Pictou United Church
Pictou – Greeters were Millie Hoffe and Wanda Smith, steward was Bill Dodson. Lighting the Christ Candle and leading the Call to Worship was Taylor Toole. Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity’s time with the children today was centered on communication and the various ways we can do that. She talked of the sign’s without words that we can use to give and receive messages. She said sometimes God is trying to give us a message. She told of bible stories that are known as call stories. Stories in which God gives us a message about what he wants us to do with our life. When God calls, we answer the call. Hebrew Scripture 1 Samuel 3: 1-20 and the Gospel Lesson Mark 1:14-20 were read by June Cameron. During reflection Rev. Moriarity referred to the story of Samuel where three times he hears a call before he understands it is God calling. Then without hesitation he answers the call. Rev. Moriarity asked when our nominations committee puts out the call, what holds us back from answering the call? There are times God calls and speaks to us and people in our lives help us to perceive his call, perhaps the problem is with our listening. One way to share God’s love is to be the person he created us to be. Ministry of Music “Let Them Come” was offered by the Church Choir. Today the UCW gave thanks to God for the ministry and faithfulness of those members who died in 2011. Candles were lit as each was remembered for how she reflected the divine light. Those being remembered were Janet Gunn, Vera MacDonald and Marguerite Parks. Join us this Sunday as we MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Worship begins at 10:30, all are welcome.
Submitted by Sharon Cheverie
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