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
St. David’s United Church
White Gift Service
December 15th, 2019
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Leader: Lisa Rhynold
Ministry of Music: Choir
Advent Wreath:
Lay Reader: Wanda Radford
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Robert Mac Kinnon
Collectors: James Mac Fadyen, Alicia Vink
Welcome
Announcements
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Opening Prayer
Call to worship
Hymn: “We are a part of the family”. VU 395
Christmas Drama –The Littlest Christmas Tree -by Susan Coolidge
Hymn: “People look East” VU 9
Baby Jesus Song
Advent Candle Lighting
Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” VU 1, verse 6
Hymn: “Go Tell it on the Mountain” VU 43
A gift of Loving Remembrance
Offering Invitation
Offertory Prayer
Hymn: “Christmas is Sharing” (printed in the bulletin)
Poem: Sweet Symbol
Blessing
Choral Amen
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OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday and Friday, 9-12 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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OFFICE HOURS:
Thursday & Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.
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The “UPPER ROOM” for November-December are available.
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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 22nd led by Sandi Irving
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
December 22nd – Julia Mac Kinnon
December 29Th – Arnold Mac Lean
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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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