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: Rev. Janice Aylward
Organist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Larry Evans
Mission Moment: Linda Howlett
Advent Wreath: Vida Hood
Greeter/Collectors: Larry and Lucille Evans
Counters (St. M): Clark Brander, Dave Chapman
Counters (St. D.): James Mac Fadyen, Alicia Vink
December 1st, 2019-First Sunday of Advent
Announcements
We Gather to Worship God
Greeting
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Call to Worship
Hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” VU 2
Advent Candle Lighting Advent 1, Hope
Hymn: “A Candle Is Burning” verse 1 VU 6
Time for All
We Listen For God’s Word
Prayer of Illumination
Isaiah 2:1-5 The Future House of God
Psalm 122 VU 845
Matthew 24:36-44 Always be ready
Meditation
We Respond In Faith
Minute for Mission and Our Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
Offertory Prayer
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” VU 480
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Go To Serve God
Hymn: “Hark the Glad Sound” VU 29
Commissioning / Benediction
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BULLETIN DEDICATION
This morning’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
JIM MC LEAN
and is provided by Rilla
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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. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
December 8th led by Patti Stephenson
December 22nd led by Sandi Irving
December 24th Christmas Eve 4 p.m.
led by Rev. Janice Aylward with communion
January 5th led by Patti Stephenson
St. Mark’s Services:
December 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. - Hanging of the Greens
Service led by Worship and Pastoral Care Committee
December 8th 9:30 a.m. service led by Worship and Pastoral Care Committee
Larry Evans Guest Speaker
December 15th 9:30 a.m. service led by Sandi Irving
December 22nd
December 24th Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m.
Service led by Rev. Janice Aylward
December 29th NO SERVICE
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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. PLEASE NOTE: The next time of gathering is December 9th at 1:00 p.m.
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS
GENERAL FUND In Memory of:
CAROL CANEY, sister of Dave Chapman and sister-in-law of Camille Chapman from St. Mark’s Choir.
MARIE LANGLEY from The Girls
JIM MC LEAN from Rilla
A donation has been place to the General Fund in memory of GOLDA NOSEWORTHY and MARIE LANGLEY from The Special Events Group (UCW)
POINSETTIA PLANT
In loving memory of:
JIM AND GOLDA NOSEWORTHY, ALPHONSE AND DOROTHY ROACH from Archie and Elaine Noseworthy and family
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please make every effort to attend the very important Congregational Meeting. Sunday, December 01 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the Cost Sharing Proposal with St. David’s.
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FundScrip
The December FundScrip order date is Sunday December 1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday, December 8th.
The November/December Promotions are as follows:
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 7% Regular 5%)
(Mario’s, 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:
December 8th – Malcolm Matheson
December 15th – Barb Mac Intyre
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The Hanging of the Greens Service will take place on Wednesday December 4th at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend this event with their children and grandchildren.
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Beautiful Church Calendars are available for $6.00 (see Barb)
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Consider subscribing to Broadview magazine replacing the Observer. This excellent magazine offers stories on spirituality, justice and ethical living.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
December 8th – Maxine Smith
December 22nd – Julia Mac Kinnon
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White Gift service Sunday December 15th at 4 p.m.
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The Angel Tree is set up for anyone who wishes to take an angel.
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FundScript
The December FundScrip order date is Sunday December 1st and the Delivery Date is Sunday, December 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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Floor Curling 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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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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Port Hawkesbury Seasonal Services 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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Pastoral Airs on Sunday, December 1st, 7 p.m., Wesley United Church, Guysborough. Free will monetary offering, in support of the Food Bank.
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Inverness County Singers in concert at St. Mark’s United Church on December 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Please help us with the after concert lunch. If you can contribute sandwiches or sweets, please contact Dave or Camille Chapman at (902)787-2610
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Bazaar at the Evergreen Club on December 7th from 1- 3 p.m. Admission $3.00. Silent Auction, Bake Table, Craft Table, New to you, tickets on a gift basket, door prizes, Tea and Dessert.
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Pastoral Airs at Wesley United Church, Guysborough, tonight at 7 p.m.
Free will offering for the Food Bank.
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The Princeville United Church Annual Christmas Service will be held Sunday December 8th at 7p.m. Come and join in an evening of beloved Christmas music and readings in our beautiful old church decorated in Christmas finery. A fellowship will follow. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 1041 River Inhabitants Road.
