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“The World Day of Prayer is aworldwide movement of Christianwomen of many traditions whowelcome all people to observe acommon day of prayer on the firstFriday of March. It is an ecumenicalmovement that brings together
women of various races, cultures
and traditions in closer fellowship,
understanding and action throughout
the year.”
This is a quote from the literature
that accompanied the service. Part of
my enjoyment of this service is
recognizing that I am one of millions
of women around the world taking
part in the same service on the same
day.
Another of the things I enjoy
about the World Day of PrayerService lead by the LondesboroughUCW each year is learning moreabout the small nations of our worldand the lives of the women who livethere. The women of the tiny nationof Cameroon authored this year’s
service. I believe the purpose of
those women through the
preparation of the service and the
accompanying video we watched
was twofold. Firstly they wanted to
educate all of us about their country
and conditions there for our sisters.
The Republic of Cameroon is a
triangular-shaped country east of
Nigeria under the hump of the
African continent. The country has
only 402 kilometres of coastline
along the Atlantic ocean. It is just
slightly larger than the state of
California. Cameroon is called
“Africa in miniature” for within its
borders are found all the types of
landscapes, vegetation and animals
found elsewhere on the continent.
Cameroon is culturally wealthy
having more than 240 ethnic groups
and languages. However French and
English are the official languages.Cotton, cocoa, coffee, bananas, teaand fish are Cameroonian crops.In 1983 this emerging nationsigned the UN Treaty that isintended to eliminate discriminationagainst women and promote
equality between the sexes. But
tradition continues to impact the
women of Cameroon and they
struggle daily to be heard. We
learned that women are not allowed
to inherit or to own land; that
investment in a woman is believed to
be a waste of family resources for
she will become her husband’s asset.
Education is a struggle for any child
as money and teachers and schools
are in short supply in rural areas
especially.
Human sex trafficking, modern
day slavery, is big business in
Cameroon. This trade works against
efforts to bring HIV/AIDS under
control in the country. Cameroonian
women included Acts 16: 16 to 34 in
the service. It is the story of what
happened when Paul and Silas
befriended a sex slave on one of
their travels.
The theme of the service held on
March 5 around the world was “Let
everything that has breath praise
God”. That theme was taken fromPsalm 50. The Psalms praise Godfor all circumstances of life. Faith inGod’s wisdom, love and concern inthe good times as well as thedifficult ones keep the women ofCameroon working tirelessly for
their families and their sisters.
Worshipping, singing and praising
God lightens their spirits and their
load.
This, I think, was the second aim
in the preparation of this service – to
show the rest of us that they
continue to praise God. Despite
violence, torture, disease, political
dissension, graft and poverty, they
have hope for the future. Ergo, we
should follow their example in the
tough times in our lives. While we
have breath we should praise God
for His blessings.
Lynda Horbanuik, Dorothy Carter
and Bev Riley conducted the service
at Londesborough each wearing a
colourful shawl in respect to
Cameroon. They chose some most
appropriate hymns for the ladies
gathered that afternoon. Hymns that
reflected the theme, for example,
“Thine Is the Glory”, “Let There Be
Light” and “For the Healing of the
Nations”.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
The Londesborough Happy Gang
Seniors held their February meeting
at the Londesborough Community
Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Annie Riley from Blyth
entertained that afternoon. She
played her guitar as accompaniment
and sang many tunes. Annie also
took requests and the group
certainly enjoyed her visit.
The seniors will host an afternoon
of cards on Thursday, March 11 in
support of the Auxiliary to the
Clinton Public Hospital beginning at
1 p.m. Members of the Happy Gang
Seniors are reminded to bring along
an item or two for draw prizes.
The Snowarama sponsored by the
North Huron Snowmobile Club held
on Feb. 20 is the only fundraiser for
Easter Seals in Huron County. All
funds raised through this
snowmobile run each year support
handicapped persons in the county.
Snow conditions were not what a
snowmobiler would term excellent
for this year’s run. Consequently the
number of machines out that day
was half of last year’s total. Forty
sleds registered and breakfast was
served to 136 persons. The club has
donated $13,560 to the Easter Seals
campaign thanks to the support and
generosity of folks who participated
in some way to the day. Hullett
Central Public School held a penny
drive and donated $167 to the day.
Adrian Salverda expressed his
thanks to everyone who helped
make the day successful. He noted
that the third Saturday in February
2011 is designated for next year’s
Snowarama.
The day’s run ended with a
barbecue at the NHSC clubhouse in
Blyth and prizes were awarded. The
50/50 draw was won by Floyd
Nesbitt. Tom McMann won a small
generator; Jack Armstrong took
home a cordless drill set and two
garden items will perk up the
backyards this summer of Terry
Taylor and Mary Salverda. Prize
items were donated by Good Choice
Appliances of Vanastra.
After learning about the “wolf
moon” at the end of January, I was
intrigued enough to see what the rest
of the full moons of the year were
named. Especially when the last
weekend of February was clear
again and the full moon was casting
lots of light. The full moon names
originated with the Native
Americans and reflect life as they
lived.
The “Snow Moon” was the name
for February’s full moon on Feb. 28
for, according to native experience,
February is the month of heaviest
snow. Some tribes referred to this
moon as the “Hunger Moon” since
harsh weather conditions made
hunting difficult.
Next week is March Break week
for schools in our area so warm
weather can’t be far behind – we
hope. As one seasonal sport, hockey
ends, athletes look ahead to others.
Minor Ball registration for
youngsters in our community takes
place this month so organizers have
plenty of time to draw up schedules
and equipment. Drop by the
Londesborough Township shed
Thursday, March 18 from 6 - 8 p.m.
or Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m.
- 1 p.m. Doug and Karen Dolmage
would also appreciate the return of
last year’s t-shirt if there is one still
hanging around your house.
Persons in the Auburn area can
register at the home of Steve and
Sandra Popp anytime before March
31.
Soccer players can register at the
Blyth Public School on Wednesday,
March 17 from 7 - 9 p.m. or
Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to
noon. Herb Van Amersfoort is the
contact for soccer.
The Royal Canadian Legion
figures large in our thoughts during
the month of November. The rest of
the year, perhaps not so much. But
their work with and for veterans and
their families goes on 12 months of
the year. In order to have funds for
their many causes, each branch finds
ways to raise extra dollars. A notice
went up on the bulletin board at the
post office last week to say the Blyth
Legion is selling Elmira frozen
chicken products. You can order by
contacting the Legion or, in
Londesborough, Elaine Fraser.
HULLETT CENTRAL
PUBLIC SCHOOL
The pupils from Hullett Central
Public School who participated in
the public speaking competition in
Blyth on Feb. 20 did very well. The
three speakers from Hullett in each
division placed first, Paige Gibbings
and Claire Fleming; second, Brooke
Middegaal and Lexi Aitkin; and
fourth, Kaleb Wilts and Megan
Hoggart. Well done! And good luck
in the next round of speakoffs, the
district level on March 27.
This coming Friday, the last day of
classes before the March Break will
be another “spirit day”. The
community need not question their
eyesight that day. We won’t be
seeing double! Pupils are asked to
find a friend and take part in “twin
day” by dressing alike.
The character attribute for March
at Hullett is “optimism” as in
choosing to be positive. In order to
achieve one’s goals one needs to
have an optimistic belief that
success is possible. Perseverance,
practice and sacrifice go hand in
hand with being optimistic about
one’s goal.
Londesborough holds World Day of Prayer
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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