Friday, 16 May 2014

CLEANUP DAY ST. DAVID'S CEMETERY MAY 12 2014

ST. DAVID'S UCW HOSTS APRIL BIRTHDAY PARTY

Friday, 9 May 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY MAY 11TH 2014

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, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is May 19^th at 1:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting of Maritime Conference is May 22^nd-25^th. Al and the Choir will be leading the Service on May 25^th. There will be one Service at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. No Service at St. David’s.

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

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ST. MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mark’s Courtesy Car: Contact person for the Courtesy Car is Andy Palmer. His telephone number is 625-2748.

Copies of the summary of the facilitated meeting (We All Drank from the Same Teapot) held at St. David’s in March are available on the table in the entry today. Excerpts of the summary will be in the bulletin over the next few Sundays.

FUNDSCRIP May order Sundays will be May 11^th and 25^th, and delivery Sundays will be May 4^th and May 18^th.

May Promotions are:

WaySpa 13% ( Regular 10%)

la Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )

Fairmont 10% ( Regular 8%)

Please contact Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions about how to join the program.

St. Mark's gardening enthusiasts: Interested in working with Nan on improving the outdoor space at the front of St. Mark's? Speak to Nan who is looking for both ideas and helping hands. More information on this ongoing project to follow.

Lay Readers:

May 18^th – Denis Bernard

May 25^th – Choir leading Service

* May 27^th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting. Please note change of date.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Lay Readers: May 18^th – Dave Pringle

No Service at St. David’s on Sunday May 25^th. Combined Service at St. Mark’s at 9:30 a.m. Al and the Choir will be leading the Service.

St. David’s members are asked to come out with the proper tools to clean up the Old Cemetery, known as the Kirk, on Monday, May 12^th at 6 pm. weather permitting. If you’re unable to come that evening, check to see if there’s more to be done the following night at 6 pm.

Yard Sale & Bake Sale St. Davids June 07th 2014 at St. David’s church hall......0830 to 1200 am

Hall Cleaners for May are Heather Deschenes, Hazel Mac Lean

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an evening of prayer, music and scripture for families and friends of those who have died while in the care of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital from August 1^st, 2013 to January 31^st, 2014 held in the Clare Marie Auditorium on Tuesday, May 13^th, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. Refreshments will follow.

The Inverness County Singers will present its spring concert “How Can I Keep From Singing?” Today at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Mabou; & Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. at Stella Maris Church in Inverness. Concerts will be directed by Laurel Browne with piano accompaniment by Marianne Jewell and also feature the Young County Singers. Please join us! Freewill donations go to local charities

Free information session! The Registered Disability Savings Plan can help you save for the future. If you or someone you know has a disability and is under 50 years old, find out how the Government of Canada may help, even if you don’t have money to contribute. Register to find out more: Jean Coleman, Nova Scotia Association for Community Living Tel: 902-469-1174 Toll-free: 1-844-469-1174 E-mail: nsacl@eastlink.ca Port Hawkesbury When: Thursday, May 15, 2014 7:00 p.m. Where: Civic Centre Reeves Street Port Hawkesbury

A Caregiver Appreciation Tea on Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at Nova Scotia Community College, Strait Area Campus 226 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury. May is Caregiver Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating the family members and friends who give unpaid care to loved ones. Everyone is welcome. No admission charge.

Today at 3pm: Starlight Chapter # 66, Order of the Eastern Star, Port Hawkesbury will sponsor an ESTARL service at St. David's Church, Port Hastings. Guest speaker is Rev. Andrew MacDonald, minister of St. Andrews Presbyterian church, Whycocomagh. ESTARL( Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) Fund supplies bursary assistance to those entering schools for the purpose of religious training. Since 1952, Estarl has been one of the special projects every year of Eastern Star chapters throughout the world. Light lunch following the service. Everyone welcome.

Have you ever thought about becoming a Palliative Care Volunteer?

Interested participants are invited to take a 3-day district wide Palliative Care Volunteer Program at Claire Marie Gathering Place, St. Martha's Regional Hospital May 21, May 28 & June 4^th from 8:30 am - 4:30pm Breaks and light lunch provided To register: please e-mail Norah-Lee.Goulding@gasha.nshealth.ca OR phone: 1-902-867-4500 ext. 4419 leave a message if there is no answer. Please note that upon completion of this program, interested participants will still be required to fill out a volunteer application and go through the Volunteer Screening Process.

Yard Sale on May 31^st, St. Mark’s United Church, Port Hawkesbury from 9-12 noon sponsored by Girl Guide Camp Committee.

Plant Sale: Swap’n Shop, Car Boot Sale of Plants, May 31^st, 9 a.m. Parking lot of St. Mark’s. A chance to thin out your perennial beds --and trade plants or purchase plants from someone else. All perennials and packs of at least 6 annuals are $2.00—if sold, proceeds are to go to the establishment of new Garden Club in the community. But swap all you want!

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY MAY 11TH 2014-4TH OF EASTER

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

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

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

May 11^th, 2014—4^th Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:42–47

The early church sought ways to daily live and remember the power of Jesus’ ministry and his resurrection. In this week’s focus scripture, we read of how the church inspired devotion to prayer, fellowship, breaking bread, sharing with one another, and learning more about “The Way.” Their practices have become ours as the church of today. Our communities of faith are connected.

This week – share by giving away clothing you don’t need in your wardrobe this season, volunteering your time and gifts to your parish or another community ministry with the poor, or making a donation (or extra gift) to your parish or organization that is helping people in need.

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 Kum ba yah, my Lord—2^nd time Come by here, my Lord

Call to Worship

Come into this gathering as you are:

come as friend or stranger; come as seeker or teacher;

come as old or young; come as lost or found; come as you are.

You are the person God loves, and gives life as the Good Shepherd does: healing, holding, loving, feeding, tending, nurturing God.

Come as you are to worship, journey with us

and be welcomed into God’s green pastures.

Opening Prayer Back of bulletin

* Hymn You Servants of God VU 342

Prayer for Wholeness

One: Loving God, thank you for community:

for those who meet here each week

and for the wider community,

for all those who care for others and share generously.

We hear of the costly commitment of the early church and are aware of our shortcomings:

Voice 1: the prayers we have neglected to pray,

Voice 2: the community members we have not visited,

Voice 3: the phone calls we have not made,

Voice 4: the people we find hard to love,

Voice 5: the dissension we have allowed to continue,

Voice 6: the resources we have not joyfully shared,

All: We remember these and other failures to live in community, and we are sorry. Amen.

Words of Affirmation

One: God forgives us before we ask and gives us the grace

to move forward in our lives and in our communities.

All: Thanks be to God. Amen.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Acts 2:42–47 The believers share everything in common

This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 23 The Lord’s My Shepherd VU 747

*Hymn Many Are the Lightbeams VU 588

Opening the Word

The Lord’s Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

John 10:1–10 Jesus the Good Shepherd and the Gate.

This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn Come, O Fount of Every Blessing VU 559

Minute for Mission

Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer based on Acts 2:42-47

All who believed were together and had all things in common.

We will live in balance with the world’s needs. We will possess only love for one another. What we have is a gift to share with open hands.

And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all.

We will live within our needs rather than our means, working and sharing with kind and generous hearts. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn Precious Lord, Take My Hand VU 670

* Commissioning and Benediction

One: God the creator births and nurtures you;

God the companion calls you by name and leads you out;

God the life-giver sustains you on life’s journey

and will never abandon you.

Go from this place with the assurance of God’s love.

All: We go to share this love, trusting God who calls and strengthens us.

* Choral Amen

Friday, 2 May 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY MAY 4TH 2014

Participating through leadership in worship this morning are:

Organist: Al Fougere

Greeters & Collectors (St. M.): Larry & Lucille Evans

Greeter (St. D.): Cathy Mac Lean

Lay Reader (St. M.): Dave Chapman

Lay Reader (St. D.): Bob Downard

Collectors (St. D.): Alicia Vink, James Mac Fadyen

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, Jane at St. Mark’s

Thursday 9 – 12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Friday – Minister’s Day Off, 9-12 noon Jane at St. Mark’s

Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle Knitters and crocheters gather together in the parlour of St. Mark’s on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Next time of gathering is May 19^th at 1:00 p.m.

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

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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 May order Sundays will be May 11^th and 25^th, and delivery Sundays will be May 4^th and May 18^th.

May Promotions are:

WaySpa 13% ( Regular 10%)

la Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )

Fairmont 10% ( Regular 8%)

Please contact Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions about how to join the program.

Sunday School project May 4th. 2014

**Is your child graduating this year? The Christian Education Committee are gathering the names of all 2014 graduates. To ensure that we haven't missed anyone, could you please contact Elizabeth (elizabethlangdon@live.ca) or 625-5922. Thank you!**

**The CE Committee are gathering the names of all Grade 2 students. To ensure that we haven't missed any names, could you please send the name of your child to Elizabeth (elizabethlangdon@live.ca) or 625-5922. Thank you!**

St. Mark's gardening enthusiasts: Interested in working with Nan on improving the outdoor space at the front of St. Mark's? Speak to Nan who is looking for both ideas and helping hands. More information on this ongoing project to follow.

Lay Readers:

May 11^th – Bruce Corrigan

May 18^th – Denis Bernarad

May 25^th – Brenda Mac Innis

* May 27^th – St. Mark’s Congregational Board Meeting. Please note change of date.

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ST. DAVID’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. David’s Lay Readers:

May 11^th – Bonnie Hatcher

May 18^th – Dave Pringle

May 25^th – Mary Jess Mac Donald

Yard Sale & Bake Sale St. Davids June 07th 2014 at St. David’s church hall......0830 to 1200 am

Hall Cleaners for May are Heather Deschenes, Hazel Mac Lean

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an evening of prayer, music and scripture for families and friends of those who have died while in the care of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital from August 1^st, 2013 to January 31^st, 2014. This service will be held in the Clare Marie Auditorium (former St. Martha’s Chapel) on Tuesday, May 13^th, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. Refreshments will follow. We look forward to seeing you.

The Port Hawkesbury School of Gaelic presents the Documentary "The Battle that Made Britain" Historical Intro by Jeff Mac Donald Monday, May 5th, 7 to 9pm KOC Bldg; Port Hawkesbury Tea and Oatcakes Donations only

The Inverness County Singers will present its spring concert “How Can I Keep From Singing?” this Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Church in Judique; next Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day), 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Mabou; and Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. at Stella Maris Church in Inverness. It will be directed by Laurel Browne with piano accompaniment by Marianne Jewell and also features the Young County Singers. Please join us! Freewill donations go to local charities

Free information session! The Registered Disability Savings Plan can help you save for the future. If you or someone you know has a disability and is under 50 years old, find out how the Government of Canada may help, even if you don’t have money to contribute.

Register today to find out more: Jean Coleman, Nova Scotia Association for Community Living Tel: 902-469-1174 Toll-free: 1-844-469-1174 E-mail: nsacl@eastlink.ca Port Hawkesbury

When: Thursday, May 15, 2014 7:00 p.m. Where: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Reeves Street Port Hawkesbury

The pleasure of your company is requested at a Caregiver Appreciation Tea to be held on Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at Nova Scotia Community College, Strait Area Campus 226 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury. May is Caregiver Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating the family members and friends who give unpaid care to loved ones. Everyone is welcome. No admission charge.

Sunday, May 11 at 3pm: Starlight Chapter # 66, Order of the Eastern Star, Port Hawkesbury will sponsor an ESTARL service at St. David's United Church, Port Hastings. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Andrew MacDonald, minister of St. Andrews Presbyterian church, Whycocomagh. ESTARL( Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) Fund supplies bursary assistance to those entering schools for the purpose of religious training. Since 1952, Estarl has been one of the special projects every year of Eastern Star chapters throughout the world. Light lunch following the service. Everyone welcome.

Have you ever thought about becoming a Palliative Care Volunteer?

Interested participants are invited to take a 3-day district wide

Palliative Care Volunteer Program at Claire Marie Gathering Place, St. Martha's Regional Hospital May 21, May 28 & June 4^th from 8:30 am - 4:30pm Breaks and light lunch provided To register: please e-mail Norah-Lee.Goulding@gasha.nshealth.ca OR phone: 1-902-867-4500 ext. 4419 leave a message if there is no answer

Please note that upon completion of this program, interested participants will still be required to fill out a volunteer application and go through the Volunteer Screening Process.

ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY MAY 4TH 2014-3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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

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

Minister: Nan Corrigan D. M.

Minister of Music: Al Fougere

May 4^th, 2014—3^rd Sunday of Easter

* please stand as able

Luke 24:13–35 The disciples who meet Jesus along the road to Emmaus are at a sad point in their spiritual journeys. The man they had hoped and even dared to believe was the Messiah is dead and missing from his tomb. Their own grief and sadness blind them to the presence of the risen Christ among them. How often do we miss out on Christ’s presence in our midst? How often are we too preoccupied to see the moments of resurrection and new life around us?

This week – invite someone you’d like to get to know better to dinner (or cook her or him dinner) and be mindful of how important sharing meals can be in forming and building relationships.

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 Kum ba yah, my Lord—2^nd time Come by here, my Lord

Call to Worship Back of bulletin

Opening Prayer

O God, we gather with open hearts

ready to receive the new life you give.

Open our eyes, we pray,

that your presence might be revealed

in the community that is gathered here,

and in the bread that is broken and shared. Amen.

* Hymn The Head That Once Was Crowned VU 190

Prayer for Wholeness

Forgive us for the times we have imposed burdens of guilt or shame on others,
instead of proclaiming the freedom that you offer each of us.

Forgive us for the times we have not offered hospitality to others,
and for the times we have missed opportunities to meet you in one another.

Forgive us for the times we as a community of faith have turned people away from God
by our misinterpretation or misuse of scripture or by

failing to live in the way and love of Jesus.

Forgive us when we exclude others;

remind us that your promise is for all. Amen.

Words of Affirmation

One: Our gracious God extends forgiveness to each of us.
When we turn toward God, God frees us from the heaviness of guilt
and grants us open and forgiving hearts to trust in God’s grace
and justice. Our eyes are opened to recognize the presence of the
risen Christ in each other.

All: Thanks be to God! Amen.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

Acts 2:14a, 36–41 Three thousand new followers of the Way.

This is the witness of the early church. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19 How can I repay you, God? VU 836

*Hymn Walk with Me VU 649

Opening the Word

The Lord’s Prayer

The Gospel Acclamation

Luke 24:13–35 Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus.

Reflection

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

* Hymn Open My Eyes, That I May See VU 371

Blessing of Prayer Shawls, Mitts, Caps

Offering Our Gifts to God

*Offering Prayer

Jesus, you break bread and we recognize you;

You are the fire that burns within our hearts.

Use us and these gifts

to feed and share your love with the world. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Be with us now, O Risen Christ, Blessed stranger, stay with us.

WE GO TO SERVE GOD

* Hymn Amazing Grace VU 266

* Commissioning and Benediction

May Christ who is with us in our joys and sorrows, at all times and in all places, shine the light of his resurrection on the road ahead, surround you with his grace, and uphold you with his peace and purpose for your lives.

* Choral Amen

Thursday, 1 May 2014

FAITH IN ACTION ONLINE NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

Faith in Action Newsletter Now Available

The May issue of “Faith in Action” is now available at: http://www.united-church.ca/communications/newsletters/faith-in-action.

This issue honours the dedicated service of Jocelyn Greene at Stella’s Circle, and the Mary Sheffield Award at Fred Victor Centre. Link to Toronto Conference’s new website for WorldPride, and read about upcoming events at Education Centres and Theological Schools. In local communities – from seniors’ facilities to affirming ministries – people are putting their faith into action.

FUNDSCRIP FOR MAY

FUNDSCRIP

May order Sundays will be May 11^th and 25^th, and delivery Sundays will be May 4^th and May 18^th.

May Promotions are:

WaySpa 13% ( Regular 10%)

la Vie en Rose 11% ( Regular 8% )

Fairmont 10% ( Regular 8%)

Please contact Patsy Brander at 625-1062 or Bonnie Dawson at 625-3838 if you have any questions about how to join the program.