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UCW member tells of England trip Travel was the theme for the meditational time for the Londesborough UCW meeting on Monday, Jan. 16. Laura Scott conducted a matching game, church buildings across Poor weather conditions may have been responsible for a smaller than normal turnout for the Jan. 18 gathering of the Cheerio Club. Six members and two guests enjoyed a noon meal at the Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton. Following dinner, two representatives from Crime Stoppers of Huron County addressed the diners regarding issues particularly relating to the safety of seniors. They also showed a video to those in attendance. To begin the Cheerio business meeting, Dorothy Johnston offered a Serenity Prayer. Humourous readings were the roll call answers. Marie Glousher won the gift of the month given by Betty Fisher. Members were informed that Jack and Phyllis (a former Cheerio member) Potter will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Jan. 21. Two tables of cards were played to end the ladies' afternoon together. They will meet again on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Canada with their location, which proved interesting but frustrating. Scripture passages from Matthew and Mark, read by Mary Peel, spoke of Jesus commissioning His disciples to go out into the world to preach and baptize. Those Bible time travellers had the courage of their faith in God that He would keep them safe. The ladies sang the hymn, "One More Step Along the Way". A traveller, according to the dictionary, is anyone who goes from one place to another. A UCW member, Kittie MacGregor, certainly did just that, journeying to and around Great Britain for 24 days over the Christmas season: She, along with husband, Don, travelled first to York University in England to pick up their daughter, Liz, who travelled with them. Liz is studying there for a year. In their rented car the threesome travelled 1,684 miles to the amazement of the British, who would never consider that amount of travel. To see Britain as the British do, to eat the local fare and stay in unique bed and breakfasts was what the MacGregors planned. Local fare led to some rather interesting meals and new favourites. Don, a trucker, apparently navigated the city streets, highways and roundabouts successfully while Kittie and Liz snapped some 600 pictures. Liz showed her parents the sights around the city of York with its narrow streets and tidy houses and the very historic York Minster Church. During their time in Edinburgh, Scotland the family took tours of Edinburgh Castle and the Scotch Heritage Centre. Souvenirs bought there included a wool blanket in the MacGregor tartan and Liz's Stewart tartan cape. On their way to Glasgow they stopped to tour the Wm. Wallace monument of Braveheart fame. Two days were spent seeing the sites of Glasgow with a two-day bus pass. The MacGregors have been hosts for many Lions' Youth Exchanges and spent Christmas with one of those youth, Zoe, and her family in Banbridge, Ireland. Kittie noted that one gets a better feel for the reality of life in a foreign country when staying with local people. Zoe's family gave the visitors a burled oak bowl and a willow basket as mementos of their visit. Kittie chose some Irish linens and an Irish Belleck candleholder as souvenirs as well. A goodly number of caring relatives and friends were on hand for the Sunday morning service at Londesborough United Church on Jan. 22 to witness the baptism of Mieka Darlene McClinchey. This beautiful wee girl, daughter of Greg and Julie McClinchey, slept through the entire ceremony, her first step on her journey of faith. Marjorie Duizer and Barb Bosman assisted Rev. Pat Cook with the laying on of hands. A candle presented to Mieka's parents signified a new light in God's faith community. The boys and girls came to the front of the sanctuary to witness the baptism from a closer vantage point before going downstairs to Sunday Travelling back to England the trio drove through southern Ireland and enjoyed seeing road signs in Gaelic and English, reminding them of the French and English controversy at home. New Year's was spent with Grace, another youth exchange, and her family in Cornwall, England. They enjoyed a variety of traditional English games and customs to see in 2006 with this family. Kittie said she and Don have been bitten by the travel bug and hope some day to return to Great Britain. New. president, Barb Bosman, conducted the UCW business meeting. Items on a wish list, mostly for kitchen conveniences, were dealt with along with plans for the new year. School. Flowers on the memorial stand had been placed in memory of Edith Wright by her family. May they be comforted by the prayers and support of those who share their grief. In the responsive psalm, Psalm 62, the psalmist David, affirms that God is his rock and salvation. Turn Around and Follow, was the title for Rev. Cook's message that morning. The supporting scripture, Mark 1: 14-20, is the account of Jesus calling Simon and Andrew and James and John to be the first of His 12 disciples. They didn't hesitate for a moment, but left their nets and their families and went with Christ. This act of response was their FROM LONDESBORO epiphany and another example that God calls ordinary people to do His work. Rev. Cook encouraged everyone to respond to God's call for their life; to act spontaneously when He calls and turn around their lives to fulfill God's task for them. By responding to God's call we can share our gifts and talents and make a better world for everyone. Rev. Pat will be on holidays from Jan. 28 to Feb. 5. In the case of an emergency, one can contact Rev. Robin McGauley at 523- 9639. Gloria Wilbee will conduct the morning service on Jan. 29. The senior choir will be in charge of the Feb. 5 service. Baptism at Londesborough church Business Directory