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The Citizen, 2010-03-25, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010. PAGE 11. Terry Fletcher spoke to thechildren gathered at the front of thesanctuary for story time atLondesborough United Church onSunday, March 21 about value. Theolder children were quick to realizethat the piece of monopoly money Terry had would not buy them anything at a store. It only had value for the monopoly game. He showed them a paper one dollar and a paper two-dollar bill. The children did not recognize this currency as the loonie came into use in 1989. Terry stated that despite the fact this was real money, it only had value if taken to a bank; most stores don’t value it any more. But, Terry said, in God’s eyes, children always have true value. The children were reassured that no matter what they do their value to God will always be the same; He will always love them. Terry suggested that the children alwaysvalue their friends in the samemanner.The morning’s responsive psalm,Psalm 126, was a rendering of joyfor God’s goodness.The scripture reading, John 12:1- 11 formed the basis for Mr. Fletcher’s message to the adults, “A Fragrant Gift”. Jesus and His disciples were gathered at the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Martha served them a meal but Mary anointed the feet of Jesus. Her actions were called into question by Judas who felt the ointment might have been better sold and the money given to the poor. Jesus defended Mary realizing she was demonstrating her love for Him and had anticipated the events of His death. The ointment Mary used was Nard and its value was that of 300 days of work in that time or approximately $24,000 today. Nard is still a component in medicine andis sometimes used for the palliativecare. It is believed to ease thetransition from life to death.Mary had witnessed theresurrection of Lazarus andobviously felt that the circumstances around the death of Christ might be extraordinary. Perhaps she felt she might not have a chance to anoint Christ’s body. Her real gift to Christ was the recognition of what was to come. She alone seemed to understand. By giving her love to Jesus, as He said, she was giving to the poor for they are always with the world. Terry prayed that congregants might become more like Mary and recognize the holiness of Christ. Photo directory pictures will be taken March 24-27. If you have not booked an appointment call Lynda Horbanuik soon. There will be a gathering next Sunday, March 27, for the “RuralCafé” following the morningservice. You are invited to attend.Bring along finger foods to sharewhile sharing ideas and your visionfor our church life.The month of April is looking like a busy one at Londesborough United. You might like to take note of the following dates. A joint Good Friday Service will be held at Knox in Auburn on April 2 at 11 a.m. Everyone is asked to wear a hat to the Easter Service at Londesborough on April 4 – no excuses. This is a way to celebrate our 150th anniversary. The 30th annual Songfest will be held April 11 at Londesborough United. Guest performers include the Tormented Trio, Terry and Mary Fletcher, Kirby Cook, Devon Martene, John Jewitt and the Londesborough Ladies Choir with Kelly Marks. United congregation hears of demonstrating love NEWS FROM LONDESBORO The Happy Gang Seniors held their regular monthly card party at the Londesborough Community Hall on Friday, March 12. There were 19 tables of euchre players that evening. Ethel and Lorna took top prize with a score of 80. Gerard and Kathy tallied up 75 points for second place. Two couples shared third place with a score of 70, Stu Wilson and Alex Townsend and Leona MacDonald and Edna McLellan. Don Buchanan and Josephine MacGregor played successfully the most lone hands scoring with six. The seniors will hold their next card party on April 9. Bernice McClinchey experienced a minor health problem that evening and wishes to express thanks to everyone for their support. She called Saturday morning to Jack and Helen Lee to reassure them that she was doing fine. Jack and Helen Lee have received word that Dave Fairservice passed away in February. He was 76. He lived in Montreal. David was raised in the Londesborough community and served in the Air Force for five years. Following that he flew with a private flying service until he was diagnosed with Multiple Scerlosis. He continued with the same company doing office work as long as he was able. Long-time area residents may remember Dave played baseball with the Londesborough team before he left for the service. His mother, Myrtle, lived in Londesborough for a time in the house now owned by Bert and Joanne Lyon. This time last month all of us were tied to the media for news of Canada’s showing at the 2010 Olympics. As we watched the crowds at the various venues and in the streets of Vancouver we felt a part of the excitement even from our armchairs. A couple from Lond- esborough got just a little closer to the excitement albeit after the fact. On February 24 Don and Joan Goodall left the cold and snow of Huron County and travelled to sunny British Columbia. And as we all had seen from the pictures of Vancouver on their arrival there was no snow. In fact, the trees were blossoming and spring flowers were in bloom. The couple were visiting with Don’s sister in Abbotsford, B.C. approximately one hour east of Vancouver on the Fraser River. On the advice of their relatives, Don and Joan did not go into Vancouver until after the Olympics. They stayed in downtown Vancouver at the "Wall Centre" for two nights and did the tourist thing. Their tour of Vancouver started at the aquarium in Stanley Park. While walking in the park they saw gardeners cleaning up the flower beds, probably grateful the Olympics were over so they could get back to work. On their walk Don and Joan saw the Olympic rings and the site of the Olympic flame. The area around B.C. Place was still blocked off so they could not get too close. Canada Place, where the hockey games were played, had already been turned back into General Motors Place. (During the games the words General Motors Place removed from the building and “Canada Place” installed for the time of the games.) While walking along the edge of False Creek, a rocky shoreline near B.C. Place, the Goodalls saw hundreds and hundreds of Inukshuks that people had built from the rocks on the beach. On the shore of English Bay they got a look at the 25 foot tall Inukshuk that had been commissioned by the City of Vancouver. We all saw many television shots during the games of Robson Square thronged with people celebrating and being part of the fun. In the square Don and Joan got a look at the Olympic clock that had the countdown for the Olympics on one side and the ParaOlympics on the other. They saw the zip line over the square that had people lining up for six or more hours to take a 20 second ride. Don was disappointed that it was not running during their visit. Don and Joan found the people of Vancouver most friendly. On more than one occasion when they had stopped to study their street map for more than 30 seconds, someone would stop and offer help. One gentleman even made suggestions on all the “must see” places. Don stated that Vancouver is not a large city by any means. He suggested it might be just a little larger than London, Ontario and not difficult to get around in. Their time in Vancouver ended with a trip to Grandville Market where various types of seafood were purchased and taken back to Abbotsford for some scrumptious eating. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Happy Gang Seniors hold monthly party Brides In Huron An on-line resource centre for Huron brides Email us your writeup at norhuron@scsinternet.com www.northhuron.on.ca (click on Brides In Huron) We are looking for stories and photos from Huron County couples. For more information call The Citizen 519-523-4792 Send us a description of your wedding (up to 600 words) and up to 2 photographs and we’ll post them on the Brides in Huron website for one year for no charge.