HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-22, Page 11FROM LONDESBORO
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004. PAGE 11.
Minister shares story with children
The boys and girls at
.ondesborough United Church were
;iven a somewhat personal lesson in
nission service during their time at
he front with Rev. Pat Cook on Jan.
8.
Karen Butt of the Woodstock area
s a friend of Rev. Cook and a
eacher at a girls' school in
Mozambique.
This girls' school is supported by
he M&S fund of the United Church
if Canada. Many girls in Africa
don't attend any school. The young
women who attend the school want
to teach others in their country what
they have learned and to pass on
Christ's love.
The senior choir sang an anthem
titled, Blessed Assurance. The
morning's responsive psalm was a
praise of God by David.
The Epistle reading I Corinthians
12: 1-11 speaks of the spiritual gifts
God gives everyone.
Flower tributes on the stands by
The sympathy of the community is
offered to the family of Nellie Brock
who lost her short battle with cancer
on Monday, Jan. 12.
After 33 years working for Canada
Post out of London, Ray decided it
was time to retire. He and Nellie
became a part of this little
community 15 years ago purchasing
their home from Doug and Shirley
Bell. During her years in London,
Nellie held jobs with Canada Bread,
the pulpit were offered by the family
of the late Nellie Brock whose
memorial service was held in
the sanctuary on Thursday,
Jan. 15.
A floral tribute on the memorial
table was placed by the Brian
Falconer family. Brian recently lost
his father Mery Falconer.
A Sign, was the title of Rev.
Cook's message.
The supporting gospel passage,
John 2: 1-11 is the story of Jesus
Canada Post, The Western News and
an A&P food store.
Since coming to Londesborough,
Nellie has been a quiet, generous
supporter of community concerns
area area charities. She enjoyed
working with the late Sandra
Mayberry and the ladies of Blyth's
Trinity Anglican Church in their
various projects and activities. That
church's altar cloths are examples of
her sewing skill.
Nellie did enjoy sewing, knitting
and quilting and had been a member
of the Goderich Quilters Guild.
Bowling with various leagues at the
Clinton Crown Lanes was another of
Nellie's hobbies.
Following golf on television was
another pastime. Mike Weir was a
favourite of hers.
Ray and Nellie's only child, Linda
Hopf of Kitchener, retired in 2003
and is grateful to have spent a little
changing water into wine at the
wedding in Cana. This first miracle
by Jesus was the first display of
Christ's glory, a sign of His
mission/ministry.
When His mother, Mary, told the
servants to do whatever Jesus asked,
she was suggesting to all of us that
we need to continue His ministry, to
follow His sign.
Together we make up the body of
Christ if we work together and share
our own special talents.
more time with her mother since.
Nellie always had time when you
met her, for a chat about what was
happening in your life and the lives
of others in the community.
Being one of seven brothers and
sisters, Nellie had many relatives
with whom to keep in touch. Linda
says her mother's calendar was
covered with notes for she
remembered a host of birthdays,
anniversaries and events in people's
lives. Many in the community, like
our family, was touched at some
time by her thoughtfulness.
Also needing your support at this
time are Don and Kim Reid and
family. Kim lost her mother, Carole
Daer, suddenly, early in January.
Londesborough residents offer their
sympathy at this difficult time.
Prank Johnston might appreciate a
little support at this time having had
surgery on Jan. 19.
At rest and play
Students from Sacred Heart School in Wingham
participated in a PJ Day on Friday, Jan. 16, as part of the
students' council winter fun days. Here are some Grade 1/2
students, including local children Alex Saunders of Blyth,
Luke McCutcheon, Alyssa Cronin and Stuart Higgins, all of
Brussels. (Photo submitted)
7 tables at euchre
There were seven tables of euchre
in play on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the
Women's Institute Hall.
Winners were: high lady, Mary
McIntosh; second high lady, Viola
Adams; most lone hands, Jane
Grasby; low lady, Louise Bosman;
high man, Mervyn Schneider;
second high man, Ross Taylor; most
lone hands, Allen Edgar; low man,
Alf Nichol.
The next euchre is Jan. 28 at 8 p.m.
On Friday, Jan. 9 10 tables of
shoot were in play at the Community
Centre.
Winners were: high lady, Lillian
Appleby; second high lady, Ivy
Cloakey; most shoots, Louise
Schiestle; low lady, Mary Hunter;
high man, Oscar Shefter; second
high man, George Inglis; most
shoots, Ross Taylor; low man,
Evelyn Christensen.
The next shoot is Friday, Jan. 23 at
1:30 p.m.
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Congratulations is extended from
the community to Blair and Shannon
Bieman on the birth of their daughter
Emily Jean born Jan. 7. This is the
first grandchild for Roger and Donna
Bieman, and another great-
granddaughter for Irlma Edgar of
Wingham.
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