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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-02, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008. PAGE 11. All kinds of sports memorabiliawere displayed on the communiontable at the front of Knox UnitedChurch, Belgrave, as thecongregation celebrated a SportsSunday on Sept. 28. Various trophies, uniforms, balls, skates, bats and medals that had been donated from the teams in the area, and won by some of the children present, added to the atmosphere for the service. Jim Barnes welcomed everyone to the service and gave the announcements, then asked Melissa Snyders to bring in the children. As they entered waving pom poms, following Melissa in sweater and helmet up the aisle on her roller blades. When they arrived at the front they gave three cheers for Knox. Jenna Hopper lit the Christ candle. Mrs. Snyders conducted theservice off the top of a hockey net, as a pulpit. Following the call to worship, a hymn and gathering prayer, the senior choir sang the anthem, My Song tothe Lord, with Elizabeth Procter at the organ. Lila Procter accompanied the hymns with her guitar. The congregation was then asked to share some sports stories, and a number of them did so. Everyone sang, Take Me Out to the Ball Game and did the wave. For the children’s time, Melissa asked about sportsmanship, and what being a good sport meant. She showed them a short clip of the video, Cars where the one car stopped to help a broken down one. She explained that when they stop to help others, they are being good sports.Melissa then read a contemporaryreading, The Lord’s Baseball Game,author unknown.Blair Bieman had his name pickedto try a basketball toss, and wasgiven a pot of flowers for his attempts. The topic for Melissa’s sermon was,What Kind of Fan Are You? She told stories of various well-known sports figures, and pointed out whether they were good sports or not. She commented how faithful and dedicated sports fans are; how far they would go to support their favourite team, and not worry about the cost to do so. She said if all were as dedicated and loyal to God, they would show to others that they were a good fan of God’s. Everyone then rose and did some exercises for the seventh-inningstretch.The offering was received byShawn and Chris Cottrill, as Melissaplayed the well-known hockey cheeron the organ.The closing hymn was, They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love, and the benediction was sung. Mrs. Snyders then thanked everyone for taking part, and making the service so much fun. She asked the blessing of the lunch that was prepared for everyone. Hotdogs, chips, cupcakes and ice cream drew everyone to the basement for a time of fun and fellowship. Nine tables of shoot Good start Jane and John Hoggart were out for breakfast at Memorial Hall on Sunday morning. The event was sponsored by the Blyth Legion and Auxiliary. (Vicky Bremner photo) There were nine tables of shoot in play on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Belgrave Community Centre. The winners were: high pink card, Mary McIntosh; second high pink card, Jean Deans; most shoots, Jane Glousher; high white card, Ron Taylor; second high white card, Jack Taylor; most shoots, Mary Hunter. The next shoot is Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Sports Sunday at Knox United Church "BABY AND I PROGRAM" CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL October 2008, 10:00 - 11:30 CONFERENCE ROOM 2nd Floor WHEN ATTENDING FOR THE FIRST TIME PLEASE REGISTER IN ADMITTING PROGRAM TOPICS: Wednesday, October 1 - CANCELLED (Due to temporary closure of unit) Wednesday, October 8 - CANCELLED (Due to temporary closure of unit) Wednesday, October 15 - CANCELLED (Due to temporary closure of unit) Wednesday, October 22 - Huron County Baby Wearers Speakers - Melanie Dunn & Megan Cranston Wednesday, October 29 - Feeding Your Baby For more info call Veronica Farquhar - 519-482-3440 Ext. 6304 NEWS FROM BELGRAVE UCW hosts Ladies Night Out The Belgrave United Church Women invited the women of the church to a Ladies Night Out, on Thursday, Sept. 25 in the church basement. Pat Hunking, president, welcomed everyone and read a poem, Harvest. The UCW Purpose was recited. Mrs. Hunking then introduced Emily Phillips of Blyth, the guest speaker for the evening. Mrs. Phillips invited everyone to take a few moments for a relaxing time, then asked the group how many of them had taken time to relax during that day. Her theme for the evening was Time, with various examples of readings encouraged everyone to be sure and take time for themselves. She asked them to plan at the first of every week, to set aside a time during that week, for a time for them to relax, and just look after themselves. Sheila Nixon then thanked Mrs. Phillips for her encourage- ment. Mrs. Nixon then introduced Nicole Coultes, who accompanied herself with her guitar, and sang two numbers, One Moment in Time and I Pray You Will Be My Eyes. Mrs. Nixon thanked her. Kim Walker opened the worship with a call to worship on thanks, and led in prayer. She read scriptures from II Corinthians. Following a hymn, Nancy Folkard and Mrs. Walker read a meditation on the Melody of Life. They demonstrated this by the use of a score of music, with the treble and base cleft, and how it resembled our lives. Sandra Dorsch and her daughter Amanda received the offering. Mrs. Folkard closed the worship with prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Muriel Coultes, and the treasurer’s report was given by Barbara Anderson. It was agreed to cater to the WI Christmas dinner in December. The Huron-Perth Presbyterial fall rally will be in Clinton on Oct. 27 with Bruce and Margaret Whitmore as guest speakers on Living in the Garden. Belgrave UCW will host the UCW Huron-Perth Presbyterial Executive meeting on Nov. 10. The Evening group will meet at the home of Nancy Folkard on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Following the UCW Benediction, everyone enjoyed a social time. John Paul Jones, 73, of California, passed away Sept. 21. He and his parents lived for several years in the 1940s on the sixth line of East Wawanosh. He was an uncle to Ron Jones of Wingham. The community extends sincere sympathy to the family. The community extends congratulations to Ruth Gordon on her prize winnings at the Ripley fair. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Freda Johnston of the Queensway Home in Hensall on her 90th birthday, Sept. 28. Chris and Susan Jamieson are congratulated on the birth of their son, Hayden Christopher born on Sept. 23 at Stratford General Hospital. Tom Irwin, Chelsey and Clinton of Edmonton were guests for a few days at the home of Betty Irwin. They visited with other Irwin family members and attended the wedding of Mike Irwin and April Vollmer in Teeswater. The community extends congratulations and best wishes to Mike Irwin and April Vollmer on their marriage Sept. 27. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE