Sunday, September 14, 2008
Pictou United celebrates New Scotland Days
A very moving service, celebrating the Anniversary of the Arrival of the Ship Hector and drawing New Scotland Days to a close, was held at Pictou United.
Greeters were Nancy Steele and Elsie Macdonald. Steward was Jim Parker.
Music to Gather Us was offer by our own “Celtic Band”.
Our Call to Gather was Psalm 100 – Voices United.
“The Hector Story is Remembered” was shared with us by Sandy Mackay along with the song “Caledonia” offered by John Spyder Macdonald.
Rev. Moriarity and the congregation welcomed the Right Rev. David Giuliano, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Mary MacDermid and the members of the Salt Springs/ Scotsburn/ Lyons Brook Pastoral Charge and all visitors to this special service.
“Moran Taing” (many thanks) was extended to all who participated in the service.
Psalm 23 was read in Gaelic by Calvin MacInnis.
Ministry of Music “A Scottish Medley” was offered by Alastair and Bob Macdonald.
A teaching moment was presented by Shamus Y. MacDonald, Administrative Officer of the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia.
“I See the Great Mountains" and “Give me Your Hand” were sung in Gaelic by Betty Lord and Calvin MacInnis.
During the offering, the gift of dance was offered by Jenna Rose MacIsaac and Kenzie MacDonald.
The Right Rev. Giuliano addressed the congregation and led us in the Lord’s Prayer.
John Spyder Macdonald sang “Bless the Ship Hector” which was danced to by Kelsey MacKenzie with the congregation joining in on the chorus.
Following the sung blessing, music to send us forth - the very moving “Highland Cathedral” was offered by Marjorie Ann Henderson-Macdonald, Robbie Macinnis, Brenda MacKean-Barss (pipers), Dawn Gorman (drummer) and our own Stewart Munro on the organ.
The Great Big Sing followed at 7 p.m. featuring the GBS Mass Choir and the Pictou District Honor Choir - director Monica George Punke.
Sunday school will resume next Sunday to be followed by hot dogs and a corn boil.
Greeters were Nancy Steele and Elsie Macdonald. Steward was Jim Parker.
Music to Gather Us was offer by our own “Celtic Band”.
Our Call to Gather was Psalm 100 – Voices United.
“The Hector Story is Remembered” was shared with us by Sandy Mackay along with the song “Caledonia” offered by John Spyder Macdonald.
Rev. Moriarity and the congregation welcomed the Right Rev. David Giuliano, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Mary MacDermid and the members of the Salt Springs/ Scotsburn/ Lyons Brook Pastoral Charge and all visitors to this special service.
“Moran Taing” (many thanks) was extended to all who participated in the service.
Psalm 23 was read in Gaelic by Calvin MacInnis.
Ministry of Music “A Scottish Medley” was offered by Alastair and Bob Macdonald.
A teaching moment was presented by Shamus Y. MacDonald, Administrative Officer of the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia.
“I See the Great Mountains" and “Give me Your Hand” were sung in Gaelic by Betty Lord and Calvin MacInnis.
During the offering, the gift of dance was offered by Jenna Rose MacIsaac and Kenzie MacDonald.
The Right Rev. Giuliano addressed the congregation and led us in the Lord’s Prayer.
John Spyder Macdonald sang “Bless the Ship Hector” which was danced to by Kelsey MacKenzie with the congregation joining in on the chorus.
Following the sung blessing, music to send us forth - the very moving “Highland Cathedral” was offered by Marjorie Ann Henderson-Macdonald, Robbie Macinnis, Brenda MacKean-Barss (pipers), Dawn Gorman (drummer) and our own Stewart Munro on the organ.
The Great Big Sing followed at 7 p.m. featuring the GBS Mass Choir and the Pictou District Honor Choir - director Monica George Punke.
Sunday school will resume next Sunday to be followed by hot dogs and a corn boil.
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