February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, The Communities of faith of St. Mark’s United Church and St. David’s United Church of Canada, Region 15

The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church and St. David’s

United Church of Canada, Region 15

Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax: 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/ 

Ministers: Whole People of God

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:

Guest Leader:                  Patti Stephenson

Pianist: (St. M.):                 Adam Cook

Music Ministry: (St. D.):    Choir

Lay Readers:     (St. M.):   Malcolm Matheson

                          (St. D.):    Maxine Smith

Mission Moment: (St. M.): Yvonne Fox

                             (St. D.): Julia Mac Kinnon

Greeters/Collectors (St. M.): Larry and Sherrille Mac Keigan

Greeters (St. D.):               Maxine Smith
Counters (St. M.):             Clark Brander, Brenda Mac Eachern

Collectors (St. D.):

February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

 

Announcements: The Work of Church and Community 

Welcome and greeting: 

Introit : “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Verse 1) VU 315                       

Call to Worship  (Responsive)                                                   

Hymn:  “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”  VU 220

Opening Prayer: 

Prayer of  Renewal:

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: “ Come Touch Our Hearts”  MV# 12 (vers. 1-4)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Prayer of Illumination:

Hebrew Scripture:  Micah 6:1-8

Psalm: 15  VU 736

The Gospel Acclamation:  Matthew 5: 1-12

Reflection:  A Way of Life

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern: 

The Lord’s Prayer

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

Hymn: “O for a World”       VU# 697

Commissioning and Blessing.

Choral Amen

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OFFICE HOURS: 

Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

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The “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 

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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is February 17^th at 1:00 p.m. 

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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an important Executive Board meeting following the morning service. 

St. Mark's  Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:

Sunday, February 16, 3:00pm. 2019    

Reports will be discussed along with options for moving forward.

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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

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FundScrip: If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.

February 9^th  –  No Service

February 16^th – Sandi Irving

February  –       No Service

March 1^st –        First Sunday in Lent. Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward

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Lay Readers:

February 16^th  – Marie Mac Kinnon

March 1^st  – Julia Mac Kinnon
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Date of Next Meetings:

• Official Board: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Annual Congregational: Sunday, February 23^rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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FundScrip: If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Floor Curling, Wednesday from 2 - 3, at St. Mark’s Church hall. Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.

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January 26, 2020, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

The Communities of Faith of St. Mark’s and St. David’s

REGION 15,  United Church of Canada

Port Hawkesbury/Port Hastings, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

January 26, 2020, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Ministering through leadership this morning are:

Worship Leader:       Sandi Irving     

Pianist: Adam Cooke

Lay Reader: Joyce Oliver-Snair

Mission Moment: Anna Marie Langley

Greeter/Collectors: Valli Ross, Linda Howlett

Counters: Clark Brander, Linda Howlett

Welcome 

Lighting the Christ Candle:

Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ

Introit: I Will Enter His Gates 

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart;

I will enter His courts with praise.

I will say this is the day that the Lord has made.

I will rejoice for He has made me glad.

He has made me glad, He has made me glad,

I will rejoice for He has made me glad.

He has made me glad, He has made me glad,

I will rejoice for He has made me glad. 

Call to Worship:

Opening Prayer:

Hymn: Take My Life and Let It Be VU 506 

Words of Confession:

Words of Assurance:

Responsive Psalm: Ps 27 VU 754-755

Time for All: 

We Listen For God’s Word:

Gathering Prayer: 

Opening the Word

Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Christian Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

Opening the Word 2: 

Reflection:

We Respond in Faith

Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness VU 288

Profession of Faith VU 918 

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God

Offertory Hymn: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow      VU 541 

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

Hymn: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace                                 VU684

Commissioning and Blessing: 

Amen 

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OFFICE HOURS: 

Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

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The “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 

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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is February 17^th at 1:00 p.m. 

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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of RUTH EMBREE from Lorna and Allison MacRury.

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held:

Sunday, February 16, 3:00 p.m. 2020    

Reports will be discussed along with options for moving forward.

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A donation of $2,000.00 to St. Mark ‘s General Fund has been received from the Special Events Group. 

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St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.

February 2^nd – Patti Stephenson

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FundScrip  If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.

February 2^nd – Patti Stephenson

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Lay Readers:

February 2^nd – Maxine Smith

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Date of Next Meetings:

• Official Board: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Annual Congregational: Sunday, February 23^rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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FundScrip:   
If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Floor Curling, Wednesday from 2-3, at St. Mark’s Church hall. Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.

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January 19, 2020 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hawkesbury, NS

The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church

REGION 15,  United Church of Canada

Port Hawkesbury, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax: 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/

Ministers: The Whole People of God

January 19, 2020 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Ministering through leadership this morning are:

Worship Leader:     Lorna Mac Rury     

Pianist: Adam Cooke

Lay Reader: Dave Chapman

Mission Moment:      Larry Evans

Greeters/Collectors: Valli Ross, Linda Howlett

Counters: Clark Brander, Linda Howlett

Announcements 

Lighting the Christ Candle

We Gather to Worship God

Greeting:

Introit: “Will You Come and Follow Me”       VU 567 vs 1

Call to Worship 

Opening Prayer

Hymn: “My Soul Cries Out” MV 120

Prayer for Illumination

Words of Assurance

We Listen for God’s Word 

Psalm 40 VU 764

Isaiah 49: 1-7  Proclaiming the goodness of God

John 1: 29-42   The Lamb of God

Meditation: Come and see for yourself

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

We Respond in Faith

Hymn: “We Are Pilgrims On a Journey” VU 595

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God

Offertory:  “Grant Us God” VU 540

Offering Prayer

We Go to Serve God

Hymn: “Jesus You Have Come to the Lakeshore” VU 563

Commissioning:

Benediction:

Choral Amen:

BULLETIN DEDICATION

Today’s bulletin is dedicated In Loving Memory Of

JOHN ABBOTT

And is provided by Carol Abbott and Family.

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OFFICE HOURS: 

Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s

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The “UPPER ROOM” for January-February are available.

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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 

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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group: Knitters and crocheters gather in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is January 20^th at 1:00 p.m. 

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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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ST. MARK’S MEMORIALS

GENERAL FUND: In Loving Memory of RUTH EMBREE from:

- Annie Mac Innis

- Gladys Knight

- Yvonne and Robert Fox

- John D. Langley

- Sharon and Bernie Mc Lean

- Dorothy Mac Askill

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting is scheduled for February 16^th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with Supervisor Pastor Maggie Plant. Review of 2019 reports and discussion of options for moving forward.

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St. Mark’s Services are 9:30 a.m.

January 26^th - Sandi Irving

February 2^nd – Patti Stephenson

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FundScrip: If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Patsy Brander at 902-625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 902-625-3838.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Floor Curling, Wednesday from 2-3, at St. Mark’s church hall. Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.

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January 19, 2020 2nd after Epiphany,The Community of Faith of St. David’s United Church REGION 15, United Church of Canada Port Hastings, NS

The Community of Faith of St. David’s United Church

REGION 15, United Church of Canada

Port Hastings, NS

Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.com 

Office Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s.

Blog: http://ourcontactonline.blogspot.com/

Region 15 Website: ucceast.ca/regional-council-15/ 

Ministers: Whole People of God

January 19, 2020  2^nd after Epiphany

Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are: 

Guest Leader: Sandi Irving

Music Ministry: Choir

Lay Reader: Arnold Mac Lean

Mission Moment:

Greeter: Marie Mac Kinnon

Collectors: Heather Deschenes (and Bill MacRae)

           

Welcome

Acknowledgement of Place:

Lighting the Christ Candle:

Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ

Introit: "Jesus Bids Us Shine"     VU 585 vs 1

Call to Worship:

Opening Prayer:

Hymn: “Jesus You Have Come to the Lakeshore” VU 563

Words of Confession:

Words of Assurance:

Responsive Psalm: Ps 40:1-11 VU 764

Time for All:

We Listen for God’s Word

Gathering Prayer:

Opening the Word

Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Christian Scripture: 1 Cor 1:1-9

Gospel John 1:29-42

Opening the Word 2:

Reflection

We Respond In Faith

Hymn: “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” VU 509

Profession of Faith VU 918

Minute for Mission/Offering Our Gifts to God

Offering Hymn: 

“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” VU 541

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern

Hymn: “Will You Come and Follow Me” VU 567

Commissioning and Blessing:

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OFFICE HOURS: Thursday and Friday 9-12 noon,  Jane at St. Mark’s.

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Food Bank donations are received on the last Sunday of the month. 

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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.

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Copies of the Upper Room for January-February are available.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Services are at 11:00 a.m.

January 26^th – No Service

February 2^nd – Patti Stephenson

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St. Mark’s Services are 9:30 a.m.

January 26^th - Sandi Irving

February 2^nd – Patti Stephenson

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Lay Readers:

February 2^nd – Maxine Smith

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Date of Next Meetings:

Official Board: Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Annual Congregational: Sunday, February 23^rd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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FundScrip   If you have any questions or wish to join the program please contact Wanda Radford at 902-870-1015.

________________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Floor Curling, Wednesday from 2-3, at St. Mark’s church hall. Bring a toonie and change of footwear. Drop in whenever you like. No experience necessary. Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship.

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