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Word power topic of United sermon
FROM LONDESBORO
Penny drive
begins
Hullett Central Public School
Parent Council has begun the
second school penny drive for new
school audio visual equipment. Last
winter the drive raised funds for a
TV, VCR player, and digital camera
for the school.
Jars have been placed in each
classroom for the collection of
change for three months. Prizes will
be awarded to the top penny
collecting class each month.
The school council reminds the
community that they still collect
Zehrs grocery tapes and Campbell
soup labels to redeem for school
extras. They can be turned in to the
school office.
The Power of Words was the title
of the message at the
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday. Jan. 16. Former school
teacher. Bruce Whitmore, of the
Walton area was the guest speaker
delivering that message that
morning.
The senior choir anthem. There Is
A Time, had a line which pleaded
with God for an understanding
heart. A heart was the very visual
theme of the children’s time with
Mr. Whitmore. The children quickly
affirmed that a heart contains love.
However, Mr. Whitmore assured
them that a heart holds much more.
Teasing and mean words put sadness
in the heart and make it crumple up.
Words of praise and kindness make
the heart swell again.
But, as his paper heart
demonstrated, the lines of the hurt
stayed for a long time. This simple
discussion was an example of the
power of words.
In Isaiah 49; 1-4, the prophet tells
the Israelites that God has made the
words of his mouth as sharp as a
sword, ergo, powerful. Selected
verses from Nehemiah 8 recount
how Ezra read the scriptures in
public for a whole morning. The
prophecy in the Old Testament of a
Messiah came true when Jesus read
in the synagogue of Nazareth and
was rejected by His friends. The
power of His words that day are
recorded in Luke 4.
Mr. Whitmore pointed out that the
great leaders of modern times -
Winston Churchill, John F.
Kennedy, Martin Luther King and
Pierre Trudeau - were men of few
words. They had learned that a few
powerful words are most effective.
In today’s terms, their statements are
considered sound bytes. Scripture
passages and the words of Jesus are
also powerful sound bytes, he said.
Jesus delivered powerful
messages through parables, the
golden rule and The Lord's Prayer.
Ordinary people can deliver
powerful messages through simple
phrases like I love you. I forgive,
welcome, etc. He commissioned
churchgoers to speak and act only in
ways that make others happy and
their spirits soar.
The youth group will meet at the
church on Friday evening. Jan. 21. A
discussion period will follow the
viewing of a video.
Call Crystal Whyte for more
information.
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
Last week 1 asked the community
to keep the Lesters in their prayers.
This week I regret to inform that
Arthur passed away on Thursday,
Jan. 13 from complications from the
cancer with which he was diagnosed
just about the time he and Barbara
moved to Londesborough.
Note that the UCW meeting
cancelled Monday night due to the
weather has been re-scheduled for
this Monday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
The Afternoon Unit met at the
home of Kay Roberts on Tuesday,
Jan. 11. The worship by Mary
Hunter centred around the tsunami
disaster.
Edith Vincent did the Bible study
from Matthew 25, which relates the
Jewish ways of life to the meaning
of the parables.
Pat Hunking told of how Buffy
Sainte-Marie was trying to improve
the school curriculum of the First
Nation People improving their
knowledge of their customs to
themselves and others.
Lois Chamney, along with
helpers, had completed four crib
quilts for the women’s shelter. A
discussion about the relief aid to the
tsunami survivors followed.
It was decided to try an afternoon
tea time with worship Bible study
and discussion of different
topics.
The next meeting is at Lois
Chamney’s.
There were nine tables of shoot in
play on Friday, Jan. 15 in the
Belgrave Community Centre.
Winners were: high lady, Eileen
Miller; second high lady, Marie
Stewart; most shoots, Lillian
Appleby; low lady, Irlma Edgar;
high man, Ken Spears; second high
man, Mervyn Schneider; most
shoots, Lorne Campbell; low man,
Ross Taylor:
The next shoot is Friday, Jan. 28 at
1:30 p.m.
Soup and sandwich
Becky Van Camp, left, and Jane Van Camp enjoyed soup
and a sandwich at the Belgrave Optimist Club’s fundraiser
held Saturday at the Women’s Institute Hall. Soup and
sandwich luncheons are also being held on Feb. 12 and
March 19. (Jim Brown photo)
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Fist PRIZE - Broil King Gas Barbecue
' donated by Sparling’s Propane
2nd PRIZE -H.P. 4.1 Digital Camera
3rd PRIZE - Pioneer DVD Player
Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
k available at Blyth General Store - 523-9785. <
Blyth Festival - 523-9300 J
or Blyth Legion - 523-9535
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Draw to be held Feb. 12
at the Blyth Legion's Western Country
Valentine's Ball at the
Blyth Community Centre.
Draw sponsored by
Blyth Legion
Branch 420
INFORMATION OF
BLYTH-AREA
VETERANS SOUGHT/
The Blyth Legion and Legion Auxiliary are seeking
information on the names of Blyth-area
veterans from World War 1, World War II
and the Korean War who will be
honoured in a kiosk to be erected this
spring at Memorial Hall. If you can help
provide information please contact:
Ric McBurney 523-9580, Sandra Elliott 523-4502
Mary Lou Stewart 523-4528
By February 21st, 2005
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Saturday, February 12
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Blyth Community Centre
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Prizes for best
Lunch
Provided
Door Prizes
Tickets $10/person available at Blytf Legion,
Blyth General Store or Blyth Festival
Sponsored by Blyth Legion Branch 420
NOTICE
TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
AND THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS
LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST
FOR THE USE OF THE
MORRIS WARD LANDFILL SITE
Please be advised that a joint Public Meeting will be held
for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the
Municipality of Huron East
on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 7 pm
at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Council Chambers
41342 Morris Road
1. A public meeting is required by the Ministry of the
Environment to include the Brussels Ward of Huron East on the
Certificate of Approval for the Morris Ward Landfill Site. This is
purely an amendment for administrative changes following the
municipal amalgamations in 2001. This amendment will have no
impact to the operation of the Morris Ward Landfill Site or the
delivery of the Brussels Ward waste to the Morris Ward Site.
2. The meeting will provide an opportunity to advise any
residents or landowners of the terms of the current agreement
concerning the disposal of waste from the Brussels Ward, at the
Morris Ward Landfill Site.
3. If you wish to review the current agreement prior to the
meeting please contact the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
519-887-6137 or the Municipality of Huron East 519-527-0160.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Nancy Michie Jack McLachlan
Clerk-Treasurer Clerk-Administrator
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipality of Huron East