The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church and St. David’s
United Church of Canada, Region 15
Port Hawkesbury/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
Pianist: (St. M.): Adam Cook
Music Ministry: (St. D.): Choir
Lay Readers: (St. M.): Malcolm Matheson
(St. D.): Maxine Smith
Mission Moment: (St. M.): Yvonne Fox
(St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon
Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Greeters (St. D.): Maxine Smith
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern
Counters (St. M.): Clark Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern
Collectors (St. D.):
February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Announcements: The Work of Church and Community
Welcome and greeting:
Introit : “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Verse 1) VU 315
Call to Worship (Responsive)
Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” VU 220
Opening Prayer:
Prayer of Renewal:
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn: “ Come Touch Our Hearts” MV# 12 (vers. 1-4)
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination:
Hebrew Scripture: Micah 6:1-8
Psalm: 15 VU 736
The Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 5: 1-12
Reflection: A Way of Life
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern:
The Lord’s Prayer
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: “O for a World” VU# 697
Commissioning and Blessing.
Choral 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be an important Executive Board meeting following the morning service.
St. Mark's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:
Sunday, February 16, 3:00pm. 2019
Reports will be discussed along with options for moving forward.
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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
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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 9th – No Service
February 16th – Sandi Irving
February – No Service
March 1st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward
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Lay Readers:
February 16th – Marie Mac Kinnon
March 1st – Julia Mac Kinnon
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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.
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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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