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: The Whole People of God
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Pianist (St. M.): Adam Cooke
Pianist (St. D.): Heather Richards
Lay Reader (St. M.): Barb MacIntyre
Lay Reader (St. D.): Marie Mac Kinnon
Mission Moment (St. M.): Linda Howlett
Mission Moment (St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Greeter (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Anna Marie Langley
Collectors (St. D.): Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod
February 16, 2020, 6th Sunday after Epiphany
Welcome
Lighting the Christ Candle:
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.
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: “I Need Thee Every Hour” VU 671
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm: Ps 119:1-8 VU 838 Part One
Time for All:
We Listen For God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
Hebrew Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Christian Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection:
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: “Open My Eyes, That I May See” VU 371
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: “Spirit, Open My Heart” MV 79
Commissioning and Blessing:
Amen
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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April are available.
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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. They are suggesting donations of cereal this week.
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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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, February 16, at 3:00 pm. We have several issues that need to be addressed and critical decisions to be made, for the future of our church. We need your input and hope you will be part of the decision making process.
Sunday, Feb. 16, 3:00 p.m.
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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
February 23rd – Worship Committee with Solomon Lodge 46
March 1st – Rev. Janice Alylward with Communion
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A FundScrip order will not be sent in February. The next order will be on Sunday March 1st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. 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 23rd – No Service
March1st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward
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Lay Readers:
March 1st – Julia Mac Kinnon
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St. David’s Annual Congregational Meeting:
Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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Shrove Tuesday Feb. 25th – Pancake Supper at St. David’s 4:30 to 6 p.m.
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FundScrip order will not be sent in February. The next order will be on Sunday March 1st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8th. If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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Floor Curling, Wednesdays from 2 - 3 p.m. 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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Joseph Parish Soup Supper
Saturday, February 22nd at 5:15 p.m. (following 4 p.m. mass)
Storm date is Sunday, February 23rd at 11:15am (following 10am mass)
Homemade turkey soup, biscuits, dessert, tea and coffee.
Admission: $10
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