The Citizen, 1998-01-28, Page 7L The news from
ondesboro
Compiled by June Fothergill
Phone 523-4360
Jr. choir sings at United
The news from
uburn
Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264
Silver Tops donate
Reaching for the tip
The reach is just a little late for Jody Godfrey of Hullett
Central Public School, as she stretches for the volleyball
in a matchup against Clinton. Melanie Huiser watches for
her opportunity to provide assistance. The team was
competing in a Central Huron tournament held at Central
Huron Secondary School, Clinton, Jan. 26.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998. PAGE 7.
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, Jan. 25 were
Reg and Elizabeth Lawson. Ushers
were Barb and Kelly Bosman.
Flowers at the front of the church
were in memory of Angie Konarski
The first meeting of Cheerio
Club for 1998 was held on
Wednesday, Jan. 21. It began with
lunch at the Blue Fountain
Restaurant in Clinton. Members
then proceeded to the home of Beth
Knox in Clinton.
Edythe and Beth both gave some
placed by her family.
The junior choir sang. The
sermon topic was "Eyes Front".
The annual congregational is
called for Wednesday, Jan. 28 at
8 p.m. in the Sunday School room.
readings. Roll call was answered by
seven members.
The next meeting is on
Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The draw donated by Edythe,
was won by June.
Cards were played.
UCW members
contribute-to
storm fund
The First UCW meeting of 1998
was held on Monday, Jan. 19 at the
church. It began at 1 p.m. with
dessert.
The meeting opened with Blest
Be The Tie That Binds. Mary Peel
gave several readings and scripture
from Matthew chapter 10.
Kittie gave two readings. Cheryl
led in prayer. The purpose was
repeated in unison.
The minutes of the November
meeting were read and adopted.
Reta gave the financial report.
Correspondence was read from
Marg Anderson, Winnie Knox,
Paul and Ruth Ross, Kay
Longman,Huron County Christmas
Bureau and Queen's Bush Rural
Ministry.
The February meeting is on
Monday, Feb. 16. It was voted to
give $200 to ice storm relief.
Collection and birthday pennies
were taken up.
..The meeting closed with the
Benediction.
On Jan. 25 Knox United Church
service was held at 10 a.m. Bernice
Gross was organist and the opening
chorus was We are One in the
Spirit - One in the Lord.
Rev. Paul Ross welcomed all and
gave the church announcements.
The United Church is helping with
the ice storm fund. Money received
marked for it will be sent to the
General Councils for distribution.
The annual congregational
meeting will be on Feb. 15 after
church. Reports must be handed in
to the minister by Feb. 11.
The Invitation to Worship was
based on Psalm 36. Faith does not
free one from troubles but it is the
cornerstone of life. Put trust in God
and be blessed.
The hymn Thou Whose Almighty
Margaret Hildebrand and Ethel
Ball were in charge of the Silver
Tops meeting and potluck dinner
served with 15 members present on
Wednesday, Jan. 21 at noon.
After dinner Margaret handled
the business. The line up of officers
and programme groups were made
and yearly membership fees were
paid. Those in charge of the lunch
for a meeting are also to be
responsible for the entertainment.
"The Voice" citizens magazines
were handed out and articles of
importance to be read. After
finishing the books they are to be
passed on to the next member.
It is important that other seniors
join the Silver Tops. New members
will be welcomed at any meeting.
Margaret gave a reading "The
Pattern of Life". Life resembles a
Word was sung followed by
confession of sins and God's
pardon in prayer.
The children were then invited to
the front as the congregation sang
Jesus Loves the Little Children.
Rev. Ross had a softball in his
mystery bag. He spoke to the
children about the importance of
watching the ball. Important things
must be watched and followed, he
said. They closed with repetitive
prayer, then went to their Sunday
School classes.
As With Gladness Men of Old
was sung followed by scripture
readings from Genesis 19. Rev.
Ross told of Lot and his family
fleeing from the city that was to be
destroyed. He fled and went to a
smaller city. Sodom and Gomorrah
patchwork quilt, a number of
different things create it.
A number of letters from various
organizations had been received but
it was decided to donate only to the
Alzheimer's Society.
Prayer was then said in unison. A
number then chatted while the rest
played a game, Chinese Dominoes.
The Silver Tops were very sorry
to hear of Marion Haggitt's
unfortunate accident. She had
broken a bone in her foot the
former afternoon and is now a
patient in Clinton hospital. It is
hoped that she will soon be able to
come home.
For a number of years Marion
was the Silver Tops' excellent
secretary-treasurer and is always a
super helper. Thoughts and prayers
are with her.
were overthrown.
Reading from Luke 9, he said,
Christ was calling people to follow
Him but received various excuses.
Jesus told them to look ahead not
back to the past.
The hymn God of Grace and God
of Glory was then sung.
The sermon by Rev. Ross was
"Eyes Front". "We must look
ahead. What is past is past but then
as now there is a future and the
love of God is always with us."
He closed with prayers of thanks
and concern followed by The
Lord's Prayer in unison.
Offering was received. The
doxology, and offertory prayer
were given.
The closing hymn was Let There
Be Light. This was followed by the
benediction and Amens.
B. Knox hosts Cheerios
Parish gives to ice storm fund