February 23, 2020, Transfiguration Sunday, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

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 

Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

February 23, 2020, Transfiguration Sunday

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Worship Leader:           Joyce Oliver-Snair 

  Solomon Lodge 46

Pianist:   Adam Cooke

Greeters/Collectors: Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan

Lay Reader: Vida Hood

Mission Moment:         Larry Evans 

Counters: Clark Brander, Anna Marie Langley

Counters (St. D.):         Marie Davis, Ashley Mac Leod

Acknowledgement of place: 

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. 

Call To Worship Come! Let us worship God!

Hymn: “Open My Eyes, That I May See”. VU  371

Confession:

Words of Assurance:

Hymn  “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 289

Opening the word:

Exodus 24: 12-18

Psalm 99                                                        VU 819

2 Peter 1:16-21 

Matthew 17 : 1-9

Reflection:

Welcoming the Masons: 

Hymn:  “Jesus Bids Us Shine”                 VU 585

Call to the Offering

Hymn: “In Gratitude and Humble Trust”      VU 544 

Dedication:

Prayers of the People:

Hymn  “O Lord My God (How Great Thou Art)”    VU 238 

Benediction:

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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.

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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is March 16^th 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 Services are at 9:30 a.m.

March1^st  – First Sunday in Lent - Rev. Janice Alylward with Communion

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The next FundScrip Order will be Sunday March 1^st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8^th. 

The Promotions are as follows:

Shell                                             3% ( Regular 2% )

Walmart                                        3% ( Regular 2% )

Home Hardware/Home Furniture 4% ( Regular 3% )

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.

March1^st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward

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Lay Readers:

March 1^st – Julia Mac Kinnon

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St. David's Annual Congregational Meeting:  

TODAY Sunday, February 23^rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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Shrove Tuesday February 25^th – Pancake supper at St. David’s 4:30 to 6 p.m.   

All are welcome.

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The next FundScrip order will be sent Sunday March 1^st and the Delivery will be Sunday March 8^th. The Promotions are listed under  St. Mark’s announcements. 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, Wednesdays 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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