Thursday, January 07, 2010
Epiphany Sunday celebrated
by Sharon Cheverie
PICTOU UNITED CHURCH - Epiphany Sunday was celebrated. Epiphany it is said means surprises.
Rev May-Beth Moriarity read the Christmas Story to the congregation which was full of “surprises”. Rev Moriarity explained how Christmas is not just one day that is celebrated but that we celebrate the season of Christmas ending with the feast of Epiphany, a coming into the light.
Epiphany is celebrated Jan 6th, 12 days following Christmas.
Rev Moriarity referred to the story of the Magi and their journey to Bethlehem. Of following a star which was so full of mystery yet full of promise, announcing God’s hope for the world. And His hope for the world continues long after Epiphany.
The congregation members were invited to write their hopes for 2010 on the stars that all were handed as they arrived; and then to tuck the star away as a reminder in the months to come.
The candles in the advent wreath were extinguished one by one followed by the singing of Christ Be Our Light.
Greeters were Carolyn Moore and Diane Vaughn, steward was David Steel.
Bulletin was dedicated in loving memory of son Austin William by Beth and Stewart MacDonald.
All are invited to coffee hour following worship next Sunday and to bring along leftover Christmas goodies to share.
Sunday worship is at 10:30 all are welcome.
PICTOU UNITED CHURCH - Epiphany Sunday was celebrated. Epiphany it is said means surprises.
Rev May-Beth Moriarity read the Christmas Story to the congregation which was full of “surprises”. Rev Moriarity explained how Christmas is not just one day that is celebrated but that we celebrate the season of Christmas ending with the feast of Epiphany, a coming into the light.
Epiphany is celebrated Jan 6th, 12 days following Christmas.
Rev Moriarity referred to the story of the Magi and their journey to Bethlehem. Of following a star which was so full of mystery yet full of promise, announcing God’s hope for the world. And His hope for the world continues long after Epiphany.
The congregation members were invited to write their hopes for 2010 on the stars that all were handed as they arrived; and then to tuck the star away as a reminder in the months to come.
The candles in the advent wreath were extinguished one by one followed by the singing of Christ Be Our Light.
Greeters were Carolyn Moore and Diane Vaughn, steward was David Steel.
Bulletin was dedicated in loving memory of son Austin William by Beth and Stewart MacDonald.
All are invited to coffee hour following worship next Sunday and to bring along leftover Christmas goodies to share.
Sunday worship is at 10:30 all are welcome.
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