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
January 26, 2020, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Ministering through leadership this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Pianist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Joyce Oliver-Snair
Mission Moment: Anna Marie Langley
Greeter/Collectors: Valli Ross, Linda Howlett
Counters: Clark Brander, Linda Howlett
Welcome
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Introit: I Will Enter His Gates
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart;
I will enter His courts with praise.
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made.
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: Take My Life and Let It Be VU 506
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Ps 27 VU 754-755
Time for All:
We Listen For God’s Word:
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4
Christian Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection:
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness VU 288
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: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace VU684
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 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 February 17th 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 RUTH EMBREE from Lorna and Allison MacRury.
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:
Sunday, February 16, 3:00 p.m. 2020
Reports will be discussed along with options for moving forward.
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A donation of $2,000.00 to St. Mark ‘s General Fund has been received from the Special Events Group.
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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
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FundScrip 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.
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
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Lay Readers:
February 2nd – Maxine Smith
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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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FundScrip:
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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, Wednesday from 2-3, 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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