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: 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, 2019-4th 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 24th – Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m.
Service led by Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
December 29th – 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 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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