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: Sandi Irving
Ministry of Music: Choir
Greeter: Heather Graham
Lay Reader: Alicia Vink
Mission Moment:
Collectors: Susan Fox, Heather Graham
Counters (St. M.): Jim Davis, Carl Mac Kichan
October 13th, 2019 - 18th after Pentecost –
Thanksgiving Sunday
Announcements
We Gather to Worship God
Welcome
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Introit: This is the Day VU 412 vs1
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: This is God’s Wondrous World VU 296
Words of Confession
(Silent Reflection)
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 100 VU 824 Refrain 1
Children’s Time:
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word 1
1st Reading: Phil. 4:4-9
Gospel: John 6:25-35
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: Tell me the Stories of Jesus VU 357
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory Hymn:
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds VU 602
Commissioning and Blessing
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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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St. Mark’s: Services are at 9:30 a.m.
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Supply Ministry for St. David’s:
Services are at 11:00 a.m.
October 20th – St. David’s 134th Anniversary Service – Rev. Janice Aylward
October 27th – Patti Stephenson
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PLEASE NOTE: 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 November 18th at 1:00 p.m. (The meeting scheduled for October 21st has been cancelled due to the election poll at the Church Hall.) You are asked to keep in mind any donations for St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale on November 29th.
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Commissioners to the 43rd General Council will meet again online on Saturday, October 19, at noon (EDT).
Published on: October 8, 2019
Commissioners to the 43rd General Council will meet again, this time online, on Saturday, October 19, at noon (EDT) to approve a few routine pieces of business and to constitute the new National Indigenous Organization. The meeting will be webcast through the church’s YouTube channel. It is expected that the meeting will last an hour or two, with Commissioners joining online from their homes or offices.
Some of the agenda items:
- constituting the church’s new National Indigenous Organization, which will represent Indigenous members with many of the same responsibilities and powers of a regional council
- authorizing a Category 1 remit to regional councils asking whether the church agrees with proposed changes to the Basis of Union article 10.0 to welcome people of all genders into the ministry
- approving a change to The Manual that removes reference to the General Council Archives and History Committee since these functions are now performed by regional councils, archives networks, staff, and, as necessary, task groups
- receiving the annual audited financial statements
Annual online meetings are now required for General Council to formally receive the audited financial statements. They are also an opportunity to consider additional proposals that do not require discussion rather than having to wait for the whole three-year cycle.
The agenda and a full listing of the business are available in the Workbook on the United Church Commons under GC43 Annual Recall, 2019.
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Circulated by Nan Corrigan DM, Commissioner GC43 Region 15
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
October 20th – Marie Mac Kinnon
October 27th – Julia Mac Kinnon
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The October FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday October 13th. Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625 3838 if you wish to join the program of if you have any questions.
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Hall Cleaners for October: Wanda Harb, Florence Timmons
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. David’s Anniversary Sunday
On Sunday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. St. David’s will be celebrating their 134th Anniversary. We invite St. Mark’s Congregation to join us for this Service.
Pot Luck Lunch following the Service.
Pot Luck Lunch following the Service.
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The October FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday October 13th. Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you wish to join the program or if you have any questions.
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St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale will take place on November 29th. Details to follow.
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The October meeting of the St. Mark's Men's Group will be at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday October 20. This is an hour later than usual, but should leave plenty of time to be St. David's anniversary service after the meeting.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCMENTS
Floor Curling, beginning November 6th, 2-3 p.m., and continuing each Wednesday, at St. Mark’s Church hall.
Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.
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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 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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Lamplight Service at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on Nov. 3rd at 6:00 PM with Minister Rev. Corrie Stewart, Special Music by St.Peter's Christian Church Choir. Social Hour to follow at Community hall. All are welcome to attend.
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