HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-10-25, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007.
Music by both the junior and senior
choirs and guest speaker, Bob
Heywood, were joyous expressions
of celebrating during the anniversary
service for Londesborough United
Church on Sunday, Oct. 20.
As the ushers received the morning
offering, the senior choir sang
Beautiful Saviour. For their first
number, the junior choir went modern
and performed a rap tune, Love the
Lord. Peace Like a River was their
second song. The young choir is
managed by Erica Baxter. For the
enjoyment of everyone gathered in
the sanctuary, Bob sang, I Have a
Bridge.
During the children’s time Mr.
Heywood told the young folk a story
about him and his granddaughter,
McKenna. Then he likened the
experience to God looking after His
children, all of them. God became a
man to live in the world and offer a
life of love and peace. Then he sang
for them, accompanying himself on
his accordion, He Has Made Me
Glad.
In his message, Bob asked the
question, “If Christianity were a
crime today, would you be tried and
convicted?”
Christians are a called out company
of persons called to share their faith
and life in Christ to the rest of the
world/community. Since the time of
Christ, but in different ways, it has
been tough to be a Christian.
He admires the bravery and faith
exhibited by all our ancestors who set
up gathering places and churches
which have sustained our
communities over the years. True
Christians are a peculiar people who
show forth their faith to the world,
Bob remarked.
The faithful have also been referred
to as the salt of other earth. Salt only
has an impact through contact. This
begs the question, “What kind of an
impact are you, as a Christian, having
on your world or community?”
Mr. Heywood feels Christians need
to be flavouring their world and
sharing God’s message. As they are
chosen by grace they need to rejoice
and practise God’s love. He states
that he is more excited today than
ever to be a member of the world-
wide community of believers.
Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. is
movie night at the church. Bring
along a favourite stuffed animal
dressed in costume.
Anyone wishing an Observer
subscription should contact Margaret
Wright by Nov. 10. Price for one year
is $14.
Choirs
sing at
service
The building built some years ago
by Hank Renink for his small engine
repair business has new occupants.
Recently vacated by K & A Repair
when Andrew Snell took his
business to the Belgrave area, the
premises are now home to Protek
Sandblasting and Painting.
Operated by Marcus and Terra
Rayner, Protek cleans all types of
metal in preparation for new paint –
tractors, trucks, cars, structural steel,
etc. They are even willing to spiff
up your snowblower. Begun a year
ago, the business operated for a time
in Wingham. Marcus gained
experience in this field working for
a contractor in Alberta.
The couple resides in Blyth and
have two daughters, aged 13 and 19,
who attend Blyth Public School.
A few weeks ago a “for sale” sign
was noticed on the lawn of the
former home of Margaret Good.
Villagers said farewell to owner,
Saundra Knyff and family who
moved to the Clinton area.
This week we welcomed Jud
Hakkers. Jud was raised in Blyth
and has been living in Seaforth and
commuting to his job at Sparling’s
Propane. All of us trust Jud will
enjoy living in Londesborough. At
present he is very busy
renovating/making the house his
own.
An item that aired on a Global
news broadcast last week seemed a
footnote to a comment this column
made a few weeks ago about
lighting in the cities. Some urban
cities, most notably Vancouver and
Toronto, are investigating the
possibility of turning down
streetlights at selected times
overnight. A new lightbulb has been
manufactured that will operate with
a dimmer switch. (How new are
dimmer switches anyway?)
At any rate the lights can be lit
anywhere from 50 to 100 per cent
with this system saving
municipalities a third on their hydro
bill. Great plan.
Another pair of grandparents are
enthusing over a tiny new blessing
in their family. On Oct. 6, Bob and
Pat Cook welcomed a grandson,
Jason Cameron, to their world.
Jason is the son of David and Ann
Hoskings of St. Thomas.
Congratulations to everyone!
The Bible encourages us to givethanks at all times and for all things.In this season of thanksgiving,women attending theLondesborough UCW meeting onMonday, Oct. 15 were reminded of
this.
The evening’s worship and
program was led by Erin Yantzi,
Laura Scott, Kittie MacGregor and
Mary Peel. Laura noted that the first
celebration of thanksgiving in
Canada was recorded in 1872 but it
was not until 1952 that the second
Monday of October was
permanently fixed for the
celebration.
A variety of comments from
newspapers, magazines and personal
feelings were offered by the women
to reinforce the daily habit of giving
thanks in all circumstances.
Everyone puzzled over a
seemingly innocent story searching
for the 30 books of the Bible hiddentherein.A new hymn, Rejoice, wasintroduced to the group and sung asa four-part round. The hymn, Lord,Accept Our Thanks was read in
unison as a prayer.
During the business part of the
evening there were discussionsregarding upcoming caterings, plansfor tray favours and shut-in gifts andthe fall rally to be held in St. Marys. Ruth Long will be the guest
speaker at the Christmas gathering
on Dec. 3.
It was decided to donate a giftbasket again this year for the Youthfor Christ auction to be held on Nov.10. Items for baking/cooking basketcan be left in the church narthex. For
more info contact Lynda Horbanuik
by Nov. 1.
THANK-YOU
to everyone for opening your heart to help
make Radiothon 2007 such a success!
We appreciate the gift of you, your time
and your support.
All proceeds go to the PACS.
We couldn’t have done it without you!
The Organizing Committee of the Seaforth
Community Hospital Foundation.
Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation
24 Centennial Drive. Box 99
Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0
We applaud all of the businesses and people for your gift
from the heart... for the heart of our community
TARGET
$213,283
Phase 1
RADIOTHON
$49,713
Current
Donations
$126,000
14 Southwestern Ontario Hospital
Foundations join together for
OUR PROJECT
The Seaforth
Community
Hospital has
identified a
“Major Critical”
need for a Picture
Archiving
Communications
System (PACS).
“If we all give a little,
We all get a lot”
Radiothon pledges are continuing to
be received and can be sent to:
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
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Giving thanks, UCW message
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