APRIL 14TH, 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
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Worship Leader: Margie MacIntyre Minister of Music: Al Fougere
Lay Reader: Malcolm Matheson
Lenten Triad:
Mission Moment: Linda Howlett
Greeters and Collectors: Andy Palmer, Malcolm Matheson
Counters: Clark Brander, Jean Wilson
Counters (St. D.): Bruce Oliver, Wanda Radford
April 14th, 2019 Palm Sunday
St. Mark’s United Church
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna VU 123
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Psalm 118 With Palm branches in hand, VU 837, parts 1,3,4 The stone which the builders rejected.
Refrain: Tune VU 123, Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song we sing.
Hymn Tell me The Stories Of Jesus VU 357
Children's Time And Lord's Prayer
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 19:28-40 A Choral reading
Reflection: What Are We Willing To Risk To Follow Jesus?
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn He Came Riding On A Donkey VU 124
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Invitation to Offering
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn All Glory Laud And Honour VU 122
Commissioning and Blessing
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OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday & Friday 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
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
April:
St. David’s: April 21st – Rev. Janice Aylward Easter Sunday with Communion
St. Mark’s: April 28th – Lorna Mac Rury
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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, April 15th at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other handcrafts is welcome.
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Easter Season
April 19th – Good Friday; 11:00 a.m. - Service at St. Mark’s
April 21st – Easter Sunday; Service at St. David’s with Communion
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Register today for Youth Forum & Intermediates @ Conference!
May 23rd-26th, Sackville NB - Bursaries are now available! Contact Lauren King (lking@united-church.ca) for funding options - $50, $100, or case-by-case. Individuals or churches can make requests on behalf of participants.
May 23rd-26th, Sackville NB - Bursaries are now available! Contact Lauren King (lking@united-church.ca) for funding options - $50, $100, or case-by-case. Individuals or churches can make requests on behalf of participants.
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Margie MacIntyre will complete the Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL) program (Atlantic) on April 28th and will receive her Certification of Completion from Tatamagouche Centre and LLWL Atlantic. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Margie at St. David's United Church hall, Sunday, May 5th, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Come for tea, cake and ice cream. No gifts please but if you would like to honour Margie, please consider donating to Tatamagouche Centre at www.tatacentre.ca/?r=donate/index Congratulations Margie
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS
GENERAL FUND:
In Loving Memory of VIRTUE MOULAND, mother of Vida Hood and grandmother of Krista and Karen & DOROTHY SHEARS from Brenda & Bob Mac Eachern & Family
In Loving Memory of DOROTHY DINGLE from:
- Emily Mac Kay & Family
- Ruth & Angus Mac Rae
In Loving Memory of DOROTHY SHEARS from:
- Gladys Knight
- Archie & Elaine Noseworthy
- Golda Noseworthy
- Stephen MacDonald
- Margie & David Eager
- Louise Bissionette
- Carol Abbott
SOUTHBROOK CEMETERY:
In Loving Memory of CLIFTON & ANN WILLIAMS from Donna McCann
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you! We have 2 candidates from St.Mark's atttending the Regional Council 15 Gathering, May 22-23. Thank you Joyce and Annamarie! We appreciate your time given for us.
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Lay Readers:
April 19th – Good Friday (multiple readers)
April 28th – Barb Mac Intyre
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Minute for Mission Readers:
April 28th – Anna Marie Langley
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FundScrip 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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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up. The load gets lighter when many helping hands participate.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. David's Official Board meeting will be held on Sunday May 5th, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the church hall.
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Lay Readers:
April 21st – Lisa Rhynold
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Lenten Triad
April 21st – Wanda Radford
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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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Sunrise Service – St. David’s, April 21, 2019. 6:00 a.m.
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Easter Sunday Service with Communion
St. David’s, April 21, 2019. Rev. Janice Alyward will lead the Service.
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April 28 Stewart’s meeting at St. David’s 11a.m. to discuss the up coming Roast Beef Dinner.
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Hall Cleaners for April: Margie Mac Intyre, Beryl Mac Donald.
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Friday, May 3rd 2019: Roast Beef Dinner with homemade pies at Port Hastings Fire Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by St. David’s Board of Stewards. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00 Take outs available.
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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.
