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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-02-22, Page 17Belgrave THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1989. PAGE 17. Children's Sunday held at Knox Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 People Birthday marked Mr. and Mrs. John Stokes of RR 1, Wroxeter were dinner guests on Friday with his sister Mrs. Olive Bolt. Mr. and Mrs. Don Craig, Debbie and David of RR 2, Blyth entertain­ ed relatives at a birthday dinner and evening Saturday, Feb. 18 in honour of Mrs. Craig’s mother, Mrs. Winnifred Johnston of Wing­ ham whose birthday was February 17. The candles were lit on the birthday cake and Happy Birthday was sung to Winnifred Johnston, Kim Edgar and Marilyn Craig who also had birthdays last week. Relatives were present from: Sar­ nia, Petrolia, Tavistock, Kitchener, Lucknow, Wingham and Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeff of Waterdown. Rev. Charles Speakman of Pick­ ering visited over the weekend with his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Speakman, Logan and Tyler of Pickering spent the weekend with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Frank Procter and family. Mrs. Howard Zettler, Sherry, Amanda and Alicia of RR 4, Walkerbum visited on Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Procter. Belgrave Curling Club holds bonspiel The Belgrave Curling Club held their annual Bonspiel on Feb. 18 at the Wingham Curling Club. The nine o’clock draw sponsored by Howson Mills was won by the Larry Robinson rink with Jan Robinson and Jeff and Peg Lockridge. The 11 o’clock draw sponsored by Jim Ross and Pioneer Seeds was won by the Paul Moffat rink with Karen Moffat and Sandy and Susan Fair. Belgrave UCW studies Africa The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. met on February 14 in the church schoolroom with an atten­ dance of 10 and opened with a verse of love. There were volunteers to deliver the March and April copies of the “Upper Room’’. Visits to the sick and shut-ins were recorded. As it was Valentine’s Day Mrs. Glenn Coultes for worship, chose mainly items on “Love”, “God is Love’’. The first and third verses of the hymn, “O Lord that will not let me go,’’ was sung which was followed by Mrs. Glenn Coultes reading from the Good News Bible, parts of John, Chapter 1 after which the meditation was the meaning of “Lent’’ and the singing from the new hymn books, “My Jesus I Love Thee.’’ For Bible study Mrs. James Hunter continued the study of Matthew basing her thoughts from Matthew 5: 21-22 and the Sermon on the Mount, “Christ Liveth in Me, Jesus is the Life in Me’’. Mrs. Sarah Anderson continued the study of conditions in Africa as from the Special Edition of the Mandate, and discussion of the group as from the daily paper and the situation of the Mandela’s. Mrs. Anderson concluded with prayer re: the South Africans. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna visited at the homes of Mrs. Wayne Minick and family and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Storer and family of Kitchener on the weekend. Mrs. Jaci Taylor, Mrs. Don Foley and Mrs. Marilyn Thompson of Goderich were dinner guests on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston. Vaughn Hunking of London spent the weekend with her grand­ mother Mrs. Sarah Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davies of Owen Sound and Mrs. Nancy McIntyre of Lucknow were dinner guests of Mrs. Mabel Wheeler on Sunday. Mrs. Winnifred and Mrs. Irlma Edgar of Wingham, Mrs. Richard Cortes and baby Amanda of Tavi­ stock and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar and Don on Thursday evening. A large congregation was in attendance for the Sunday morning service, February 19, at Knox United Church, Belgrave. This was Children’s Sunday. Rev. John G. Roberts conducted the service using scripture read­ ings from St. Matthew’s gosepl which relates the Lord’s Prayer, also the hypocritical form of repen­ tance which used sack cloth and ashes or the disfiguration of their faces by the use of ashes. The 12 member children’s choir sang “Love the Lord’’ with organ accompaniment by Mrs. George Procter, then with the toddlers of the congregation occupied the cen­ tral front seats to receive the minister’s message. A new ivory Laurentian Damask antependium and communion table runner of tapestry, embossed in gold embroidery were in place for the service. “A Crown of Thorns” encircling (I.H.S.), the initial Greek letters of the name of Christ, as the symbol of the antependium. A Celtic cross embroidered near each end of the runner added to its beauty and significance. Gold fringe further enhanced each of the luxurious purchases. These beautiful gifts are a dona­ tion made through the Memorial Fund. Rev. Roberts observed a short period of silence in memory of deceased members, followed by a dedication service of the prices to the Glory of God; the beautification of the Sanctuary and as symbols of memorium to our loved ones. The message followed a question and answer form related to Lent. He queried, “What season is being celebrated?” “When did Lent be­ gin?” “What day precedes Ash Wednesday?” Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday. It is the day when Nominations wanted for Seniors Awards As part of the celebration of Senior Citizens’ Month in June, the Ontario government will again be awarding Senior Achievement Awards to seniors who have made significant contributions to their communities and to the quality of life in Ontario. Everyone is invited to put forth names of individuals in our com­ munity who could be considered for persons feast prior to the 40-day lenten fast. Ash Wednesday was construed from the sack cloth and ashes repentance. Ash follows fire which is followed by destruction. People are sorry for their misdeeds so they live differently during lent. Lent, in early times, lasted 40 hours, repre­ sentative of the duration of Jsus’ entombment. At a later date the time was lengthened to 40 days. This is a period to prepare for a new different, repentent life. The singing of the benediction by the choir concluded the service. an award. Nomination forms are available by contacting any of my riding offices, or from the Office for Senior Citizens’ Affairs, Queen’s Park, Toronto. A selection committee will re­ view nominations and a special ceremony will be held at Queen’s Park in June to present the awards. The deadline for receipt of nomina­ tions is March 31.