Saturday, November 22, 2008
United Church Women led morning service
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou- Greeters last Sunday were Wanda Smith and Millie Hoffe, steward was Bill Dodson.
Rev Mary-Beth Moriarity was away at the fall 2008 meeting of General Council Executive, so morning service was under the direction of United Church Women led by Gwen MacDonald who gave report on the Christmas Tea and Sale and Sentimental Journey.
Mission Moment given by Margaret Anne Dodson included the dedication of a Mission Service Shawl.
Lighting the Christ Candle and reading the Gathering Litany was Elsie MacDonald. Litany of Confession was read by Alison Yoshioka.
Time with the children was shared by Ruth MacKay; she spoke of a penny and its value years ago when you could go to the store and purchase penny candy compared to what a penny can buy today. She had the children gather pennies from the congregation to see how many they could collect. They would add them up and decided what they would purchase with them.
Epistle Reading 1 Thessalonians: 1-10 was read by Bonnie McTague and the Gospel Reading John 6:1-14 was read by Doris Young.
Reflections given by Margaret Anne Dodson shared the story of her recent trip to China and her visit with our partners in the Amity Foundation.
June Cameron led the We Are Sent Forth Blessing.
Pictou- Greeters last Sunday were Wanda Smith and Millie Hoffe, steward was Bill Dodson.
Rev Mary-Beth Moriarity was away at the fall 2008 meeting of General Council Executive, so morning service was under the direction of United Church Women led by Gwen MacDonald who gave report on the Christmas Tea and Sale and Sentimental Journey.
Mission Moment given by Margaret Anne Dodson included the dedication of a Mission Service Shawl.
Lighting the Christ Candle and reading the Gathering Litany was Elsie MacDonald. Litany of Confession was read by Alison Yoshioka.
Time with the children was shared by Ruth MacKay; she spoke of a penny and its value years ago when you could go to the store and purchase penny candy compared to what a penny can buy today. She had the children gather pennies from the congregation to see how many they could collect. They would add them up and decided what they would purchase with them.
Epistle Reading 1 Thessalonians: 1-10 was read by Bonnie McTague and the Gospel Reading John 6:1-14 was read by Doris Young.
Reflections given by Margaret Anne Dodson shared the story of her recent trip to China and her visit with our partners in the Amity Foundation.
June Cameron led the We Are Sent Forth Blessing.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Mary Jean Warford
PICTOU – Mary Jean Warford, (1917-2008), 189 Cedar St., Pictou, passed away peacefully in the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, on November 14, 2008.
Born in Kemptown, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Murdock and Mary (Cameron) MacLean.
Mom along with her husband, Henry, made many friends over the years, especially when they both worked at Ferguson’s Shipyard during the war years, and later as proprietors of Warford’s store (East End Grocery) during the 60’s and 70’s.
Mom always had family in mind knitting, sewing, crocheting and above all was a great cook and baker. She will be sadly missed but leaves behind many great memories.
Mom is survived by sons: Larry (Bruno), Burlington, Ont; Brian, Victoria, B.C.; Gary and David, both of Pictou; daughter, Sharon, Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren: Tracey, Veronica, Mandy, Scott, Sean, John and Katherine; sister, Margaret Landry; sister-in-law, Eva MacLean.
Mom was predeceased by her loving husband of over 60 years, Henry Edward Warford; brothers, John and Dick MacLean; sisters: Agnes LeBlanc, Rose Winkleman, Catherine Matheson.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date in Seaview Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 6009 Quinpool Rd, Suite 300, Halifax, N.S., B3K 5J7, or the Pictou United Church, James Street.
Arrangements are under the direction of McLaren Funeral Service, Pictou.
Born in Kemptown, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Murdock and Mary (Cameron) MacLean.
Mom along with her husband, Henry, made many friends over the years, especially when they both worked at Ferguson’s Shipyard during the war years, and later as proprietors of Warford’s store (East End Grocery) during the 60’s and 70’s.
Mom always had family in mind knitting, sewing, crocheting and above all was a great cook and baker. She will be sadly missed but leaves behind many great memories.
Mom is survived by sons: Larry (Bruno), Burlington, Ont; Brian, Victoria, B.C.; Gary and David, both of Pictou; daughter, Sharon, Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren: Tracey, Veronica, Mandy, Scott, Sean, John and Katherine; sister, Margaret Landry; sister-in-law, Eva MacLean.
Mom was predeceased by her loving husband of over 60 years, Henry Edward Warford; brothers, John and Dick MacLean; sisters: Agnes LeBlanc, Rose Winkleman, Catherine Matheson.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date in Seaview Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 6009 Quinpool Rd, Suite 300, Halifax, N.S., B3K 5J7, or the Pictou United Church, James Street.
Arrangements are under the direction of McLaren Funeral Service, Pictou.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
ONE CAN! TWO CAN! MANY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
THIS ADVENT-CHRISTMAS SEASON
WITH OUR -
“OH CANSTRUCTION CHRISTMAS TREE!”
This Christmas, Pictou United Church will have a Christmas tree with a difference and that will make a difference!
Not only will it grace our sanctuary as a time-honored symbol of the yuletide season, but with your help it will ultimately become a significant contribution to the Pictou West Food Bank.
Through the Advent-Christmas Season we will be creating our Christmas Tree out of CANS! Yes that is right! Cans of juice, fruit, soup, sauce, meat, tuna etc… will be used to CAN-struct our tree and then once completed, all will be donated to our local food bank.
The Pastoral Care & Outreach Committee and the Christian Development Committee is inviting ALL of us to join in the fun... as a family, as a Committee, as a Sunday School class, or as an individual. Help us CAN-struct a Christmas Tree that will feed the body as well as the soul.
As you can see by the listing below we do need lots of help. So we are inviting you to begin to bring your can donations to the Church ASAP. Please place them at the right front of the sanctuary where our Christmas tree usually is. The CAN-struction of the Christmas tree will begin on November 30th; the first Sunday of Advent.
The various sizes of cans are listed in order from those we will need first,to those we will need last.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Friday, November 07, 2008
“United for Peace”
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou - Upon arriving for Sunday service, peace images were being shown and music by John Lennon was playing. Greeters were Diane Vaughn and her grandchildren, steward was Bill Dodson.
We give thanks to the members of our “United for Peace” working group for conducting this service. Lighting of the Christ Candle, Call to Worship and Gathering Prayer were by Margaret Anne Dodson.
Peace Prayer and Words of Commitment were led by Beth MacDonald.
Time with the children was shared by Donna Weaver as she told the story of the Peace Pin and the significance of the dove on them.
Ministry of Music with the children was shared by Spyder Macdonald as they sang “Fly Little White Dove Fly”
Hebrew Scripture Micah 6:1-8 and Gospel Lesson Luke 10:25-37 were read by Sharon Rapp.
Reflections “The Jigsaw Puzzle” was read by Vee Reich as she had members of the congregation who were handed puzzle pieces come forward and create the United for Peace Sign.
Peace Sabbath Litany was led by Julie Marks.
Coffee hour followed morning service downstairs and was hosted by the Sunday School and Christian Development Committee.
Ten Thousand Villages sale is again being held at Pictou United, Fri Nov 7th at 6-8 and Sat Nov 8th 10-5.
As well, a Sentimental Journey “Songs of the War Years” and evening of Musical Theatre and Dessert is being held Nov 9th @ 7:00 pm - $15. ( pre sale only).
Pictou - Upon arriving for Sunday service, peace images were being shown and music by John Lennon was playing. Greeters were Diane Vaughn and her grandchildren, steward was Bill Dodson.
We give thanks to the members of our “United for Peace” working group for conducting this service. Lighting of the Christ Candle, Call to Worship and Gathering Prayer were by Margaret Anne Dodson.
Peace Prayer and Words of Commitment were led by Beth MacDonald.
Time with the children was shared by Donna Weaver as she told the story of the Peace Pin and the significance of the dove on them.
Ministry of Music with the children was shared by Spyder Macdonald as they sang “Fly Little White Dove Fly”
Hebrew Scripture Micah 6:1-8 and Gospel Lesson Luke 10:25-37 were read by Sharon Rapp.
Reflections “The Jigsaw Puzzle” was read by Vee Reich as she had members of the congregation who were handed puzzle pieces come forward and create the United for Peace Sign.
Peace Sabbath Litany was led by Julie Marks.
Coffee hour followed morning service downstairs and was hosted by the Sunday School and Christian Development Committee.
Ten Thousand Villages sale is again being held at Pictou United, Fri Nov 7th at 6-8 and Sat Nov 8th 10-5.
As well, a Sentimental Journey “Songs of the War Years” and evening of Musical Theatre and Dessert is being held Nov 9th @ 7:00 pm - $15. ( pre sale only).
