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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-30, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008. PAGE 21. Each October people are remindedto be thankful for the good things intheir lives/world. When asked whatthey are thankful for the answers arealways pretty much the same.The program at the Oct. 20gathering of the Londesborough United Church Women continued that theme of thankfulness. However the group conducting the program/devotional time suggested that there are many things in life that are not so obvious when considering thankfulness. The program encouraged those present to consider and give thanks for the relationships they all have with other women. Harriet Shillinglaw began by sharing an e- mail she recently received. It was advice shared by a mother to her daughter. The older woman advised her daughter to always remember to do things with the other women in her life – sisters, friends, other female relatives, etc. She said, “sisters” become more than the mainstays in people’s lives. As life changes, women are always there supporting, laughing,encouraging, sympathizing. Theyare a blessing needed in life.Yvonne Hoggart gave examplesfrom a recent edition of the Mandateof mission saints – four women wholived their faith and encouraged other women. Yvonne asked the women present to take a moment to remember and/or give thanks to a female saint who has touched our lives. Marie Bromley, with a humorous reading, suggested that there is meaning and purpose to life as people age and their need to recognize the great things of each stage of life. Marie Bergsma read scripture passages that spoke of thankfulness and love. One was the story of Naomi and Ruth. The hymn, One More Step Along the World I Go was sung. As the program came to a close, Harriet hoped those present would all recognize and give thanks for the women who have made a difference in their lives, for women share a special bond.There were many business itemsdealt with that evening as well.Between Oct. 21 and Dec. 13, theUCW will be catering to seven functions. This means others in thecongregation will be contacted in thecoming weeks to help out.There was some discussion as tohow best to stay in touch with theshut-ins of the church family. Year-end monetary donations were also considered with a sizeable amount to be given to the board of stewards immediately. Initial plans were made for the Christmas potluck on Dec. 1. Notice was given about volunteers from the group at an in-church seminar similar to the recent Alive and Kicking. A list of students away at post-secondary education from the congregation was made in order to remember them over the Christmas holidays. Eating out It was the Ethel United Church’s annual harvest supper at Grey Central school on Sunday night. Neil Martin was one of many out to enjoy the delicious meal. (Vicky Bremner photo) UCW names things to be thankful for Members of Londesborough United Church celebrated the 109th anniversary of the congregation on Sunday, Oct. 26. Members of Knox United in Auburn were on hand for the event. Tom Dunbar was the guest speaker. Brittany Lyon of Clinton and granddaughter of Bert and Joanne Lyon, shared her gift of music that morning. The senior choir, directed by Barb Bosman, sang during the receiving of the offering. A congregational meeting for Londesborough United is called for the evening of Oct. 30 with the oversight committee of Huron-Perth Presbytery. This is the regular tri- annual review for the pastoral charge. The sacrament of baptism will be offered again on Nov. 1 at Londesborough United. 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