THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
St. Mark’s Community of Faith
Port Hawkesbury, NS
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 31, 2021
Pulpit Supply: Pastor Keith Wiseman, DLM
Music: Adam Cooke
WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AND APPROACH GOD
Introit: ‘Come All You People’ MV #2
Call To Worship:
As individuals, as a group,
as a community of faith-
we gather in this place.
To listen.
To communicate.
To worship.
To pray.
To be with God.
Because we know-
it is out of God’s authority,
it is out of God’s love,
that we live. Alleluia!
Richard Bott
Lighting of The Christ Candle:
We light this Christ Candle, acknowledging our need for Jesus’ light, and lifting our face toward it.
Welcome:
Hymn: 'Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love’ VU #12
Gathering Prayer, Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance:
Hymn: ‘My Love Colours Outside the Lines’ MV #138
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Prayer of Illumination:
God of the ages, we come to the scriptures looking for you and seeking to discover your will for us. Encourage and challenge us with a message that
we are loved and we are called to be disciples, to be witnesses, and so
spread your love to all people. May we find the grace and wisdom we need to do these things as we hear and reflect on these words. Amen.
Hymn: ‘Try a Little Kindness”
A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 111
Reading From the Hebrew Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
A Reading from the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Mark 1: 21-28
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
Sermon: “You and I? Prophetic Voices?”
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer:
THE LIFE AND WORK OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Announcements and Minute For Mission:
Dedication of Offering:
We bring before you God these our gifts. They are a
reflection of our commitment to service and our desire to be a living presence of your truth in the world. Bless these gifts and bless us in our various ministries and activities as we continue on the journey to be your people in this world.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: ‘Go, Make a Difference’ MV #209
Commissioning:
We are called to follow Christ and to lead change in
this community and this world. Go from here to live out good news, with God’s tender blessing.
Benediction:
Announcements
Church Services for February
February 14th and the 28th at 3 p.m.
Scripture Readers
January 31st – Jean MacPherson
February 14th – Larry Evans
February 28th – Barb MacIntyre
Minute for Mission Readers
January 31st – Barb MacIntyre
February 14th – Yvonne Fox
February 28th – Linda Howlett
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 14th following the Church service at 3pm, weather permitting. We encourage everyone to attend. (Storm date is set for February 21st in case the 14th doesn’t work out.)
The next Prayer Shawl Knitting meeting will be Monday, February 15th in the hall from 1:00 to 3:00. Masks must be worn. Covid-19 guidelines will be followed regarding safe distancing and sanitizing. There will be no access to the kitchen.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Collection Counting. There is a Sign-Up sheet in the Narthex. Your willingness will be greatly appreciated.
Food Bank donations will be received on the last Sunday of each month.
Deadline for information for the bulletin is on Thursday by noon.
The Bulletin and Announcements are now published in full on the blog.
The address is: ourcontactonline.blogspot.com
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