August 11th THE COMMUNITIES OF FAITH OF
ST. MARK’S AND ST. DAVID’S, REGION 15
Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597,
stmarksuc@gmail.com
e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com
Ministers: The Whole People of God
August 11th, 2019-9th Sunday after Pentecost
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Lorna Mac Rury
Organist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Iaian Langley
Mission Moment: Linda Howlett
Collectors/Greeters: Andy Palmer, Earl West
Counters: Jim Davis, Judy Castle
Counters (St. D.): Bill Mac Rae, Donnie Mac Gregor
Announcements
We Gather to Worship God
Greeting
Lighting the Christ Candle
Introit We Are One (Vs 1) VU 402
Call to Worship (Responsive)
Opening Prayer (Unison)
Hymn Teach Me God to Wonder VU 299
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Words of Assurance
We Listen for God’s Word
Psalm 45 VU 786
James 1: 17-27 All gifts come from God
Hymn I Have Called You by Your Name MV 161
Song of Solomon 2: 8-13
Meditation
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
We Respond in Faith
Hymn Called by Earth and Sky MV 135
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory: Grant Us God VU 540
Offering Prayer
We Go to Serve God
Hymn Though I May Speak VU 372
Commissioning
Benediction
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 July-August 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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Supply Ministry for St. Mark’s for the month of August
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
August 18th – L’Arche Community
August 25th – Sandi Irving
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIAL
GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of GOLDA NOSEWORTHY from Judy and Greg Castle.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Readers:
August 18th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
August 25th – Archie Noseworthy
Mission Moment Readers:
August 18th – Larry Evans
August 25th – Anna Marie Langley
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Point Tupper Association Annual Tea
On Sunday, August 11th the Point Tupper Association is hosting their annual Causeway Tea from 2 until 4 pm at the Point Tupper Museum. There will be live music and a light lunch. No admission, donations are welcome.
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Point Tupper Association Cold Plate Dinner
On Friday, August 16th Point Tupper Association will hold a cold plate dinner consisting of ham, macaroni salad, potato salad, a homemade dinner roll and dessert.
St. Mark's United Church from 11 am until 1 pm.
Eat in or take out. $12.00 a plate.
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Kintyre Farm Concert
August 11, 2019-2:00 pm-5:00 pm at Kintrye Farm at 320 River Denys Road, Judique. Come and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with a variety of Inverness County musical talent! Bring your lawn chairs and have a great time meeting new friends! Canteen provided. Admission $10.00 and children under 12 are free!
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Student Closing, August 23rd from 1pm until 3pm here at the Museum in Point Tupper. Join us in celebrating another successful Summer.
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Annual Church Service, Sept. 8th at 2 p.m. at the Point Tupper Museum.
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Concert featuring Evelyn MacCrae and Brad, September 29th from 7pm until 9 pm at the Point Tupper Museum.
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ECHO OF SUMMER – FEATURING Cora Contabile on Sunday August 25th at 3:00pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond SPECIAL GUESTS: Everett Vass, Mario Colosimo, Doug Johnson, Barb Stetter, Rev .Bob Lyle. FREE WILL OFFERING. Ham & Salad Supper (optional) following the concert. Sponsored by the Loch Lomond Fire Dept. Cost $15 Per Person.
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The Strait Area (formerly Port Hastings) Museum hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Monday to Friday and 12 to 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday. The Artisans Collective Gift Shop is open 10 to 4 pm. Monday to Friday and the same as the Museum on Saturday and Sunday. We will be open till the middle of October. The Ice Cream Barn is opened 1 pm to 9 pm. every day. The name change was necessary to better reflect the extent of the information compiled over the past 40 years by the Port Hastings Historical Society members and staff.
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A 64th Anniversary Celebration of the Official Opening of the Canso Causeway will be held on Tuesday, August 13th from 2 to 4 pm. at the Strait Area Museum in Port Hastings. Share your stories and enjoy an oatcake with a cup of tea while you listen to the entertainment and visit the Gift Shop.
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