Contact Online is a Blog for St. Mark's United Church Community of Faith, Region 15 of the United Church of Canada. 504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, N.S. B9A 1L2, E-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com St. Mark's United Church accepts and welcomes all people as we share and grow in acceptance, learn, love and share our Christian faith in God's love. Phone: (902) 625-2229, Church Services are held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, 17 August 2014
Saturday, 16 August 2014
Dorothy MacNeill
MacNEILL, Dorothy
Our sympathy is extended to the Rev. Kenley MacNeill and family on the passing of his wife, Dorothy MacNeill, who passed away on Monday August 11th, 2014 in Truro, NS. Dorothy is survived by her husband, the Rev. Kenley MacNeill, daughter Rev. Karen MacNeill, Kathy Curtis, and grandson Brian Curtis (Student Supply) who are in active ministry. Her brain has been donated to the Alzheimer Society for research. Dorothy’s obituary will be in Monday’s Herald. A Celebration of Life service will be in Truro at St. Andrews United on Friday, Aug. 22 at 2 pm.
Kenley’s address:
49 Crowell Drive
Truro NS
B2N 3N1
Friday, 15 August 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH 2014
ST MARK’S
UNITED CHURCH
Mission
Statement:
St.
Mark’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.
Participating
through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al
Fougere
Greeters
& Collectors: Andy Palmer, Malcolm Matheson
Lay Reader: Irene
Mac Isaac
OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday
9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday
9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s,
Thursday
9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday
– Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
During July &
August the Secretary’s office hours are Thursday & Friday from
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Food
Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
They
are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the
Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
Summer
Services:
August
– Services will be at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at
St. David’s. 5th Sunday, August 31st
will be at 11:00 a.m. Potluck lunch to follow.
Copies
of the “UPPER ROOM” for September-October are available.
August
27th – 10:30 a.m. – Service at the Nursing Home
**********
ST. MARK’S
ANNOUNCEMENTS
St.
Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is
Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.
FUNDSCRIP
WILL RESUME AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER.
St.
Mark’s Lay Readers
August
24th – Malcolm Matheson
August
31st – Karen Mac Kinnon
**********
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Port
Hawkesbury Ceilidh Tuesday @ 7:30pm
Port
Hawkesbury Civic Centre Presented by the Port Hastings Historical
Society Admission $8.00, Children $4.00 (under 5 free), Family rate
available Season pass $40.00 Free Tea & Oatcakes
August
19:
Kenneth MacKenzie - Fiddle/Pipes
Calum MacKenzie - Fiddle/Piano
Cullin MacInnis - Fiddle/Stepdance
Ronald MacKenzie - Vocals
Jenny Cluett – Dance
Kenneth MacKenzie - Fiddle/Pipes
Calum MacKenzie - Fiddle/Piano
Cullin MacInnis - Fiddle/Stepdance
Ronald MacKenzie - Vocals
Jenny Cluett – Dance
++++++++++
Soprano
Krista Norman and the Cape Breton Chamber Ensemble August
23rd, 2:00pm at Notre Dame de
L'Assomption/Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, N.S. With
Special Guests: Rosemary McLean- organist, Jocelyn Boudreau-
vocalist, Rev. Callistus Abazie and Friends, choir. Donations at the
Door. Proceeds go to Friends of Notre Dame de l'Assomption. Supper
to follow at the Parish Hall - Lasagna and Caesar Salad with Dessert
$12. for tickets or information call Anita 226-9515 or
Lori 226-2109
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sept. 14th – St. David’s
Official Board Meeting following Worship Service.
Thursday, 14 August 2014
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH 2014-10TH AFTER PENTECOST
The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s
United Church of Canada
Port
Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office:
625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarks1@eastlink.ca
Ministers:
The Whole People of God
Minister:
Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister
of Music: Al Fougere
August
17th, 2014—10th Sunday after Pentecost
This
week’s focus scripture illustrates that when we are vulnerable and authentic with
others it can give permission for others to also do the same. Joseph’s is an
incredible depiction of vulnerability and authenticity. Through his weeping,
his offering of forgiveness, and sharing of his experience, the brothers are
also able to weep with him.
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION
Pentecost 1 2014
Copyright ©
Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013, p. 133
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
One: The peace of Christ be with you. All:
And with your spirit
*Introit Spirit
of Life VU 381
Call to Worship
Voice 1:
Come all who are weak.
Voice 2:
Come all who are strong.
All: God welcomes us here.
Voice 3: Come
all who are in fear.
Voice 4: Come
all who are brave.
All: God welcomes us here.
Voice 3: Come
all who are sad.
Voice 1: Come
all who are filled with joy.
All: God welcomes us here.
Voice 4: Come
all who want peace.
Voice 2:
Come all who seek justice.
All: God welcomes us here.
Voice 3: Come
all who long to praise rowdily.
Voice 1:
Come all who are seeking a quiet moment.
All: God welcomes us each here, to worship this
day.
*Hymn We Are Pilgrims VU
595
*Opening Prayer A Body Prayer
Stand if
you are able and follow the movements of the prayer leader.
*Hymn This Is God’s Wondrous World VU 296
Prayer for Wholeness
Response: (Water is poured.)
All: God use our tears to water something new.
Assurance
of Love (based on Romans
11:29–31)
The gifts and calling of God cannot be
taken away.
God uses our failings and our turning away
to open us in mercy and love to others who
have failed us.
In all
things God works for good. We are forgiven.
Thank you, God!
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 45:1–15 Joseph is reunited with his
brothers.
One:
Here is Wisdom. All: Thanks be to God.
*Psalm
133 (sung) Behold,
How Pleasant VU
856
Opening
the Word & The Lord’s Prayer
The
Gospel Acclamation
Matthew 15:
(10–20), 21–28 A Canaanite mother challenges Jesus.
One:
Here is Good News. All: Praise be to God.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Great
Is Thy Faithfulness VU 288
Minute
for Mission & Offering Our Gifts to God
*Offering
Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and
Intercession
One: …and so we sing to you, our dearest Friend,
Sung
Response: O God we call, O God we call, from deep inside we yearn, from deep
inside we yearn, from deep inside we yearn for you. VU
411
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Jesus Shall Reign VU 330
*
Commissioning and Blessing
*Choral Amen
LIVING THE SEASON--SUMMERTIME
August 17
Genesis 45:1–15
In this week’s focus scripture, Joseph comes
face to face with the brothers who sold him into slavery. Ready to forgive his
brothers and reconcile with them, Joseph explains God’s presence throughout his
time in slavery and now as one of the most powerful people in Egypt. Joseph is
able to help his family in the midst of the famine – even saving their lives.
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Pentecost 1 2014 Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013, p.10
Saturday, 9 August 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH 2014
ST MARK’S
UNITED CHURCH
Mission
Statement:
St.
Mark’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.
Participating
through leadership in worship this morning are:
Organist: Al
Fougere
Greeters
& Collectors: Andy Palmer, Malcolm Matheson
Lay Reader: Clark
Brander
OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday
9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Tuesday 9-12 noon, Nan at St. Mark’s
Wednesday
9-12 noon Nan at St. David’s,
Thursday
9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
Friday
– Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s
During July &
August the Secretary’s office hours are Thursday & Friday from
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Food
Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month.
They
are also saving plastic grocery bags which can be dropped off at the
Food Bank or given to one of the volunteers.
Summer
Services:
August
– Services will be at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. NO Service at
St. David’s. 5th Sunday, August 31st
will be at 11:00 a.m. Potluck lunch to follow.
**********
ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s
Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer.
His telephone number is 625-2748.
FUNDSCRIP WILL
RESUME AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER.
St.
Mark’s Lay Readers
August
17th – Irene Mac Isaac
August
24th – Malcolm Matheson
August
31st – Karen Mac Kinnon
**********
ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
9th
Annual Quilt & Craft Show and Sale at St. David’s Church in
Port Hastings from Thursday, Aug. 7th to Aug. 14th
– 10 am. - 4 pm daily. It is hosted by The Strait Area
Quilters & The Ocean Waves Quilt Society of Cape Breton.
Fantastic assortment of crafts and quilts available.
**********
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Port
Hawkesbury Ceilidh Tuesday
@ 7:30pm
Port
Hawkesbury Civic Centre Presented by the Port Hastings Historical
Society Admission $8.00, Children $4.00 (under 5 free), Family rate
available Season pass $40.00 Free Tea & Oatcakes
August
12:
Howie MacDonald - Fiddle
Donna Marie DeWolfe - Fiddle
Mac Morin - Piano
Howie MacDonald - Fiddle
Donna Marie DeWolfe - Fiddle
Mac Morin - Piano
August
19:
Kenneth MacKenzie - Fiddle/Pipes
Calum MacKenzie - Fiddle/Piano
Cullin MacInnis - Fiddle/Stepdance
Ronald MacKenzie - Vocals
Jenny Cluett – Dance
Kenneth MacKenzie - Fiddle/Pipes
Calum MacKenzie - Fiddle/Piano
Cullin MacInnis - Fiddle/Stepdance
Ronald MacKenzie - Vocals
Jenny Cluett – Dance
++++++++++
Soprano
Krista Norman and the Cape Breton Chamber Ensemble August
23rd, 2:00pm at
Notre Dame de L'Assomption/Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat,
N.S. With Special Guests: Rosemary McLean- organist,
Jocelyn Boudreau- vocalist, Rev. Callistus Abazie and Friends, choir.
Donations at the Door. Proceeds go to Friends of Notre Dame de
l'Assomption. Supper to follow at the Parish Hall - Lasagna and
Caesar Salad with Dessert $12. for tickets or information call
Anita 226-9515 or
Lori 226-2109
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY AUGUST 10 2014-9TH AFTER PENTECOST
The Congregations of St. Mark’s and St. David’s
United Church of Canada
Port
Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS
Office:
625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarks1@eastlink.ca
Ministers:
The Whole People of God
Minister:
Nan Corrigan D. M.
Minister
of Music: Al Fougere
August
10th, 2014—9th Sunday after Pentecost
Within
all of life, even with the church, there can be difficult relationships. Sometimes,
we are not treated lovingly or fairly by those we expect to love us. We all
carry the pain and scars of broken relationships. This week’s theme provides an
opportunity to talk about and honestly share some of life’s most difficult
experiences. In front of the backdrop of these readings about brokenness, we
are invited into authentic conversations and a chance to find God amidst
challenge.
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION
Pentecost 1 2014
Copyright ©
Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013, p. 121
Announcements The
Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Greeting
One:
The peace of Christ be with you. All: And with your spirit
*Introit Spirit
of Life VU
381
*Call to
Worship
ONE:
…we call you.
All: From many directions, we greet you, O God of
many names.
Final time:
ONE: No matter what we call you,
and no matter where we meet you along life’s
journey, we know:
All: our many-named God calls to us and whispers our names.
We come to worship in
community,
accompanied by a love too deep for words.
*Hymn We Are One VU 402
Opening
Prayer
Comforter God, with vivid
dreams and bold visions, inspire us;
with tender love towards one another, renew us;
with your Spirit, alive with colour and breath,
lead us to this place.
May we speak and act authentically with one another,
that this community bears witness
to the reconciling, generous
spirit of Christ. Amen.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers.
One: Here is Wisdom. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 105 Remembering Joseph. Pts.
1 & 2, VU 828-829
*Hymn God Is So Good Printed
Opening the Word & The Lord’s
Prayer
The Gospel Acclamation
Matthew
14:22-33 Jesus walks across stormy
waters..
One: Here is Good News. All:
Praise be to God.
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
* Hymn Here I Am, Lord VU 509
Minute for Mission & Offering
Our Gifts to God
*Offering Prayer
We give with the hope, dear God, that you would make
us in Christ’s image. Be near to us, as we draw near to you. Let our lives
praise you as surely as our gifts seek to honour you. Take what we offer now,
and use it for your glory, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Written
by Rob Fennell,
Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, N.S. Gathering,
Pentecost 1 2014, page 35. Used with permission.
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
WE GO TO SERVE GOD
* Hymn Will Your Anchor Hold VU 675
* Commissioning
Let us go out from this place, open to the brokenness in our midst.
Let us go out, ready to answer, “I am here, God; I will not close
my eyes, or ignore the difficult truths that you
long for me to see.”
*Blessing
*Choral Amen
LIVING THE SEASON--SUMMERTIME
August 10
Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28
We all can relate to a sibling, classmate, or
co-worker who is the “favourite” and the feelings of anger and jealousy that
can arise. In this week’s focus scripture, Joseph’s brothers are so filled with
rage when they see him coming to visit in the fields they plot to get rid of
him – permanently. Joseph’s brothers don’t understand him or his “dreams.”
Sometimes that same sort of misunderstanding can feed our own feelings of anger
and jealousy toward another. How might we find a peaceful resolution for these
broken relationships?
Seasons of the Spirit™ SeasonsFUSION Pentecost 1 2014 Copyright © Wood Lake Publishing Inc. 2013, p.10
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