Wednesday, September 16, 2009
New Scotland Days Worship Celebrated
by Sharon Cheverie
PICTOU UNITED CHURCH - New Scotland Days Worship Celebrating the 236th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Ship Hector.
Greeting worshippers were David and Nancy Steele, steward was Jim Parker.
Our gathering music was “A Scottish Medley” offered by Bob and Alastair MacDonald, “Anns a ‘chrann ~Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” and “O I osa ~ O Jesus “offered by Catriona Parsons & Gaelic Choir.
This week’s bulletin was dedicated in loving memory of Lonnie MacKenzie by the family.
Rev Mary-Beth Moriarity lit the Christ Candle.
PICTOU UNITED CHURCH - New Scotland Days Worship Celebrating the 236th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Ship Hector.
Greeting worshippers were David and Nancy Steele, steward was Jim Parker.
Our gathering music was “A Scottish Medley” offered by Bob and Alastair MacDonald, “Anns a ‘chrann ~Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” and “O I osa ~ O Jesus “offered by Catriona Parsons & Gaelic Choir.
This week’s bulletin was dedicated in loving memory of Lonnie MacKenzie by the family.
Rev Mary-Beth Moriarity lit the Christ Candle.
- The Hector Story was shared by Sandy Mackay,
- “Caledonia” was performed by John Spyder MacDonald.
- The gift of Highland Dance was offered by Allyson Parker
& Kenzie MacDonald. - Ministry of Music “Baloo, Baleerie ~ A Gaelic Lullaby” offered by ‘The Ceilidhs’.
- Psalm 130 ~ A Psalm of Lament was presented in Gaelic by Catriona Parsons joined by the Gaelic Choir.
- A warm welcome and thank-you was extended to Hector MacNeil as he shared the Gospel Lesson John 1:1-5, 14a "And the Word Became Flesh" in Gaelic. Hector shared stories of his youth growing up in Cape Breton with the congregation.
- Ministry of Music “Fear a’Bhata” and “Faill ill o, agus ho
ro eile” was offered by Betty Lord and Calvin MacInnis. - The Hector Story was celebrated
- “The Hills and Glens” sung by ‘The Ceilidhs” was accompanied by Pam LeBlanc,
- "Bless the Ship Hector” offered by John Spyder MacDonald was danced to by Jenna Rose MacIsaac.
- A special thank-you was extended to those who shared there gifts and talents to help us celebrate one of the highlights in our church year.
Celebrations will continue with Great Big Sing being held next Sunday, Sept 20th at 7:30.
Nest weeks service begins with a “Second Cup” at 9:45 prior to worship and in celebration of the beginning of a new Sunday School year, hot dog and corn boil will follow the service.
All are welcome.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
by Sharon Cheverie
Pictou- Greeting the congregation were Diane Vaughn and Vera MacDonald, steward was Jim Porter.
Rev Mary-Beth Moriarity lit the Christ Candle and led the call to worship. Hebrew Scripture and Epistle Lesson were read by Susan Fraser.
Rev Moriarity told a gospel story of a women begging for help for her daughter. How after being insulted her request was granted because of her strong persistent faith. That all are entitled to healing, living and life. And how through this experience her daughter and Jesus were both made whole.
She spoke of the word “WOW” and explained that it is the most theological of all words. How wow moments and wow people transform us in our faith.
We welcomed Beverly Gale who became a full member of Picou United by Affirmation of Faith and Transfer of Membership conducted by elder Cathy Davis.
A thank-you was extended to Rosalind MacDonald and Valerie Crichton for their Ministry of Music.
The Pastoral Care and Outreach Committee served refreshments outside following service.
Please join us next week for our New Scotland Worship at 10:30; guest speaker will be Hector MacNeil. All are Welcome.
Pictou- Greeting the congregation were Diane Vaughn and Vera MacDonald, steward was Jim Porter.
Rev Mary-Beth Moriarity lit the Christ Candle and led the call to worship. Hebrew Scripture and Epistle Lesson were read by Susan Fraser.
Rev Moriarity told a gospel story of a women begging for help for her daughter. How after being insulted her request was granted because of her strong persistent faith. That all are entitled to healing, living and life. And how through this experience her daughter and Jesus were both made whole.
She spoke of the word “WOW” and explained that it is the most theological of all words. How wow moments and wow people transform us in our faith.
We welcomed Beverly Gale who became a full member of Picou United by Affirmation of Faith and Transfer of Membership conducted by elder Cathy Davis.
A thank-you was extended to Rosalind MacDonald and Valerie Crichton for their Ministry of Music.
The Pastoral Care and Outreach Committee served refreshments outside following service.
Please join us next week for our New Scotland Worship at 10:30; guest speaker will be Hector MacNeil. All are Welcome.
