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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-15, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007.Like the old newsreel clips of theworld wars, it was under grey andgrainy skies that the pupils of HullettCentral Public School observedRemembrance Day atLondesborough United Church on Friday morning, Nov. 9. The whole school walked the short distance to the church in drizzle, behind a colour party led by Mr. Miller, a cadet leader. The young people display respect and quiet every year at this service. It was obvious that classroom discussions had made an impression on the pupils from the posters displayed and the personal poems and stories they shared. Perhaps the fact that the newscasts days are carrying stories of Canadians still serving in war torn countries that makes the idea of honouring those who serve(d) a littlemore understandable. More than onereference was made during the hourto recognizing those who didn’treturn, those who did and those whoare still on active duty. Several pupils, including the five members of the colour party, were wearing uniforms for the service from groups such as Cadets, Cubs and Brownies. The student council members leading the service were Kelly Cooke, Alicia Middegaal, McKala Middegaal, Courtney Middegaal, Kelsey Falconer and Nicole Middegaal. Grade 1 beautifully recited Poppy, Poppy, a poem that noted by loving each other each day, children can help peace on Earth to grow and grow. The Remembrance Day song, sung by Grade 2, stated that if a their wish could come true it would bethat peace and love would overflow. The Grade 2 recitationremembered all who served,soldiers, nurses, pilots, etc. Poemsand stories shared by the pupils from Grades 4-8 mentioned the ranges of emotions experienced by the military persons and their families spoke of their experiences and the pride with which they enlisted and served their country. They seemed to understand that our freedom came with a price for which all must always be grateful. In her address to the school, Rev. Pat Cook also made mention of the emotions that our military experienced, particularly understandable with the approach of Christmas. She gave a short history of the wearing of the poppy and the reasons for the colour change of itscentre. Led by Rev. Cook, the entireschool recited In Flanders Fields. A particularly poignant poem,written by a young girl about herneighbour, a man who had served in war, was shared by Rev. Cook. It pointed out that the military are really just ordinary folk needing respect and thanks. This quiet, unassuming gentleman had been one of her Rev. Cook’s parishioners. Each classroom placed its individual wreath at the front. Those wreaths were left to be a focal point for the Sunday service at Londesborough United Church. Following the singing of Let There Be Peace on Earth, accompanied by Barb Bosman, the pupils went forward to place their poppies on a cross. Three senior members of the Londesborough United Church Sunday school, assisted by Rev. Pat Cook, with the Act of Remembrance during the morning service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Nov. 11. Shelby Radford lit a candle of thanksgiving, Mikala Allen lit a candle for peace and Melissa Roetcisoender lit a candle of hope for the future of the world. While at the front, the children heard the story of Semico, a Japanese-Canadian, whose family was asked to leave their home during the Second World War. During that war, relations with Japan were strained and and the Japanese were looked upon with distrust. When Semico’s family relocated to a town on the prairies, she endured some nastiness from her friends. However, one day she gave each of them a paper crane, a symbol of good luck. Classmates accepted her after that. In the face of hatred, Semico was kind and peace was restored. Injustice was the theme of the minute for missions, read by Joan Goodall. Monies donated to the mission and service fund allow the United Church of Canada to fight injustice in places like the Phillipines. Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour was the anthem sung by the senior choir. The responsive psalm, Psalm 98, exhorts the faithful to praise the Lord with a new son for He judges the world with equity. When the Armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918, the world believed it would be a signal for a new life. Again today, the world is praying for an end to war. We live in hope, having faith that evil will be overcome and peace will bring a new life. A New Life was the title of Rev. Cook’s message. In Luke 20:27-38 the Sadducees asked Jesus a trick question. The passage is a story of resurrection and marriage. The Sadducees did not believe in resurrection and Jesus was the promise of a new life after resurrection. Christ reassures them and Christians today that the new life will bear no resemblance to today’s world. All wrongs will be set right then. The senior choir will practise at 10 a.m. on Nov. 18. The UCW meeting is Nov 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include the preparation of shut- in gifts. The senior youth group will meet at Hullett Central school on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7-9 p.m. for team building activities and games. The Sunday school has rented the pool at Vanastra from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. Everyone is invited to come out for a swim with pizza to follow. 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