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The Citizen, 2004-08-19, Page 7By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 ATTENTION EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS! • SEPTIC TANKS • DISTRIBUTION BOXES • HOLDING TANKS FOR PORTABLE WATER • PUMPING CHAMBERS • WELL RINGS • CATCH BASINS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS OFFERED, CALL FOR PRICING CAM AM PRECAST PRODUCTS LTD. OFFICE 519-247-3752 PLANT 519-228-7520 CENTRALIA, ONTARIO Eves DOUG GOUGH, R.I.B. (ONT.) CAIB, Manager IVES INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. - BLYTH OFFICE 184 Dinsley St. W. Box 428 Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 Tel: (519) 523-9655 Fax: (519) 523-9793 All Classes of Insurance WWW.IVESINSURANCE.COM THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2004. PAGE 7, Minister talks about disappointment The message brought by Rev. Pat Cook to the congregation at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Aug. 15 was titled, Disappointment and Determination. In all the supporting scripture passages chosen that morning sadness and disappointment were countered by hope and determination. A comparison between a disappointing vineyard and the house of Israel is found in the Old Testament reading, Isaiah 5: 1-17. Jesus speaks of division in families While cutting grass yet again on Friday afternoon I questioned why the grass and weeds seem to be thriving. Many crops, gardens and flowers are suffering from too much moisture, turning yellow and getting mold. At our home it is not a case of too much fertilizer as this year we could not get the timing right for its application. A summer for lounging by the pool it has not been. I find myself relating to the young girl in the current television ad who freaks out when she sees a fallen maple leaf, a sure sign that fall is close at hand. However during the chore I mused On Sunday, Aug. 15 Jardin relatives met for a barbecue meal and family visiting at the home of Harold and Nancy Jardin. The weather was great for the The WMS held its meeting Monday, Aug. 9 at the home of Ivy Cloakey. The Purpose was read as a Call to Worship. The hymn, Jesus, Son of Righteousness was read in unison. Alice Nicholson read scripture from Matthew 10. Mrs. Cloakey led in prayer and Freda Scott read a story on those milestones celebrated in life. Margaret Siertsema gave the minutes of the last meeting. The roll call was answered by naming a plant or flower of the Bible. Mrs. Cloakey gave the treasurer's report. There were 40 shut-in visits recorded. The next meeting will be Sept. 13 Classifieds advertisements published in The Citizen are now available on our website at www.northhuron.on.ca because of His preaching in the New Testament scripture Luke 12: 49-56. The responsive psalm, Psalm 80, asks God to forgive the people's sins and look again with favour on them. Rev. Pat suggested that many relationship problems are the result of poor communication. The actions of His people have not always pleased God. The sending of Jesus to earth was His attempt to show His people how to live God's way. However due to the nature of a life in Christ, Jesus knew His message would cause division in groups and on how it seems to have been a summer for sky watching. There is nothing quite like the light show that comes with a thunderstorm and we have had our share of those. In spite of the destruction these storms have brought the show is majestic and watching is a way to cure the fear of them. Others have been keeping an eye on the skies for funnel clouds and some have touched down in our area this summer unfortunately. I thought Elvis was the authority on "blue moons". Turns out if a month has two full moons as did July, the second time it is called a blue moon. Then last week there was a meteor shower in the north east sky. As has been the case so often this year, it was too overcast for us to see. Our canopy of stars on clear evenings is the envy of city folk however. We have had days of clear blue skies and haven't the clouds been interesting? Sunsets have been glorious and I expect so have the sunrises — clouds of shades of red, outdoor picnic and 27 family members of Tom and Ruth Jardin enjoyed the day together. Little Kennedy Jardin of Kitchener celebrated her third birthday on this occasion. Everyone was delighted that Lolly the Clown dropped in. Lolly did face painting, balloon animals, music and crafts for the young and not-so-young. Debbie Jardin led the children on a bug hunt and Ruth Jardin won a jar of ju-jubes for her lucky guess. The guests present came from Blyth, Kitchener, Elmira and New Hamburg. at the home of Beryl McGowan with visitors invited. An invitation was read from Belmore inviting the WMS to a meeting on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Siertsema read a story on friends and hymn, Come My Soul was read. Rev. Campbell closed with prayer and the hostess served lunch. families. Yet, knowing of the trials He would encounter, Christ came because He cared to save. He recognized His teachings would not bring peace. Jesus was the original hero to Christians. Those people who are determined to be hopeful, work for justice and live according to Christ's teachings are today's heroes. The question is asked, like a welding torch, will a Christian cut and divide or meld and join? Heroes were discussed in the children's time. Today's heroes may yellow, pink and blue. I found myself marveling on Friday at the heavy clouds overhead. I don't think I ever saw clouds before I would call navy blue. As the sun found a hole to shine through the clouds on the rim were pink. All of this rambling is my way of reminding you to take time along the way to smell the roses, or in this case to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty. Life is too short to not enjoy. Another television ad we should all give some thought to is the one with Shrek and his donkey. When the donkey comments that this time Shrek has gone too far, Shrek replies, "Change is good." Our world is in a state of constant change and change is not always welcome. However, unless we are prepared to be left out/behind, we need to be accepting. Craig Massey from Detroit will deliver the message on Aug. 22 at the drive-in service at the Fellowship Bible Chapel. Musical ministry will be offered by the Wingham Quartet. FROM BELGRA\'E Check out the classifieds be those who are now competing in the Olympics, TV personalities, singers, main characters in books, a parent or co-workers, etc. A hero is someone a person loves and admires for what they do in their lives and the love, kindness and caring they show. The ultimate hero, Jesus, is an example of how one should live life. Kerri Szusz was organist for the service in the absence of Barb Bosman. Session members are asked to note the change in their next meeting. A session meeting has been called for Tuesday, Sept. 7. They will also be meeting at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 as part of the official board meeting. Apparently the fact that it was Friday the 13th was not a problem for those who wanted to play cards at the Londesborough Community Hall at the August gathering. The Happy Gang Seniors had 21 1/2 tables of euchre players that evening. Clarence Hoy and Norine Park had the highest score of 83 at the final tally. Second highest score was counted by Cord and Yvonne Dougherty while Evelyn and Helen 1. Cloakey hosts WMS meeting placed third. Three couples successfully played six lone hands, Clarence and Adeline Allin, Marie Park and Lois Cunningham and Helen Lee and Evelyn Glousher. Share-the-wealth draws were shared by Dorothy Carter, Evelyn Christensen, Lillian Appleby, Orville Kelland, Jack Lee and Kay Wat- son. The seniors' next euchre party will be held on Sept. 10. FROM LONDESBORO Excellent turnout to Gang's euchre gleeS VICTIM SERVICES OF too S.° Ni. HURON COUNTY ---2 ‘,--. 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