HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-07, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009. PAGE 9.
On Sunday evening, May 3, a
Service of covenant was held at
Knox United Church for Rev. Tom
Murray and Huron-Perth Presbytery
of London Conference, The United
Church of Canada, to Ministry and
Mission. John Nixon and Steve
Nixon handed out the Service of
Worship.
Flo Cartwright, chair of Huron-
Perth Presbytery presided for the
service. After the hymn, Bless Now,
O God, the Journey, the opening
prayer was read in unison.
Shannon Bieman, chair of Knox
United Church’s official board
presented Rev. Murray. Flo
Cartwright addressed him. Words of
welcome were expressed by special
guests.
Pat Hunking read the Hebrew
scripture Isaiah 54: 1-8. Psalm 106:
43-48 was read by Steve Coultes.
The senior choir sang, Your
Servant I Will Be, accompanied by
Elizabeth Procter at the piano and
Elizabeth Stennett on the flute.
The gospel lesson Luke 10: 1-11,
and 16-24 was read by Gloria Dow.
George Procter, Joyce Vincent,
Ken Procter and Ruth Gordon
participated in a Reader’s Theatre
entitled, Called by God.
After the Covenanting Action,
Andrew Procter and Doug Walker
took up the offering.
Taking part in the symbols and gift
exchange were: Florence McArter,
the Bible; water and font, Emily
Stennett and Matt Cottrill; towel and
basin, Jessica Procter and Katherine
Coultes; bread and wine, Jim
Barnes, Brian Potter, Joyce Vincent
and Mary Thomas; gift exchange,
and Shannon Bieman, who
presented Rev. Murray with a lamp.
The light comes from God’s creation
and God’s earth.
Rev. Murray presented the church
with a plaque which had 1864-2009
with engraved keys with the words
Dream, Heart, Life, Memory, Love
and Journey. These are keys to
effective Mission and Ministry for
the future. Churches are born to
grow and every church is in constant
transition.
These symbols are the covenant
relationship with Knox United
Church family and the pastor.
Tom’s wife Brenda was presented
with a floral arrangement.
The sacrament of holy communion
was administered by taking a piece
of unleavened bread and dipping it in
the wine at the front of the sanctuary.
The closing praise was Wind Who
Makes.
Fellowship and refreshments
followed in the church basement.
On Sunday, May 10, Mother’s
Day, baptism will take place.
Brussels Majestic Women’s
Institute’s casserole supper was held
April 23 at Brussels Public Library.
A vast selection of casseroles and
desserts were served. Twenty-nine
attended dinner and 20 stayed to
play cards.
Share the wealth was split between
Mary Huether and Leslie Knight.
Ladies’ high score went to Judy
Hahn and men’s to Leslie Knight.
Ladies’ low score was Anna Elliott
and men’s low score was George.
Lone hand winners, with two each,
were Viola Adams, Mary Huether,
Elunid McNair and Jim Bowman.
Tally winners were Joan Jacobs,
Jean Bewley, Dona Knight, Allan
Edgar, Leona McDonald, Shirley
Bowman, and Fannie Somers.
Proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer
Society.
Just Fun plays at supper
Knox holds covenant service
Telling a story
Heather Whaley, a storyteller and singer/songwriter from Whitby, spent the day at East
Wawanosh Public School on Monday, sharing her stories and songs with all of the students
throughout the day. Enjoying a private performance are, from left: Jeff Hallahan, Denise
Sicord, Tom Hewitt and Bryce Glousher. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
The Belgrave CommunityGrowing Project is pleased toannounce that thanks to the manygenerous donors of labour, moneyand crop expenses, they will now beable to forward $14,900 to theCanadian Foodgrains Bank as proceeds from last year’s efforts.This spring they harvested 2,942bushels of corn and sold it at $4.34 abushel for a total value of $12,768.Added to this is the $1,395.21received from crop insurance, and$741.36 collected in excess of costs.This brings the total for the sevenyears of this project to over $115,000and when this is multiplied by CIDAfunds at 4-1, over $575,000 to besent to world relief.This wonderful result is due tocontributions and those from the local community and the partnerchurch, Northminster United inOshawa. Many thanks to all whocontributed in any way.Although last year’s efforts havejust been completed, it’s alreadytime to start on the 2009 crop year.
Once again, the project hopes to
grow 25 acres of corn to be donated
to world relief.
In spite of falling prices in other
areas, cropping costs have increased
dramatically and it’s anticipated that
it will cost over $6,000 to plant this
year’s crop. As a result, they are
starting fundraising efforts earlier
this year with a Foodgrains Sunday
on May 24. Guest speaker will be
Lorne Underwood, a member of
Clifford United Church, former
dairy farmer and for about 14 years
co-ordinator of their growing
project. He has travelled on a CFB
study tour to Africa and last year he
travelled with Don Langford on an
OFA trip to Ethiopia.
It’s hoped that people will
consider early donations to help put
this year’s crop in the ground.
Majestic
hosts euchre
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Robbins. Catrina Josling received
the award for the most starts over 60.
The most improved player award
went to Greta Zehr and the perfect
attendance award went to Gord
Jacklin.
The award that no one wants to
win was the most skunks of the year.
It went to Catrina Josling.
The Friday night supper of
meatloaf was enjoyed by over 40
folks. The evening also had the
delightful music of Just Fun. Don
and Dale Chesher and Ron Howatt
filled the rooms with lively music
and singing. The patrons of the
Branch really enjoyed the playing
for the hour or so and can’t wait for
them to play again at the beginning
of June.
On the menu this week is
Salisbury steak.
The Saturday euchre had 11 1/2
tables of players looking to be
winners.
First place went to Gord and
Yvonne Dougherty with 81 points.
In second were John and Cathy with
77 points and third place went to
Marie Stewart and Eileen Sellers
with 73 points.
The low prize went to two pairs,
each with 47 points, Mary Huether
and Helen Dobson and Greta and
Glenn Zehr. The lone-hand prizes
went to Lillian Appleby and Ray
Gilders.
Euchre is every two weeks.
The Sunday night dance crowd
enjoyed the music of the John
Heaman Band. There were over 90
folks on hand and a couple of
birthday folks.
There will be no dance on the long
weekend, but they will resume at the
end of the month.
Reservations are still being
accepted for the Mother’s Day
dinner, so plan on attending.
Comrades are reminded that
donations for the silent auction are
due in a couple of weeks, so get
them in early.
Project raises $14,900 for Foodgrains
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PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
Relatives of Tyler and Heather
Stewart attended Blyth United
Church on Sunday, May 3 to
celebrate the baptism of their
daughter, Brya Evalyn.
The community extends
congratulations to Chad and Karla
McKee on the birth of their
daughter, Kylie, born at Stratford
Hospital on April 14.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to the family of Brymer
Roberts of RR 1, Belgrave, who
passed away at London Health
Sciences Centre on Saturday, April
25.
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