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
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.
Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/
Ministers: Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Guest Leader: Patti Stephenson
Ministry of Music: Choir
Lay Reader: Wanda Radford
Mission Moment:
Greeter: Marie Mac Kinnon
Collectors:
January 5, 2020 Epiphany Sunday
Announcements:
Welcome and greeting:
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Acknowledgement of the Territory:
Introit : “Arise, Your Light is Come” (Verses 1 and 4) VU 79
Call to Worship:
Hymn: “Will You Come and See the Light” VU 96 vs 1,4 and 5
Opening Prayer: VU 88
Prayer For Renewal :
Hymn: “ In the Darkness Shines the Splendour” VU 92
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination:
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 60: 1-6 - Prophecy of Jesus
Ephesians 3: 1-12 – Paul’s declaration
Psalm 72: (Parts 1 & 2) VU 790
The Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 2: 1-12- Magi Visit
Reflection: The Path
Hymn: “I am the Light of the World” VU 87
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God:
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern:
The Lord’s Prayer – A Paraphrase VU 916
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: “We are Marching” VU 646
Commissioning and Blessing:
Choral 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 January-February are available.
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St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.
January 12th - No Service
January 19th – Sandi Irving
January 26th – No Service
February 2nd – Patti Stephenson
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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Readers:
January 19th – Amy McCormack
February 2nd – Maxine Smith
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There will be a Congregational Meeting at St. David's TODAY,
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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Dates 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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The January FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5th and the Delivery Date is Sunday January 12th.
The January Promotions are as follows:
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic 7% ( Regular 5% )
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill 7% ( Regular 5%
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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