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
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.
Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Keyboards: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Jean Mac Pherson
Mission Moment: Barb Mac Intyre
Greeter/Collectors: Valli Ross, Linda Howlett
Counters: Clark Brander, Anne Blundon
January 5, 2020 Epiphany Sunday
Welcome:
Acknowledgement of Place:
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christmas
Introit: “We Three Kings”
Chorus:
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy Perfect Light
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “We Three Kings” Insert
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Ps 72:1-7, 10-14 VU 790 Part One
Time for All:
We Listen for God’s Word:
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word:
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6
Christian Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection:
We respond in Faith:
Hymn: In the Bleak of Midwinter” VU 55
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: “Joy to the World” VU 59
Commissioning and Blessing:
BULLETIN DEDICATION
Today’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of
DAVE BUTTS
And is provided by Annabel and Family.
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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 PAUL OSBORNE from Valerie Osborne and Andy and Jane Palmer
In Loving Memory of CAROL CANEY and LINDA MAC KEIGAN from Rilla Mc Lean
In Loving Memory of MYRTLE and LEONARD KING from Donald and Mary Kendall
In Loving Memory of RUTH EMBREE from Carol Abbott
CHOIR FUND:
In Loving Memory of LINDA ABERYL MAC KEIGAN from Susan, Iaian Langley and Family
SOUTHBROOK CEMETERY FUND:
In Loving Memory of her parents ANN and CLIFF WILLIAMS from daughter Donna L. McCann
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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Refreshments after the Service today.
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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
January12th – Worship Committee
January 19th – Lorna Mac Rury
January 26th - Sandi Irving
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This is the last Sunday for submitting your 2020 subscription for Broadview.
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Please Note:
The Congregational Board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 14th, with Pastor Maggie Plant.
Executive meeting is at 6:30pm
Committee meeting at 7:00pm
Board meeting at 8:00pm
2019 Year-end reports are due at this meeting.
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The January FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday January 5th and the Delivery Date is Sunday January 12th, 2020.
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 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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