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The Citizen, 2004-05-27, Page 13By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Steiner & Canada Trailer0 7JPAll STEINER Saturday, May 29th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Radford Pond Located Hwy #4, one mile south of Blyth Technical E Prizes Information Lunch Booth Sponsored by Radford Auto, Farm & Heavy Truck Parts - Blyth The War Amps is spreading the PLAYSAFE/ DRIVESAFE messages. 1 To order a Spot the Danger! video or the PLAYSAFE Interactive CD-ROM. visit our Web site at www.waramps.ca or call 1-800-250-3030. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004. PAGE 13. UCW guest tells of trip to Japan In May of 2003, Marjorie Johns of the Exeter area was a member of the World Outreach Division of London Conference. She was accepted as one of 11 delegates to Japan on behalf of the United Church. A large number of Londesborough UCW ladies and guests were on hand at Londesborough United Church the evening of May 17 to hear of her trip. The Canadians journeyed to Japan and more specifically to the northern-most territory of that small country to observe Japanese farming and religion. This area of Japan has a 2600-year history of farming. Of the 120 million Japanese people, only one per cent are Christian. Their churches are small and a large congregation might be 40 persons. Many of the churches visited were connected to a school. Their beliefs are a three love movement — love of God, of humanity and of the earth. Other Japanese are Buddhists or Shinto. Theirs is a very old culture Random thoughts on a soggy weekend. Worrying about planting a garden or working in the tlowerbeds seems selfish in light of the farm fields that still need working. Rain we continue to get but thankfully we escaped the severest of weather on Saturday. Folks in the Mitchell area are also thankful to have escaped injury. If the Leafs could not be a contender for Lord Stanley's Cup, it is good to at least be cheering for a with a strong feeling for the past and a belief in nature. The Canadian delegates lived with host families who treated them with love and dignity. These host families are not poor but live a simplistic life. A healthy people. the Japanese eat rice in some form three times a day, soybeans. soup and whatever fruits and vegetables are in season. The Canadians realized that Japanese farmers value their land preserving every small area. At a seminar the Canadians learned that the concerns of Japanese farmers are similar to those of Canadian farmer-s. The group visited a small chicken farm and with a young farm family on a pig/sausage farm. A folk/school farm that takes in youth 16 -.20 years of age and educates them on a working farm was a unique visit. Although Mrs. Johns claimed not to be a public speaker, she informed and entertained the women with stories of her experience. She had a knack for recounting those happenings they would enjoy, such Canadian team, the Calgary Flames. If it is of any comfort to those who have had enough of hockey for now, the last possible game would be played on June 7. Do I hear all the wives cheering? Getting the grass cut between rain showers has been tricky; but those dandelions are a real bug bear. I fear the landscape in future Mays will be truly yellow if weed sprays are banned. Oddly enough, I wasn't envying those folks who were camping last weekend. There are always things to be done at home where it's warm and dry. Think of the monies that would be available for medicine and education if every governing party didn't call an election until their full term of office was completed. Even one campaign (dare I say, popularity contest) not called would leave extra money in public coffers. as the communal baths, sleeping on the floor, the tradition of wearing slippers in the homes, water from the mountains with special powers, visiting the temples and seeing the big black Buddha. Handling the devotions for the evening were Barb Bosman, Rena Kolkman, Lena Nesbitt, Jane Hoggart and Karen Whyte. Mothers figured prominently in their chosen hymns and readings. Proverbs 31 which speaks of a virtuous woman was quoted as well. During the business portion of the meeting a variety of items were discussed. A number of articles were received that evening for Camp Menesetung. • Recognition was given to Lynda Horbanuik at the church service on May 9 for her term as president of the UCW group. At that service she was given a UCW life membership pin. Tickets are available for the upcoming Mystery Dinner on June 12. This is a progressive dinner, meaning each course will be served in a different locale and the sites and menus are not published. Tickets are $15 and only 30 are available. FROV LO\DESBORO Cheerios dine at Betty Cardno Centre The ladies of the Cheerio Club joined with other diners on May 19 at the Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton for dinner. All enjoyed the afternoon's entertainment of stepdancing. Cheerio Club member Margaret Good won the door prize. The Londesborough group had their meeting in' a separate room. It opened with a quote from Mother Theresa. Roll call was answered in the usual manner. Edythe Beacom showed photographs of her recent four-day visit to Ottawa during the tulip festival. Dorothy Johnston won the May gift of the month. Friendly card games were enjoyed before the women left for home. Their next meeting Will be June 16. • A leg up Fighting off the rain clouds, students at Hullett Central Public School competed in their annual track and field event on Thursday. This youth makes his turn over the bar in the high jump event. (Bonnie Gropp photo) All being one, theme of service That All May Be One was the theme for the morning service at Londesborough United Church on May 23. Erica Horbanuik read the supporting scriptures — Rev. 22: 12- 14. 16.17, 20-21 and John 17: 20- 26. Psalm 97 was the responsive psalm that asks the righteous to rejoice in the Lord. Following the Last Supper, Christ's conversation with His disciples was about the upcoming events which led to His crucifixion. Christ's/God's glory is the cross, noted Rev, Pat Cook. In His prayer that night. Christ prayed for three things: He prayed for himself; for His disciples and unity among them for continuing His work on earth and for the future. Christ prayed for unity among Christians in their personal relationships and in the world. His prayer was for a unity of faith. When Christians show love and responds to God's call, they can make a different to the world and in .other's lives. Christian unity has always been difficult because of religions' varying administrations, creeds and rituals. As a church the body of Christ needs to work together to find the solace and friendship and calm from the chaos of daily life. Rev. Pat used a -set . of nesting people to illustrate unity during the children's time at the front. Familiar to the children at this time of year is planting a garden. However it is a big job for just one person. As each phase of the task. making rows, planting, covering. watering, was mentioned, the next doll was opened. No matter how big or small one is each has a gift or talent to share. The senior choir anthem was Lead Me Saviour. Rev. Cook will be on study leave from May 25 - 30. In the event of an emergency, call Rev. Jan Fradette at 482-9304. Gloria Wilbee will conduct the service at Londesborough on May 30. A congregational potluck will be held on June 3 following the Sunday school promotion and awards service. Dessert will be provided by the Sunday school.