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
Ministers: The Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Leader: Joyce Oliver-Snair
Organist: Adam Cooke
Lay Reader: Archie Noseworthy
Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox “Celebrating Black History Month”
Greeters/Collectors: Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan
Counters: Clark Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern
February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Acknowledgement of place:
Lighting the Christ candle
Call To Worship
Hymn: “Many are the Lightbeams” VU 588
Invocation:
Prayer of Confession:
Hymn: “You are the light of the world” VU 88
Opening the word:
Isaiah 58:1–9a, (9b–12) The fast that God chooses.
Psalm 112:1–9, (10) Delight in God’s commandments. VU 834
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13–20 You are salt; you are light.
Hymn: “Seek ye first the Kingdom” VU 356
Reflection: “Living with Hunger-Impossible Choices”
Larry Evans, Port Hawkesbury Food Bank
Mission Moment and Offering:
Offering Hymn: “In Gratitude and Humble Trust” VU 544
Offertory Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: “We Are Marching” VU 646
Benediction
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
The Executive meeting planned last Sunday after the Service will be held this Sunday. (weather permitting)
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Annual Reports can be picked up in the Narthex.
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St. Mark's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:
Sunday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., 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.
February 16th – Sandi Irving
February 23rd – Worship Committee with Solomon Lodge 46
March 1st – Rev. Janice Aylward with Communion
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FundScrip
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 16th – Sandi Irving
February 23rd – No Services
March 1st – First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward
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Lay Readers:
February – Marie Mac Kinnon
March1st – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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FundScrip
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 Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.
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, Wednesday 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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