The Citizen, 2007-09-27, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007.The service at LondesboroughUnited Church was a tribute to the11 Methodist ministers who servedthe Londesborough charge from1870 - 1893. Pictures of seven ofthese men have been located and
framed together in one large frame.
Helen Dale offered this picture to the
congregation for hanging in the
narthex.
Rev. Pat Cook accepted this
collage and dedicated it to the glory
of God.
The picture of Rev. Isaac Crane
was obtained with the help of his
great-great-nieces. One of those
ladies was present for the morning.
The service had aspects of a
service typical of the era of those
ministers. The Epistle reading, from
Romans 12: 1-8 talked of living
sacrifices. The passage encouraged
Christians to use the gifts and talents
God has given each.
The congregation responded to
each of the Ten Commandments as
read by Rev. Cook. In Mark 12: 28-
34a, Jesus answers the question,
what is the greatest commandment?
He states that the greatest
commandment is to love your
neighbour as yourself. These
passages of scripture are as relevant
today as in the late 1800s.
The familiar saying, “Never judge
a book by its cover,” was the idea
expanded on in the children’s time at
the front. Rev. Pat had two books,
one was crinkled, torn and marked;
the other was still bright and new
and attractive. They were the same
book showing that a book’scondition does not always reflect itsworth. People are well-worn books,having faults and defects. HoweverGod is the judge of their worth andHe will always love them.
A sermon, The Christian Life,
delivered by Rev. John Wesley, a
Methodist minister was adapted by
Rev. Cook for the service. It asked
the question, “What does it mean to
live the Christian life?” The
universal answer under all
circumstances is to consider what
God would do in a similar situation.
John Wesley stated that one must
demonstrate honesty, morality and
sincerity in all our words andactions. Spirits need to be filled withthe love of God. Faith will translateinto love for everyone in the world.Finally, Christians are encouraged tohave faith in God and His purpose
for them. Keeping these
recommendations will have a
Christian rejoicing in the glory of
God.
Charles Wesley, John’s brother
used his Christian background and
faith to pen hymns. The hymns used
in this 2007 service were some of
his. The senior choir sang a somber
hymn used during that period, It is
Well with my Soul.
Next Sunday, Sept. 30,Londesborough United will offer thesacrament of baptism and will alsoreceive new members into their faithcommunity. The senior choir willgather for practice at 10 a.m.
Following the morning service,
congregants are encouraged to stay
for an Alzheimer’s coffee break, a
time of fellowship, coffee and treats.
Young folk in Grades 2 and up are
invited to be part of a junior choir
that will take part in special services.
The first practice will be Wednesday,
Oct. 3 from 6-7 p.m. For more
information, contact Erica
(Horbauil) Baxter at 519-526-7277.
A movie night will be held in the
church basement Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
United Church remembers ministers
What a slice
Lynda Horbanuik carved in the kitchen for the hungry diners
out to enjoy the pork roast supper in Londesborough on
Saturday night. (Vicky Bremner photo
Radford’s Farm Equipment/Post
Office thanks everyone who stopped
by for the Alzheimer’s coffee break.
Your donations to this cause will
help the Huron County group
continue to offer support to those
who suffer from this gradual
debilitating disease and their
caregivers. Current research into the
causes of Alzheimer’s is showing
very promising results and hope.
Donations also fund research.
Hullett Central Public School held
a very well attended open house and
meet-the-teacher night last
Thursday. The new SAC committee
was chosen that evening. The
school’s annual magazine campaign
had its kick-off that day and you can
expect the children to be asking
about renewals or new subscriptions
in the days ahead.
This week the pupils will be
getting plenty of exercise. Hullett
will host the regional cross-country
meet on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Rain
date will be Thursday if necessary.
Then on Friday afternoon they
will be outdoors again for the Terry
Fox Run. If you get a chance, they
would be appreciative of spectators
to encourage them on both
occasions. Adult support for the
Terry Fox Run brings home to the
children the awareness that this is a
universal cause; that they are helping
others. It reinforces the character
awareness program they study.
Cookie bite #3 – Proud means, my
chin is high and I sure do like how
my cookies turned out.
Cookie bite #4 – Modest means,
you don’t run around telling
everyone you made the best cookies,
even if you know it to be true.
Cookie bite #5 – Respect means
offering the very first cookie to your
special grandmother. (I like the idea
of that).
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What really is important in life
was the theme for the
devotion/program time at the
meeting of the United Church
Women on Monday, Sept. 17.
Joan Goodall, Margaret Wright
and Brenda Konarski wanted those
gathered that evening to enjoy the
wonderful things in nature,
appreciate the good things in
everyday life and to slow down and
enjoy life’s blessings.
The hymn they chose to advance
their theme was Make Me a
Blessing.
Joan read Everything I Really
Needed to Know, I Learned in
Kindergarten – a primer of fairness
and morality. The interesting story
behind the children’s poem, Mary
Had a Little Lamb written in 1814,
was shared by Mrs. Konarski.
Brief discussions about the various
summer activities were followed by
reminders about upcoming fall
events. Ladies of Londesborough are
invited to enjoy a gathering with the
Belgrave UCW on Thursday, Sept.
27 at 7:30 p.m.
It was decided to make donations
to the Clinton and Seaforth
Hospitals, the Huron/Perth Hospital
Visitation program, Camp
Menesetung, Food Grains Project,
the UC Resource Centre, and the
Goderich Hospital CT Scanner drive.
A larger donation will again be
offered for the ongoing expenses of
the Londesborough church.
Jars of “marvellous mixes” were
offered for sale by the UCW at the
recent Thresher Reunion in Blyth.
You can purchase remaining mixes
from the table in the narthex of the
church. The jars are individually
priced and include specialty coffees,
cookies, soups, scones and pancakes.
Life’s
important
things,
UCW theme
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