March 10th, THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF
ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S,
REGION 15, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
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
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Worship Leader: Patti Stevenson
Minister of Music: Al Fougere
Greeters: Sally and George Fox
Lay Reader: Kenzie Mac Lean
Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox
Counters (St. M.): Dave Chapman, Patsy Brander
Collectors (St. D.): Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
March 10, 2019 First Sunday in Lent
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
(5 purple, 1 pink and 1 white candle are lit on Lenten triad)
Introit: Called by Earth and Sky vs. 1 MV 135
Hymn Come, Children, Join to Sing VU 345
Lenten Triad: (first candle is extinguished)
Children’s Time
Hymn I Love to Tell the Story VU 343
Deuteronomy 26: -11 “My father was a wandering Aramean.”
Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16 I will raise you up on eagles’ wings VU 807
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 4:1-13 Jesus tested in the desert
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven VU 240
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn O Jesus, I Have Promised VU 120
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.
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 and St. David’s
Services will be Combined and at Regular Times
March:
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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Easter Season
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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AFFIRMING PIE DAY 2019! Join us!
Inverness Guysborough Affirming Ministry Group
March 14th, 2019 7:00 p.m. St. Mark's United Church
504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
Dessert (pie!) and conversation. What's PIE? Public+Intentional+Explicit= PIE.
These are the standards
for a real and radical welcome for LGBTQIA2S+ people in our church. Why Pi?
Love is a circle. It's irrational, inclusive, and infinite. We're delighted to add an
affirming twist to International Pi Day celebrations on 3.14, March 14.
Everyone Welcome!
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U.C.W. Presbyterial, Saturday, April 6th, Knox United Church, Glace Bay, 9 a.m- 12 noon. 'Moving Forward With Hope'. Registration $7.00 per person. Music and Worship, Tea and Chat time. Outreach to support the Breakfast Program at Glace Bay Elementary School. Please put your donation in a white envelope. Guest Speaker, Ruth Kennedy, Maritime President.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
March 24th – Gillian Vink
April 7th – Rose Mary Morrell
April 21st – Lisa Rhynold
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St. David’s UCW will meet on Wednesday, March 13th at 1:30pm, at the home of Julia MacKinnon
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St. David’s UCW will meet on Wednesday, March 13th at 1:30pm, at the home of Julia MacKinnon
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FundScrip - 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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Hall Cleaners for March: Heather Graham and Marie Mac Kinnon
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
March 17th – Brenda Mac Innis
March 31st – Larry Evans
April 14th – Malcolm Matheson
April 28th – Barb Mac Intyre
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Minute for Mission Readers:
March 17th – Linda Howlett
March 31st – Linda Howlett
April 14th – Larry Evans
April 28th – Sarah Chiasson
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The March FundScrip Order Date is 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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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 Congregational Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12. The Executive meets at 6:30, Committees at 7:00 and all Board members 8:00pm
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March 17th – 8:00 a.m. St. Mark’s Men’s Group Breakfast Meeting.
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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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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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FISH FRIDAY - Judique Community Center from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Adults $15.00-- Children under 12--$10.00
Fish, vegetables, roll, dessert, tea/coffee
To continue every Friday during Lent.
Adults $15.00-- Children under 12--$10.00
Fish, vegetables, roll, dessert, tea/coffee
To continue every Friday during Lent.
