Tuesday, December 22, 2009
How Silently, The Wondrous Gift is Given…
by Angie Burns-Burrell
Pictou United Church - As people gathered for Second Cup Sunday and for worship, Pictou United was bathed in Christmas light and poinsettias. Poinsettias were placed in the church in memory of and in celebration of friends and family.
After the call to worship and the gathering prayer we marked our Advent Journey “Love”.
Reflections, “How Silently, How Silently, The Wondrous Gift is Given…” told the story about a chance encounter of a young mother and her toddler and a street person at Tim Horton’s and the gift of unconditional love expressed between this street person and the toddler.
The Sunday School added more boxes of food to our “Box It Up” sleigh. The sleigh is taking shape and the hope is to have it completed by Christmas Eve.
Ministry of Music was offered by John Spyder and Marjorie Anne MacDonald “When a Child is Born” after which the Dedication of the Poinsettias took place.
Greeting the congregation was Peter Fraser. Steward was Brian Burris.
Mission Moment was offered by Margaret Anne Dodson.
Lighting the Advent Candles were Sandi & Ben Wallace and Cathy Davis.
Lay Leader was June Cameron.
The congregation was invited to join in caroling in the afternoon.
Christmas Eve worship will be at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Pictou United Church - As people gathered for Second Cup Sunday and for worship, Pictou United was bathed in Christmas light and poinsettias. Poinsettias were placed in the church in memory of and in celebration of friends and family.
After the call to worship and the gathering prayer we marked our Advent Journey “Love”.
Reflections, “How Silently, How Silently, The Wondrous Gift is Given…” told the story about a chance encounter of a young mother and her toddler and a street person at Tim Horton’s and the gift of unconditional love expressed between this street person and the toddler.
The Sunday School added more boxes of food to our “Box It Up” sleigh. The sleigh is taking shape and the hope is to have it completed by Christmas Eve.
Ministry of Music was offered by John Spyder and Marjorie Anne MacDonald “When a Child is Born” after which the Dedication of the Poinsettias took place.
Greeting the congregation was Peter Fraser. Steward was Brian Burris.
Mission Moment was offered by Margaret Anne Dodson.
Lighting the Advent Candles were Sandi & Ben Wallace and Cathy Davis.
Lay Leader was June Cameron.
The congregation was invited to join in caroling in the afternoon.
Christmas Eve worship will be at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
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