Thursday, March 27, 2008
Easter at Pictou United
by Angie Burrell
PICTOU UNITED - Good Friday Worship was followed by the “Walk with the Cross” with the Pictou Town Ministerial and in the afternoon worship was at the Shiretown Nursing Home.
Easter Sunday began with a Pictou Town Ecumenical Sunrise Service followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Committees festively decorated Pictou United for Easter Worship. Greeting the congregation were Frank and Iva McLean and Steward was Bill MacLellan. Lay leader was Janna Fraser and thanks was extended to David Burrell for the pre-service video presentation.
Service began with affirming our faith and the Ministry of Music was “Crown Him with Many Crowns”. The Easter Acclamation followed the lighting of the Christ Candle. While the singing of “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”, Alleluias, attached to balloons, were released by the Sunday School and Rev. Moriarity, with joyous shouts of “Alleluia” from the congregation.
Following the Welcome & Announcements, the Gathering Prayer was read in unison. The Gospel Lesson, from John, was “I Have Seen the Lord” followed by the Easter Affirmation.
As we celebrated the good news of Easter the Hymn “In the Bulb There is a Flower” was sung and the Sunday School distributed spring bulbs to the congregation.
The Dedication of Offering & Easter Flowers was followed by “Invitation to the Table” at which time the congregation greeted one another then sang the hymn “Now the Green Blade Rises”.
The Communion Prayer was read followed by Communion served to the congregation by elders during which “The Word of Life” was sung.
The congregation left the church to “Lord of the Dance” and were given a chocolate treat by Rev. Moriarty.
Holy Humour Worship will be March 30th at 10:30 a.m.
Visit our website at www.pictouunited.com.
PICTOU UNITED - Good Friday Worship was followed by the “Walk with the Cross” with the Pictou Town Ministerial and in the afternoon worship was at the Shiretown Nursing Home.
Easter Sunday began with a Pictou Town Ecumenical Sunrise Service followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Committees festively decorated Pictou United for Easter Worship. Greeting the congregation were Frank and Iva McLean and Steward was Bill MacLellan. Lay leader was Janna Fraser and thanks was extended to David Burrell for the pre-service video presentation.
Service began with affirming our faith and the Ministry of Music was “Crown Him with Many Crowns”. The Easter Acclamation followed the lighting of the Christ Candle. While the singing of “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”, Alleluias, attached to balloons, were released by the Sunday School and Rev. Moriarity, with joyous shouts of “Alleluia” from the congregation.
Following the Welcome & Announcements, the Gathering Prayer was read in unison. The Gospel Lesson, from John, was “I Have Seen the Lord” followed by the Easter Affirmation.
As we celebrated the good news of Easter the Hymn “In the Bulb There is a Flower” was sung and the Sunday School distributed spring bulbs to the congregation.
The Dedication of Offering & Easter Flowers was followed by “Invitation to the Table” at which time the congregation greeted one another then sang the hymn “Now the Green Blade Rises”.
The Communion Prayer was read followed by Communion served to the congregation by elders during which “The Word of Life” was sung.
The congregation left the church to “Lord of the Dance” and were given a chocolate treat by Rev. Moriarty.
Holy Humour Worship will be March 30th at 10:30 a.m.
Visit our website at www.pictouunited.com.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Religious Humour
Monday, March 17, 2008
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
by Angie Burrell
The monthly Second Cup Sunday (coffee and cookies) was held prior to worship.
Palm Sunday began the journey through Holy Week with members of Sunday School distributing Palms to the congregation during the Palm Sunday Parade while the hymn, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna was sung.
Readings were “Jesus Goes to Jerusalem” and “The Last Supper”.
Palm Sunday Dialogue was presented by Brian Burris and Joan Fraser (colourfully dressed for Easter and ready for a parade) during which Brian explained that it was not that kind of a parade and invited her to stay and join in worship with us and to learn the meaning of Easter.
Ministry of Music offered by the choir was Hosanna! Sing Praises.
Rev. Moriarty reminded us of the Passover Tradition and the Seder Meal observed by our Jewish friends and how it relates to us as Christians. Members of the Sunday School helped her in preparing the Haroset by bringing ingredients to the table and reading the significance of each ingredient.
The congregation and choir enthusiastically sang and clapped along to the Hymn “Dadayeinu – Enough” as we shared in the Haroset & Unleavened Bread.
Today’s worship was an intergenerational worship and a huge thanks was expressed to all involved.
Check out www.pictouunited.com and join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Good News of our faith … 10:30am Easter Worship with Communion!
The monthly Second Cup Sunday (coffee and cookies) was held prior to worship.
Palm Sunday began the journey through Holy Week with members of Sunday School distributing Palms to the congregation during the Palm Sunday Parade while the hymn, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna was sung.
Readings were “Jesus Goes to Jerusalem” and “The Last Supper”.
Palm Sunday Dialogue was presented by Brian Burris and Joan Fraser (colourfully dressed for Easter and ready for a parade) during which Brian explained that it was not that kind of a parade and invited her to stay and join in worship with us and to learn the meaning of Easter.
Ministry of Music offered by the choir was Hosanna! Sing Praises.
Rev. Moriarty reminded us of the Passover Tradition and the Seder Meal observed by our Jewish friends and how it relates to us as Christians. Members of the Sunday School helped her in preparing the Haroset by bringing ingredients to the table and reading the significance of each ingredient.
The congregation and choir enthusiastically sang and clapped along to the Hymn “Dadayeinu – Enough” as we shared in the Haroset & Unleavened Bread.
Today’s worship was an intergenerational worship and a huge thanks was expressed to all involved.
Check out www.pictouunited.com and join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Good News of our faith … 10:30am Easter Worship with Communion!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
“Headlines in the Paper”
by Angie Burrell
While Rev. Moriarity enjoyed a well deserved vacation, thanks was expressed to Mike Simmons for leading us in our worship.
Greeting the congregation were Ina and Shirley MacKenzie and our Steward was Bill MacLellan. Lay Leaders were Emily Cyr, Art MacDonald, Diane Vaughan and Carolyn Moore.
Hebrew Scripture was from Ezekiel and our Meditation “Headlines in the Paper” which were read as they might have a appeared in an Israeli newspaper dated 036 with the flashback in time “Ezekiel Stands in Valley of Dead Bones”.
A present day Israeli newspaper had been obtained from the Embassy which was used.
At the end of the Meditation the congregation was informed that we are not so different after all – page 4 of the Israeli newspaper was the sports page.
A Moment for All was shared with members of the Sunday School and congregation, in keeping with Ezekiel and the dry bones, was aptly demonstrated using a box of Kraft dinner. Another one of its many uses!
Ministry of Music offered by the choir was “Dry Bones” with the congregation joining in. After worship members of the congregation expressed that it was good to hear some of the older hymns that were sung.
Please visit our website at www.pictouunited.com
While Rev. Moriarity enjoyed a well deserved vacation, thanks was expressed to Mike Simmons for leading us in our worship.
Greeting the congregation were Ina and Shirley MacKenzie and our Steward was Bill MacLellan. Lay Leaders were Emily Cyr, Art MacDonald, Diane Vaughan and Carolyn Moore.
Hebrew Scripture was from Ezekiel and our Meditation “Headlines in the Paper” which were read as they might have a appeared in an Israeli newspaper dated 036 with the flashback in time “Ezekiel Stands in Valley of Dead Bones”.
A present day Israeli newspaper had been obtained from the Embassy which was used.
At the end of the Meditation the congregation was informed that we are not so different after all – page 4 of the Israeli newspaper was the sports page.
A Moment for All was shared with members of the Sunday School and congregation, in keeping with Ezekiel and the dry bones, was aptly demonstrated using a box of Kraft dinner. Another one of its many uses!
Ministry of Music offered by the choir was “Dry Bones” with the congregation joining in. After worship members of the congregation expressed that it was good to hear some of the older hymns that were sung.
Please visit our website at www.pictouunited.com
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Religious Humor
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
United for Peace
by Angie Burrell
PICTOU - A moving, thought provoking, intergenerational worship was held March 2nd, 2008 at Pictou United Church. The theme was “United for Peace”.
Greeters were Ken & Doris MacMillan. Steward was Bill MacLellan.
Images and music of peace greeted the congregation as everyone gathered for worship. Songs of the 60’s and 70’s accompanied the images and seemed to be more relevant now than ever. The congregation joined the choir in singing the beautiful hymn “Morning Has Broken”.
John Spyder Macdonald offered our Ministry of Music with the songs “Imagine” and “Fly Little White Dove Fly” with the congregation joining in on the choruses.
A story was shared by way of video presentation as to the origin of the “United for Peace Pins” and Donna Weaver read the true story of “Sadako” with the congregation, of all ages, gathering with her and Rev. Moriarity at the front of the church to hear the story.
The choir sang a beautiful version of “Dona novis pacem – Give us peace”. The Peace Commitment Prayer-Lord’s Prayer was preceded and followed by a verse of Kum Ba Yah.
Thank you to the members of the United for Peace Working Group for their organization of and preparation of the morning's worship.
Following worship, the congregation gathered for coffee hosted by the Worship Committee and the congregation was able to check out the new lighting system in the church hall.
Please visit our website at www.pictouunited.com
PICTOU - A moving, thought provoking, intergenerational worship was held March 2nd, 2008 at Pictou United Church. The theme was “United for Peace”.
Greeters were Ken & Doris MacMillan. Steward was Bill MacLellan.
Images and music of peace greeted the congregation as everyone gathered for worship. Songs of the 60’s and 70’s accompanied the images and seemed to be more relevant now than ever. The congregation joined the choir in singing the beautiful hymn “Morning Has Broken”.
John Spyder Macdonald offered our Ministry of Music with the songs “Imagine” and “Fly Little White Dove Fly” with the congregation joining in on the choruses.
A story was shared by way of video presentation as to the origin of the “United for Peace Pins” and Donna Weaver read the true story of “Sadako” with the congregation, of all ages, gathering with her and Rev. Moriarity at the front of the church to hear the story.
The choir sang a beautiful version of “Dona novis pacem – Give us peace”. The Peace Commitment Prayer-Lord’s Prayer was preceded and followed by a verse of Kum Ba Yah.
Thank you to the members of the United for Peace Working Group for their organization of and preparation of the morning's worship.
Following worship, the congregation gathered for coffee hosted by the Worship Committee and the congregation was able to check out the new lighting system in the church hall.
Please visit our website at www.pictouunited.com
