HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-03-27, Page 7Rev. Pat Cook performed theEaster Litany at LondesboroughUnited Church on Easter Sunday.She announced that Christians hadcome through the long days of Lent,endured the darkness of Good Friday
and arrived at the light that is Easter.
She added a floral wreath to the
cross and lit the Christ candle.
The children, who gathered at the
front, heard the story of Methias, a
young boy who received his very
own donkey on his 10th birthday.
Methias named his donkey, Abner.
One day he followed two men who
took Abner and discovered that Jesus
had need of the donkey for His ride
into Jerusalem. Hearing sad news
out of Jerusalem Methias rode the
donkey into the city and witnessed
the events of Good Friday.
Just a few days later he returned to
the city and was able to rejoice with
others about the rising of Christ.
Methias used his donkey to ride
about the city and the countryside
sharing the good news.
Psalm 118 was the morning’s
responsive psalm and the gospel
reading was Matthew 28: 1-10. This
scripture passage tells the story ofthe resurrection. Both Bible readingswere supportive of Rev. Cook’sEaster message, First Witness.In the days since Christ’striumphant entry into Jerusalem, He
had been mistreated, culminating in
His crucifixion. However God shook
up the world three days later. The
sounds heard that morning carried
the message that things had changed.
An earthquake that rolled the stone
from the cave in which Christ’s body
lay brought the sounds of rejoicing.
The angels greeted the women that
morning with the words, “He is not
here. He is risen. Do not be afraid.”
Rev. Cook noted appropriately the
women were the first to hear the
good news. They had been withJesus all through His ministry, theybelieved in Him and wouldrecognize Christ when they met Himon the road. They had been told toshare the good news and
immediately went to tell it.
We, too, are told to share this good
news, not just at Easter, but every
day. Rev. Cook encouraged
congregants to share that news
through all aspects of their lives both
in word and in deed.
The senior choir shared the news
through their two anthems, The
Risen Christ and It’s Over. Easter
flowers in the sanctuary were
donated by Jack and Helen Lee,
Doug and Cheryl Trewartha, Bob
and Pat Cook, John and JaneHoggart, Don and Joan Goodall, thePenfound family and Tom andMarjorie Duizer in memory of Lorneand Addie Hunking.The junior and senior youth
groups of Londesborough United
will meet together on Friday
evening, March 28 at 7 p.m. at
Hullett Central School. They will
discuss the 30-hour famine and play
floor hockey.
Charlotte’s Web is the movie being
shown at the church that same
evening, Friday, at 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy this
flick with a message.
Have you marked your calendar
for Songfest on April 6?
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008. PAGE 7.Children hear story of Methias
By Sophie Jefferson
On Monday, March 17 the fourth
meeting of Wawanosh’s cultural
diversity club was held in the home
of Mary Ellen Foran. After Reba
Jefferson led the pledge, the
members said phrases in Japanese to
each other for roll call.
Next, Mary Ellen split the Diverse
Dolls into four groups led by Ellen
Jefferson, Lorraine McIlhargey,
Sophie Jefferson and Mary Ellen. At
Ellen’s station, the members made
origami puffer fish and bats.
Lorraine led them in playing Jan,
Ken, Po, which is like rock, paper,
scissors, and Gomoku, which is kind
of like tic-tac-toe. They also learned
about Japanese currency, the yen.
With Sophie, the members made a
carp kite, which is a traditional
decoration for Girl’s Day or Boy’s
Day, which are holidays in March
and May which celebrate Japanese
children.
With Mary Ellen the members
learned that in Japan it is an insult to
be quiet while eating. She also led
them in making soba, which is cold
noodles with dipping sauce and
gyuniku no teriyaki, a beef skewer
and rice.
During this time, Marita
Oudshoorn checked the members’
books to make sure they were on
track.
After everyone had visited each
station, the members sat down to
‘slurp’ on the excellent food they
had prepared. Everyone was
surprised how much they enjoyed
the different food.
When they were done, Reba
Jefferson closed the meeting with
the motto.
If you happened to be out in the
early evening last Thursday, you
probably saw a number of police
vehicles at the corner of London
Road and Londesborough Road.
Officers were stopping all vehicles
coming from the north. There had
been a robbery at Radford’s Gas Bar
in Blyth just as it was closing.
Several police vehicles stayed for a
time on the side streets without
lights on.
Helen Wallace called to say her
father, Rollie Marks, whom some of
you may remember, passed away on
March 16 at the fine age of 102
years. Rollie had been a farmer and
did custom work. At the time of his
death, Rollie was living at Huronlea
in Brussels.
Condolences from the community
to Helen and the other members of
Mr. Marks family.
All of us from time to time donate
to what are termed worthwhile
causes, be it local fundraisers,
cancer, heart and stroke, etc. Do you
ever wonder if the money ever
benefits someone in our own
community in a way we might
recognize?
As many of us are aware, Frank
Johnston has MS – multiple
sclerosis, and finds himself confined
more and more to his wheelchair. A
new van has been spotted in the
Johnston’s driveway. The March of
Dimes donated close to $14,000
towards the conversion of that van
so Frank and Dorothy as well, can
be less housebound.
The van has a built on ramp which
allows Frank and his motorized
wheelchair to access the front
passenger area. Then the chair is
locked in place by a Q-straint. With
the arrival of spring both of them
can look forward to again tripping
about together.
Dorothy noted that there is a lot of
paperwork involved in getting help
of this or another sort. She has
learned that all too often people give
up. But she encourages everyone
who could benefit by help like this
to persevere. Therapists, doctors and
other healthcare workers can assist
with the process.
Happy motoring you two.
I liked the idea behind this licence
plate spotted recently, especially
with the spring arriving, “19
4EVR”.
Diversity
club
speaks
Japanese
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