June 2nd, 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: stmarks1@eastlink.ca
Presbytery Website: inverguyunited.ca
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
LLWL: Patti Stephenson
Lay Reader: Maxine Smith
Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox
Greeter: Heather Deschenes
Collectors: Alicia Vink, Susan Fox
Counters: Eric Dawson, Dave Chapman
Counters (St. D.): Donnie MacGregor, Amy MacKillop LLWL: Patti Stephenson Minister of Music:
June 2, 2019 - 7th of Easter – Environment Sunday
Service taken from “Peace with the Earth” by Miriam Spies
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ.
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Hymn Let All Things Now Living VU 242
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Understanding or Illumination
The Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 11:6–9
Psalm 98: VU 818
The Gospel Acclamation:
Acts 16:19-34
John 17: 20-26 and
1 John 3:16-24
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn: For the Healing of the Nations VU 678
Minute for Mission and Offering our Gifts to God
Invitation to Offering
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
The Lord’s Prayer
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: Come, Let Us Sing VU 227
Commissioning and Blessing
Choral Amen
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OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
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The “UPPER ROOM” for May-June are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
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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 Regular Times:
St. Mark’s: June 9th – 11:00 a.m. Guest minister: Rev. Janice Aylward
St. Mark’s Anniversary with Communion
Followed by Pot Luck Meal
St. David’s: June 16th – Sandi Irving
St. Mark’s: June 23rd – Sandi Irving
St. David’s: June 30th – Patti Stephenson
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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, June 10th at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The June FundScrip Order will be sent on Sunday June 2nd and the Delivery Date will be Sunday June 9th. Please note this is the last order before we break for the summer. FundScrip will resume in September dates to be announced later. The June Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s announcements. If you have any questions or wish to join the FundScrip Program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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Hall Cleaners for June are Susan Fox and Sally Fox.
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Lay Readers:
June 16th – Marie Mac Kinnon
June 30th – Kenzie Mac Lean
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
June 9th - Clark Brander
June 23rd – Jean Mac Pherson
Minute for Mission Readers:
June 9th – Larry Evans
June 23rd – Anna Marie Langley
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The June FundScrip Order will be sent on Sunday June 2nd and the Delivery Date will be Sunday June 9th. Please note this is the last order before we break for the summer. FundScrip will resume in September dates to be announced later.
The June FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
Staples/Business Depot 4% (Regular 3%)
Golf Town 5% (Regular 3%)
Stokes/Think Kitchen 8% (Regular 6%)
If you have any questions or wish to join the FundScrip Program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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June 4th – 7:00 p.m.; Pastoral Care and Worship Committee meeting.
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June 9th – 11:00a.m. – St. Mark’s Anniversary Service with Communion. The Service will be led by Rev. Janice Aylward with a Pot Luck Meal to follow.
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June 11th – 7:00 p.m.; St. Mark’s Congregational Board Committees meet.
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Collection Counters/Recorders Needed - Please sign up.
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19TH Memorial Hymn Sing at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond N.S. on June 9th at 3.00 PM. Minister Rev. Corrie Stewart. Special Music by Richmond County Men's Choir. Social Hour to follow at Loch Lomond Community Hall.
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Port Hastings Society Meeting on June 5th at 7:00 P.M. at the Port Hastings Museum.
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Port Hastings Museum Square Dance at Museum Gazebo at Rotary
Thursday June 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Music by Dara Smith MacDonald
Admission $5.00 per person
Thursday June 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Music by Dara Smith MacDonald
Admission $5.00 per person
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SAVE THE DATE! MOIRA LEIGH MACLEOD AUTHOR OF THE BREAD MAKER WILL BE HERE FOR A READING!
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019, from 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Port Hawkesbury Branch Library located in SAERC. Moira Leigh MacLeod was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, and currently lives near the ocean outside of Halifax. Her debut novel, The Bread Maker, was published in October of 2016 and lauded by readers and critics alike for its strong character development and rich dialogue. Her second novel, Or So It Seemed, continues the story of her protagonist, Mabel, taking readers on another unpredictable ride and evoking powerful emotions. BRING YOUR FRIENDS IT IS SURE TO BE A GREAT AFTERNOON !
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019, from 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Port Hawkesbury Branch Library located in SAERC. Moira Leigh MacLeod was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, and currently lives near the ocean outside of Halifax. Her debut novel, The Bread Maker, was published in October of 2016 and lauded by readers and critics alike for its strong character development and rich dialogue. Her second novel, Or So It Seemed, continues the story of her protagonist, Mabel, taking readers on another unpredictable ride and evoking powerful emotions. BRING YOUR FRIENDS IT IS SURE TO BE A GREAT AFTERNOON !
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The 12th Annual Salmon Supper at the Havre Boucher Community Centre will be held on Saturday, July 6th from 4 pm - 6:30 pm. The cost is $25 per plate. Take outs are available. Come and enjoy all homemade cooking!
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