THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday 8-12 noon
Jane at St. Mark’s
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Organist: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Maxine Smith
Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox
Greeter: Maxine Smith
Counters (St. M.): Anna Marie Langley, Clark Brander
Collectors (St. D.): Ashley Mac Leod, Marie Davis
February 24, 2019
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Introit: Blest Be the Tie That Binds vs. 1 VU 602
CALL TO WORSHIP
Hymn Morning Has Broken VU 409
Children’s Time
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Gen. 45:3-11, 15 Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers
Responsive Psalm 37 Do not fret; trust in God. VU 763
Hymn Though I May Speak VU 372
Opening the Word
The Gospel Acclamation
Luke 6:27-38 Love your enemies; be merciful.
Opening the Word 2: Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn In The Bulb There Is a Flower VU 703
Minute for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn Amazing Grace VU 266
Commissioning and Blessing:
Choral Amen
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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
March:
St. Mark’s: March 3, 9:30 – under the leadership of the Worship and Pastoral Care Committee
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, March 18th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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March 5th – Shrove Tuesday
March 6th – Ash Wednesday
March 10th – First Sunday in Lent.
April 14th – Palm Sunday
April 21st – Easter Sunday
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
March 10th – Kenzie Mac Lean
March 24th – Gillian Vink
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St. David's Annual Congregational meeting will be held TODAY, February 24, 2019, 6:30 PM at St. David's Church hall.
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PAR (Pre-Authorized Remmitance) PAR cards are now available. They are located on the table in the entry, or ask the greeter. PAR brochures/registration forms are also available in the entry. It is a convenient way to donate monthly with no fee to the donor. Cheques have become expensive and trips to the bank for withdrawals can be inconvenient. If you think PAR may be for you but you have questions or concerns, our treasurer has attached her contact information to the brochures and would be happy to help you. Registering for PAR does not cancel your envelopes. You will still have them to use for memorial donations, Christmas Eve, or any other special donations you wish to make.
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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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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 3rd – Refreshments & fellowship following Worship Service.
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The March FundScrip Order Dates are Sunday March 3rd and 31st and the Delivery Dates are Sunday March 10th and April 7th.
The Promotions are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Dollarama 4% ( Regular 3% )
Ultimate Dining Card 6% ( Regular 5% )
Please contact Patsy Brander a 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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St. Mark's Board will be meeting on March 12, the second Tuesday of the month instead of the third.
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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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Lay Readers:
March 3rd – Archie Noseworthy
March 17th – Brenda Mac Innis
March 31st – Larry Evans
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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!
