HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-03, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016.
Getting in the spirit
Hullett Central Public School students got in the spooky spirit of Halloween on Monday with
the annual black and orange spirit day. Shown above in their spooky best is Mrs. Elder's Grade
1/2 class. (Denny Scott photo)
Varied sources provide kindness
"How are Christians like a
pumpkin?" was the question asked
of the children who gathered at the
front of the sanctuary at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Oct. 30. Rev. Terry Fletcher
even brought along a carved
pumpkin to illustrate his
comparison. Just as families choose
a pumpkin, so too, does God choose
persons to be Christians. Then he
takes a look at each person's insides.
He gets rid of the `yucky' stuff
like in a real pumpkin and uses the
good in each of us. As Christians
learn from God He puts the light of
Jesus in each Christian's heart.
Others know who are Christians by
the love that shines in their eyes.
That light that shines in a Christian
may help others to become
Christians, too.
"The Kindness of Strangers" was
the title of the message that morning
to the adults. The supporting
scripture passage chosen by Rev.
Fletcher was Luke 10: 25-37, an
account of the familiar story, the
good Samaritan. In Christ's time, the
Jews and Samaritans did not expect
kindness from each other and
avoided contact. In order to show
compassion for other beliefs, Jesus
took His disciples to talk to the
woman at the well and asked
the question, "Who became a
neighbour to the man attacked
by robbers?"
In many of life's situations, we
find ourselves in the midst of
strangers and judge others by earthly
prejudices.
Yet were it not for the strangers
who help in refugee camps, for
example, life would never get better
for those people. Their service, like
that of the Samaritan, extends into
the future.
Terry noted that an astronaut
remarked about a picture of the earth
from space stating that it was one
big portrait of one big family - no
prejudices, no arguments, just love
and compassion.
Terry remarked that we are all in
this life together and we might be
surprised to find that persons we
don't know may give us the most
help and support. The fleeting
intimacy of talking to a stranger, it
has been proven, can relieve stress
and bring comfort.
Loneliness can be damaging in
many ways to one's health and by
reaching out to others God's love
shines for everyone.
A quote in the Order of Service by
Bob Hope caught my eye: "If you
haven't any charity in your heart,
you have the worst kind of heart
trouble"
Through your gifts to the United
Church Mission and Service Fund
those in need feel the beating heart
of Christians.
Drive to the net
F.E. Madill Secondary School took on the Central Huron Secondary
School Phoenix squad in girls basketball last Wednesday in
Wingham. The home -court advantage proved beneficial as Madill
bested CHSS 43-11. Shown above are, from left: Madill players
Maddy Gallant and Altana Hickey trying to force Vanessa Ladd and
Natalie Campbell of CHSS out of bounds. (Dennyscottphoto)
Poppy letters sent
in lieu of canvass
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
As I write this column, the
Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians
are deciding the 2016 World Series.
I thought it appropriate to give some
background on the very familiar
baseball song, "Take Me Out to the
Ball Game".
You and I have the advantage of
watching any number of ball games
on television. However apparently
the two men responsible for this
song had never even seen a game
when they collaborated back in 1908
on what might be considered the
anthem of the sport. Twenty years
passed before Jack Norworth, who
penned the words, and Albert Von
Tilzer, the music composer, even
spent time at a ball diamond.
The tune has been featured in
every motion picture about the sport
and most of us know the words and
can sing along. The first draft of the
lyrics is in the Baseball Hall of fame
in Cooperstown, New York,
Londesborough residents received
a letter last week from the Royal
Canadian Legion in Clinton.The
Legion decided this year to change
their annual Poppy Campaign. The
Legions of today are experiencing
shrinking member numbers and a
door-to-door campaign taxes their
volunteers. Consequently they have
sent a poppy to area residents in the
hope you will consider the work
Legions provide for veterans and
their families. They also donate
funds for community youth
programs and bursaries and organize
the Remembrance Day ceremonies
on Nov. 11.
Please don't accept their poppy for
free. Use the enclosed return
envelope to make a donation to their
work. Alternatively you could drop a
donation in the poppy boxes found
in post offices and stores in the
community until Nov. 11. Wear the
poppy proudly and remember.
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