December 29/2019,The Community of Faith St. David’s United Church, REGION 15, United Church of Canada, Port Hastings, NS

The Community of Faith St. David’s United Church,

REGION 15, United Church of Canada

Port Hastings, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Worship Leader:   Rev. Janice Aylward      

Ministry of Music: Choir

Lay Reader: Arnold Mac Lean

Mission Moment:

Greeter: Robert Mac Kinnon

Collectors: James Mac Fadyen, Alicia Vink

December 29/2019

Lighting of the Christ candle

Greeting:

Call to Worship: 

Opening Prayer:

Hymn: “Unto Us a Boy Is Born”  VU 54

Children’s Time 

Listening for God's Word

Scripture  Isaiah: 63:7-9 Gods mercy remembered

Responsive Psalm:  (pg. 871)                                              VU 148 

Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt

Reflection:  

Hymn: “Once In Royal David’s City” VU 62

Responding in Faith

Minute for Mission/Our Offering Our Gifts to God

Offertory Hymn: “What Can I Give Him” VU 55 (vs 4)

Offertory Prayer:

Amen: 

Prayers of the People/Lords Prayer

Hymn: “Joy to the World” VU 59 

Commissioning/Blessing 

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OFFICE HOURS: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.

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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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Copies of the Upper Room for January-February are available.

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St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.

January 5^th - led by Patti Stephenson

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ST. DAVID’S MEMORIAL

BUILDING FUND: In Loving Memory of BILL FOX and AL FOUGERE from Claudette and Family.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

January 5^th – Wanda Radford

January 12^th – Arnold Mac Lean

January 19^th – Amy McCormack

January 26^th – Lisa Rhynold

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There will be a Congregational Meeting at St. David's on Sunday,
January 5th at 3:00 p.m. This 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. Pastor Maggie Plant , our
supervisor will be attending.  

PLEASE NOTE: The storm date will be January 7^th at 6:30 p.m., in case the weather doesn't co-operate on January 5^th. 

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The next FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5^th 2020 and the Delivery will be Sunday January 12^th 2020. The Promotions will follow when we receive them. If you wish to join the program or have any questions 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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St. Mark's Christmas Eve, 2019, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

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: The Whole People of God

Christmas Eve, 2019 Service

Minister: Reverend Jan Aylward

Music Ministry: Adam Cooke and the Choir

Welcome

Lighting of Advent Candle 

Opening Prayer: 

Carol: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” VU 44

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Carol: “Once In Royal David’s City” VU 62

Scripture:  Luke 2:1-7  

Carol:  “Away in a Manger” VU 69

Scripture:  Luke 2:8-20 

Carol: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” VU 64

Meditation

Hymn: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” VU 48

Offering:

Anthem St. Mark’s Choir:  “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Offering Hymn: “What Can I Give Him” VU 55  (vs 4)

Offering Prayer:

Sacrament of Communion

Prayer of Thanksgiving: 

Words of Institution: 

Lord’s Prayer: 

Sharing of Elements:

Prayer after Communion: 

Carol:  “Silent Night” VU 67

Blessing: 

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The Treasurers of St. Mark’s and St. David’s will be closing their books on December 31^st. Any donations received after that date will be credited to 2020.

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December 22, 2019-4th Sunday of Advent, The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury, NS

The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church

REGION 15, United Church of Canada

Port Hawkesbury, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

Ministering through leadership this morning are:

Worship Leader:     Lorna Mac Rury    

Organist: Adam Cooke

Lay Reader: Vida Hood

Mission Moment: Anna Marie Langley

Advent Wreath:

Greeter/Collectors: Larry and Lucille Evans

Counters (St. M): Clark Brander, Earl West

December 22, 2019-4^th Sunday of Advent

Announcements:

Lighting the Christ Candle

We Gather to Worship God

Greeting: 

Introit:  “Hope is a Star”             VU 7 (vs 4)

Call to Worship: 

Advent Candle Lighting Week 4 - Love 

Hymn:  “A Candle is Burning”  VU 6 (vs 4)

Opening Prayer:

Hymn: “Hark the Glad Sound”                      VU 29  

Prayer for Illumination:

Words of Assurance;

Time for All: “The Little Crooked Christmas Tree”

We Listen for God’s Word 

Psalm 80 (Part One)                VU 794  

Isaiah 7: 10 -16 The Prophesy of Isaiah

Hymn: “Angels From the Realms of Glory”            VU 36

Mathew 1: 18-25 They shall name him Emmanuel

Meditation: Joseph,  Jesus’ dad

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

We Respond in Faith

Hymn:   “O Little Town of Bethlehem”   VU 64

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God 

Offertory Hymn:  “Grant Us God”                                VU 540

Offering Prayer

Hymn:  “While Shepherds Watched their Flocks” VU 75

Commissioning

Benediction

Choral Amen

BULLETIN DEDICATION

This morning’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of

AL FOUGERE

and is provided The Choir

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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:

December 24^th  – Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m. 

                         Service led by Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion

December 29^th   – NO SERVICE

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POINSETTIA

In Loving Memory Of OUR PARENTS ANNIE and CHARLES, REG and HILDA, JOHN and JEAN, GEORGE and MARGARET from Dorothy and Don McIntosh, Bunny and John Baillieul.

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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS

Memorial: General Fund In Loving Memory of OUR PARENTS, HAZEL and HARRY SMITH and BROTHER SONNY from Sharon, Roy and Families.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

"Thank you to all who bought the calendars.  We sold 20 calendars. We only have 2 subscriptions for the church magazine BROADVIEW.”

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A Congregational Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Maggie Plant. Followed by a Congregational Board and Committee Meeting.

Attention: Committee Chairpersons: 2019, Year-end Reports are due the end of December. Please have all reports completed for the January 14, 2020 meeting.

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We had a great profit at the Bazaar of $2505.50. Thanks so much!

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The next FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5^th, 2020 and the Delivery will be Sunday January 12^th, 2020. The Promotions will follow when we receive them. If you wish to join the program or have any questions 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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December 22, 201, 4th Week of Advent The Community of Faith of St. David’s United Church REGION 15, United Church of Canada

The Community of Faith of St. David’s United Church

REGION 15,  United Church of Canada

Port Hastings, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

    

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are: 

Worship Leader:         Sandi Irving

Ministry of Music:         Choir

Advent Wreath:

Lay Reader: Julia Mac Kinnon

Mission Moment:

Greeter: Robert Mac Kinnon

Collectors: James Mac Fadyen, Alicia Vink

December 22, 2019      4^th Week of Advent – Love

Lighting the Christ Candle:

Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ

Introit:    “Hope is a Star”                                    VU 7  vs 4    

Call to Worship:

Advent Candle Lighting: Week 4 – Love

 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”        VU 1 vs 1

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”                                   VU 1  vs 5

Opening Prayer:

Hymn:  “A Candle is Burning”                                  VU 6  

Words of Confession:

Words of Assurance:

Responsive Psalm:   Psalm 80                                  VU 794 Part One 

Time for All: 

We Listen For God’s Word

Gathering Prayer: 

Opening the Word

Hebrew Scripture:   Isaiah 7:10-16

Christian Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

Opening the Word 2: 

Reflection

We Respond in Faith

Hymn:    “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”                                   VU 48

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: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”                      VU 60

Commissioning and Blessing:

Amen

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OFFICE HOURS: 

Thursday and Friday, 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.

_________________________________________________________________

Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.

_________________________________________________________________

Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

_________________________________________________________________

Copies of the Upper Room for November-December are available.

_________________________________________________________________

St. David Services are at 11:00 a.m.

December 24^th, Christmas Eve 4 p.m. 

                          led by Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion

December 29^th,  led by Rev. Janice Aylward

January 5^th,        led by Patti Stephenson

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ST. DAVID’S POINSETTIA

In Loving Memory of MOM, DAD and CHARLOTTE from Catherine Mac Lean

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lay Readers:

December 29^th – Arnold Mac Lean

January 5^th – Wanda Radford

January 12^th – Arnold Mac Lean

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There will be a Congregational Meeting at St. David's on Sunday,
January 5^th at 3:00 p.m. This 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. 
Pastor Maggie Plant, our supervisor will be attending.  

NOTE:   The storm date will be January 7^th, at 6:30 p.m., in case the weather doesn't co-operate on January 5th.

_________________________________________________________________

The next FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5^th, 2020 and the Delivery will be Sunday January 12^th, 2020. The Promotions will follow when we receive them. If you wish to join the program or have any questions please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838. 

_________________________________________________________________

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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