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
Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/
Ministers: Whole People of God
Worship Leader: Patti Stephenson
Ministry of Music: Heather Richards
Greeter: Heather Graham
Lay Reader: Julia Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment:
Collectors: Susan Fox, Heather Graham
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Jean Wilson
October 27, 2019 20th after Pentecost
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
Welcome and greeting:
Acknowledgement of the Territory:
Introit: “We Are One” (Verse 1) VU 402
Call to Worship:
Hymn: “God of the Sparrow” VU 229
Opening Prayer:
Prayer of Confession :
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn: “Come Let Us Sing” VU 222
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Gospel Readings: Matthew 5: 1-11
Luke 1: 78 and 79
Psalm 85 – Part 2 VU 802
The Gospel Acclamation: James 3: 13-18
Reflection:
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: “Fight The Good Fight” VU 674
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 November-December 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.
November 3, 2019
November 10, 2019
November 17, 2019
St. David’s: Services are at 11:00 a.m.
November 24, 2019
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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. You are asked to keep in mind any donations for St. Mark’s Christmas Tea and Sale on November 29th.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
November 24th – Lisa Rhynold
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Hall Cleaners for November are: Claudette and Ashley Fox
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The November/December FundScrip Order Date is Sunday Nov. 3rd and the Delivery Date is Sunday Nov. 10th. The Dec. Order Date is Sunday Dec.1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday Dec. 8th.
The Promotions are listed under the St. Mark’s announcements. If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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The profit from the Fish and Beans Supper was $2,054.00
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The November FundScrip Order Date is Sunday Nov. 3rd and the Delivery Date is Sunday Nov. 10th.
The December Order Date is Sunday Dec.1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday Dec. 8th.
The November/December Promotions:
Esso 3% ( Regular 2% )
Shell 3% ( Regular 2% )
Sally Beauty 12% ( Regular 10%)
Winners/Home Sense 8% ( Regular 6%)
Rona 4% (Regular 3%)
La Vie en Rose/Bikini Village 11% (Regular 8%)
Stokes/ThinkKitchen 8% ( Regular 6%)
The Ultimate Dining Card (Mario’s, Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s etc.)
7% (Regular 5%)
Please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838 if you wish to join the program or have any questions.
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Lay Readers:
November 3rd – Dave Chapman
November 10th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
November 17th – Archie Noseworthy
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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Lamplight Service at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond on November 3rd at 6:00 p.m. 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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Bake Sale/Flea Market, Trinity United Church:
Saturday, November 2nd: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
459 MacLeod St. Mulgrave N.S.
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