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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-03-17, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011. Lent begins at Londesborough United Church Hullett Central students miss ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ due to snow Ball’s Bridge set to receive designation On the first Sunday of Lent, March 13, Terry Fletcher spoke to the children who gathered at the front of the sanctuary at Londesborough United Church about this church season. He explained that Lent is a time of waiting. Christians around the world are waiting for Christ’s crucifixion on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. From Shrove Tuesday to Easter in different cultures food becomes important. A bakery product eaten by some resembles pretzels. Terry explained that this bakery product and pretzels seem to have crossed arms as one might do when praying. Terry suggested the children be reminded of the need to pray by pretzels. Fletcher extinguished the first candle in the Lenten wreath. The senior choir chose “Lonesome Valley” as their anthem that morning. The responsive reading was Psalm 1. The Minute for Missions read by Terry explained a mission school in Nicaragua that is supported by monies donated to the United Church Mission and Service Fund. This school of 880 students has “flex” hours. Many children in this Third World country must work to support their families. A strict school schedule means they miss many days. Therefore the school has adapted to the needs of not just the children but other members of the families to better help the community. The school also offers breakfast and lunch to its students. “Why did you do this?” was the title of Terry Fletcher’s message to the adults. His supporting scripture was Genesis 2: 15-17 and 3: 1-7. In these verses people learn how God left Adam to tend His garden. Then the serpent tempts Eve and she and Adam eat of the forbidden fruit. When God comes to the garden He finds the couple hiding in shame. He may well have asked, “Why did you do this?” They knew they had received the gift of life and messed up. Christians received a beautiful gift, life in this world and yet the world has hunger, poverty, global warming, wars, etc. God may well ask all of us, “Why did you do this?” We too, have messed up. Leaving the garden gave Christians freedom. But rather than a life of ease being outside the garden has its consequences and the struggle of life. Being outside the garden does not mean we are forgotten by God. He is everywhere in our world. Because He wants the best for us He was willing to sacrifice his son. We might well ask God, “Why did you do this?” The answer is simple. He loves us. The UCW Spring Event will be held at Parkview United Church in Stratford on March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Ruth Sealey will speak on the evening’s theme, “Go – Make a Difference”. Carpooling can be arranged through Lynda H. or Joan G. Camp Menesetung is wanting to install a climbing wall on the campgrounds. They will hold a fundraising dinner and silent auction on Saturday, April 2 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at North Street United Church in Goderich. The Londesborough UCW wish to donate a baking theme gift basket to that auction. if you could/would like to donate an item to that basket leave your donation in the box in the narthex of the church by April 3. The Sunday School has planned a game night on Friday, April 1 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bring along your favourite game and munchies to share. Last Friday really was just an ugly day in our part of Ontario. More than once I heard the phrase “I’ve had enough winter, bring on the spring” or words to that effect. And I was ready to complain about the condition of my laneway. Turning on the evening news, we all realized it was an ugly day in Japan as well. That stopped the complaint in my mind pretty effectively. Our nature event and its cleanup took about 36 hours. Japan will be recovering for years. I can’t being to comprehend a force of nature strong enough to move the whole island three metres. We can be thankful and recognize that spring will come. Not when Willie or the calendar says, but when Old Man Winter lets go of his grip on us. The weather gave the children of the area an early start to their spring break. But pupils at Hullett Central Public School missed out on the chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They were looking forward to dressing in green that day to feel just a little Irish. The school’s next spirit day will have everyone seeing double. Pupils will be choosing a partner with whom to plan a wardrobe for “twins” day. If you helped a Hullett pupil collect pennies for the Easter Seal Power Penny campaign you might like to know that $200 was raised at the school to help children with physical disabilities. Mr. Caldwell’s Grade 1/2 class was the top contributor raising $48 of that amount. The March character attribute at Hullett is ‘optimism’ described as “choosing to be positive”. Some people are just naturally positive by nature some of the rest of us need to work at it. Our community children are finding out about it early so the attribute will serve them well in the future. Hullett Central will hold a used book exchange in the auditorium on March 30. The community and Hullett-area families are encouraged to donate gently-used books for this event. Books should also be less than five years old and suitable for viewing/display by pupils. A book ‘in’ means you take a book ‘out’. Surplus books will be added to the school library or donated to recycling stores. Spring must be coming, for notice is being made about registration for warm weather sports. Tri-County Minor Ball registration happens Thursday, March 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Londesborough Township shed. By the time you read this column, Wilmer Glousher will be back home. He spent a little time in Clinton Hospital recently and then holidayed with his daughter for a short while. Villagers wish him a speedy recovery with no lasting problems. Ball’s Bridge, a historic bridge that spans the border between Central Huron and Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh will be receiving heritage designation this coming spring. According to Reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek of ACW council, the bridge, which has been funded for and cared for by the Friends of Ball’s Bridge, a not-for-profit group funded through donations and municipal contributions, will finally receive designation, despite not being approved for a Trillium Grant. Located just north of Clinton, the bridge will have its blue-and-gold heritage plaque installed and unveiled during a ceremony in July. The bridge will also have portals on either side that will serve as both a sign that the bridge is ahead and a means of preventing larger vehicles on it. The funds for building the portals will come from a maintenance fee set up by ACW and Central Huron. The latest meeting of the Clinton Public Hospital Auxiliary was held on Monday, March 7 with 27 members present. Guest speaker, Dale Cressman, showed pictures and told of his recent trip with Missions to Haiti Canada. The volunteers experienced life in Haiti and helped to build a bridge to access the orphanage, school and church in the mission’s compound. Auxiliary members were busy preparing for the Irish Stew luncheon on March 11 at the Clinton United Church. Card Cavalcades are scheduled for this month and next in five locations. Draw tickets are on sale, so buy yours for a chance to win great prizes. These fundraising projects help support the hospital. Members are also busy preparing to host the Regional HAAO Spring Conference on April 18 which will be held at the White Carnation in Holmesville. Come to the annual meeting on Monday, April 4 at 9 a.m. in the hospital’s conference room on the second floor and meet the new executive. Or better yet, call Shirley Carter, nominating chair at 519-482- 7776 and join the team. Together we can support the hospital, a vital part of our community. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO 1st Avenue, VANASTRA Andersen is the registered trademark of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. 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