HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-09-26, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013.Longest Play celebrates past and present with music
After a summer break, the
Belgrave Women’s Institute resumed
their monthly meetings. Eleven
members attended a business
meeting held on Sept. 17 at Knox
United Church at 7:30 p.m.
President Nancy Jardin welcomed
all and opened the meeting in the
usual manner. She gave a back-to-
school reading titled “More Precious
Than Gold”. Doreen Marks and
Ruth Olson were thanked for
preparing the new program books
for the coming year. These were
distributed to all present as well as a
group photo take in June in
Belgrave’s Heritage Park. One
successful catering was done by the
Branch in August.
Audrey Fenton was welcomed
back after recent surgery and newest
member Sharon Bondi was
presented with her F.W.I.O. pin.
The secretary and treasurer reports
were given by Dianna Robinson and
approved. A donation will be given
to Knox United Church towards the
installation of an outdoor motion
light.
Several upcoming Women’s
Institute events were outlined.
Member Dorothy Coultes was given
a one-year free membership by
London Area for “Best
Recruitment.”
The next regular meeting will be
held on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with
convenor Kay Roberts. The topic
will be Foot Care. A Farmers’
Market Swap was held among those
present. Traded was everything from
iris bulbs to chili sauce. After Grace
was sung Doreen Marks and Nancy
Jardin served homemade cookies
and a variety of herbal teas. This
took the form of an Alzheimer’s
Coffee Break with donations going
to this good cause.
We have been looking forward to
the Longest Play Day for many
months. The Longest Play Day is the
result of the coming together of
many talented individuals who want
to share their love for music. It took
place Saturday, Sept. 21. When you
combine the passion of this group
led by the Knox United Church
exceptional music director Ann
Clark with the new organ and the
stellar acoustics of the Belgrave
Knox United Church, the result
could only be a truly memorable
experience of musical fellowship.
Music is the heartbeat of all faith
communities and Belgrave Knox
United has a rich musical history
that is both deep and diverse. On
Sept. 21 community members had
the opportunity to hear church music
that is played throughout all aspects
of their lives – from birth to
marriage to the very end of our days.
Each hour had a particular theme
and the music was presented by the
church’s organist, its chime choir
and its voice choir. It was
particularly great to see multiple
generations coming together during
the 12 hours of Christian music.
Belgrave Knox United has been
serving the community of Belgrave
and area for many years. The
Longest Play Day represented both
our desire to honour the past and
evolve to meet the future faith needs
of the community. We want to be
here for many years go come.
• Through the Ages:The King of
Instruments has long been used as a
mean of glorifying God in the
worship service. The wonderful
acoustics in the great churches and
cathedrals have been incredibly
inspiring to the organist.
• The Hymn Book:Through
hymns, many express their praise,
their prayers, their thankfulness,
their trust, hope and share the gospel
news. The Hymn Book of the United
Church is Voices United.
The congregation of Knox United
Belgrave submitted their favourite
hymns.
• Wedding Music:In this modern
day of tremendous choice with
options galore, there continues to be
a desire for the wedding ceremony
to take place in one’s own church.
The music which may even include
the singing of a hymn, is planned
ahead of time with the organist.
Generally music is provided as soon
as the first guests are arriving.
• Quiet Music:The King of
Instruments is often featured in full,
glorious colour complete with
trumpets and bombarde. However,
the great instrument can be as soft
and gentle as a lamb. There are times
in our lives, when it is a comfort to
be a little quieter, a little more
peaceful, and a little more reflective.
Sounds Like? These organ
selections sounded familiar as most
of them were hymn tunes, but not in
hymn style. It was easier to hum
along rather than sing along. A
somewhat different sound was
included in this section – that being
Knox’s chime choir. Known as
“Chime In”, they have been playing
once a month in church and also at
the Seniors Centres.
The last section was somewhat of
an eclectic mix. Included were
Ann’s favourite hymns. Ann’s years
of growing up included hours of
piano – so it was that some piano
was included. Two favourite
anthems are “God is My Shepherd”
and “Friends in Christ.” The closing
number was an Austrian hymn
“Glorious Things of Thee Are
Spoken” immediately ended with
For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power
and the Glory and Forever and Ever.
Amen, Amen.The men of the congregationcooked a delicious buffet breakfastfrom 9 a.m. to noon. There were
children’s crafts and face painting,
sale of baked goods, preserves and
produce, UCW served chili and a
silent auction took place throughout
the day. Various displays of wedding
gowns and aprons adorned the
sanctuary. Besides being a profitable
fundraiser for the church, it was an
even greater social event.
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SPECIAL MEETING
OF NORTH HURON COUNCIL
Monday, September 30
7:00 pm
Council Chambers, Wingham
Topics: Financial Update and Preliminary 2014 Budget
Discussion
Dated at the Township of North Huron, September 23, 2013.
Gary Long, CAO/Clerk
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It was a long day on Saturday at Knox United Church in Belgrave, but a good one if you’re a
music-lover. The church hosted The Longest Play, a celebration of the church’s organ that
consisted of 12 hours of music with the songs changing by the hour to reflect music through
the years. Ann Clark, left, had a long day, but she let her talent carry her. Here, she is
accompanied by Lila Procter on the 12-string guitar. (Jim Brown photo)
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