Friday, April 18, 2008
Good Shepherd Sunday at Pictou United
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou - Images and information about Habitat for Humanity were shown for a second Sunday at Pictou United; as we explore the possibility of participating in a “build” in March’09.
Greeters were Perley and Edera Charlton, steward was Bill Dodson.
Mission moment was shared by Margaret Anne Dodson who left for China Monday representing Maritime Conference for UCC on an exposure visit of Mission and Service. We wish her well on her journey.
Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity lit the The Christ Candle and did call to Worship.
Her time with the children consisted of a game of objects such as a helmet, toothpaste, band-aid, and umbrella and asked what these items had in common? They protect us, and asked the children to name other things that protect us. She shared that today was Good Shepherd Sunday and showed them a Shepherd’s hook; and explained that God is like a Shepherd and when times get rough or your feeling lonely to think about God as our Shepherd, he protects us with love.
Hebrew Scripture Psalm 23 - A Modern Translation and Gospel lesson Mark 6:30-34 were both read by Rev. Moriarty.
Reflections ‘Sabbath Time’ was a dialogue in the form of a skit presented by Randy Burrill and Bob Marshall. Explaining what exactly a clergy sabbatical is and the reasons one takes one. It is simply a time of resting, embracing, exploring and enjoying a time to disengage, reflect and travel.
Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarty prepares for a 3 month sabbatical in May.
Pictou - Images and information about Habitat for Humanity were shown for a second Sunday at Pictou United; as we explore the possibility of participating in a “build” in March’09.
Greeters were Perley and Edera Charlton, steward was Bill Dodson.
Mission moment was shared by Margaret Anne Dodson who left for China Monday representing Maritime Conference for UCC on an exposure visit of Mission and Service. We wish her well on her journey.
Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity lit the The Christ Candle and did call to Worship.
Her time with the children consisted of a game of objects such as a helmet, toothpaste, band-aid, and umbrella and asked what these items had in common? They protect us, and asked the children to name other things that protect us. She shared that today was Good Shepherd Sunday and showed them a Shepherd’s hook; and explained that God is like a Shepherd and when times get rough or your feeling lonely to think about God as our Shepherd, he protects us with love.
Hebrew Scripture Psalm 23 - A Modern Translation and Gospel lesson Mark 6:30-34 were both read by Rev. Moriarty.
Reflections ‘Sabbath Time’ was a dialogue in the form of a skit presented by Randy Burrill and Bob Marshall. Explaining what exactly a clergy sabbatical is and the reasons one takes one. It is simply a time of resting, embracing, exploring and enjoying a time to disengage, reflect and travel.
Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarty prepares for a 3 month sabbatical in May.
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