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: Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
LLWL: Patti Stephenspon
Ministry of Music: Choir
Greeter: Heather Graham
Lay Reader: Haley Mac Fadyen
Mission Moment:
Collectors: James Mac Fadyen, Heather Graham
Counters (St. M.): Eric Dawson, Carl Mac Kichan
Counters (St. D.): Bill Mac Rae, Donnie Mac Gregor
12TH after Pentecost – September 1, 2019
Announcements
Welcome and greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Acknowledgement of the Territory
Introit : Spirit of Life VU 381
Call to Worship
Hymn: O Perfect Love VU 491
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
Hymn: In Christ there is no East or West VU 606
Prayer of Illumination
Hebrew Scripture: Jeremiah 2: 4-13
Psalm 81 - VU 797, Part Two (10-16)
The Gospel Acclamation: Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16
Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Reflection
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
The Lord’s Prayer
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: Let There Be Light VU 679
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 September-October 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 September
Services are at 9:30 a.m.
September 8th – Margie Mac Intyre
September 22nd – Margie Mac Intyre
October 6th - Margie Mac Intyre
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Supply Ministry for September at St. David’s
Services are at 11:00 a.m.
September 15th – Patti Stephenson
September 29th – Sandi Irving
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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is September 16th at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. DAVID’S MEMORIALS
CEMETERY FUND: In Loving Memory of LEWIS PILGRAM & GARY HILL from Grace Pilgrim & Family.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The September FundScrip Order is sent today and the Delivery will be the following week. The FundScrip September Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s Announcements. If you have any questions about FundScrip or if you wish to join the program contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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Lay Readers:
September 15th - Arnold Mac Lean
September 29th – Margie Mac Intyre
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Sunday School Announcement
St.David’s Sunday School would like to thank Emma Rhynold for the valuable contribution she has made in ensuring the Sunday School classes were successful.
Over the last few years Emma has taken time from her busy schedule to prepare/deliver lessons for the children attending Sunday School . She was able to enrich the lives of these young boys and girls through the love and commitment she had for their best interest. We are truly grateful to her.
Also, we wish her continued success as she moves forward to attend University. We know that she is a person who will continue to accept the opportunity to have a positive impact on others.
Wishing you all the best Emma and God‘s blessing.
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Hall Cleaners for September: Catherine Mac Lean, Amy MacKillop
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Celebrating Quilting at the Causeway
The Strait Area Quilters thank all who made their Quilt Show & Sale a great success. The men who hung banners and the UCW members who provided sweets and greeted visitors at the door. The Quilters were able to donate $1746.50 to St. David's Church Fund.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Readers:
September 8th Larry Evans
September 22nd Barb Mac Intyre
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Mission Moment Readers:
Sept 8th Barb MacIntyre
Sept 22nd Linda Howlett
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The following are the FundScrip September Promotions:
The Ultimate Dining Card 7% ( Regular 5%)
Roots 12% ( Regular 10% )
La Vie en Rose/Bikini Village 11% ( Regular 8% )
The September FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday September 1st and the Delivery will be the following week. If you have any questions about FundScrip or if you wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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PLEASE NOTE: The September meeting of the Congregational Board has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd.
Exective: 6:30pm
Committees 7:00pm
Congregation Board 8:00 pm.
Maggie Plante, our pastoral supervisor is leaving on holidays in September.
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Sunday, September 15th – 8:00 a.m.; Men’s Group Breakfast meeting.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual Church Service, September 8th at 2 pm at the Point Tupper Museum.
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The Concert featuring Evelyn MacRae and Brad, September 29th from 7pm until 9 pm at the Point Tupper Museum is now cancelled.
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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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Terry Fox Run 2019 Date: Sunday, Sept. 15th
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park
This year celebrates the 39TH Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us Sunday, Sept. 15th to walk, run or bike 1 km, 5 km or 10 km Road Route OR walk the Port Hawkesbury Community Trail from the Playground to TEC and back. A great walk for the whole family! Come out and help support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research! Bring a friend and have a great time keeping Terry’s Dream alive! Register online at terryfox.org or just show up at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park on the day of the event. For more information to participate or to volunteer, call Sarah at 902-302-7234 or find us on Facebook: The Terry Fox Run – Port Hawkesbury. No minimum entry fee. Raising pledges is optional. Donate what you can and join the fun!
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The Port Hastings Historical Society was formed in 1978, 41 years ago this coming October, to prepare for the 25th anniversary of the official opening of the Canso Causeway which would be held on August 13th, 1980. Four years later, with the assistance of more government grants, we were able to open the Port Hastings Museum and Archives in the Village. In 2009, we moved to our present location in the Port Hastings Rotary. We continue to provide an important service to the communities as well as to hundreds of visitors every year. We'd be pleased if new people would become involved by attending our Wednesday, September 4th monthly meeting at the Museum at 7 pm.
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