The Community of Faith of St. David’s United Church, Port Hastings, NS
REGION 15, United Church of Canada
Contact Phone: (902) 870-1015, email: cathymac@auracom.com
Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/
Ministers: Whole People of God
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Guest Leader: Sandi Irving
Ministry of Music: Heather Richards and the Choir
Lay Reader: Mary Jess MacDonald
Mission Moment: Maxine Smith
Greeters: Sally and George Fox
Collectors: Sally Fox, Heather Deschenes
Hall Cleaners: Heather Graham and Marie MacKinnon
Hall Cleaners: Heather Graham and Marie MacKinnon
March 15th, 2020 - 3rd Sunday in Lent
Welcome:
Lenten Triad: Lisa Rhynold
Lenten Triad: Lisa Rhynold
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ:
Introit: "Spirit of the Living God" VU 376 vs 1
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “My Life Flows On” VU 716
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm:
Ps 95 VU 814 Part One
Time for All:
We Listen for God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word:
Hebrew Scripture: Exodus 17: 1 - 7
Christian Scripture: Romans 5: 1 - 11
Gospel: John 4: 5 - 422
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection:
We Respond In Faith:
Hymn: “Spirit Open Your Heart” MV 79
Profession of Faith: VU 918
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God:
Offering Hymn:
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern:
Hymn: “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 289
Hymn: “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 289
Commissioning and Blessing:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you all who supported the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 25th. The amount of $700.00 was realized for the Mission and Service Fund.
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Reminder: Food Bank Sunday March 29th. Our local Food Bank is in need of the following items: Flakes of Chicken/Ham, Tuna, Kraft Dinner, Apple Juice, Juice Paks, Pasta sauce, Canned Fruit, Canned Beans, Cereal, Crackers, Tea and Coffee. All donations are greatly appreciated, and allows us to support the needy families in our area.
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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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