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
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 4th 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.
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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 November-December are available.
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St. David Services are at 11:00 a.m.
December 24th, Christmas Eve 4 p.m.
led by Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
December 29th, led by Rev. Janice Aylward
January 5th, 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 29th – Arnold Mac Lean
January 5th – Wanda Radford
January 12th – Arnold Mac Lean
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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.
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.
NOTE: The storm date will be January 7th, at 6:30 p.m., in case the weather doesn't co-operate on January 5th.
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The next FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5th, 2020 and the Delivery will be Sunday January 12th, 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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