THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
ST. MARK’S COMMUNITY OF FAITH
Port Hawkesbury, NS
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 25, 2021 – 3:00 PM
Pulpit Supply: Pastor Keith Wiseman, DLM
Music: Adam Cooke
WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AND APPROACH GOD
Piano Prelude
Introit ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ VU #396
Lighting of the Christ Candle:
Welcome:
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.
Call To Worship: (responsive)
Listen everyone!
The Shepherd is calling.
Listen everyone!
Can you hear the Shepherd’s voice?
Listen everyone!
It is the voice of warmth, nourishment, purpose and community. It is the voice of life. Let us come to God who welcomes us with open arms and abundant life. Richard Bott -adapted
Hymn: ‘Three Things I Promise’ MV # 176
Gathering Prayer, Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance:
WE LISTEN FOR GOD'S WORD
Hymn: ‘I Have Called You by Your Name’ MV #161
Prayer of Illumination: (unison)
Great Shepherd of the flock, reveal your truth to us, for it is only truth that will set us free. Amen.
A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 23
A Reading From the First Letter of John: 1 John 3: 16-24
Children’s Song: ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It’
Reading from the Gospel of Jesus Christ: John 10: 11-18
Choir Anthem: ‘Called by Earth and Sky’ MV #135
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
Sermon: “I Am The Good Shepherd” Pastor Keith Wiseman
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:
THE LIFE AND WORK OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Announcements & Minute For Mission:
Hymn: ‘What Can I Do? MV #191
Dedication of Offering:
God, you are like a shepherd to us
and you lead us in green pastures. When our cup over-
flows, inspire our generosity so that we may give joyfully
and generously for the work of the church, both here and
far away. In your name we ask it. Amen.
Kate Crawford
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: ‘Know That God Is Good’ MV #104
We Bless One Another As We Go Into The World:
As we return to the world, may we listen for the voice of
our wonderful Shepherd, who gave himself for us.
May we share his love, in joy and fellowship, with open
hearts, open minds, open hands, and open lives for all
the world. Amen.
George Allan
Piano Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Services for May
Scripture Readers Minute for Mission Readers
May 2nd –Joyce Oliver-Snair Larry Evans
May 9th – Dave Chapman Barb MacIntyre
May 16th –Jean MacPherson Anna Marie Langley
May 23rd –Larry Evans Yvonne Fox
May 30th- Barb MacIntyre Olivia Langley
St. Mark’s will resume weekly Church services next Sunday.
Barbara Blois MacNaughton begins her ministry with us.
Sunday, May 2nd at 9:30 AM.
The next Prayer Shawl Knitting meeting will be Monday, May 16th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 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.
PLEASE NOTE: We are requesting that when the service is over the Congregation exit from the back pews first, therefore eliminating people from congregating in the Center aisle during this pandemic.
Clean up week here at the Church is Monday 26th, 27th and 28th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All help is welcome.
The Bulletin and Announcements are now published in full on the blog. The address is: ourcontactonline.blogspot.com
Mission Statement
St. Marks’s United Church accepts
and welcomes all people as we
grow in acceptance, learn, love,
and share our Christian faith in
God’s love. We will celebrate
God’s presence and advance
God’s purpose within our local
community and the global village
by applying Christ’s teachings to
our daily lives.
