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
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership this morning are:
Worship Leader: Joyce Oliver-Snair
Guest Speaker: Heather Brander Roussy
Pianist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Iaian Lanagley
Mission Moment: Linda Howlett
Greeters/Collectors: Valli Ross, Linda Howlett
Counters: Clark Brander, Darren Blundon
The Baptism of Jesus
January 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of place:
Lighting the Christ candle:
Call to Worship:
Hymn: “Arise, your light is come” VU 79
Opening Prayer:
Prayer for the People, Animals, and Land of Australia:
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
Hymn: “Called by earth and sky” MV 135
A Time For All
Isaiah 42:1–9
God’s servant brings justice.
Psalm 29 VU 756
Ascribe to God all glory and strength
Matthew 3:13–17
Jesus is baptized.
Hymn: “Shall we gather at the river” VU 710
Guest Speaker: Heather Roussey
Mission Moment and Offering:
Offering Hymn: “Thine is the glory” VU 173
Offering Prayer:
A Renewing of Our Pledge to Be Followers of Jesus:
Closing Hymn: “Take, O take me as I am” MV 85
Benediction:
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BULLETIN DEDICATION
Today’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
BILL HOOD
And is provided by Vida, Krista, Karen and Family.
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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 January-February are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is January 20th at 1:00 p.m.
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS
GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of:
- JOHN and IRENE DAVIS from Richard Davis.
- RUTH EMBREE from the choir.
- LINDA MAC KEIGAN from the Choir
- LINDA MAC KEIGAN from Andy and Jane Palmer
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
January 19th – Lorna Mac Rury
January 26th - Sandi Irving
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
Please Note: The Congregational Board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 14, with Pastor Maggie Plant.
Executive Meeting is at 6:30 p.m.
Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board meeting at 8:00 p.m.
2019 Year-end reports are due at this meeting.
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FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday January 12th, 2020.
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
January 19th – Sandi Irving
January 26th – No Service
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
Lay Readers:
January 19th – Arnold Mac Lean
February 2nd – Maxine Smith
Date of Next Meetings:
- Official Board: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
- Annual Congregational: Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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St. David’s UCW will meet at the home of Sally Fox on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
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FundScrip Delivery Date is Sunday January 12th. If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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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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