3rd – Archie Noseworthy
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. David’s Official Board meeting TODAY at 6:30 p.m
Pastor Maggie Plant will be in attendance.
Annual Reports due at this meeting.
Lay Readers:
February 10th – Alicia Vink
February 24th – Maxine Smith
St. David's Annual Congregational Meeting
St. David's has received a credit from St. Mark's for $127.25 from September to December inclusive by buying the Fundscrip cards at St. Mark's. Thank you to everyone.
The February FundScrip Order and Delivery Dates and Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s announcements. 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!
Port Hastings Historical Museum Meeting
Feb. 6 Wednesday 7:00 PM. Norvon conference Room
In honour of volunteers in Inverness County, Municipal Council will host its annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019. As we prepare for this special event, we are reaching out to our community/organization contacts seeking volunteer nominations. Is there someone in your organization or community that you wish to have recognized for his/her contributions?
