WELCOME to Fort Massey. We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, straight, gay, confused, well-heeled or down at heel. We especially welcome wailing babies and excited toddlers. We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You re welcome here if you re just browsing, just woken up or just got out of prison. We don t care if you re more Christian than the Moderator of the United Church of Canada, or haven t been to church since Christmas ten years ago. We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit mums, hockey dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, lattesippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you re having problems, are down in the dumps or don t like organized religion. (We re not that keen on it either!) We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don t work, can t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to the ol Kirk. We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throat as kids or got lost on the Armdale roundabout and wound up here by mistake. We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters and you! (adapted - used by permission, Coventry Cathedral, England) 902.423.4294 ftmassey@eastlink.ca www.fortmasseychurch.com 5303 Tobin Street Halifax, NS B3H 1S3 T. D. Cleveland-Thompson, Minister Jenny Trites, Music Director/Organist Diemo Landgraf, Assistant Organist John Walter, Assistant Organist Sancia Knorr, Church School Elizabeth Dorey, Nursery Richard Robinson, Sexton Tamara Mugford, Office Administrator
! Christian Family Sunday (Mother s Day) Seventh Sunday of Easter May 13, 2018, 10:30 a.m. Fort Massey United Church Halifax ~ Nova Scotia a spiritual oasis in the city c. 1871
O R D E R of S E R V I C E * indicates standing for those who are able PRELUDE SILENT RELECTION INTROIT (MV 115) GATHERING WORDS Morning Tribute (Lyndell Leatherman) Bell is rung 3X; Candle is lighted Behold, I Make All Things New (2x) She Who Gave You Life (by Jason Sampson, son of Yvonne) The Lord s Prayer VU 921 *OPENING HYMN Would You Bless VU 556 Alternate Tune HYMN TO JOY *THE PEACE WELCOME THE NOTICES Peace be with you. And also with you. Getting to Know You Ruth MacKenzie Minute for Mission Carol Dobson OFFERING Doxology: Praise God... VU 541 * Standing, as offering brought forward COMMUNITY TIME with the Sunday s Cool Crowd *HYMN Dear Mother God VU 270 Alternate Tune WELWYN Church School & Nursery are available PRAYER ANTHEM Walk By Faith (Joel Raney)
READINGS SERMON Excerpt from Seasonal Reflections by Rev. John James, United Church minister 2008"; Hosea 11:1-4 Offered as wisdom for the journey. May we walk in its light. A Tear for You Rev. Trent *AFFIRMATION A New Creed VU 918 *CLOSING HYMN God Made from One Blood VU 554 Alternate Tune ST DENIO *PARTING WORDS POSTLUDE Amen. May it be so. Trumpet Voluntary (Dupuis) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Happy Mother s Day to our moms. The flowers in the chancel today are placed in loving memory of Mrs. Margaret Ritcey, by son, Andrew Ritcey. Visitors are invited to sign our Guest Book and fill out a Welcome Card at the left of the main doors upon exiting the nave, leaving it with the guest book; and introduce yourself to Rev. Trent. Join us after the Service for Coffee & Conversation. People you need to know: Calvin Burt, AST Student Liturgist Vurain Tabvuma, Lay Liturgist Kevin Robarts, Flute/Recorder Ruth MacKenzie, Chief Steward Angie Lee Ngu, Treasurer Alison McDonald, Clerk of Session Alasdair Sinclair, Clerk Emeritus Alan G. Hayman, Sr. Trustee Viola Greer, M&P Chair Ian MacDonald, Tech/Presb. Rep. Colleen Estabrooks, M&S Rep. John Beveridge, B.S.M. Rep. Elliott Prouty, Head Usher/Presb. Rep. Peter & Stephanie Coulthard, Tellers for toda
The Notices, May 13, 2018, Fort Massey Church Halifax Our Sympathy to Calvin Burt on the death of his father on May 10 th. Funeral Service is today (May 13) on PE Island. This week @ the fort: -- Next Women s Coffee Group, May 22, 10 AM, TBA --Tue, Yoga with Jenny, 7 PM, Lower Hall --Wed, Book Study, 10:30 am, Berkeley Library, Green St. --Wed, Tea & Tango, 1:30 PM, Lower Hall --Thu, Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Sanctuary --Fri, Men s Breakfast, 9:30 AM, Steak & Stein UP-COMING SUNDAY GATHERINGS: May 27, July 1 Calvin Burt will be our Liturgist & Preacher June 2 Appreciation for Calvin s ministry luncheon June 9 Sunday Church Closing, Communion, Pizza Sunday June 24 Baptism of Nance North s great grandchild, Jack, son of Natalie & Colin MacDonald. July 29 our minister will be Sunday Pulpit Supply at the historic Covenanter Church in Grand Pre Aug 1 to Sep 3 our minister will be on vacation Magazines. The Outreach Committee will kindly take your discarded magazines (no older than 4 months, svp) and place them in the hall for others to read. You may leave them on the table outside the kitchen. Thank you. Summer Offerings. Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness to our ministry. The Board kindly reminds you that we have commitments all summer long while you are away. Our givings to date are similar to last year s, however, our expenses continue to go up. Our treasurer, Angie Lee Ngu, is available to for more information on how you can help; contact the Church Office or speak with her on Sunday. Camp Kidston literature for Summer 2018 can be found in the Tobin St. lobby on the Welcome Table.
Perennial Sale, Bake Sale and Flea Market, Sat, May 26, Grace United Church, 70 King Street Dartmouth, 8 AM 12 PM. Come early for the best selection and don t miss the free draw for two gardening gift baskets. Rain or shine! Organ Concert. Today, Sunday, May 13 th at 4 PM, Aureas Voces presents a concert as part of the Cathedral of All Saints' "Sundays at Four" series, featuring an adaptation of the German Organ Mass by J.S. Bach. The intricate organ works from the German Organ Mass or Clavier-Übung III will be coupled with appropriate chorales and arias from cantatas sung by chamber choir and soloists. The programme will also feature Nick Veltmeyer (organ), Hilary Brown (cello), Janelle Lucyk (soprano), Sarah Myatt (mezzosoprano) and Shay Burkhart (bass). The title page for the German Organ Mass in translation reads: "Prepared for music-lovers and particularly for connoisseurs of such work, for the recreation of the spirit, by Johann Sebastian Bach, Royal Polish and Electoral Saxon Court Composer, Capellmeister and director of the chorus musicus, Leipzig. Published by the author". Fundraiser variety concert, St. Matthew's United Church, Barrington @ Spring Garden, Tue, May 29, 7:30 PM Performances will be by St. Matthew's members and friends. Proceeds will help towards costly expenses caused by the mid- March storm damage. Freewill donations will be received - tax receipts available for amounts of $25 or more. 902-423-9209 Free Workshop. Atlantic School of Theology, June 2, "Liberation Theology: Caribbean Perspectives," by the Rev. Dr. Marjorie Lewis from Jamaica, Pine Hill s Gordon Scholar this year. The workshop includes lunch. Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/liberation-theology-caribbean-perspectivestickets-44808853487?aff=es2