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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-10-03, Page 9Dining out The Londesboro United Church stewards held their pork roast supper last Saturday and had a good turnout. There was a silent auction held at the same time in the foyer. (David Blaney photo) Heritage service at United Your Pet & Outdoor Bird Feed & Accessory Outlet A division of Brussels Agri Services Ltd This Sedson is For the Birds 18 kg Gourmet Wild Bird Seed 9 kg Gourmet Wild Bird Seed (after you buy 10 you get one FREE) Mix and Match Bulk Bird Seed starting at only 45 cents/lb. Bird Seed - Safflower - Niger - Distlefinch - Millets - Peanuts - Black Oil Sunflower Seeds - Gray Stripe Sunflower Seeds Large assortment of Bird Feeders and feed for all seasons! - Suet cakes and holders - Finch Feeders - Large Seed Feeders - Peanut Feeders R.R. #3 Brussels 887-9391 Fax 887-9960 Located next to Brussels Livestock Brussels Agri Services Ltd. MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM "A new way of providing service at Clinton Public Hospital" CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM "BABY AND 1" NO FEE NO PRE-REGISTRATION PROGRAM DAYS - WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 a.m. WHERE - CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL CONFERENCE ROOM (Second Floor) PROGRAM TOPICS: Oct. 3 - Babysitters & You oct. to - Sibling Rivalry Oct.17 - Cancelled Oct. 24 - Infant CPR Choking & Safety Oct. 31 - Infant Car Seat Safety More info call Veronica Farquhar - 482.3440 Ext. 304 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001. PAGE 9. FROM LONDESBORO Seniors meet The Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors held their first meeting of the new season at the Hall Sept. 25. Phyllis Tyndall gave areport on the United Seniors Clubs of Ontario convention held on Brantford. She and Keith attended. The Fall Rally for Zone 8 will be held in Grand Bend on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Dianne (Peck) Waun, the daughter of Elva (Snell) Peck was the after- noon speaker. She belongs to the Huron Chapter of Huron County Children for Chernobyl. Waun has hosted two young girls- from that devastated country. Children spend summers in Canada to learn some English and improve their health through dentist and doctor visits. Professional services are given free of charge and businesses and groups donate clothing, necessities, etc. for the children to take home to Chernobyl and their families. Waun' showed the Seniors Group pictures and slides of the Chernobyl countryside and a video of one of the young children. Kelly McManus, community development co-ordinator for the County of Huron was present for the March meeting of the official board of Londesboro United Church. She. spoke about child poverty and how the church might respond. The issues of poverty and home- lessness are no longer just urban issues. Today these problems exist in Huron County although by the very nature of rural living, they are more difficult to identify. The Christian faith teaches that those who can should share their skills and talents to support others. By identifying a need and respond- ing collectively, the official board recognized they would be investing in the community. Kelly pointed out that her depart- ment attempted to open pathways to self-sufficiency for the growing number of families in the county who are in need. Simply put, there are parents who have problems which prevent them from meeting the needs of their children. Sometimes there is just nothing left financially and emotionally once the family's very basic needs are met. The members of the official board realized that our future, our children, are most at risk. Consequently an outreach team was struck to- liaison with Rev. Paul Ross and McManus Continued on page 18 WUCC hosts rally Every Sept. the Huron East Region of the Huron-Perth Presbyterial of the WUCC hold a Fall Rally. This year's gathering W'AS hosted by the Londesboro UCW on Monday, Sept. 24. Regional President, Dianne McCallum chaired the program. Gloria Dow, first vice president of the Presbyterial„ brought greetings and announcements. The evening's offering will benefit Camp Menesetung. With Marg Whitmore accompany- ing on the piano, the Northside Women's choir of Seaforth sang Always With Me and Give Thanks to the Lord. The women who attend the rally come to renew friendships, to enjoy a time of shared faith and to revitalize their spirits for the work of the Women of the United Church of Canada. With these things in mind, those who planned the evening chose the theme, Energize With Enthusiasm. Motivational speaker, Melissa Whitmore of the Walton area was the keynote speaker. Whitmore has worked for seven years for Paul Steckle, MPP, both in Ottawa and Goderich. She conducts motivational seminars across Ontario and has been pulpit supplying churches in both Huron and Perth counties and teaches courses in pub- lic speaking and leadership. Moreover Whitmore completed the New York City Marathon last November and worked with the Canada Summer Games 2001. Her cup of enthusiasm truly run- neth over. Her energizing attitude to life is quite contagious and she soon had the women literally jumping for joy. She recognizes the important role women play in their respective churches and also understands that the work needs faith, courage and enthusiasm. Whitmore noted that to be enthusi- astic one must act enthusiastic and that enthusiasm can energize one per- son or a whole group of persons. She stated that TEAM means Together (with enthusiasm) Everyone Achieves More. There is no doubt that at the end of the evening every woman present felt more energized for the months ahead in their UCW groups. The worship, conducted by Lois Elliott and Florence Cartwright, rein- forced the message that God gives everyone a precious gift, each new day, to be greeted with joy and enthu- siasm. Rev. Paul Ross conducted a her- itage hymn service at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Sept. 30 based on the works of Paul Philip Bliss, 1838 to 1876. Bliss learned from his father at an early age to express his love of God through song. Throughout his short life Bliss wrote hundreds of inspira- tional lyrics and music. The United States was experiencing a very evan- gelistic era during the mid-1800s and the phrases heard at revivals and his own life's experiences were the inspiration for his hymns. His wife, Lucy Young, a poet, assisted him with his musical ministry and they became a very popular evangelistic team. Following their tragic deaths as a result of a train wreck amemorial to Bliss was erected in Rome, Pennsylvania. During the service the congregation sang six of Bliss's hymns, including the familiar chil- dren's hymn, I Am So Glad That Jesus Loves Me. In the storybag that morning was a wedding invitation. Rev. Ross and the children agreed that one received invitations to do a wide variety of things. The message in many Paul Philip Bliss's hymns is that Jesus invites everyone to come to Ijim and grow strong in faith. It is in response to Christ's invitation that people attend church and Sunday School. In Joshua 24: 14-18, the prophet invites the Israelites to decide just who they will serve, God or the idols many have turned to. Matthew 11: 25-30 is Christ's invitation to lay their cares on Him. Knowing Jesus will comfort is the message needing to be heard in light of world events in September. The board of stewards extend their thanks to everyone who supported their most successful pork roast sup- per and silent auction. The flowers at the front of the sanctuary were placed by the family of the late Kaye Saundercock. A pri- vate memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6. Coffee, juice and muffins will be served prior to next Sunday's Thanksgiving service. If you could/would donate items with which the Sunday School could decorate the sanctuary, leave them at the church by 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4.