The Congregation of St. Mark’s
United Church of Canada
Port Hawkesbury, 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/
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Lorna Mac Rury
Music: Heather Richards
Lenten Triad: The Langley Family
Lay Reader: Wayne Simpson
Greeters/Collectors: Donnie and Jean Mac Pherson
Mission Moment: Yvonne Fox
Counters: Sharon Mc Lean, Patsy Brander
Ministers: The Whole People of God
March 8, 2020, 2nd Sunday in Lent
Announcements: The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting:
Lenten Triad:
Introit: “Spirit of Life” VU 381
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “Teach Me God to Wonder” VU 299
Prayer for Illumination:
Words of Assurance:
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 12: 1- 4a
Psalm 121: God will protect us VU 844
Hymn: “Spirit Divine “ VU 385
Matthew 17: 1-9
Meditation:
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer:
Hymn: “Let There Be Light” VU 679
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God:
Offertory: “For the Gift of Creation” VU 538
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
Hymn: “Breath on Me, Breath of God” VU 382
Commissioning:
Benediction:
Choral Amen:
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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April is 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 March 16th at 1:00 p.m.
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
March 15th – Leader - Sandi Irving
March 22nd -
March 29th – Leader - Rev. Janice Aylward
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TODAY - Everyone is invited to stay for tea, coffee and snacks in the hall.
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The Congregational Board meeting is Tuesday, March 10; Executive meets 6:30, Committees meet 7:00, All Board members 8:00 p.m.
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The next FundScrip Order will be sent Sunday March 8th and the FundScrip Delivery will be Sunday March 15th. 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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Lay Readers:
March 15th – Jean Mac Pherson
March 22nd – Iaian Langley
March 29th – Dave Chapman
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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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