HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-24, Page 33On Christmas Sunday atLondesborough United Church, Dec.20, there was lots of music. Aschurchgoers assembled Barb Bosmanled a carol sing. A number of carolswere sung during the service as well.
The senior choir anthem was Ring
Out the Bells of Christmas and later
they also offered the anthem, Mary
Had a Baby. During the offertory
Barb Bosman and Marsha Szusz
played an organ/piano duet.
On Dec. 13, Ed and Mary Salverda
lit the candle of ‘joy’ in the Advent
wreath. The fourth candle, on Dec.
20, the candle of ‘love’, was lit by
Doug and Cheryl Trewartha.
When the children came to the front
for their story they had a discussion
about moats. They learned that years
ago, kings lived in castles; it was a
safe place for them. A large ditch or
moat filled with water prevented
access by enemies. Kings kept fish for
their table in the moat.
Terry Fletcher told them about a
king whose moat had dried up. He
asked all his people to bring water,
whatever they felt good about giving,
for the moat. The water came in
various sizes of containers, from large
buckets to spoonfuls. Obviously some
felt happier about helping than others.
Once the moat was filled the people
were allowed to fill their container
with gold dust as thanks for their
efforts. Those who helped gladly
went home with a good feeling and a
good reward. God wants people to
feel happy about helping others; not
to do it grudgingly.
The morning scripture reading,
Matthew 1:18-24, was the account of
Joseph’s decision about Mary and herunborn child. The responsive psalm,Psalm 36, speaks of steadfast love, thekind of love shown by Joseph.Mr. Fletcher explained that God’splan to send a baby was not an
accidental event. His love for creation
and His children, us, was the world’s
greatest plan of expectation. He was
and is wanting to be a shepherd to us
all.
And much talk at Christmas is of
Mary, the animals, the shepherds and
the Wise Men. However Joseph seems
always to be ‘standing in the
shadows’ of the story.
Terry’s message to the adults was a
look at Joseph. Joseph was visited
three times by God’s angels and each
time he obeyed.
He married Mary as directed by the
angel. Then he was told to take his
family to Egypt and later was visited
again to be told to return to Nazareth.
He trusted God and God knew Joseph
was the right decent, caring man to be
the father of Christ.
Moreover Joseph raised Jesus to do
carry out God’s plan. And he trained
Him to be a carpenter.
Perhaps one should give Joseph
more consideration in the Nativity
story.
There will be a congregational
event every month in 2010 to
celebrate the 150th anniversary of the
congregation Londesborough United.
The year of celebration will kick off
with a New Year’s Levee on Jan. 3.
Everyone is invited to share in a
potluck lunch after the morning
service and enjoy musical
entertainment.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009. PAGE 33.
Mixing it up
Sharing their favourite Christmas recipes last week at
Hullett Central Public School’s Christmas concert were,
from left: Cathrine Fielding, Marley Fleet, Malia Lyons and
Olivia Story. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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in British currency. Five shillings is a
quarter of a pound and today that
would be about 35 cents.
He described his ‘little book’ as
‘ghostly’.
#3. Barbie made her debut under
the Christmas tree in 1959 and is still
a popular gift for young girls. And
speaking of gifts, here are few more
facts for you to consider.
Monopoly, which has evolved into
many ‘....opolies, depending on one’s
interests, became a popular gift in
1935. Children looked for pet rocks
beneath the tree in 1975. A gift giver
might find themselves in the middle
of a riot in the 1980s when trying to
buy a Cabbage Patch doll for Santa to
deliver. Tickle Me Elmo was the
must-have toy for Christmas in 1996.
One of the most popular Christmas
gifts in 1900 was ping-pong. The
erector set was also a popular gift in
the early 20th century. It was
invented by A.C. Gilbert. The
advertising catchphrase for this gift
was “Hello, Boys! Make Lots of
Toys!” Despite different fads the toy
which consistently sells the most
every Christmas is Lego.
Here are this week’s questions:
#1. According to tradition, what
food should you eat on each of the
twelve days of Christmas to ensure
good luck for the coming year?
a. candy canes
b. gum drops
c. mincemeat pies
d. turkey
#2. What inspired the name Boxing
Day?
a. fights among holiday revellers
b. church alms boxes
c. ceremonial burning of empty
Christmas boxes
d. a dance performed at Christmas
time in England.
#3. Why do we make lots of noise
at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
a. because we’ve had too much to
drink
b. to ward off evil spirits
c. to celebrate the departure of the
old year
d. to rid ourselves of all worries.
Two families in the village are
currently dealing with the loss of
family members and could use your
prayers and support. Both families
live rather private lives and although
you may not know them well, a smile
or a kind word in passing may help to
ease their sorrow.
In September, Paul and Heidi
Madill were faced with the loss of
Paul’s father, a former village
resident, Bob Madill. Early this
month Heidi, too, lost her father. He
had recently returned to the
Maritimes from Auburn knowing his
time was short.
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, Helen
Darling lost her battle with cancer.
The family dealt with her illness at
home, more or less, until Dec. 12
when she was taken to hospital.
Dickens called
book ‘ghostly’
United congregation sings carols
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