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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-05, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,1997 Walkerburn Club quilts The Walkerbum Club had a busy afternoon at Vera Penfound's home on Feb. 24. They tied two quilts and a lap throw. One quilt was difficult to do as it was hard to get the needles to pierce the material. AuburnThe news from [Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Don Vair speaks at Knox sermon Donald Vair was the guest at Aubum United Church on March 2 at 10. He welcomed all. Were you there? was sung. Church announcements were then given. Members of the Aubum UCW are invited to Londesboro for the World Day of Prayer service March 7. At 1 p.m. dessert will be served and the meeting will ’begin at 1:30 p.m. Session and Committee Stewards meet Monday, May 10 at 8 p.m. followed by the Official Board at 9 p.m. Mr. Vair offered prayer following these. The hymn Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee was sung with Bernice Gross as the organist. A prayer on the sorrows of the Easter Season and of God's forgiveness of sins followed this. The children then came to the front. Mr. Vair produced "Sparky", the puppet to the children's pleasure. He spoke of the puppet's movements, but that he needed assistance to do them. People, because they are God's people, he said, do not need help to walk or talk. As the children went downstairs, the congregation sang Jesus Loves the Little Children. For the third Sunday in the shadow of Lent the scripture reading was done by B. Ramsay and the candle taken care of by D. Chambers. The hymn What a Friend We have in Jesus was sung followed by a piano solo by Mr. Vair of Wonderful Words of Life. The scripture was from Romans 8, pertaining to those who as God's people are led by God's spirit. The hymn O Master Let Me Walk With Thee was then sung. Mr. Vair's sermon was on "Following God". He spoke of the wonders of sight, hearing and walking. However, he said, there are people in the world who are, or become, dependent on help in these things. He used passages through­ out the Bible and particularly in the Psalms which were written by David. He spoke about lives, the value of daily work and the pleasure of playing and singing hymns. The closing prayer was thanks for all the goodness in this world closing with The Lord's Prayer in unison. Offering was then received, Blyth Ladies end second Blyth Senior Ladies' hockey team ended their regular season on an up note, beating Kincardine and fin­ ishing second overall. The teams met Feb. 25 in Kincar- Continued on page 9 but it was finally finished. The secretary read the minutes. Bernice Norman gave the treasurer's report. One hundred dollars had been given to the doxology and offertory prayer given, followed by the singing of All the Way My Saviour Leads Me. Benediction and threefold amen closed the service. 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The Government of Canada currently assists exporters through a variety of programs... P xport assistance and financing ■ If you have a one- or two-year export strategy and need financial help for elements like visits to potential markets, incoming buyers, product testing for market certification, trade fairs or legal fees for marketing agreements abroad, we're here to help. Under the Program for Export Market Development (PEMD), the Government of Canada will match your costs for these and other activi­ ties up to a maximum of $50,000. For more information on this program call your International Trade Centre at (416) 973-5063. Clinton Hospital fund. The club was invited to Kay Lapp's home for the March meeting. Christine Gross will be the lunch convenor and Pat Hunking is in charge of the program. It was decided to give two lap rugs to Clinton Nursing Home. Collection and draw was then taken. Betty Archambault received the lovely gift donated by Vera Penfound. Members also enjoyed seeing a beautiful animal quilt that Vera is making. After the quilts were tied they gathered around the dining room table. Grace was sung followed by Happy Birthday to Ethel Ball. Everyone enjoyed a delicious cake and a social half hour. Since the meeting, one of the quilts has been donated to Alzheimer's. They had received one last year and were very pleased to be offered another. It is the Club's pleasure to be able to give it for help to others. Londesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Happy Gang hears of England The February meeting of Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors was held at the hall on Wednesday, Feb. 26. After Grace was sung, members all enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner. They opened the meeting with O Canada. Ken and Marilyn Woods from Wingham showed pictures of their Shobbrooks greet at service Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, March 2 were Gordon and Darlene Shobbrook. Guest speaker was Don Vair. He played Whispering Hope on the piano. Sermon topic was "Taking Steps". trip to England, Wales and Scotland. Mary Peel thanked them. The minutes of the January meeting were read, seconded by Clare Vincent and Reta Kelland. Rota gave the financial report. It was seconded by Keith Tyndall. Thank yous were read from Josie MacGregor and family, the Shobbrook and Konarski families. Men's choir practice is next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The World Day of Prayer is Friday, March 7 in Londesboro church. It will begin at 1 p.m. with dessert followed at 1:30 p.m. with the World Day of Prayer service. All women are invited.