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Mouth full
Sarah VanSligtenhorst of Guelph takes a bite at the Blyth
Legion breakfast on the Sunday morning of the long week-
end.
NOTICE
HURON COUNTY HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT proposes to apply the herbicide
"DyCleer 480" Reg. No. 19157 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) on
County Road No's 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 21, 31, 32, 81, 83, and 84 right-of-ways for
control of noxious weeds as listed under the Weed Control Act.
Application time to be the weeks of September 4th to September 14th, 2001,
weather permitting. There will be no spraying done in built up areas.
For further information and for location of the roads to be sprayed, contact
Sandra Lawson, Huron County Weed Inspector at (519) 524-7412. Collect calls
will be accepted.
PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001.
Friendship theme of United Church services
Rev. Paul Ross returned from holi-
days to conduct the Sunday service
at Londesboro United Church on
July 29.
He noted to the congregation that
everyone loses contact with friends
and relatives who have, at some
point, played a role in their lives.
One must maintain regular contact
with people to keep friendships
alive.
Consequently he began a series of
services that will renew friendships
and knowledge of the congregation
with figures from the Bible which
were significant to the. Christian
faith.
The service, Old Friends #1 was
reintroduction to Gideon and
stressed the importance of the small
things in life.
In the storybag the children found
pennies, the smallest monetary coin.
Rev. Ross explained that God values
children regardless of their size.
The New Testament scripture pas-
sage, Matthew 15: 32-39 tells how
Christ's disciples were able to feed
some 4,000 people with only seven
loaves of bread and a few small fish.
The Old Testament reading, Judges
6: 11-18 is the account of Gideon
being called by an angel of God to
lead a small army against the enemy.
Gideon was the least important
member of the smallest clan — the
Israelite nation. God had given him
an army of just 300 soldiers. By
defeating a much larger force,
Gideon showed that size does not
matter when one. has faith in the
power of God.
The Israelites had been neglectful
of their relationship with God. When
Christians experience crises, God in
His mercy helps them. Rev. Ross
assured those gathered that Sunday
that with faith, small churches like
Londesboro can make a difference.
On Sunday, Aug. 4 the congrega-
tion renewed acquaintance with Old
Friend #2, Jonah.
The Book of Jonah, which is the
story of Jonah, is a fictitious tale and
it is not recorded anywhere who
wrote this-length parable.
Seemingly Jonah was called by
God to go to Nineveh and tell the
inhabitants of that city that God has
displeased with them. Jonah did not
want this task, and hoping God
would not find him, he sought refuge
on a ship bound for Tarsus. In the
midst of a storm he was thrown over-
board by the sailors as a sacrifice. He
was allegedly swallowed by a big
fish and three days later tossed up on
shore.
Recognizing that God had saved
him, yet still angry about his mis-
sion, Jonah journeyed to Nineveh.
There he told the people that God
would destroy their city unless they
turned from their wicked ways. Then
Jonah found a spot outside the city
from which he could watch the
destruction. God grew a bush for his
shade, then destroyed it just as quick-
ly.
This story was found in the first
scripture passage of the service,
Jonah 4.
The king of Nineveh repented and
ordered his people to do likewise.
God spared the city. .
Jonah expressed anger about the
destruction of his bush and the sav-
ing of Nineveh. Just as the bush
seemed important to Jonah, God's
concern for all people made the
city's survival important to Him.
This concern of God for all people,
not just a particular race or sect, is
the most important lesson to be
learned from this story about Jonah.
Also God has a plan which-
Christians may find difficult to
understand. God's love, compassion
and concern is for all.
During the children's time. Rev.
Ross explained that when one does-
n't do as they are asked or are
expected to do, God will forgive
them. However, He expects them to
try harder to live God's way when
He offers them a second chance.
On Sunday, Aug. 12 the congrega-
tion renewed their acquaintance with
Old Friend #3 — Daniel.
The book of David was written
during the years of Babylonian exile
when it was extremely dangerous for
the Jews to practise their religion.
The author of this book of fiction
was encouraging the Jews to remain
true to their faith nevertheless.
King Nebuchadnezzar respected
Daniel and gave him a position of
authority. Jealous people conspired _
against Daniel and reported to the
king that Daniel continued to pray to
God three times a day. Consequently
Daniel was thrown in to a den of
lions. To the amazement of the con; l
spirators he was not harmed.
This story is recounted in the scrip-
ture passage Daniel 6: 1-24.
The theme of the book of Daniel is
that God's people are called
to trust God. This trust is further
expounded by Jesus in the New
Testament passage Luke 12: 4-12.
Daniel's trust came from years of
recognizing God's involvement in
his life through a variety of circum-
stances.
The basement of Londesboro
United Church was filled with chat-
ter, laughter and good wishes the
evening of Aug. 9. The good wishes
were offered to Jenn Szusz who will
become Mrs. Tim Elliott on
Saturday, Sept. 8. The chatter is a
natural occurrence when the ladies of
the village gather for a bridal show-
er.
Also in attendance that evening
were Marsha and Kefi Szusz and
Mrs. Elliott and Tami.
Games that tested the,, mind and
memory as well as artistic ability
occasioned much laughter. Shower
co-ordinator, Barb Bosman, was
assisted that evening by Jean
Crawford, Shannon Clark, Paul
Allen, Joan Goodall and Dawn
Dolmage.
Along with a number of lovely and
thoughtful gifts, Jenn took home a
collection of cards. On one side of
these cards the ladies in attendance
recounted a personal memory of
Jenn. On the other side, they shared a
piece of marriage advice.
The village is pleased to have
another young couple in our midst.
Despite the very summery weather
we are experiencing of late, this is
Aug. 15. September and the cool
days of autumn are practically at our
doorstep. The turn of the calendar
page brings the resumption of activi-
Modern day lion's dens are those
life situations that challenge one's
faith and ability to trust God. No one
escapes facing the lions. Survivar
depends on a close relationships with
God nurtured in good times.
The children learned that no matter
how high a kite soars, its string con-
nects it to the hand that guides its.
God is their string. By learning about
God's love they will come to trust
God to guide them.
Next Sunday, Rev. Susan Cameron
will be the guest speaker. A. co-ordi-
nator for the Food Grains Bank with
the national board, she will bring a
message about the continuing mis-
sion work of this project.
Rev. Bob Tschanz and Ruth will be
visiting in the area next weekend and
will attend'the service at Londesboro
United Church. If you would like to
renew acquaintance with the
Tschanz's plan stay after the service.
Bring along some light lunch food
items for the social time.
ties for many groups.
Both village-based bowling
leagues are, looking for neW mem-
bers to round out their rosters. Give
Liz Lawson (523-4487) or Harry
Lear (523-4219) a call if you are
interested in knocking down some
pins in the name of exercise.
Harrison Park in Owen Sound was
a beautiful setting for the wedding of
Kevin Tamblyn and Elizabeth Iris on
Saturday, Aug. II. A number of
friends and relatives from
Londesboro and area were present
for the nuptials.
The couple will take up residence
in Bowmanville as Kevin works at
the Darlington Nuclear Plant.
It would seem that a modern-day
version of the notorious door-to-door
vacuum cleaner salesman blitzed the
village and surrounding area recent-
ly. Truth to tell, the offer presented
by the fast-talking frontman was
inviting. However, that old adage, "If
it sound too good to be true, it prob-
ably is", comes to mind.
Mind you, all of us like to get a
bargain. 'But, at what cost to our
communities? If we really need the
product or service offered at the door
uninvited, shouldn't we consider
seeking them from our local business
people?
Empty stores can be found in most
neighbouring communities. Owners
of businesses in rural Ontario can
attest to the difficulties they
encounter daily in order to stay in
business. They face competition
from larger centres with big box
stores, interne shopping and those
once-in-a-lifetime offers. How long
can we expect them to hold on until
the some day when we might need
them?
' - Moreover it is these local business
FROM LONDESBORO
people who support our hospitals,
schools and your group's fundraising
projects. Perhaps one needs to look
further than the bottom line on a sin-
gle purchase and instead support the
local businesses and ultimately our
communities.
Help protect the
environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle