Book Study: We are reading the New York Times best-selling book, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari, first published in Hebrew in Israel in 2011 and in English in 2014, Thursdays at 10:30 AM, at The Berkeley on Green St.

Joe Howe Fellowship, Tue, Oct 18, 2:30 PM

U.C.W. A Business and Planning meeting for our Christmas Tea & Sale will be held immediately after the morning service on Sunday October 23rd., 2016. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. This is our major fund raiser for the year and all input welcome.

Next Women’s Coffee Group: Oct 25 at 10:00 at Sharon Ross'.

Next Men’s Breakfast, Fri, Oct 28, 9:30 AM, Cousins Restaurant.

Phantoms of the Pipes, 7 PM, Fri, Oct 28, FMC. $10. 12 & under Free.

Coming up in November: Nov 6, Remembrance Sunday. Snacks for Phoenix due. Goal - $175.Nov 18, The Star Newsletter DeadlineNov 19, U.C.W. Christmas Tea & Sale, 10:30 am - 12:30 pmNov 20, Anniversary Sunday with the Rev’d Donna Lovelace Nov 27, Advent Communion

The Paul Wattson Lecture, 2016, ISIS: A Rootless Phenomenon?Nov 7, 7 pm, Saint Mary's University, Scotiabank Conference Theatre, Sobey Building, 903 Robie St. Guest Speaker, TheRev’d Elias D. Mallon, External Affairs Officer, The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA)

For All The Saints – The annual musical celebration of All Saints and All Souls with the University of King’s College Chapel Choir, directed by Paul Halley. Featuring the double-choir Mass in G Minor by R. Vaughan Williams and works by Barber, Poulenc, Britten, Gabrieli, and glorious hymns accompanied by the great pipe organ and the Maritime Brass Quintet. Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax. Tickets: www.tickethalifax.com / 902.422.6278.

T. D. Cleveland-Thompson, Pastor John Walter, Assistant Organist Richard & Carol Robinson, SextonsKathy Cochrane, Office AdministratorMartina Sommer, Facilities Manager Sancia Knorr, Church School Elizabeth Dorey, Linnea Sinclair, Nursery Kevin Robarts, Flutist Elliott Prouty, Head Usher/Presb. Rep. Alison McDonald, Clerk of SessionAlasdair Sinclair, Clerk Emeritus Alan G. Hayman, Sr. TrusteeNancy E. Riggs, TreasurerRuth MacKenzie, Chief StewardIan MacDonald, Halifax Presbytery Rep.John Beveridge, Brunswick St. Mission Rep.

5303 Tobin St. Halifax, NS B3H 1S3902.423.4294 ftmassey@eastlink.cawww.fortmasseychurch.com

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Fort Massey by~the~Sea

The Kirk of Gothic ProportionsA Congregation of

The United Church of Canada ‘A city upon a hill ’

watching over Halifax harbourc.1871

Our Mission Statement:Creating Community at home & around the world

The Gathering22nd Sunday after Pentecost

World Food SundayOctober 16, 2016

10:30 AM

O R D E R of S E R V I C E* indicates standing for those who are able

PRELUDE "Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland" BWV 599 J. S. Bach

The bell is sounded three times; the Community Candle is lit.

GATHERING WORDS

*OPENING HYMN We are Pilgrims (The Servant Song) VU 595

*THE PEACE Peace be with you. And also with you. WELCOME THE NOTICES

MINUTE FOR MISSION “Making Dreams Come True” – Carol Sinclair

OFFERING From each, according to ability.To each, according to need.

Offertory Music Charles Wesley "Pastorale"* Doxology Praise God … VU 541

TIME WITH THE SUNDAY’S COOL CROWD

PRAYER The Lord’s Prayer VU 921

*HYMN One More Step Along the World I Go VU 639

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM INSERT

*HYMN Who Would True Valour See INSERT READINGS Isaiah 40: 28-31; Matthew 6: 25-30 Offered as wisdom for the journey.

May we walk in its light.

SERMON "Reflections on Camino" – David Griffiths

*CLOSING HYMN Will You Come and Follow Me VU 567 *PARTING WORDS Amen. May it be so. POSTLUDE "Prelude and Fugue in F Major" BWV 556 J. S. Bach

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Welcome to Fort Massey. Today we are reminded of the world’s food supply and our responsibility in its production and distribution. We also welcome into the household of God through the waters of baptism, Christina Roberts & her daughter, Joleighna. Lastly, a special welcome and ‘thank you’ to David Griffiths, our speaker today; and to our supply organist, Kate Jones. We are delighted to have you joining us at our Sunday morning Gathering. Children are welcome to explore our Nursery and Church School part way through our Gathering. 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. Please join us in the lower hall after our 10:30 Gathering for Coffee & Conversation. Hosts today are Ian & Linda MacDonald.

Make your coffee count. Once again we are inviting you to drop a loonie in the pot at C&C during October in support of the Alzheimer Society.

Coffee & Conversation Hosts are needed for the fall. Coffee, tea and biscuits (cookies) are provided. Sign-up in the Tobin St. lobby.

Devotional, These Days, Oct-Dec, is available in the Tobin St lobby.

Refugee Update: We are being asked to write letters/emails to gov’t officials in Ottawa expressing our concern for the long wait in processing our family.The Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; Mr. Andy Filmore, MP Halifax.File # G000113627Al Saghrji Mhd Said, Birthdate 1973/06/21

No Bake Sale. This year, in place of the Harvest Tea, we are holding a No Bake Bake Sale. We are asking you to make a donation to the UCW in place of the $$ you would have spent making something for it or purchasing something from it. If you are willing to help, please put it in an envelope marked UCW Harvest Tea. The money we raise at these events is to help raise the money we have pledged to the Board and M&S.

Elder Election: Please pick up your envelope today in the Tobin St. lobby for your ballot. Elders whose terms are continuing include: Alasdair Sinclair (Clerk Emeritus), Alan Hayman, Kathy Evans, Carol Sinclair, Ruth MacKenzie, Sharon Ross, Matthew Dick, Peter Coulthard and Jim Janson. Please remove the names of Life Elders: Alan Hayman and James Robertson.

We are looking for jewellery (& boxes ) to sell at the upcoming Christmas Tea & Sale, Nov 19. Please check your jewel box to see if any items are no longer worn and could be donated to the Church for re-cycling. Please see Sharon Ross if you can help.

Concert. CFUW Halifax is presenting a concert in celebration of their 80th Anniversary on Friday, November 4th at 7 PM at Faith Tabernacle on the corner of Summit and Windsor Streets. The concert, in support of the CFUW Memorial Scholarship and the Halifax All City Music Program, will feature Sountrax, the Girls Honour Choir, Vivace Children’s Choir, Honour Violins, and the Halifax All City Wind Ensemble, plus a surprise guest artist. Come and hear the wonderful talent this program is producing. Adults $10, children free. Tickets available from CFUW members or at the door.