HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-09, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008. PAGE 17.
World-wide communion was
observed at Londesborough United
Church on Sunday, Oct. 5. Assisting
Rev. Pat Cook with the serving of
the sacraments were Carmen Drost,
John Jewitt, Helen Dale, Laura
Scott, Mark Mitchell and Betty
Archambault.
The senior choir sang a
communion hymn as their morning
anthem, You Satisfy the Hungry
Heart. The responsive psalm was
Psalm 19.
During her time with the children,
Rev. Pat asked if they had ever had a
friend who moved away. They
discussed the idea of having a
farewell party when that happens.
Everyone would share some food
and perhaps give gifts through
which that person would remember
those left behind.
Just before Jesus left them, He had
a last meal His disciples. They
shared bread and wine. This last
meal is celebrated in Christian
churches as communion. Through
this sacrament Christians remember
Jesus and offer Him thanks.
Hedwig Kreuger read the gospel
scripture, Matthew 21: 33-46 which
is the parable of the tenants. Rev.
Cook explained the parable for the
benefit of congregants. God owns
the vineyard or the world we enjoy.
We are the tenants cultivating our
world. The messengers sent to visit
the tenants in the passage are the
prophets of God. Everything in our
lives – food, talents, possessions,
etc. we have through God’s love.
Rev. Cook asked, “Are we happy
with what we already have? or do we
need more to enjoy life?” She
cautioned against lacking an
appreciation for what God has given
and therefore lacking peace in life.
Wanting more prevents people from
enjoying other aspects of life,
relationships and blessings.
Too often people want to give just
a little back to their world but God
wants total commitment. Rev. Cook
invited congregants to come to the
table of communion to share the
fruits of the vineyard remembering
their blessings from God.
Londesborough United will
observe the sacrament of baptism on
Oct. 12, Thanksgiving Sunday. The
senior choir will gather for practice
that morning at 9:45 a.m.
The Sunday School will gratefully
accept non-perishable items for the
local food banks until Oct. 12.
I thought perhaps some of you
might be interested to learn that
Marlene Armstrong, formerly of the
Londesborough area, has been a
patient in the cardiac unit of St.
Michael’s Hospital in Kitchener. I
can’t tell you if she has now been
released, but expressions of concern
can always be sent to her home
address in Goderich for Marlene
may have a long convalescence. She
and Ken live at 68 Cherokee Lane,
Meneset Park, Goderich.
The arrival of a grandchild is
always special. Louis and Nancy
Greidanus have been enjoying the
busyness of babies with the arrival
of their first two grandchildren just
six weeks apart. As both children
live such a short distance apart and
Grandpa and Grandma are halfway
between, these two children will be
great pals.
Mikeal Smith and Katrina
Greidanus, who live on Grant
Snell’s farm, have a wee little girl
born Aug. 17. Mackenzie is also a
first grandchild for Mickey and
Teresa Smith of Londesborough.
Donnie and Katrina, who live on
the former Szusz property north of
the village, have a son. Lukas was
born Sept. 30. Adding to the
adjustment in a home occasioned by
a new baby, Katrina is also dealing
with the affects of a fall and has
crutches and a cast to contend with.
Congratulations to everyone from
the village folk.
By this time next week the federal
election of 2008 will be over. Please
take time on Oct. 14 to exercise your
democratic right to vote recognizing
not everyone in our world has that
privilege. Vote as you like, but vote.
Be sure to take along photo I.D.
with your correct address and your
voter card when you head to the
polls.
Forty-four pupils from HullettCentral Public School participatedin the annual cross-country meet atHullett on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Theyoung folk were coached byteachers John Coups and CraigCaldwell. When the scores were tallied,
Hullett placed third in the group of
six regional teams/schools. Not bad
for our small school.
Novice girls, midget girls,
intermediate girls and senior girls
teams all placed third. The junior
girls team placed first.
Many of Hullett’s runners ran a
personal best that day.
In the midget division, Teresa A.
crossed the line in third place right
behind Hullett’s second-place
runner, Catie M. For the junior girls
Lateesha V. and Lexi A. placed first
and third respectively. These front-
line finishes boosted Hullett’s
overall scores.
Elections for student council have
taken place at Hullett giving the
population there a bit of an insight
into what is happening across
Canada this fall. Courtney
Middegaal was elected president
while vice-president is Kesley
Falconer. Secretary for the meetings
of student council is Nicole
Middegaal.
The council has declared Friday,
Oct. 10 as wacky hair day. So if you
spot some strange creations on the
schoolyard or on the streets ofLondesborough that day you willunderstand those children areshowing their school spirit.The October character attribute for Hullet is empathy. The pupils will beencouraged to try to understand howsomeone else may feel and tointeract in accordance with thatunderstanding.All pupils at Hullett Central willonce again be participating in theannual magazine sale campaign.This fundraiser will kick off onFriday, Oct. 10.
Choir
sings
anthem
at United
Literacy night
After the Hullett Central Public School’s advisory council received $1,000 to organize a
weekday literacy evening, it finally happened last week, bringing families and students to the
school to learn about non-fiction reading and writing. There was an hour-long presentation
and the students all took home backpacks to get them reading. Back left: Chandler Wilts,
Travis Hoggart, Nick Rozell and Stephanie Disher. Middle left: Missy Gibbings, Juanita Hamp,
both advisory council members and Laurie Long, Avon Maitland District School Board
curriculum co-ordinator. Front left: Shelby Hamp, Teresa Atkinson and Melissa Nolan. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
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