HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-04-28, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011.
Money City Maniacs
Teresa Atkinson and Holly Major couldn’t get enough
tickets for the penny sale at Hullett Central Public School’s
Spring Carnival on April 21. Up for grabs were all kinds of
unique items including, but not limited to, toys, trinkets and
colouring books. The fair, which had a 50s theme and
motif was held to raise money for the school and included
events like games, a silent auction, snack booths and face
painting. (Denny Scott photo)
Fletcher draws parallelbetween disciples, self
When the Sunday School children
gathered at the front of the
sanctuary for their time with Terry
Fletcher last weekend, he shared
with them a personal story from his
childhood. Terry had a very close
friend with whom he spent many
hours until the boy’s family moved
to another town. He admitted that he
was sad to lose his good friend. A
long time later, one day when he
was playing outside, he noticed a
boy coming along his street. It
wasn’t until his friend, John, spoke
his name that Terry recognized him.
His friend John had changed in the
time since the two had seen each
other.
Mr. Fletcher went on to say that
that was exactly what happened to
the disciples and friends of Jesus at
Easter. They were all sad when
Christ was crucified on the cross.
When He came back to visit with
them again, He had changed and
they didn’t recognize Him until he
spoke to them. Then there was
much rejoicing.
The scripture passage, John 20: 1-
18, is the story of the resurrection.
Psalm 148 was the responsive
psalm.
The senior choir, under the
direction that morning of Gail Lear
sang two Easter numbers. “Ye Sons
and Daughters” and “He Is Risen”.
Marsha Szusz played for the
service.
The title of Terry’s message to the
adults was that Easter morning at
Londesborough United Church was
“Unfinished Story”. When Christ
was nailed to the cross on Good
Friday and taken to the tomb, His
friends and disciples were confused.
They thought death had no power
over Christ but suddenly He was
gone. Now they wondered what this
meant for their future. They didn’t
understand the significance of the
empty tomb and were frightened.
Christ’s appearance had been
altered and Mary didn’t know Him
until He spoke her name. Mary’s
story of seeing Christ gave the
disciples hope. That hope is the
story of Easter. In time Christ
appeared to all His followers and
commissioned them. The story
didn’t end at the cross; it has
blossomed and continues today.
Death has no power over hope and
love.
Easter is a celebration of life over
death, hope over despair and good
over evil.
One young man from the
Londesborough United Church
family took a significant step in his
faith journey this Easter. Curtis
Roetcisoender publicly declared his
faith and became a member of the
United Church of Canada. Then he
shared his first communion with the
congregants gathered in the
sanctuary.
Assisting Terry Fletcher with the
serving of the elements of
communion were Helen Dale,
Helen Lyons, Betty Archambault,
Erin Yantzi, Melissa Roetcisoender
and Adrian Salverda.
The Dance
Jackie and Les Cook of Blyth East Side Dance Studio took
to the stage at Hullett Public School in Londesborough for
the Eighth Annual Carnival and Silent Auction on April 21.
The event, which was called Rock’n to the 50s, featured
snacks, games, a silent auction and attractions. (Denny Scott
photo)
UCW message echoed in community on biz sign
The sign at Sparlings Propane in
Blyth each spring announces,
“Easter – when nature and mankind
are reborn”. That was the message
delivered in the time of devotion at
the Londesborough UCW meeting
on Monday, April 18. Marie
Bergsma, Marie Bromley, Harriet
Shillinglaw and Yvonne Hoggart
reminded the ladies that spring and
Easter are times of new beginnings,
a resurgence of life and faith.
Through readings, a video and
poems the women spoke about
Easter traditions at home and around
the world. Easter and spring bring
fresh encouragement and new hope
to Christians.
During the business part of the
evening, the members present noted
that currently there are six
upcoming caterings for which help
will be needed.
The summer outing this year takes
place on Aug. 24. Anyone wishing
tickets to the performance at the
Grand Bend Theatre for “Blue
Suede Shoes, a Tribute to Elvis”
should contact Joan Goodall.
Tickets are $35.50 each.
The ladies will be making beef
and turkey TV dinners on May 19.
Orders need to be placed by May 15
with Lynda Horbanuik, Sherry
Postma or Joan Goodall. The cost
per dinner is $5.
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