THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
ST. MARK’S COMMUNITY OF FAITH
PORT HAWKESBURY, NS
Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021
Pulpit Supply: Pastor Keith Wiseman, DLM
Music: Adam Cooke
WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AND APPROACH GOD
Hymn: ‘He Came Riding on a Donkey’ VU #124
Greeting:
May the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you.
And also with you.
Words of Lenten & Lighting of the Christ Candle:
Call To Worship:
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Christ the Lord is near.
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Christ the Lord is here.
With well-loved songs,
and waving waving palms,
we celebrate his Way!
Hosanna! Hallelujah!
Welcome Christ the Lord, today!
Richard Bott
Hymn: ‘Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!’ VU #127
Gathering Prayer, Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance:
Hymn: ‘Will Follow You and Serve You, Lord I Will’
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Prayer of Illumination:
God of light and love,
God of prophets and law-givers,
God of revelation,
open us to your word and will this day.
Open us to your ways,
so that when we leave this place,
we can be your people
wherever our journey takes us.
Beth Johnston
A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 31: 9-16
A Reading From Paul’s Letter to the Phillippians: 2: 5-11
A Reading from The United Church of Canada’s Song of Faith:
Reading from the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Mark 11: 1-11
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
Sermon: “An Alternative Way”
Hymn: ‘Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying’ VU #400
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:
Receive our gifts O God as you have received our hosannas and praise. Bless both what is given and those who give it. Bless most deeply of al those whose lives will be touched by what we offer here. Amen
Kate Crawford
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: ‘All Glory, Laud and Honour’ VU #122
We Bless One Another As We Go Into The World:
May the grace of Jesus Christ, and the love of our Maker, and
the friendship of the Holy Spirit strengthen us on our
journey so that God’s blessings might be known by all
who meet us.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Church Services for April
Scripture Readers
April 4th – Clark Brander – EASTER SUNDAY
April 11th – Iaian Langley
April 25th – Vida Hood
Minute for Mission Readers
April 4th – Anna Marie Langley
April 11th –Yvonne Fox
April 25th – Katherine Langley
Easter Sunday is at 3pm with Communion and lead by Pastor Keith Wiseman.
St. Mark’s will resume weekly church services starting when our new Minister, Barbara Blois MacNaughton begins her ministry with us. So, set your alarms as the date is May 2nd and the time for the services will be back to 9:30 am.
The next Prayer Shawl Knitting meeting will be April 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Church hall. 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.
The W&P Committee is planning a thorough cleaning of St. Mark’s building.This will be a volunteer effort from all able, so please watch for an email blast with the dates, times and list of chores to be done. As they say, we need “All Hands on Deck” for this event.
The Bulletin and Announcements are now published in full on the blog. The address is
ourcontactonline.blogspot.com
Community Event:
Good Friday Chowder Supper (Fish or Corn) – Take Out Only.
April 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Trinity United Church Hall in Mulgrave.
$10.00 per serving.
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