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
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Licensed Lay Worship Leader: Margie MacIntyre
Minister Of Music: Adam Cooke
Greeters/Collectors: Archie and Elaine Noseworthy
Lay Reader: Wayne Simpson
Mission Moment: Larry Evans
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Malcolm Matheson
Counters (St. D.): Susan Fox, Heather Graham
October 6th, 2019
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
Lighting of The Christ Candle
Introit: Praise To The Lord, The Almighty VU 220 VS 1
Call to Worship
Hymn: My Soul Cries Out MV 120
Prayer Of Confession
Words of Assurance
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Prayer Of Illumination
Isaiah 1: 1,10-20 Come, let's argue it out, says God to Israel.
Psalm 50: The mighty one God Sovereign VU 775
Hymn: Seek Ye First VU 356
Children's Time: 'Ready!'
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for.
Luke 12: 32-40
Do not worry about what to eat or what to wear.
Sermon: 'On Christ The Solid Rock'
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn: Be Thou My Vision VU 642
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Invitation to Offering
Doxology: For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God.
For the gifts to every nation, thanks be to God.
For the ploughing, sowing reaping,
Silent growth while we are sleeping,
Future needs in earth’s safe keeping,
Thanks be to God.
Offering Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: How Firm A Foundation VU 660
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. David’s - No Services at St. Mark's
Services are at 11:00 a.m.
October 13th – Sandi Irving
October 20th – St. David’s 134th Anniversary Service – 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 October 21st at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
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The October FundScrip Promotions are as follows:
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Giant Tiger 5% ( Regular 3% )
The October FundScrip Order Date is Sunday October 6th and the 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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The Congregational Board Committees are to meet : Tuesday at 7:00pm. Oct. 8th. This is a meeting of the Committees Only.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
October 13th -Alicia Vink
October 20th- Marie Mac Kinnon
October 27th- Julia Mac Kinnon
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The October FundScrip Order Date is Sunday October 6th and the Delivery Date is Sunday October 13th. The Promotions are listed under St. Mark’s announcements. 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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Fish Cake and Bean Supper with homemade brown bread, biscuits and apple crisp on Friday, October 11th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Port Hastings Fire Hall (15 Old Victoria Rd., Port Hastings, B9A 1L2) for $15.00. Take outs available. Sponsored by St. David’s UCW.
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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.
