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 Stephenson
Ministry of Music: Choir
Lay Reader: Rosemary Morell
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Heather Graham
Collectors: James Mac Fadyen,
Heather Graham
Counters (St. M.) Patsy Brander, Jean Mac Pherson
14th after Pentecost – September 15, 2019
Announcements
Welcome and greeting
Introit: Spirit of Life VU 381
Call to Worship
Hymn: Touch the Earth Lightly VU 307
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn: Oh God, How We Have Wandered VU 112
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Hebrew Scripture: Jeremiah 4: 11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14 735 VU
The Gospel Acclamation: 1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Luke 15: 1-10
Reflection: Lost
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
The Lord’s Prayer
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: Open My Eyes, That I May See VU 371
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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September Supply Ministry for St. Mark’s
Service is at 9:30 a.m.
September 22nd – Margie Mac Intyre
Supply Ministry for St. David’s:
Services are at 11:00 a.m.
September 29th – Sandi Irving
October 13th – Sandi Irving
October 20th – St. David’s 134th Anniversary Service with Communion – Rev. Janice Aylward
October 27th – Patti Stephenson
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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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Reader:
September 29th – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Joyce Oliver-Snair will give an update from the Transition Team at St. David's TODAY, and will answer any questions folks may want to ask at this time.
There will be a Luncheon Social after church in St. David's Church Hall TODAY with Sandwiches and Sweets being supplied by the St. David's Congregation. St. Mark's congregation are invited to stay and have lunch and fellowship time with us at St. David’s.
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St. David's Official Board meeting will be held on September 29th at 6:30 pm in the church hall. Maggie Plant, our supervisor will be attending this meeting.
St. David's Official Board meeting will be held on September 29th at 6:30 pm in the church hall. Maggie Plant, our supervisor will be attending this meeting.
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Hall Cleaners for September:
Catherine Mac Lean, Amy Mac Killop
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reader:
September 22nd Barb Mac Intyre
Mission Moment Reader:
Sept 22nd Linda Howlett
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Joyce Oliver-Snair will give an update from the Transition Team at St. David's TODAY, and will answer any questions folks may want to ask at this time.
There will be a Luncheon Social after church in St. David's Church Hall TODAY with Sandwiches and Sweets being supplied by the St. David's Congregation. St. Mark's congregation are invited to stay and have lunch and fellowship time with us at St. David’s.
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Community Announcements
Registration for Gaelic Language and Culture Classes at 6:30 pm, on Monday, Sept. 23rd, at the Knight of Columbus Building, Port Hawkesbury.
For more info call Kathleen at 902-625-3794
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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 TODAY
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Port Hawkesbury Community Park
This year celebrates the 39th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run! Come join us 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. Come 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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