The Community of Faith of St. Mark’s United Church,
Port Hawkesbury, NS
REGION 15, United Church of Canada
Office: 625-2229, Fax 625-3597, e-mail: stmarksuc@gmail.co
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday, 8-12 noon, Jane at St. Mark’s
Ministers: The Whole People of God
March 15th, 2020 - 3rd Sunday in Lent
Ministering through leadership in worship this morning are:
Worship Leader: Sandi Irving
Music: Heather Richards
Lenten Triad:
Lay Reader: Jean Mac Pherson
Mission Moment: Barb Mac Intyre
Greeters/Collectors: Donnie and Jean Mac Pherson
Counters: Anna Marie Langley, Patsy Brander
Announcements The Work of Church and Community
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Welcome:
Lighting the Christ Candle:
Greeting one another with the Peace of Christ
Introit: “Spirit of the Living God” VU 376 vs1
Lenten Triad:
Call to Worship:
Opening Prayer:
Hymn: “My Life Flows On” VU 716
Words of Confession:
Words of Assurance:
Responsive Psalm:
Ps 95 VU 814 Part One
Time for All:
We Listen For God’s Word
Gathering Prayer:
Opening the Word
Hebrew Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7
Christian Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Gospel: John 4:5-42
Opening the Word 2:
Reflection:
We Respond in Faith
Hymn: “Spirit, Open My Heart” MV 79
Profession of Faith: VU 918
Minute for Mission and Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn:
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” VU 541
Offering Prayer:
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
Hymn: “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 289
Commissioning and Blessing:
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The “UPPER ROOM” for March-April 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 3rd Monday of each month. The next time of gathering is March 16th at 1:00 p.m.
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Deadline for information for the bulletin is Thursday at noon.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Mark’s Services are at 9:30 a.m.
March 22th - Sandi Irving
March 29th - Sandi Irving
April 10th - Good Friday, Service at 11am
April 12th - Easter Sunday – Communion with Rev. Janice Aylward
April 19th - Inverness County Cares
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An important CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held SUNDAY: April 5th at 3:00 p.m. to approve the JNAC (Joint Needs Assessment ) and the description for our future minister.
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FundScrip Delivery will be Sunday March 15th. 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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Lay Readers:
March 22nd – Iaian Langley
March 29th – Dave Chapman
April 5th – Clark Brander
April 12th – Joyce Oliver-Snair
April 17th – Good Friday – Mulitiple Readers
April 19th – Malcolm Matheson
April 26th – Archie Noseworthy
Mission Moment Readers:
March 22nd – Linda Howlett
March 29th – Larry Evans
April 5th – Anna Marie Langley
April 12th – Yvonne Fox
April 26th – Linda Howlett
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If you know if anyone who would like a visit or have Communion brought to them, please let us know by calling 992-625-2229.
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Community Announcements
Floor Curling, Wednesdays 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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Good Friday Chowder Supper (Fish and Corn: Eat in or Take out)
Friday, April 10th: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Upstairs, Mulgrave Fire Hall
$10.00 Sponsored by Trinity United Church, Mulgrave
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Hot Breakfast at Auld's Cove Fire Hall on Saturday, March 29 from 8-12 noon.
Adults $7.00. Children under 12, $4.00
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