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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-28, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009. PAGE 7. What an appropriate topic for a holiday Monday, Laughter. That was the theme of the program for the Londesborough UCW on Victoria Day, May 18. Joan Goodall asked the ladies present that evening if they had ever imagined Jesus laughing. Jesus is variably pictured as praying, preaching, suffering, and sometimes with children, smiling. But Jesus was human and must surely have had occasions to laugh, she said. Consequently He must want people to rejoice and shout for joy. Joan remarked that to be good ambassadors for Christ people should look happy and joyful. The hymn, Give Us to Laughter, was sung as a reminder. Brenda Konarski read a humourous gardening story from Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul. The ladies enjoyed parts of a video, Young Women of the Bible, illustrated by inspirational speaker, Liz Curtis Higgs. It was a humourous look at the women we have heard about in our church life but never in this way. Much laughter filled the church basement. Margaret Wright ended the program with the story, Just a Mom. When asked about her occupation, this particular mother explained why she should be referred to as a research assistant in the field of child development and human relations. A variety of items were discussed during the business part of the evening to keep members aware of upcoming events. Thanks was extended to all who helped in any way to make the bake sale and yard sale held on May 16 a great success. Roll call for the June meeting on the June 15 is items for Camp Menesetung. The camp wish list is posted in the narthex of the church if you are in need of suggestions. Crystal Whyte mentioned that the cabin for which Londesborough United Church is responsible is in need of a new mirror and plexiglass to replace a window. When the children gathered at thefront of the sanctuary atLondesborough United Church onSunday, May 17,Rev. Pat Cook spoke to them aboutapples. Some of the boys and girls had gone apple picking at some time or other but every one of them had gone grocery shopping and knew about choosing apples. When Rev. Pat showed them the ones she had brought to the service they all recognized that apples came in a variety of colours and each had different characteristics. Similarly Rev. Pat pointed out, children all have different characteristics given to them by God. And He wants each of them to use those special gifts and talents. As the scriptures say, everyone must bear fruit for God with those gifts. That is how to show or share God’s love. Missy Gibbings read John 15: 9-17 which reminds Christians to love one another as God has loved them. By bearing fruit for God and loving one another Christians will abide in God’s love. The love for God and each other will become, A Way of Life, the theme for Rev. Cook’s message to the adults that morning. Rev. Cook noted that a life lived according to God’s laws will be complete and full of joy. Lives should convey to others God’s love for them. Perhaps it would be necessary for people to make adjustments in their lives to make their lives in Christ more clear to others. But God isalways ready to help, said Rev. Pat.She remarked that folks can recallmoments in their lives when God’spresence is clearly felt orexperienced. These moments are reassurance that God is abiding with them. She commissioned everyone to go out acting in love; bearing fruit for God. Psalm 98, the morning’s responsive psalm, reminds the reader that God is the ruler of the world. The senior choir sang, Lead Us to the Rock. Flowers on the memorial stand were in memory of Gladys Leiper, a member of the Londesborough charge, who passed away on May 13. Gladys spent the last few years of her life in the Seaforth Manor. Sympathy is expressed to her friends and relatives. The Fabric of Prayer was the theme of the service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, May 24. As has become the custom at Londesborough United on Conference Sunday, in the absence of the minister, the women of the UCW conduct the service. Taking part in the service were Kittie MacGregor, Joan Goodall, Joan Whyte, Brenda Konarski, Lynda Horbanuik and Ann Adams. In place of a sermon, Harriett Shillinglaw and Jane Hoggart offered a dialogue. Harriett told the story of a widow who persistently beseeched a judge for help claiming she had been violated and mistreated. With no one to stand with her she prayedand pleaded for his help. The judgedid help, because of her persistence.The woman explained that shelearned to rejoice in hope, be patientin suffering and persistent in prayer. She encouraged everyone to be wrapped in prayer; to persist in prayer; to weave them; and to offer them. Scripture readings throughout the service to support the theme were Psalm 40, a psalm of praise; Matthew 6: 5-8, which tells Christians to pray simply; and Philippians 4: 4-7, which encourages prayer without ceasing. This Is My Task was the morning’s ministry of music offered by Marjorie Duizer, Gail Lear and Brenda Radford. Crystal Whyte did some interesting things with the children when they gathered at the front. She explained that in the country of Tibet, people have prayer flags. On the flag one writes a thought, then displays the flag in their home or garden as a persistent reminder for their daily actions. The children displayed examples of these flags – ‘we can be the change we want to see’, ‘may respect and compassion never cease’, etc. Then all the children found a spot to hold on to a colourful cloth parachute. Several children suggested things for which they need help through prayer. Some suggestions were, help with math, doing as parents asked, etc. The prayers were spoken onto the clothand flipped heavenward. Then thegroup repeated The Lord’s Prayer.Flowers in the sanctuary wereplaced in memory of Murray Lyonwhose funeral was held in the church on Thursday, May 21. Thoughts and prayers will surely help the Lyon family and friends through this difficult time. A joint worship service, Londesborough United and Knox, Auburn, will be held on Sunday, May 31 at Camp Menesetung at 11 a.m. Pot luck will follow the service with beverages provided. Remember to also bring a lawn chair, dishes and cutlery. As that is Pentecost Sunday, people are asked to try to wear something red. Hullett Central Public School chose a perfect weather day, May 19, for their in-house track and field meet. Pupils from Grade 1 - 8 participated in jumping, racing and throwing events. Following are the top three finishers in each age group. Boys and girls from 2002 competed together and Faith Allen, Owen Whyte and Malcolm Squires scored the most points. Winners in the 2000-2001 group were, Savannah Veenstra, Michaela Rodger, Avery Wright, Parker Gibbings, Ethan Scrimgeour and Giffin MacDonald. Catie MacDonald, Teresa Atkinson, Emily Wilts, Dylan Veenstra, Colton Rodgers and Jordan Trebish were top finishers in the 1998-1999 group. From competitors born in 1997 the winners were Lexi Aitkin, Lateesha Veenstra, Valerie Westerhout, Kenny Huether, Connor Rodger and Jordan De Boer. Megan Hoggart, Claire Fleming, Rayvn Fox, Kyle Pollard, Tyler Berry and Austin Veenstra accumulated the most points of children born in 1996. The most senior group was pupils born in 1995 and earlier. Top scorers were Shelsie Popp, Nicole Middegaal, Courtney Middegaal, Murray Dale, Hunter Broda, Derek De Boer and Zach Drost. Congratulations to all these athletes. First and second-place pupils will compete at the regional meet in Seaforth on June 10. BABY AND I PROGRAM CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL June 2009, 10:00 - 11:30 CONFERENCE ROOM 2nd Floor WHEN ATTENDING FOR THE FIRST TIME PLEASE REGISTER IN ADMITTING PROGRAM TOPICS: Wednesday, June 3 - Post Partum Depression & Anxiety Wednesday, June 10 - Infant Massage Wednesday, June 17 - Child Care & You Wednesday, June 24 - “Diaper Free Baby” Speaker - Melanie Ball For more info call Veronica Farquhar - 519-482-3440 Ext. 6304 NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Students place at annual meet Apples topic of children’s time Five hundred ducks set loose by the Londesborough Lions Club didn’t seem to be in any hurry to travel downstream on Sunday, May 24. It was a beautiful afternoon and perhaps they were enjoying their freedom and liking the warmer water in the shallows. The duck purchased by Kelly Kiss of Blyth was the first over the line and she won $500. Helena Kreiger, also of Blyth, won the second prize of $200. Third place duck, for $100, was the property of Don Jewitt of the Seaforth area. The lame duck money of $20 was awarded to Albert Wubbs. The Lions Club extends thanks to Bev. and Helen Wallace for once again allowing the event to happen on their corner. Have you noticed the Lions International signs that have now been installed on county speed posts at all edges of the village? They went up just after the holiday Monday to make travellers aware of the fact that the village has an active club. The Londesborough Lions Club is having a presentation by IceCultures of Hensall after their regular meeting on June 4. Interested community folk are welcome to drop by that evening as well. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO UCW shares laughter Key steps to keep kids safe on wheels • Make sure your child wears a properly-fitting helmet and other protective gear. Helmets and helmet straps should fit snugly. A helmet should sit level on the head and cover the top of the forehead. But many children push their helmets too far up off the forehead, or wear the straps too loose. This can cut their protection by more than 50 per cent. • Have children ride in a safe environment – away from cars and other vehicles. While injuries can happen anywhere, the most devastating and fatal injuries frequently involve cars. • Supervise children on wheels until they are at least eight years old. Know your child’s abilities. Make sure children are the right age for their equipment. Children can start to use scooters and two-wheeled bikes at age five or six; in-line skates and skateboards at age seven or eight. Children need adults to check their skills and give feedback as they learn to ride or in-line skate. Parents can also use this time to emphasize safety and enforce helmet use. Early habits, backed up by family rules, may help maintain helmet use when the child is older and no longer supervised.