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Up and over
After finding out just days before Family Day that a snowmobile show and shine was
scheduled in Dungannon the same weekend, North Huron changed its plans for a similar
event in Belgrave and instead held a snow volleyball tournament on Sunday. There was snow
on the ground and the air was crisp, making it a perfect day for the game. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
UCW hosting dinner Feb. 28
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
By Linda
Campbell
Call
357-2188
Betty and Jim Ross greeted
worshippers and handed out the
bulletins at Knox United Church on
the first Sunday of Lent on Feb. 14.
Lila Procter went over the
announcements and celebrations.
Andrea Shiell's birthday was Feb. 16
and the congregation joined in
singing Happy Birthday.
It was reported that student
minister Brian Hymers had to be
hospitalized due to illness while in
Saskatchewan. He is home to
Listowel and everyone wishes him a
speedy recovery.
Sandra Cable welcomed everyone.
The introit "Spirit of Life" was sung,
the call to worship read
responsively, the hymn, "Spirit,
Spirit of Gentleness" was sung and
the morning prayer was read in
unison. The Lord's Prayer was
repeated in unison and followed by
Sandra reading the words of
assurance and forgiveness. "Those
Who Wait Upon the Lord" was the
chosen choir anthem. The children's
hymn, "Jesus' Hands Were Kind
Hands" was accompanied by
Mackenzie Wightman at the piano
and Ann Clark at the organ.
The children gathered in the front
pew for story time with Sandra. She
asked the children how we are
blessed by God and why we are
happier because of the things God
gives us. They replied with
grandchildren, sunshine, singing and
snow, etc.
How do we thank God? We do so
by praying and we should give back
some of what he has given us. By
giving money to the church it allows
the work of God to get done. We
give groceries to the Food Bank or
we can make something and share
with others. Through prayer we can
thank God every single day for all he
has given us. The children adjourned
to Sunday school.
We listened to the word of God as
Sandra read from the contemporary
English version Deuteronomy 26: 1-
11, Romans 10: 8b-13 and
Luke 4: 1-13.
Her reflection was entitled
"Devilish Temptations". Lent is like
the spring time of the church. It is a
time when we have gone wrong in
our lives. We are looking forward to
what is going to happen rather than
what we have to give up. Sandra
looked up what a devil and an angel
looked like. It was just like she had
imagined as a child. She told
happenings of her two
grandchildren, one as being devilish
and the other angel like. The devil
tempted Jesus. The angels would say
do not give in to the devil. He knew
that God was going to save him from
all the temptations. We are often
wanting to give in to temptation.
Time in the wilderness could be
sickness or loneliness, abused, or
caring for a loved one. The devil
tries to work in our lives. There are
events that help us get through this.
We need to thank God for the angels
in our lives, seeing and not seeing.
The hymn of response, "0 Jesus, I
Have Promised" was sung.
Dorothy Coultes reported on
the Minute for Missions
FROM BELGRAVE
entitled "Bread Not Stones".
Larry Harper and Doug Shiell
took up the offering which was
dedicated.
The prayers of the people, the
closing hymn, "Come, 0 Fount of
Every Blessing" and the benediction
and blessing concluded the morning
worship service.
On Feb. 28 the UCW will be
having a turkey dinner in the church
basement at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are available from any
UCW member or contact Ruth
Gordon at 519-357-1375.
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MRES students prep
for public speaking
By Principal Angela Cowley
Welcome to February at Maitland
River Elementary School!
There is so much happening in our
busy school. I have selected a few
items to highlight for you.
This month our storytelling and
speech competition will occur. For
many years public speaking has
been positively anticipated by many
students, teachers and parents. Oral
communication skills are a key
component of the language
curriculum.
At the same time, we know that
students learn in different ways and
that delivering a traditional speech is
not for everyone. So we have found
just the right balance. We offer other
options other than the traditional
speech. For example students can do
a Powerpoint presentation, a book
talk, or retell a story of a memorable
trip. However, only those who do
traditional storytelling or a speech
can move onto the Legion
competition.
As a parent do you have moments
when you have wanted to run for the
hills because of the fighting, arguing
and misbehaviour of your children,
despite your best attempts to avoid
this? Conflict is inevitable in homes
and at our school. The question is,
how do we deal with it effectively?
We know that quick fix answers and
angry reactions are very tempting,
but they do not teach children long-
lasting problem -solving skills that
are respectful kind, and healthy.
At Maitland River Elementary
School we have been using the
H.O.A.P (Honesty, Ownership,
Apology, Plan) process as a response
to conflict.
Please join us on Thursday Feb 25
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a workshop
with Therese Bowler. In a
welcoming, non -threatening, and
open atmosphere she will walk us
through the H.O.A.P. process. Please
bring a friend too!
Our Little Caesar's fundraiser is in
motion, primary storytelling and
speeches take place this month and
of course there is Valentine's Day.
We are excited too that it seems the
weather is going to allow us to go
tubing this year. Report cards will be
sent home on Feb. 18 and we have
planned a "Hat Day for Pallabi" on
Feb. 23. Pallabi is our foster child
from Nepal.
Until next time, know that
Maitland River Elementary School
remains a great place to be!
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