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
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Piano: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Barb Mac Intyre
Mission Moment: Anna Marie Langley
Advent Wreath:
Greeter/Collectors: Larry and Lucille Evans
Counters: Clark Brander, Earl West
December 15, 2019 - 3rd Week of Advent – Joy
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Introit: “Hope is a Star” VU 7 vs 3
Call to Worship:
Advent Candle Lighting: Week 3 – Joy
Hymn:“A Candle is Burning” VU 6 vs 3
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “Angels We Have Heard on High” VU 38
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Song of Mary VU 898 Refrain 2
Time for All: “Mary Did You Know?”
We Listen For God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 35: 1-10
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: “Joy Comes With The Dawn” VU166
Profession of Faith VU 918
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn:
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: “Go, Tell It On The Mountain” VU 42
Commissioning and Blessing:
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:
December 22nd led by Lorna Mac Rury
December: Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m.
Service led by Rev. Janice Aylward
December: NO SERVICE
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
December 15th – Barb Mac Intyre
December 22nd – Vida Hood
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Beautiful Church Calendars are available for $6.00 (see Barb)
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Also you may subscribe to Broadview magazine which replaces the Observer. This excellent magazine offers stories on spirituality, justice and ethical living.
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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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If you wish to donate a homemade blanket you have at home to an elderly resident at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, please send a text message or phone call to 902-631-3004. Blankets can be picked up the weekend of 13th and 14th. Thanks so much!!!
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Food Drive Event at Port Hastings Fire Hall. Items will be collected for the Food Bank.
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