Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Thanking God for all things....
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou - As we gathered Sunday for our Thanksgiving Service, we were greeted by Mary and Brad MacCallum, steward was Harris MacKenzie.
Brian Burris and Murray McLaren gave a brief financial overview of the past and upcoming year.
Lay leader Emily Cyr lit the Christ Candle and gave the Call to Worship. Words of Wisdom were read by Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity.
Rev. Moriarity asked the children what they are thankful for. She told them it was important for them to take a moment to say thank you to God, and that this can be done by saying grace at a meal. She taught the children a grace to say with the “enthusiasm“ of superman.
Hebrew Scripture Deuteronomy 8:7-18 and Gospel Lesson Luke 17: 11-19 were read by Granville Miller.
As we prepared for communion to share in the gifts of God's love, Rev. Moriarity spoke of thanking God for all our blessings, all of our gifts all of our life. To be thankful, not only for good things but for all things, as in times of struggle, they teach us to grow. Also, be thankful for our limitations as they give us strength, and be thankful for our mistakes as these teach us valuable lessons. And that, if the only prayer we say is “THANK-YOU”, it will be enough.
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner will be Sat., Oct 18th 4:30-6:30 in the church hall. All are welcome.
Pictou - As we gathered Sunday for our Thanksgiving Service, we were greeted by Mary and Brad MacCallum, steward was Harris MacKenzie.
Brian Burris and Murray McLaren gave a brief financial overview of the past and upcoming year.
Lay leader Emily Cyr lit the Christ Candle and gave the Call to Worship. Words of Wisdom were read by Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity.
Rev. Moriarity asked the children what they are thankful for. She told them it was important for them to take a moment to say thank you to God, and that this can be done by saying grace at a meal. She taught the children a grace to say with the “enthusiasm“ of superman.
Hebrew Scripture Deuteronomy 8:7-18 and Gospel Lesson Luke 17: 11-19 were read by Granville Miller.
As we prepared for communion to share in the gifts of God's love, Rev. Moriarity spoke of thanking God for all our blessings, all of our gifts all of our life. To be thankful, not only for good things but for all things, as in times of struggle, they teach us to grow. Also, be thankful for our limitations as they give us strength, and be thankful for our mistakes as these teach us valuable lessons. And that, if the only prayer we say is “THANK-YOU”, it will be enough.
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner will be Sat., Oct 18th 4:30-6:30 in the church hall. All are welcome.
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