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From the Minister's Study
As life slips by faith sees you through, says pastor
By Rev. Dave Wood
Huron Chapel Evangelical
Missionary Church
It’s over for another year! All the
preparations, the time, the money,
the energy exerted, the numerous
Christmas activities that kept us
hopping have come to an end and
we managed to somehow survive it
all again.
Or did we? I’ll let you know
when the VISA comes in!
Isn’t it amazing how fleeting life
can be? Think about it! I remember
the days when I used to say “I
remember five years ago when I
was in high school”. And now ...
Oh boy! I don’t even want to take
the time to do the math.
Life has a way of creeping up on
you. It has this way of going by a
lot quicker than we thought it
could.
Why is this? Could it be because
we are so busy we don’t even
notice the passing of time and we
live one moment to the next with
hardly a thought for tomorrow? Or
is it, as my elders have informed
me more than once, that the older
you get the quicker time goes by?
I remember when I was a kid
(and yes, I can remember), how I
used to look at those old folks in
their 30s and 40s and think, wow,
they are old and now ... that’s me!
It’s not that I mind at all, but I must
admit it does take some adjustment
at times and now when the seniors
talk about rheumatism and arthritis,
I listen and take notes.
Now here we are, moving into
the turn of the century, actually
witnessing the unfolding of a new
millennium and all the possibilities
it can bring. Just as time passes,
just as life goes skipping by, we
Christmas busy at CDCS
need not be afraid for the message
of the angels of Christmas is still
just as valid after the season. And
the message, “Do not be afraid. I
bring you news of great joy that
will be for all the people. Today in
the town of David a Saviour has
been bom to you. He is Christ the
Lord.”
What a wondrous message. What
an amazing and unparalleled hope!
Despite what we face,
notwithstanding the trials and the
pain we might endure, there is One
who has come so that we might
have life and that life lived to the
fullest measure.
Christmas, with all its
decorations and good cheer, is
nothing in comparison to the
message that the Christ writes on
our hearts when we embrace by
faith the salvation proclaimed to
shepherds on a Judean hillside.
Although life has a way of slipping
by, although it has a way of
stealing our joy and peace and
often leaves us floundering, despite
these temporary setbacks, Jesus is
still able to bring relaxation and
hope and the message of Christmas
is year round.
A new year stretches ahead of us.
I don’t know what it holds in store
but it will probably be a mixed bag,
some good, some not too good. But
no matter what should come, Jesus
Christ is for you at any age and He
will see you through.
A Blessed New Year to all!
Clinton and District Christian
School (CDCS) students were
privileged to be able to entertain
and interact with seniors at two
places in recent weeks.
The Grade 8 class enjoyed some
time with a variety of people at the
Clinton Day Away Centre on
Tuesday, Nov. 16. On Tuesday,
Dec. 14, the Grade 3 class
participated in a program for the
Dining Out Program at the Clinton
Christian Reformed Church. This
program is sponsored by Town and
Country Support Services.
Sports continue to be an exciting
part of the lives of students at
CDCS. On Dec. 10, the boys and
girls volleyball teams participated
in the Woodstock District Christian
School volleyball tournament at the
North London Arena. The girls
team out-shone the boys by coming
in fourth while the boys came in
fifth. Seven teams participated.
Dec. 5 was the date of the first
hockey practice. Hockey practices
are held every Thursday from 3 -
4 p.m. at the Clinton arena. This
year’s tournament is to be held in
Program
seeks
volunteers
World Heritage, a non-profit
student exchange program, is
seeking local representatives to
provide high school students from
several countries including
Germany, France, Mexico, Japan
and Brazil with local program
support.
Community Representatives plan
an annual orientation, meet with the
local high schools, provide support
counseling for participants, screen
potential host families, and visit
with the exchange students on a
monthly basis. Representatives also
attend an annual training meeting
and report to the regional co
ordinator.
The ideal candidate should enjoy
fostering new international
friendships, be community minded,
and enjoy working with teenagers.
Community Representatives spend
an average of one to two hours a
week with the exchange students,
and general expenses are
reimbursed by the organization.
World Heritage is in the process
of building their team of reputable
Community Representatives. If you
would like to join this growing
number and become involved in
one of the most rewarding
experiences, call Angela at 705-
745-4147 or 1-800-888-9040.
Strathroy on Thursday, March 9.
The entire school looked forward
to going skating from 1 - 2 p.m.
along with parents, grandparents
and friends on the last afternoon of
school before the Christmas break.
On Friday, Dec. 17, the students
and staff at CDCS had their annual
Christmas program. About 150
guests attended the matinee. All
children had a part in the program.
Many sang in the choirs. The
primary choir, directed by the
Grade 1 teacher, Fran Jongejan,
sang Little Baby Jesus and Gloria.
The senior and junior choirs,
directed by Pastor Vemon Dean of
the Exeter Pentecostal Church sang
What Can 1 Give Him? and
Emmanuel.
The Grade 8 class presented a
skit adapted from Mary’s Treasure
Box by Carolyn Walz Kramlich.
Thanks to the efforts of the
students, the gym was decked out
with banners to celebrate the joy of
Christmas. The atmosphere was
just as happy and joyful that
evening as the program was held
again at 7:30 p.m. There were
about 400 people in the audience
during the evening performance.
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