THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
ST. MARK’S COMMUNITY OF FAITH
Port Hawkesbury, NS
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 17, 2021
Pulpit Supply: Pastor Keith Wiseman, DLM
Music: Adam Cooke
WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AND APPROACH GOD
Introit: ‘Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary’
We gather here as a community of seekers,
looking for the light:
the light that will give us clarity,
the light that will guide our way.
May God refresh our perception
that we may discover
God’s manifestation in Christ.
Let us glimpse here today the truth revealed
in the life and love of Jesus.
May epiphany be not just a word
but a gasp of wonder at the promise revealed.
Welcome:
Call To Worship:
Light shines in shadowed places.
Hope abounds where once there was fear.
God’s chosen one, Jesus, the Christ is born into our hearts.
We honour Jesus with gifts of devotion, love, and commitment, and we worship with gladdened hearts.
Hymn: ‘Let Us Build A House’ MV #1
Gathering Prayer:
Hymn: ‘Take My Life and Let It Be; VU #506
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Prayer of Illumination: (unison)
The scriptures proclaim to us
the message of your light.
Loving and Ever-Present God,
shine your light on us so that we may discover and know your will for our lives.
A Reading from the Psalms:
Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18
A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures:
1 Sam: 1-10, 11-20
Hymn: ‘I Have Called You Your Name’ MV #161
A Reading from the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
John 1: 43-51
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
Sermon: “Ministry - Something for Everyone” Pastor Keith
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer:
THE LIFE AND WORK OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Announcements & Minute For Mission:
Dedication of Offering: (unison)
Generous God, these gifts, which represent a portion
of your blessings to us, are now returned to you for your
work in the world. Amen.
(Wanda Winfield, Blenheim U.C., Blenheim, Ont.)
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: ‘I, the Lord of Sea and Sky’ VU #509
Commissioning:
Let us go from here in the spirit of that first morning, when
God called us by name, enlightening us and inviting us to a
journey of a lifetime.
Benediction:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Services for January and February:
January 31st, February 14th and 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
V 28th – Linda Howlett
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 14th following the Church service at 3 p.m., weather permitting. We encourage everyone to attend. (Storm date is set for February 21st in case the 14th doesn’t work out.)
A Prayer Shawl Knitting Group will gather on Monday, January 18th at 1pm. 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 for 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. This month - January 31st
Deadline for bulletin information is Thursday by noon.
The Bulletin and Announcements are now published in full on the blog: ourcontactonline.blogspot.com
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