The Citizen, 2003-11-12, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003.
Convenanting service at United
FROM LONDESBORO
Poppy,
children’s
topic
On Remembrance Sunday, Nov. 9,
during the children’s time. Rev. Pat
Cook spoke about the poppy, a
symbol of remembrance.
Poppies were used as symbols of
remembrance during Napoleonic
times. 150 years before Canada
adopted them in 1921 to remind of
the sacrifices made during wars and
while peacekeeping for freedom.
The black centres of the poppies
worn now are being used again a.s
they signify death and are the true
colour of the centre of real poppies.
A short service of remembrance at
Londesborough United Church that
morning included the reciting of In'
Flanders Fields, The Last Post, two
minutes of silence, Reveille and the
singing of O Canada.
The senior choir anthem, Peace
Be In The Heart of Man was
composed by Jeff White of
Goderich
The Loyalty of Ruth, was the title
of Rev. Cook’s message based on
the Old Testament reading, Ruth 3:
1-5 and 4: 13-17. Both widows
Naomi, the mother-in-law, and Ruth
showed loyalty and love by refusing
to leave the other.
Both were prepared to take a risk
by returning to the land of Judah
together. Both gained respect in
their community when Ruth and
Boaz conceived a male heir for
Naomi.
From Mark 12: 38-44 comes the
story of the widow’s mite, her
sacrifice of all that she had. So too
do the soldiers who risk their lives
for war or peace. Soldiers and their
families turn to God for faith and
help in those fearful, troubled times.
The observance of Remembrance
Day shows respect for those
sacrifices, for their loyalty to
Canada.
The senior choir will practise at
10 a.m. Nov. 16.
Londesborough UCW will hold
its meeting on Monday, Nov. 17.
Hospital tray favours will be made
that evening.
There will be a work day at the
church on Thursday, Nov. 13
between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for
costumes for the Christmas Nativity
Story. Sewers, pressers and cutters
are all welcome to come and help
out.
The stewards will meet Friday
evening, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The
official board will convene at 7:30
p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Remember to pick up your copy of
the minutes of the last meeting from
the narthex prior to then.
Members of Londesborough
United Church, Knox United
Church, Auburn, Huron-Perth
Presbytery and proud family
members gathered in
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9 in the
presence of God to celebrate a new
ministry and to covenant together for
the service of God.
Taking part in the celebration of
the new ministry of Rev. Pat Cook
were Neil Salverda of
Londesborough Church, Dave
Williams representing Huron-Perth
Presbytery and Rev. Wayne Beamer.
Members of the Londesborough
and Auburn churches presented Rev.
Cook with various symbols which
represent the ways she will minister
to them in the coming years.
Jeff Plaetzer offered a cross, the
central symbol of Christian faith. A
Bible offered by Kim Roetcisoender
contains the Word of God for Rev.
Cook to share. A towel and basin
representing pastoral care was Bert
Lyon's symbol. Janice Hayes’s
offering of bread and cup bespoke of
the sharing of communion.
Hospitality and fellowship in
ministry were evident in the tea
towel and cup brought forward by
Shirley Andrews. A musical
instrument presented to Rev. Cook
by Jonathan McDowell brought the
promise of growing in faith through
music, fun and happy times. From
Alex Stevenson, Rev. Pat received a
hammer and a key to symbolize
t building together. The gift of a
flashlight from Neil Salverda
showed preparedness for the dark
times and snow that life/ministry in
Huron County brings.
Rev. Cook responded that she is
ready to meet the challenges of a
new ministry.
Nancy Park and Barb Bosman at
piano and organ respectively
accompanied the hymns. Nancy
joined members of the
Londesborough senior choir for the
hymn anthem. On Eagle’s Wings.
Rev. Beamer and Rev. Cook
served the sacrament of holy
communion assisted by elders Betty
Archambault, Bernice Norman.
Daryl Ball and Brian Whyte.
Four teenaged cousins, Jacqui and
Amanda Mitchell and Terry and Eric
Radford received the offering. Traci
Radford and Crystal Whyte greeted
folks as they gathered for this very
special service.
Rev. Jim Wencel, fellow minister
and good friend of Rev. Cook,
delivered the message. His first
scripture lesson read by Lynda
Horbanuik, was II Timothy 1: 3-7
and speaks of God's gift of love and
power through faith.
From the gospel of Luke 8: 16-21
Christ states that His brethren are all
who hear the word of God and do it.
John 21: 1-9 tells that in life as in
fishing by choosing the right
side/attitude good things will
happen.
Rev. Wencel noted that all of us
have been chosen by God to show
God's love and share our faith. This
covenant with God and His
followers is a Christian’s mission.
By sharing faith and gifts the church
in Londesborough and beyond will
grow together.
Special day
A convenanting service was
held Sunday for Rev. Pat
Cook. (Photo submitted)
Hullett Happenings
School celebrates virtues
On Monday, Nov. 3, Hullett
Central Public School held its Winit
assembly for virtues and activities
during the month of October.
Honesty was the first virtue of
October to receive attention and one
of Mrs. Vandendool’s pupils
honestly confessed she had forgotten
her homework and had not got it
done at home.
During week two, the week of
thankfulness, a female pupil
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
Friday evening, Nov. 7, 44 persons
attended the annual banquet for the
Masonic Lodge #568 of
Londesborough. Held at the
Londesborough Hall the evening
was catered by women of the United
Church. Worshipful Master, Ed
thankfully and cheerily cleaned up
her classroom.
Determination was exhibited in
week three by a student who
continued to work hard to learn how
to do the volleyball chest pass.
While other children had walked
around garbage on the floor, one
pupil took the time to pick it up. This
act demonstrated the virtue of
responsibility.
In keeping with the promotion of
social skills exemplified in the
virtues program on Nov. 17 the Half
Pints will visit the school. These
midget basketball players use their
playing skills to talk to young people
about bullying, teasing and self-
esteem.
Parents and members of the
community are welcome to attend
their morning presentation.
St. Anne’s
Parent/Guardian
Night
Thursday, Nov. 13
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Eagles Prime Time is
presented by Student
Cabinet and the School
Advisory Council.
Salverda, was the emcee for the
event.
Known to many in the area for his
humour and supply of quips, Neil
McGavin, the guest speaker,
revealed his more serious nature in
his talk about Remembrance Day.
An editorial comment from your
columnist Wouldn’t it be nice if the
Christmas activities, etc., could wait
until after Nov. 11.
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