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
Organist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Dave Chapman
Greeters/Collectors: Annabel Butts, Jean Wilson
Counters: Clark Brander, Jean Wilson
Mission Moment: Anna Marie Langley
Counters (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod
November 3rd, 2019- 21st after Pentecost
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Introit: This is the Day VU 412 vs1
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: Let Us Build a House MV 296
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 119:137-144 VU 841
Children’s Time:
We Listen For God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
1st Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Opening the Word 2: Reflection
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: All the Way My Saviour Leads Me VU 635
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: It’s a Song of Praise to the Maker MV 30
Commissioning and Blessing:
Amen
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BULLETIN DEDICATION
This morning’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
PERCY KING
and is provided by Susan Ryan and Family
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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 10th - Lorna Mac Rury with members of the Royal Canadian Legion
November 17th
December 1st - First Sunday in Advent -
Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
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St. David’s: Services are at 11:00 a.m.
November 24th - Sandi Irving
December 8th - Patti Stephenson
December 22nd - Sandi Irving
December 24th - Christmas Eve 4 p.m.
Rev. Janice Aylward with communion
January 5th - 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. 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. MARK’S MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of PAUL OSBORNE from Valerie Osborne.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee will be served after church today at St. Mark’s.
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St. Mark's Congregational Board meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 with supervisor Pastor Maggie Plant.
The Executive Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The Committees meet at 7:00 p.m.
The Congregational Board will meet at 8:00 p.m.
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The November FundScrip Order Date is Sunday November 3rd and the Delivery Date is Sunday November 10th. The December Order Date is Sunday December 1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday December 8th.
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, 7% Regular 5%)
Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s etc.)
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 10th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
November 17th – Archie Noseworthy
December 1st – Larry Evans
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St. Mark’s United Church Annual Christmas Tea and Sale
November 29Th 7 - 9 p.m.
Bake Table, Crafts, Knitting and New to You tables. Admission $5.00 – Door Prize.
The Church will be open Thursday (November 28) 6 - 8 p.m. and after 1 p.m. on Friday to receive donations. Thanks to all who have donated to this event in the past. Looking forward to your continued support.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a Congregational Meeting at St. David's on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00 PM. Pastor Maggie Plant, our supervisor will be attending. The meeting is to address the cost sharing agreement with St. Mark's. Please make every effort to attend, as this is a very important meeting. Please note: The Official Board meeting will follow the congregational meeting.
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Lay Readers:
November 24th – Lisa Rhynold
December 8Th -
December 22Nd – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Hall Cleaners for November: Claudette and Ashley Fox
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The profit from the Fishcake & Beans Supper was $2,054.00
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The November FundScrip order date is Sunday November 3rd and the delivery date is Sunday November 10th. The December order date is Sunday December 1st and the delivery date is Sunday December 8th.
The Promotions are listed under the 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 or have any questions.
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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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Port Hastings Historical Society monthly meeting on November 6th at 7 p.m. at Norvon Enterprises Ltd. meeting room. Everyone welcome.
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Strait Area community Curling Club have freshly made apple pies for sale at $10 each. Please call Virginia Poirier at 623-9008 or Debbie Gagnon at 625-0463. Thank you for your support.
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SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, November 13, at 1:30 pm. The Port Hawkesbury Branch Library will be hosting a reading with Cape Breton author, Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy. Brenda will read from her first novel "Never Speak Of This Again". Bring a friend it is sure to be an entertaining hour.
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Port Hawkesbury Seasonal Services is preparing to provide Christmas Dinner Boxes for those in need in the Town of Port Hawkesbury. Anyone wishing to donate financially to this project may do so by dropping your sealed donation with your contact information in the collection basket, or dropping it off to the RBS on Granville Street, the Port Hawkesbury Post Office, email transfer to seasonalservices@mail.com or by contacting Sandra Praught at 902-227-5858 by December 25th.
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