The Citizen, 2007-01-04, Page 11When Casino Royale, the new
Bond flick played in Goderich in
early December, we were too busy to
slip up there to see it. However,
circumstances over the Christmas
holiday gave us the opportunity to
take in the movie in London. The
writers and producers have given the
new Bond actor a style of his own
while keeping just enough of the
characteristics of former Bond men
to keep him a typical 007.
The two-and-a-quarter hour movie
is your regular Ian Fleming fare.
There is constant action, which
relies less on gadgets and more on
quick-witted thinking to keep you on
the edge of your seat. Just when you
think the movie is wrapping up, it
takes another twist and James is
once more in danger.
The plot centres around a game of
poker but the actual game is
secondary to the action. As is usual
with a Bond film, the action tends to
be a bit over the top at times. The
very interesting title segment before
the movie actually begins is almost
worth the price of admission.
Unlike former Bond men, Daniel
Craig does not end up with the girl
but does go out with those famous
words, Bond, James Bond.
The critics gave the movie a five-
star rating and it does not disappoint
as another in the British Secret
Service series.
The message of the Christmas Eve
service at Londesborough United
Church was delivered in word and
song.
Worshippers from Knox United in
Auburn and family members home
for the Christmas holiday joined
with Londesborough United
churchgoers to fill the sanctuary for
this special service.
In today’s society many do not
believe in angels or even God.
Outside noises and pressures crowd
out the soft gentle voices of angels
and the love of God. Congregants at
the evening service were reminded
of the importance angels played
quietly in the events surrounding the
birth of Christ.
An angel, whose words were
delivered by Corey Pollard,
appeared with news and comfort to
Abraham, Zechariah, Mary and
Joseph. Shepherds on the hillsides,
too, were brought the wonderful
news of Christ’s birth by a host of
angels. Understanding was given to
a stable boy by an angel. The still
quiet voices of angels will offer
solace to folks today as well if they
will but listen. They affirm Christ is
the light of our world.
A dialogue between the angel and
these various other Bible persons
was interspersed with hymns and
anthems.
The men of the senior choir sang,
O Come, O Come Emmanuel and
the ladies offered a new hymn, To a
Maid Whose Name Was Mary. Two
anthems Star in the Night and Child
of Love were presented by the choir
as a whole.
Nick and Joan Whyte lit the fourth
Advent candle, the candle of love,
following which Mikayla Allen sang
the hymn A Candle Is Burning.
Towards the close of the service
Missy Gibbings lit the Christ
candle, the candle to remind us of
the birth so long ago. She read the
Prayer for Peace penned by St.
Francis to complete the Advent
wreath service.
Voice of an angel
The people who packed the community centre at Brussels
on Monday afternoon were treated to a variety of talent,
including soloist Elli Schimanski. The occasion was the
New Year’s Day Levee held as a kickoff for the village’s
135th Homecoming this summer. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Christmas Eve service at United
Ashley Nicole
Radford
daughter of
Mike & Pam
Radford
December 1
B A B Y I T ’S Y O U
Callum James
Hallahan
son of
Jamie & Laura
Hallahan
December 3
Emmett Douglas
Biggin
son of
Mike & Gillian
Biggin
August 30
Nicole Elizabeth
Alexander
daughter of
Mike & Susan
Alexander
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NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
A typical and delicious Christmas
dinner was served to the attending
members of the Cheerio Club at the
Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton on
Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Bob Heywood entertained that
afternoon with his particular brand
of musical ministry and humour
much to everyone’s enjoyment.
Love at Christmas was read by
Dorothy Johnston to begin the short
business segment of their time
together. Readings were offered as
answer to roll call. A get-well card
was signed by all the ladies to cheer
Josephine MacGregor as she
recovers from knee surgery.
Two tables of cards filled out the
afternoon. The Cheerio Club will
meet again on Jan. 17.
Heywood
entertains
Cheerio
Club
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