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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-05-23, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013. PAGE 7. RR#1 39843 LONDESBORO RD., LONDESBOROUGH PHONE/FAX 519-523-9781 Open 7 Days a Week Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Located 500 yds. west of Londesborough on Cty. Rd. 15 The Perfect Gift... LOADABLE GIFT CARDS • HANGING BASKETS • ANNUALS • PERENNIALS • • TREES • SHRUBS Drop in and see all the vibrantcolours for 2013 at... Cooking with Herbs with Peter Gusso from Part II Bistro Saturday, May 25th 9:00 am Peter will be cooking breakfast Plant your own herb garden to take home Only $15.00 call to register Clark appears as guest speaker for Belgrave UCWThe ladies who attended the UCWmeeting on Monday evening, May20 appreciated the coolness of thechurch basement after a hot andsultry Victoria Day. Rev. Gary Clark of Blyth United Church was the guest speaker. He acknowledged that no church is escaping the change that is happening in religion today. This religious change reflects the changes in society in countries around the world that share a Latin-basedhistory. However Gary noted that achange such as this has historicallyhappened about every 500 years.The last change brought about the Protestant Reformation. These cycles reflected the changes in religious beliefs, societal and political unrest and economic ripples. His question was, how will we rebuild our religion/faith to move forward? We would be better to embrace the change rather than be tied to a past way of thinking that stagnates our church[es]. Gary suggested using the memories of the past to effect new ways of worshiping. We should look to the church as to a river which has energy, movement and the power to bring about changes in the landscape. As adults we need to change our references and illustrations to staycurrent in the world as wecommunicate our faith message inour communities. Rev. Clarkencouraged the ladies to get excited about the changes and tell the world that the church’s logo is “You are important” and let our moving forward reflect openness. A moving forward initiative of the United Church in Canada is the Go Project. It is a youth mission project organized for the wider church by Islington United Church. Islington United recognized the youth of today desire a faith experience but isn’t interested in worship as the adults attend, an experience that would change their lives. There are several of these projects happening across Canada this summer generally in large cities. The idea being that mission begins at home. A rural experience will happen in Stratford for youth ages nine to 19.There are five references for theseweeks: to participate in a communityfocused children’s program; to reachout through community programs to shelters and cafes; to support seniors and newcomers through community cleanup and home projects; to support the basic needs of community members through food programs and to learn about the environment through community awareness projects. During the business portion of the evening the Londesborough UCW donated a sum of money to the St John’s United Church in Stratford who will oversee this particular “Go Project”. Sherry Postma read a humorous book report on the Bible written by a child and titled “Judas Asparagus”. A short business meeting was held before the repeating of the UCW Benediction. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE From one comes many: Fletcher The service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, May 19 was led by Terry Fletcher. As it was ‘Rural Life Sunday’ the service had a decidedly ‘life in the country’ theme. When the children gathered at the front, they participated in a Blessing of Soil, Seed and Water. Sadie Squires asked God to enrich the soil in which seeds are planted; Ilianna Kreuger asked God to bring the seeds to germination so the world can be fed and Terry requested adequate water for all the world’s crops. Clear glass bowls were on the stage containing the three elements being blessed. Terry told the children that many years ago, U.S. President Benjamin Franklin was given a straw broom by the people of India. No such brooms existed in North America at that time. History tells that Ben found seeds on the straw of the broom which he planted. These seeds germinated and he was able to make more brooms from this special straw. From that broom and those seeds came today’s brooms. The senior choir sang a hymn from the Voices United Supplement, “Kindred Through Spirit in Jesus Christ”. Barb Bosman read the morning’s Minute for Missions titled “Faith Lift”. It was the story of how the campus ministry at the University of Alberta helped Brittney find a small community on campus where she felt at home. The United Church of Canada supports 26 campus ministries across Canada, places where students can find hope and learn compassion while dealing with life away from home. Your donations to the Mission and Service fund can transform the lives of such young people. Spreading Seeds was the message for the adults, seeds of many kinds. Supporting scriptures were Genesis 1:29 and Mark 4:1-9. The responsive psalm was Psalm 65, a psalm of praise and thanksgiving for God’s gift of the world’s goodness. Fletcher remarked how in one of Chris Hatfield’s videos from space, behind him through the window of the space station can be seen the planet Earth looking very beautiful. From a distance all sorts of things, the Earth, scenery, other peoples’ homes and lives can appear very beautiful. But up close a world is just rocks and dirt and life is hard. God gave humans dominion over the Earth which means we are the stewards of the Earth, it is in our care. Therefore our choices must be responsible ones. Since much of the Earth’s population today lives in urban settings it is easy to lose the natural rhythms of the Earth. Jesus has that greater vision, as from a space station, for our planet. He encourages persons to take time to wonder at creation, to calmly appreciate and enjoy life. Terry noted several reports that emphasized the fact that the planet recycles its own water and seeds if mankind works with nature. Seeds can maintain the growth properties for centuries. In the same vein, when we teach children the Bible stories, although they may drift away from the church of their youth, the seeds planted in those early years will blossom again when they mature. Just as farmers have faith when they plant their fields we, too, must have faith in our endeavours. The UCW Campsite Experience will be held at Camp Menesetung on Tuesday, June 4. The next official board meeting for Londesborough United will be May 28 beginning at 7:30 p.m. 402 Queen St., Blyth • 519-523-4535 PIANO REFINISHING Pianovations Music Centre NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Bert Lyon is in better spirits these days. He has been home now for a couple of weeks and although still on an intravenous hookup, is feeling much better and has even walked up for the mail. Harry Lear had a nasty fall at the Vanastra pool recently and is having issues getting about as a result of a broken kneecap. At time of reporting Rob Radford is back in hospital. All these men and their families could use a cheery word or two to brighten their days. This coming Sunday is the annual duck race sponsored by the Londesborough Lions Club. Have you bought your duck yet? Duck race coming up Continued from page 1 program is by using a third party provider, and in this case North Huron Childcare will deliver the program – a before and after school type program designed specifically for full-day kindergarten students to complement their learning during instructional hours. The report also noted that before- and after-school care will also be provided at the school for students up to Grade 6. Also at the meeting AMDSB announced the new principal and vice-principal placements for the 2013/2014 school year. Three local changes will occur. Cathy Goetz will come to Hullett Central Public School as principal. She is currently the vice-principal at Howick Central Elementary. Maitland River Elementary School will have a new vice- principal, Abby Armstrong. Armstrong is currently a teacher at Hullett Central. F. E. Madill Secondary School will also see a new vice-principal. Eveline Wright will come to the school from Goderich District Collegiate Institute. Armstrong named as new vice-principal She could go... all... the... way Emily Branderhorst was reaching for greatness last week when, as part of Huron Christian School’s track and field event, she took to the running long jump pit. The event was held on Friday at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School (Denny Scott photo)