Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Baptisms, Affirmations of Faith, & International Women's Day
by Sharon Cheverie
PICTOU UNITED CHURCH - Greeting the congregation were Donna Langille and Sharon Dewar, steward was Ian MacDonald.
Lighting of the five Lenten Candles and Call to Worship were by Jim and Brenda Parker and family.
The Gospel Lesson Story was read by Angie Burrell.
As we gathered in Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism, reflections shared the meaning of who we are and whose we are, we are God's and we are loved. In baptism we celebrate God’s love for us, for His gift of life and love.
Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity gathered the children and read the story Love You Forever. Then the children sat in the front pews to watch.
Presentations of those to be baptized were
Affirmation of Faith was also celebrated during service. Presentations of those affirming their Faith were
PICTOU UNITED CHURCH - Greeting the congregation were Donna Langille and Sharon Dewar, steward was Ian MacDonald.
Lighting of the five Lenten Candles and Call to Worship were by Jim and Brenda Parker and family.
The Gospel Lesson Story was read by Angie Burrell.
As we gathered in Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism, reflections shared the meaning of who we are and whose we are, we are God's and we are loved. In baptism we celebrate God’s love for us, for His gift of life and love.
Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity gathered the children and read the story Love You Forever. Then the children sat in the front pews to watch.
Presentations of those to be baptized were
- Bronwyn Susanne Eagan, daughter of Caron and Pat Eagan.
- Mitchell George Smith, son of Amanda Diochon and Craig Smith.
- Chloe Rose Smith daughter of Sharlot Gregory and Charles Blake Smith.
Affirmation of Faith was also celebrated during service. Presentations of those affirming their Faith were
- David Burrell,
- Angie Burrell,
- Brenda Parker and
- Jim Parker.
Presentations of Certificates were by elder Brad MacCallum.
Ministry of Music “No Man is an Island” was sung by the church choir.
As Sunday marked International Women’s Day recognition was given to Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity and all women of Pictou United by Bill Dodson.
To mark the beginning of March break any one interested in traveling to Sugar Moon Farm for breakfast will gather at 8:00 a.m. on Sat March 14th at the church.
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