Monday, May 26, 2008
Place Fear in God’s Hands
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou – Greeting the congregation were Brad and Mary MacCallum, steward was Brian Burris.
This week’s bulletin was dedicated in loving memory of Wilfred Wallis by the Wallis family.
Lighting the Christ Candle and Call to Worship was by Robbie Falconer.
Time with the children - Mike Simmons showed a cookbook and read ingredients for a recipe then he showed a bible and said this is the best cookbook. As it gives us life, it shows us how to live each day to be nice people, to be kind, to treat people with love to get love. He asked them to make a point to do something nice each day. Children shared a prayer before going on to Sunday school.
Hebrew Scripture Isaiah 49:8-16a and Responsive Psalm 131 were read by Brian Burris.
Meditation “Fear Not” Mr. Simmons explained how the scriptures tell us not to worry, that we spend too much time worrying about tomorrow, that we do not know what tomorror holds and that it will look after itself. Do not be afraid, live today to the fullest and to place fear in God’s hands.
Ministry of music performed by the choir was Amazing Grace.
Congregation was reminded of the upcoming memorial sing to be held during regular service Sunday June 15th at 10:30 AM.
Pictou – Greeting the congregation were Brad and Mary MacCallum, steward was Brian Burris.
This week’s bulletin was dedicated in loving memory of Wilfred Wallis by the Wallis family.
Lighting the Christ Candle and Call to Worship was by Robbie Falconer.
Time with the children - Mike Simmons showed a cookbook and read ingredients for a recipe then he showed a bible and said this is the best cookbook. As it gives us life, it shows us how to live each day to be nice people, to be kind, to treat people with love to get love. He asked them to make a point to do something nice each day. Children shared a prayer before going on to Sunday school.
Hebrew Scripture Isaiah 49:8-16a and Responsive Psalm 131 were read by Brian Burris.
Meditation “Fear Not” Mr. Simmons explained how the scriptures tell us not to worry, that we spend too much time worrying about tomorrow, that we do not know what tomorror holds and that it will look after itself. Do not be afraid, live today to the fullest and to place fear in God’s hands.
Ministry of music performed by the choir was Amazing Grace.
Congregation was reminded of the upcoming memorial sing to be held during regular service Sunday June 15th at 10:30 AM.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Pictou United welcomes Mike Simmons' ministry during sabbatical
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou- Greeting the congregation was Bob and Faye Marshall, steward was Brian Burris.
As we gathered for Trinity Sunday, we welcomed Mike Simmons and his ministry during Rev. Moriarity’s sabbatical.
Mission Moment was given by Margaret Anne Dodson as she reported on her recent trip to China and asked that we give support to M&S at this time of crisis.
Lighting the Christ Candle and Call to Worship was done by Kenzie MacDonald.
Time with the children - Mr. Simmons explained the meaning of Trinity 1 in 3 or 3 in 1. And that we celebrate Trinity Sunday for a special reason to recognize three people as one, God the Father (Creator), God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The children shared in a prayer before going onto Sunday school.
Hebrew Scripture (Genesis 1:1-4) and Responsive Psalm (Psalm 8) were read by Beverly Simmons, Gospel Lesson (Mathew 28:16-20) was read by Mr. Simmons.
Meditation “God’s Relationship” spoke of Christians adopting the 3 in 1 theory and understanding their thoughts behind it. Creator – who created this universe in which we live, the Holy Spirit who gave us life and the one on one relationship we have with God through His son Jesus.
Ministry of Music sang by the choir was “Mallaig Sprinkling Song”.
Everyone is invited to join us for a “Peace” full Coffee House Sat., May 24th @ 7:00 pm. Open mike with special guests – share your talents -perform, sing, play, read, etc. Free will donations for the United for Peace Campaign. Phone 485-5081 for more info.
Pictou- Greeting the congregation was Bob and Faye Marshall, steward was Brian Burris.
As we gathered for Trinity Sunday, we welcomed Mike Simmons and his ministry during Rev. Moriarity’s sabbatical.
Mission Moment was given by Margaret Anne Dodson as she reported on her recent trip to China and asked that we give support to M&S at this time of crisis.
Lighting the Christ Candle and Call to Worship was done by Kenzie MacDonald.
Time with the children - Mr. Simmons explained the meaning of Trinity 1 in 3 or 3 in 1. And that we celebrate Trinity Sunday for a special reason to recognize three people as one, God the Father (Creator), God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The children shared in a prayer before going onto Sunday school.
Hebrew Scripture (Genesis 1:1-4) and Responsive Psalm (Psalm 8) were read by Beverly Simmons, Gospel Lesson (Mathew 28:16-20) was read by Mr. Simmons.
Meditation “God’s Relationship” spoke of Christians adopting the 3 in 1 theory and understanding their thoughts behind it. Creator – who created this universe in which we live, the Holy Spirit who gave us life and the one on one relationship we have with God through His son Jesus.
Ministry of Music sang by the choir was “Mallaig Sprinkling Song”.
Everyone is invited to join us for a “Peace” full Coffee House Sat., May 24th @ 7:00 pm. Open mike with special guests – share your talents -perform, sing, play, read, etc. Free will donations for the United for Peace Campaign. Phone 485-5081 for more info.
Monday, May 12, 2008
A busy day at Pictou United
by Angie Burrell
It was a busy day at Pictou United: Christian Family – Pentecost Sunday, Mother’s Day and Rev. Moriarity’s last Sunday as she starts her three month sabbatical.
Greeting the congregation were Harris and Gayle MacKenzie. Steward was Brian Burris.
As worship began Rev. Moriarity reminded us of the plight of the people of Myanmar and how the United Church is currently exploring emergency response options with Canadian sister churches, ACT International and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
As we are gathered by God’s Spirit and gave thanks for Joy, Truth, Life, Hope, Love, Wisdom, Peace and God’s spirit in and around us, wind sounds were made and streamers were waved.
The New Testament Lesson was a dramatic reading based on Acts 2 – The day of Pentecost with Donna Weaver, John Spyder MacDonald, Michael Simmons and Beth MacDonald participating in the reading along with Rev. Moriarity.
Story Time was “God in Between” where a small town discovers that God is with us wherever we are.
The Ministry of Music offered by the choir was “We’re the Image of God’s Smile”.
The congregation gathered at a table at the front of the church to give thanks and share in the bread and the wine with the Sunday School helping to set the table. Grace was said before and after the meal.
Brad MacCallum presented Rev. Moriarity with a bouquet of red roses and a card on behalf of the congregation with wishes for a restful and rejuvenating sabbatical.
The congregation gathered in the church hall for a potluck luncheon after worship.
It was a busy day at Pictou United: Christian Family – Pentecost Sunday, Mother’s Day and Rev. Moriarity’s last Sunday as she starts her three month sabbatical.
Greeting the congregation were Harris and Gayle MacKenzie. Steward was Brian Burris.
As worship began Rev. Moriarity reminded us of the plight of the people of Myanmar and how the United Church is currently exploring emergency response options with Canadian sister churches, ACT International and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
As we are gathered by God’s Spirit and gave thanks for Joy, Truth, Life, Hope, Love, Wisdom, Peace and God’s spirit in and around us, wind sounds were made and streamers were waved.
The New Testament Lesson was a dramatic reading based on Acts 2 – The day of Pentecost with Donna Weaver, John Spyder MacDonald, Michael Simmons and Beth MacDonald participating in the reading along with Rev. Moriarity.
Story Time was “God in Between” where a small town discovers that God is with us wherever we are.
The Ministry of Music offered by the choir was “We’re the Image of God’s Smile”.
The congregation gathered at a table at the front of the church to give thanks and share in the bread and the wine with the Sunday School helping to set the table. Grace was said before and after the meal.
Brad MacCallum presented Rev. Moriarity with a bouquet of red roses and a card on behalf of the congregation with wishes for a restful and rejuvenating sabbatical.
The congregation gathered in the church hall for a potluck luncheon after worship.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Give us a sense of humour
God, give us a sense of humour,The grace to see a joke,
To get some humour out of life,
And pass it on to other folk
“Look Around – Not up”
by Angie Burrell
PICTOU UNITED – May 4th, 2008, Ascension Sunday. Greeting the congregation were Carolyn Moore and Ruth MacKay. Steward was Brian Burris. Lay Leaders were Jessica Cyr and Carolyn Moore.
Service began with Diane Vaughan reading a letter received from Bishop Maida of the Diocese of Bhopal describing attacks on Christian Churches and that being a Christian is very risky. Bishop Maida was requesting help with the building of a boundary wall around the church for protection and a Tube Well in church campus to provide drinking water to people who come to worship. A donation will be made from the Benevolent Fund to help with this.
Leading us in worship today was Michael Simmons.
A Moment for All was based on Love, Joy and Respect and the Sunday School was encouraged to sing loud enough for Rev. Moriarity to hear them in Toronto.
The hymn “You Raise Me Up” was played prior to Meditation, which told us to “Look Around – Not up” and that we are blessed with the things in our lives and should use the gifts that God has given us to help others.
Ministry of Music offered by the choir was “Peace Like a River, Kum Ba Yah”.
PICTOU UNITED – May 4th, 2008, Ascension Sunday. Greeting the congregation were Carolyn Moore and Ruth MacKay. Steward was Brian Burris. Lay Leaders were Jessica Cyr and Carolyn Moore.
Service began with Diane Vaughan reading a letter received from Bishop Maida of the Diocese of Bhopal describing attacks on Christian Churches and that being a Christian is very risky. Bishop Maida was requesting help with the building of a boundary wall around the church for protection and a Tube Well in church campus to provide drinking water to people who come to worship. A donation will be made from the Benevolent Fund to help with this.
Leading us in worship today was Michael Simmons.
A Moment for All was based on Love, Joy and Respect and the Sunday School was encouraged to sing loud enough for Rev. Moriarity to hear them in Toronto.
The hymn “You Raise Me Up” was played prior to Meditation, which told us to “Look Around – Not up” and that we are blessed with the things in our lives and should use the gifts that God has given us to help others.
Ministry of Music offered by the choir was “Peace Like a River, Kum Ba Yah”.
